World Social Struggles Newswire Archive

Incendiary device outside neonazi organizer's house and claim

13-06-2008 17:40 | Anti-racism | Social Struggles | World

Thessaloniki, 13/6/2008: This is a translation of a claim sent to

directactiongr@yahoo.gr and also published at

http://athens.indymedia.org/front.php3?lang=el&article_id=879958

(Translator's note: Chryssi Avgi aka "Golden Dawn" is a neonazi organization funded by and linked to the state's secret agencies)

Scientist to Fast Until Death – Opposing HEP Dams on the Ganges, India

13-06-2008 15:10 | Ecology | Globalisation | Social Struggles | World

Distinguished Indian environmental scientist Dr G. D. Agrawal today began his commitment to fast until death unless the country's government heeds protests and warnings against the construction of several hydroelectric power dams on the River Ganges.

Congress of IAF, Carrara, 4th-6th JUly 2008

13-06-2008 14:14 | Globalisation | Social Struggles | World

International anarchist solidarity continues strong, 40 years later.

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An update on Japan G8 repression - 40 people arrested!

13-06-2008 10:26 | G8 Japan 2008 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Over 40 people have been arrested in pre-emptive sweeps of broad left and anarchist groups. Preliminary information available here:

Mumia Abu Jamal Update

13-06-2008 05:14 | Social Struggles | World

MUMIA UPDATE

Wells Fargo Attacked In Portland

12-06-2008 18:26 | Migration | Social Struggles | World

Communique from anonymous anarchists:

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HLS Supplier DHL trashed for Active Slaughter

anonymous communique (translation):

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Demonstration in Mexico City in solidarity with the Zapatistas

12-06-2008 14:06 | Social Struggles | Zapatista | World

Yesterday a demonstration against the military incursion into Zapatista communities took place in Mexico City. About two hundred demonstrators marched from the Ángel de la Independencia to the Zócalo (main square) in solidarity with the Zapatistas.

Why is there so much Violence in Colombia?

…nearly 4 million displaced…more than 2000 trade unionists killed in the last two decades…40,000 citizens killed overall since 1998…more than 15,000 disappeared…

Serious Implications for Freedom of Speech as Activist Jailed for 4.5 years

WARN Press Release: Serious Implications for Freedom of the Net and Civil Rights as Activist Jailed for 4 ½ Years

For immediate release: June 11th 2008

Shut Down Frontex, EU Migrant Hunters - Report, Photos, Audio

11-06-2008 20:38 | Migration | Social Struggles | World

Lord Chancellor Jack Straw The Moral Dilemma Is Closer To Home?

'Underage' children are often drunk and generally antisocial or even violent on our British streets. Parents apparently do nothing to stop them. Government believes this is immoral and should be controlled by the use of force, through the making of new laws, and new criminal convictions, even on the parents. The Shalom Family evicted by Crest Nicholson present open invitation to the Lord Chancellor Mr Straw.

After EDO, George Bush this Sunday, London?

10-06-2008 12:05 | Social Struggles | London | World

PROTEST BUSH VIST - Parliament Square, Sunday 15th June, 5pm.
George Bush is coming to London and a protest site has been announced by Stop The War Coalition. Although not a thrilling action, possible momentum from the great demo at Edo in Brighton last week could make something more direct happen on the streets of London.

Zimbabwe: The true masters of the MDC

09-06-2008 00:45 | Social Struggles | World

THE actions confirmed it all. Soon after the BBC World Debate on "Political Transitions: Africa’s Achilles", that was conducted at the 18th World Economic Forum on Africa here last Friday, the representatives from the MDC showed who their true masters were.

The leader of the other MDC faction, Professor Arthur Mutambara, who was not part of the panellists to the debate, rushed to the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ms Jendayi Frazer, the way a little school boy would rush to his father to report some bullies at school.

Anarchists fed up with Lega Nord racists in Italy, get feisty

08-06-2008 16:12 | Anti-racism | Education | Social Struggles | World

Anarchists and anti-racists in Trento, North-East Italy got fed up with the racist crap representives of the local Lega Nord (Northern League) spout in the local town centre. The video shows how.

The Kennedy Road Settlement is Burning (Again)

08-06-2008 15:41 | Social Struggles | World

Life in the shacks is lived amidst shit and fire...but it is from here that the most vigorous challenge to the managerial state comes...But the fires are relentless....

President Mugabe: 'Zimbabwe will never be a colony again'

08-06-2008 04:15 | Social Struggles | World

Good article with some perceptive observations.

'The government of Zimbabwe could very easily abandon its militant policies aimed at protecting Zimbabwe’s independence and building its collective wealth – no doubt its ministers would be rewarded amply by the likes of the World Bank and the IMF. Indeed, this is exactly what the likes Tsvangirai are aching to do.

However, Mugabe and Zanu-PF have remained true to their principles and to the people of Zimbabwe. They will not depart from their famous slogan: “Zimbabwe will never be a colony again”. '

Statement from Tre Arrow, eco-activist pleading guilty to arson

07-06-2008 22:42 | Ecology | Repression | Social Struggles | World

On the 4th June, a well known American eco-activist, Tre Arrow, pleaded guilty to two counts of arson. In exchange for his Guilty plea Tre is expected to be sentenced to six and a half years imprisonment. However the court will also acknowledge the four years he has already served on remand, in Canada, fighting his extradition to the USA.

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Anarchist in Kansai area (West Japan) arrested in G8 preparations- Solidarity ne

07-06-2008 20:58 | G8 Japan 2008 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Tabi Rounin, better known as 'Rebel_Jill' has been detained by police on minor charges in the run-up to the G8 in Japan, as the police attempt to investigate his international connections and disrupt his revolutionary activities. This is a known tactic of the Japanese political police, see the 325 magazine website for a similar case (Interview with Comrade 'M') and also see the interview with Tabi/Rebel Jill.

What were they doing there? Zimbabwe: Diplomats detained after addressing MDC

07-06-2008 02:15 | Social Struggles | World

Consider this: Venezuelan and cuban diplomats meet at the hous of a US parties house...a party in an election bid...WHAT would the US govt and police do? Would they look at this as an illegal act aimed at influencing elections?

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