Manchester Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

Three Muslims held under draconian anti terror law

Anne, 15-02-2009 01:52

Nine Muslims were arrested under the draconian anti terror law on the M65 motorway, near Preston, Lancashire, Friday at 9pm, according to the police.

The vehicles were apparently going to Gaza in the 'Aid Convoy' from the UK through Europe. On one of the vans were signs saying 'No Justice, no peace', 'Stop Killing Children' and 'Free Palestine'. Another was adorned with the Palestinian flag.
Read more | 18 comments >>

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Preston UCLAN rooftop protest against BAE Systems

disobey!, 11-02-2009 23:59

Disobey! & CAAT Day of Action rooftop protest over the University of Central Lancashire links with BAE systems. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Roof top protest about BAE systems at Preston University

UCLanian, 11-02-2009 17:56

Three people arrested after roof top protest about arms company BAE systems' involvement at University of Central Lancashire Read more | 1 comment >>

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The University of Manchester Occupation in solidarity with Gaza

Manc Uni, 04-02-2009 17:52

Over 150 University of Manchester students have occupied the main university administration building in a demand for a stronger and more proactive position from the university on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Student military 'competition' in SA

Meagan Freeman, 04-02-2009 13:44

Student militarism once again works to glorify war whilst lightly skipping over lessons to be learnt. Read more >>

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BBC offices occupied in Manchester - v.brief early report

...., 27-01-2009 18:13

A friend just rang to tell me that the BBC offices in Manchester have just been occupied.. Read more | 4 additions | 3 comments >>

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Upcoming Gaza protests in and around Manchester

Free Gaza, 16-01-2009 09:14

Information on some of the many Gaza protests happening in Manchester in the next 10 days, from various groups Read more | 1 addition >>

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Gaza demonstrations continue in Manchester

Sarah Irving, 10-01-2009 20:56

As Israel threatens to 'intensify' its ground offensive in Gaza, and with the death toll amongst Palestinians exceeding 800, hundreds of Manchester residents again took part in protests this weekend. Read more >>

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Manchester Palestine Protest Tomorrow!

Palestine Solidarity Campaign Manchester, 10-01-2009 12:49

Protest! Sunday 11th Jan, 11 AM, Albert Square, Manchester Read more | 2 comments >>

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Manchester Gaza vigils continue

Free Gaza, 06-01-2009 16:56

Dates and times for Manchester Gaza vigils Read more >>

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local weapons manufacturers highlighted at Gaza demo

agitator, 04-01-2009 23:41

Weary of the prospect of a symbolic (and mostly ineffective) demo, activists in Manchester took the opportunity to remind the crowd of the possibilities for direct action. Read more | 5 comments >>

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Manchester: thousands march in disgust at Israeli attacks

Sarah Irving, 03-01-2009 19:09

3rd January 2009: thousands march through central Manchester in protest against Israeli air strikes on Gaza, and a feared ground offensive. For a pertinent critique of such marches, see  http://dwighttowers.blogspot.com/2009/01/i-aint-marchin-anymore.html Read more | 3 comments >>

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Manchester Gaza demonstration, noon Saturday 3rd Jan

Gaza solidarity, 31-12-2008 11:50

Details of demonstration against the atrocities in Gaza, this Saturday 3rd Jan, noon Read more >>

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Liverpool - 11th Jan Make Wars History tour

hatsoff, 30-12-2008 15:30

Make Wars History Tour Read more | 2 additions | 3 comments >>

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50 Years of CND - Peacemakers reunion gig...

Merseyside CND, 24-10-2008 00:00

Merseyside CND's very own big band the 'Peacemakers' make a return with their premier English folk/worldbeat. Jigs, reels, ska grooves, afrobeat horns. Read more >>

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Freedom of Movement on the Manchester demo

visiting gog, 21-09-2008 09:32

A few photos of the freedom of movement block and others demonstrating against forced removals at the Manchester demo against the Labour Party conference yesterday. Read more | 2 comments >>

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anti-war march in Manchester

@, 20-09-2008 20:44

3,000 people on anti-war march +++ STW calls for Troops Out +++ 200 people on autonomous bloc +++ police attacks on the bloc were successfully resisted twice +++ attempts to arrest people failed Read more | 1 comment >>

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Protest against War: 20th September

Peace Now, 15-09-2008 08:59

Demonstrate against War at the Labour Party conference.
Show them what democracy looks like
Show them what democracy sounds like

Read more | 4 comments >>

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Manchester Police Own Goal

viral, 09-06-2008 19:37

It appears Manchester Constabulary fired and scored an own goal today with the death of one of their officers during routine firearms training in a Manchester warehouse. Read more | 15 comments >>

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Call for actions! Don't let Israel celebrate 60 years of occupation

ruth, 19-05-2008 22:34

SUNDAY 29th JUNE -LONDON & MANCHESTER
Calling all individuals, clowns, groups, journalists, first aiders, legal support, cameras & filmmakers: come along and show your disgust at 'celebrating' a nation built on war, terror and ethnic cleansing. Let's see the thousands who supported the people of Tibet also show their solidarity with the people of Palestine. End all occupations! Read more | 7 comments >>

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