Manchester Repression Newswire Archive

G20 Part II - Dissident Island Radio

dissident chickpea, 03-04-2009 17:38

G20 Part II on Dissident Island Radio Tonight at 9pm! Read more >>

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Lynn Breedlove/Trans Workshop/Queer Film Night/Vegan Kaffe

Trans Youth Network, 26-03-2009 23:10

Lynn Breedlove (queer feminist trans activist and lead yeller of punk band Tribe 8), brings her performance-lecture-activism workshop to Manchester on 28th March, followed by Queer Film Night presented by local LGBTQ groups and social media activists with Vegan Kaffe on 29th March. Everyone welcome, donations for food,
Yard Theatre show £5. Read more >>

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We Stand with the Iranian Students - Solidarity Action

August Thalheimer, 23-03-2009 13:04

We will be holding a demonstration outside of the students union and collecting letters to be sent to the Iranian Embassy calling for our comrades immediate release. We will also be collecting signatures for a petition against sanctions to be sent to the Foreign Office. Read more >>

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Activists detain Immigration Minister's

Manchester No Borders, 13-03-2009 20:01

Activist's from Manchester No Borders currently detaining immigration minister Phil Woolas. Read more | 1 addition | 3 comments >>

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No Nuclear Dump - Message of Congratulations from Cumbria to Nevada

marianne birkby, 05-03-2009 14:24

A message has been sent from the Lake District in Cumbria to Nevada - CONGRATULATIONS on what looks like a successful campaign to PREVENT a NUCLEAR DUMP at Yucca Mountain

Read more >>

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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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Policewoman accused

Anarchist Black Cross, 10-02-2009 11:11

Policewoman Melda Wilks aids murderer son Read more | 3 comments >>

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How the 'press' treats homeless people!!

beatonthestreet, 08-02-2009 02:54

The Lancashire Evening Press has outdone itself again with the lack of balanced reporting regarding a homeless person speaking the truth against a tory sc******bag

Im appealing for people to get in contact withe paper and register their disgust!!
or even offer advise as to get shit done!!! Read more | 1 comment >>

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Manchester tipped for ID 'beacon area'

>, 29-01-2009 12:36

The Home Office has said today that Manchester is being considered as a 'beacon area' for the introduction of ID cards, ie. it is to be one of the first places where mandatory ID cards will be introduced for British citizens. Read more | 3 comments >>

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City of Shame: new Manchester detention centre

one of no borders, 07-12-2008 17:55

The Home Office has re-opened the immigration detention centre at Manchester airport on Friday. In fact, Borders and Immigration minister Phil Woolas (the one with the pie in the face) was there personally to “unveil” the immigration prison. As if it was something to celebrate! Read more >>

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BNP's Excalibur evicted from Deeside home

Lancaster Unity, 25-11-2008 22:04

Byeee... Read more | 1 comment >>

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London moot on Baluch issues proposed

Mir Chakar Rind, 23-11-2008 17:49

On the occassion of the first death anniversary of Nawabzada Bala'ach Marri, member of the Baluchistan state assembly who was killed during his struggle against Pakistan army, strikes were observed all over Baluchistan. Texas-sized Baluchistan was annexed by Pakistan against the wishes of its people in March 1948. The state has witnessed five bloody uprisings. Read more >>

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BNP sponsor Lancashire County Council

JohnC, 21-11-2008 03:26

Emails/letters needed Read more | 2 comments >>

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Over 200 protest against BNP conference

Lancaster Unity, 17-11-2008 00:55

Report on Saturday's demo at the New Kimberley Hotel, Blackpool Read more | 14 comments >>

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Join the demo against the BNP Conference at Blackpool on Saturday November 15th

Lancaster Unity, 11-11-2008 18:01

Off to Blackpool again! Read more >>

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guatemala solidarity network speaker tour comes to next to nowhere

feistyfingers, 10-11-2008 22:40

a.w.o.l. & g.s.n. present an afternoon of film, food, presentation & discussion Read more >>

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Liverpool stands up to police repression against campaigners

freedomnotfear, 11-10-2008 15:01

Police riot vans surrounded & intimidated legal protestors and campaign stalls in Liverpool city centre this afternoon, but surrounding crowds helped intervene to block the police and defend the stalls. Two people were arrested and others questioned, and literature & other campaign materials were confiscated from all the stalls Read more | 2 comments >>

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Sat 18 October, protest against the British government’s asylum policies

International Organisation of Iranian Refugees (IOIR), 10-10-2008 21:21

To protest against these inhuman policies, International Organisation of Iranian Refugees in Manchester is protesting. Therefore we call upon all humanitarian organisation and civilised people to support our cause and participate on this demonstration on 18th of October 2008.
Place: Platts Field Park, Wilmslow Road, Rusholme
Time: 12pm Read more | 1 addition | 1 comment >>

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No Borders Documentary Night This Monday!

Manchester No Borders, 10-10-2008 11:04

Leaving or Dying: a film about the human cost of border controls

(+ short films on the detention centre industry and discussion)

Monday 13th October, 7.30pm, University of Manchester Students Union, Main Debating Hall Read more >>

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Evans Easyspace ignoring concerns about the BNP's Excalibur

Lancaster Unity, 02-10-2008 10:15

...time for Stage Two Read more >>

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