World Social Struggles Newswire Archive

Burma: a view from within

Everyone likes surprises, and the brutal military regime that has ruled Burma since 1990 are no exception. Back in September 2005 people were dumbfounded to hear that the generals had moved the capital 400 miles to the north; almost two years later they woke up to find the cost of diesel – the country’s main fuel - had doubled, while that of gas – much used by private bus companies following orders from a greenwashing junta – increased by five times.

Hackers: Unite For Burmese Freedom!

One very effective way of removing power from a despotic regime is by taking over the tools of control. You can bring down the 'master' using the master's tools - you just have to be clever about it - and persistent.

The Grateful Slave by Paines Torch

This posted article should be mandatory reading in all schools in the common wealth.
Beginning in pre-school.

Young woman provides new leadership to African liberation struggle

04-10-2007 00:55 | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Ivory Muhammad, President of Uhuru black rights organization will speak at African People’s Solidarity Day events in Oakland; says police brutality, discriminatory prison rates, the Jena 6 show that African people in the U.S. are still not free

Thousands march in Oaxaca to mark anniversary of 1968 student massacre

03-10-2007 21:29 | Oaxaca Uprising | Repression | Social Struggles | World

On Tuesday 2nd October between 2-3,000 students and members of the local popular resistance APPO ( the Popular Assembly of the Peoples of Oaxaca)marched from the edge of Oaxaca city centre to the Zocalo (central square).

Leeds Animal Day, Sunday 7th October!

03-10-2007 19:52 | Animal Liberation | Climate Chaos | Social Struggles | World

This event is taking place this Sunday at The Common Place.

Party for Palestine - 12th October - Bristol

03-10-2007 16:48 | Gender | Palestine | Social Struggles | World

A night of live music, dj's and plenty of dancing to raise funds for Palestinian women's groups and international activist legal fees.

The Plough, Kilburn Street, Easton
8pm til real late - £4/£3 donation on the door

Nov 30th - Call to Action On Sexual Assault

02-10-2007 10:05 | Anti-racism | Gender | Social Struggles | World

International Day of Action for Radical Community Responses to Sexual Assault - November 30th 2007

Sheffield protest against repression in Burma

Members of the Karen community in Sheffield were joined by activists and others to express solodarity with those opposing the regime in Burma.

Gordon Brown will lose credibility by aping Livingstone's Crossrail mantra

01-10-2007 19:03 | Analysis | Social Struggles | London | World

Gordon Brown has been quoted by the London Evening Standard website this evening [Monday 1 October 2007] as saying “…. London businesses and developers who will benefit significantly from Crossrail."

Burma: Thousands dead in massacre of the monks dumped in the jungle

01-10-2007 15:03 | Repression | Social Struggles | London | World

I am still shaking, having trouble believing this.

Preparations underway for Monday's Faslane 365 Big Blockade

People from across the United Kingdom and Europe are heading towards the west coast of Scotland to participate in Monday's "Big Blockade" of Faslane naval base, home of the UK's nuclear weapons arsenal.

Raw News Raw Rap

30-09-2007 16:13 | Globalisation | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Read the raw news on the `Bread and Butter` issues that matter to activists.

Injured Burmese Protesters Cremated Alive; I Hate All Iranians: US official

30-09-2007 15:14 | Iraq | Social Struggles | London | World

Warning: Graphic Material

Mahalla strikers score victory

30-09-2007 15:03 | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Government negotiators and labor representatives resolved early on Saturday a week-old labor dispute that had paralyzed Egypt’s largest textile factory by largely agreeing to the workers’ demands, the strike committee said in a statement.

Tumoujgha Republic Birth of a Nation

29-09-2007 22:31 | Social Struggles | World

Tumoujgha Republic Birth of a Nation

Things Can Only Get Buddha ... As SchNEWS Examines The Sudden Iintrest In Human

29-09-2007 15:19 | Anti-militarism | Social Struggles | World

As SchNEWS Examines The Sudden Iintrest In Human Rights In Burma

"I call on those who embrace the values of human rights and freedom to support the legitimate demands of the Burmese people." - George Bush.