World Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

Activist aid convoy stopped by Lebanese National Security Guards - Sat 12th Aug

15-08-2006 12:08 | Lebanon War 2006 | Anti-militarism | Health | World

Over the past few days Lebanese activists from a broad range of political and social groups have been meticulously planning an aid convoy to villages in the south. The idea was both political and humanitarian. Many villages have been without aid for some time and their situation is desperate. Meanwhile those peace loving Israelis have consistently announced that all moving vehicles in certain areas are legitimate targets. This was to be an open and passive defiance of that ban. The convoy of over 50 cars loaded with everything from food to diapers was publicly announced to both the Israelis and Hizbollah. Hizbollah had agreed to clear the way so there was no excuse for any bombing in the vicinity. No response from the Israelis who are presently refusing to allow NGOs like MSF (Medecins sans Frontieres) and the Red Cross a safe passage. In the end Lebanese National Security guards on Mount Lebanon stopped the convoy on the grounds that it would be too dangerous to proceed.

The politics of the latest terror scare

There undeniably is a conspiracy. It is a plot to use terrorist threats, real or imagined, to terrorize the American people, intimidate them, disorient them, and accustom them to accept the militarization of every aspect of their lives and the destruction of their democratic rights. The center of this conspiracy is the American government itself.

Counter-terrorism/liberty propaganda measures 'need strengthening'?

It makes you wonder whether they just have a list of propaganda material lined up that they don't tell the community about until the 'right time'. I mean don't tell me they couldn't have said it last week?

The Foiled UK Terror Plot and the "Pakistani Connection"

The announcement by the British Home Office of a foiled terror plot to simultaneously blow up as many as ten airplanes on transatlantic flights, conveys the impression that it is the Western World rather than the Middle East which is under attack.

remember - if the "small peaces" fall to pieces - try the "big" peace. . . .

14-08-2006 18:59 | Anti-militarism | Free Spaces | World

. . . . (if you've also checked in case a few jerks might have a criminal gravy-train or cover-ups or "news management" that needs wars + "clampdowns" for even the semblance of success - if so - you need to stop them, + perhaps the even "bigger" peace/change process - see "reopening tactful discussions" + later comments)
- this is about the "surface" practicals - thinking "big"-with realism, if out of "boxes"

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CBS 60" interview: Iranian Leader Opens Up

14-08-2006 16:29 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Globalisation | World

CBS TV is a very important part of the US war machine. Les Moonves is the 'Project for a New American Century' (PNAC) as President and CEO of CBS News, and CBS is owned by the infamous US/Israeli propaganda giant VIACOM. The double nationality and multinational VIACOM is owned by Sumner Rothstein.

US Aided Olmert Extremists In Long-Planned Aggression/Cease-Fire Charade

14-08-2006 16:17 | Anti-militarism | World

Evidence now proves that the Olmert Extremists planned their attack on Lebanon at least a year ago, yet the bulk of the media still repeats the LIE that this was a response to acts carried out by Hezbollah.

Hizbullah, Zionism and the Ideology of late Imperial America

14-08-2006 16:14 | Anti-militarism | World

Like so many other faltering "democracies" throughout the world right now, the only way for the Israeli People to live in peace is to take their country back from the Extremists who have hijacked it for their own aggrandizement.

Nobody's Victory / Israeli 'Leaders' Fault Bush For Lebanon Failure

14-08-2006 16:12 | Anti-militarism | World

Throughout the world, corrupt 'leaders' are finding it costly to align themselves with the world's greatest terrorists in the criminal Bush/PNAC Regime.

Tracing a Trail of Destruction: Report from Lebanon, August 13, 2006

14-08-2006 03:28 | Lebanon War 2006 | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

BEIRUT, Lebanon - The wounds of war were evident shortly after we crossed the Syria-Lebanon border at 1130 in the morning on August 12. At Haissa, about three kilometers from the Dabboussiyeh border crossing, we come across the ruins of a bridge hit by Israeli war planes just the day before. Villagers tell us 12 people were killed and 10 wounded, all civilians.

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Book/prisons Western Hemisphere

14-08-2006 03:09 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Dear Friends, This is a special effort by CURE in the US. We have pasted the first part and the section about the US on the bottom for those who can't download the 1.8mb book. It gives a sense of what we could do.

Incompetent UN Resolution Draft

13-08-2006 14:41 | Lebanon War 2006 | Anti-militarism | World

When the war criminals George W Bush and Tony Blair howl like wolves in the choir, that is a prelude to shooting.. State terrorism becomes ionternational policy. The UN only seems to be used for legitimation.

Report of all Scotland demonstration for Lebanon Saturday 12th August 2006

This is a 1,770 word piece with 20 photographs about the large and successful demonstration for Lebanon on Saturday 12th August in Edinburgh.

Paying attention yet?

13-08-2006 04:51 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

Or still wasting your precious time on backstory issues? Well, for those who are interested in attacking the beast at its most vulnerable point, read on.The Anglo-American empire’s “next 9-11” will set up final war; “foiled” UK terror plot a propaganda dry run

Against Israel's war on Lebanon & Palestine: AUSTRALIA

12-08-2006 21:29 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

The crowd at today's rally was smaller than at the major demonstration on July 22 but just as determined. We were protesting against Israel's ongoing war against the people of Lebanon and Palestine.

Photos: Downing Street "Ceasefire Now" Protest (11.08.06)

12-08-2006 19:46 | Anti-militarism | Social Struggles | London | World

Title: "Ceasefire Now" Protest
Date: 11.08.06
Location: Downing Street, London
Comment/context: Arouind 200 protester outside Downing Street. Organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, CND, British Muslim Initiative and STW.

remember alleged "islamic fascism" - remember peace

12-08-2006 15:56 | Anti-militarism | Free Spaces | World

yes

The British Terrorist Plot: Stage Two of the October Surprise

According to the leader of Hizbullah, Shaikh Hassan Nassrullah, the Israeli war on Lebanon was approved by the Bush administration to be launched on late September or early October. However, the war was launched prematurely in reaction to the Hizbullah capture of Israeli soldiers.

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