World Repression Newswire Archive

Message from Austrian Prisoner Elma

01-08-2008 22:16 | Animal Liberation | Ecology | Repression | World

http://austriasolidarity.com

http://antirep2008.tk

Brothers and Sisters, dear Animal Movement, dear Supporters of our cause!

Secret “War on Terror” Prison on Diego Garcia Confirmed

Andy Worthington, author of ‘The Guantánamo Files’, reports on the latest confirmation, from deep within the US administration, that a secret prison existed on the British Overseas Territory of Diego Garcia, despite persistent US and UK denials, and profiles the six “high-value detainees” held there and later transferred to Guantánamo, plus the “ghost prisoner” Mustafa Setmariam Nasar.

DC Protests at HLS Customers

On Friday, July 18, animal rights advocates celebrated the decision by Raymond James to dump their HLS stock by protesting at the offices of Merck, Sanofi-Aventis, and Novartis, all of which have yet to follow Raymond James's sensible lead. What began as a normal day for the greedy opportunists at Merck, Novartis, and Sanofi Aventis turned into one that they would hope to forget. Compassionate individuals descended upon their offices, protesting their continued use of the animal abusers at Huntingdon Life Sciences. With signs and bullhorns, activists took to the streets.

Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VykoO6U_i8I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oke4kQMLjlI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLYzaQo4cTE

About a hunger strike in Germany...

01-08-2008 09:58 | Repression | Social Struggles | London | World

A hunger strike will take place in the German prisons from the 1st until the 8th of August. The organisation Iv.I., 'Representation of the interests of the prisoners', is mobilizing for this hunger strike.

New US Eco-Prisoner: Bryan Lefey

31-07-2008 21:52 | Ecology | Repression | World

ELP has learnt that Katherine Christianson and Aaron Ellringer, who have both been accused of ELF actions, appeared in court on Tuesday the 29th of July, where they both pleaded not guilty and were released on bail. Their co-defendent Bryan Rivera aka Bryan Lefey remains imprisoned.

SHAC Press Release: Shareholders Drop, Defendants Plead Guilty

July 30th: Another Shareholder Drops HLS, SHAC UK Defendants Plead Guilty

The Gary McKinnon show starts countdown to European HR court.

30-07-2008 18:12 | Analysis | Other Press | Repression | World

A long time ago in a galaxy just down memory lane a young Glaswegian Gary McKinnon made the news. 4 years later he was still making it :-

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/05/339905.html

Since then he has had documentaries made about him, a support website set up for him, been to courts and even the Lords. He spoke movingly about not wanting to be sent to Gitmo. Quite sensible too.

In Gitmo no-one hears you scream.

Four Mink Freed For Austrian Prisoners in Open Rescue

30-07-2008 16:02 | Animal Liberation | Ecology | Repression | World

The Open Rescue Team of Igualdad Animal (Animal Equalty) have rescued four mink from a fur farm in northern Spain. This is the second open rescue by Igualdad Animal (in August 2007, six baby pigs were rescued from an intensive farm).

Video

http://vimeo.com/1431989?pg=embed&sec=1431989
Photos

http://www.rescateabierto.org/igualdad-animal-rescata-cara-descubierta-cuatro-visones-de-una-granja-peletera

Sarah Gisborne was released today

30-07-2008 00:40 | SHAC | Animal Liberation | Repression | World

Sarah Gisborne was sentenced to six and a half years for "conspiracy" to cause criminal damage, later reduced to five and a half years on appeal.

Criminal Charges made against Austrian State Officials

28-07-2008 10:15 | Animal Liberation | Ecology | Repression | World

Criminal Charges made against Austrian State Officials by Peter Pilz of the Austrian Green Party
28th July

In the scandal surrounding ten Austrian animal rights advocates detained in remand prison, Austrian Green Party security spokesman and leader of the parliament select committee on internal affairs, pressed today for criminal charges against two police investigators, a state prosecutor and two remand judges, who all stand now accused of abuse of authority, defamation and libel, illegal arrest and damage of property.

New American ELF Prisoner: Brian Lefey

27-07-2008 10:16 | Ecology | Repression | World

Urgent ELP! Bulletin (26th of July 2008)

Free the Cuban Five!

26-07-2008 18:47 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

International Pressure Grows, Demanding U.S. Release of the "Cuban Five" Anti-Terrorists
(tune in to UhuruRadio.com Sunday for live interview with committee representative)

Raga P and Trial delay of Malaysian Activists.

26-07-2008 11:27 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

This is a heads up on some of the repressions in Malaysia , from
colleagues and friends caught up in the new rules, regulations
and problems- which really have been building up since Anwar's
first trial.

http://www.suaram.net

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suaram

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/05/398719.html

ALF Respond to Roundup of Lawful Activists by Freeing Animals

25-07-2008 22:26 | Animal Liberation | Ecology | Repression | World

On May 21st in Austria, the government carried out an unprecedented round-up of the country’s most prominent, above-ground, lawful animal advocates. Some of them have been on hunger strike in protest. The Guardian reports that “shelter workers, animal welfare teachers and public campaign organizers” are held “under suspicion of membership in ‘a criminal organisation.’”

News from the Austrian Prisoners

Last week we “celebrated” Kevin’s, Jürgen’s and Felix’s birthdays outside the prisons. These were not normal vegan birthday parties.

More info (English solidarity website)

http://austriasolidarity.com and

http://antirep2008.tk

Andy Stepanian's Birthday in 2 Weeks

Andy is serving 3 years for "conspiracy to violate the Animal Enterprise Protection Act", which is basically a US version of Section 145 SOCPA, to "conspire to interfere with contractual relationships so as to harm animal research organisation", although much broader to protect all animal abusing industries from democractic protest and criticism.

Raymond James & Staples Demos In DC

DC Continues to Hammer Raymond James and Staples
Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ZLmXWstQQ
Friday, July 11, 2008

NYC Focus on Major HLS Investors

Following Divestiture of Eagle Asset WAR Focuses on H Partners & Spark
OPERATION IX3: Institutional Investor Insanity Continues, Saturday, July 19. 2008

Demo #1: Usman Nabi - HLS Investor - H Partners
Video:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=U4DtotjmdoE

Demo #2: Peter Laventhol - HLS Investor - Spark LP
Video:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=OqB_Fh0fp74