World Social Struggles Newswire Archive

13.09.08 'Free the Cuban five' demo images

Images from the demonstration organised by the National Committee to free the 'Cuban Five', on the north pavement of Trafalgar square, London, on 13.09.08.
The 'Cuban Five' are five Cuban nationals, imprisoned in 2001 on much-disputed allegations of spying against the USA. Many Cubans and their supporters believe they were actually gathering intelligence about possible terrorist acts against Cuba.

Son of Shell to Sea hunger striker assaulted and arrested at Glengad beach

Today at midday around 50 local and national Shell to Sea campaigners attempted to reclaim Glengad beach, Special Area of Conservation, from Shell. Despite Shell's commitment to allow public access to the beach, for the past two months the beach has been closed to the public while preparatory pipeline work is ongoing.

Tsvangirai wanted former RF chief to head the army - report

13-09-2008 03:10 | Social Struggles | World

Tsvangirai is out to subvert the government by installing men he can use against Mugabe.

Direct Action; UK, USA, Italy & Mexico

11th & 12th September

1000+ PARTRIDGES LIBERATED FROM GAME BREEDER (UK)
CAGES CUT OPEN AT LAB ANIMAL SUPPLIER (USA)
VIDEO RELEASED FROM RABBIT RAID (Italy)
DAIRY, EGG DISTRIBUTORS PAINTED (Mexico)
LITERS OF OIL DUMPED AT PET STORE (Italy)
"FREE DAN AMOS" (UK)

Black September in Chile: Actions for murdered anarchist Claudia López

12-09-2008 14:42 | Social Struggles | World

Ten years ago on a S11, Claudia López an anarchist woman, student and dancer was assassinated by police while she was on a barricade protesting in a conmemoration of the coup d’etat of 1973. Under the slogan of black september, the combatant youth fight, in her name and all the assassinated in democracy, the bastards that killed her, making the world remember that we are living at war.

Colombia accompaniment training

12-09-2008 14:41 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Espacio Bristol-Colombia is organising its second two-day introductory training weekend for people interested in travelling to Colombia as a volunteer to help with its solidarity and 'accompaniment' work there.

Call for mass-blockades against the racists conference in Cologne

12-09-2008 14:28 | Anti-racism | Social Struggles | World

From the 19th to the 21st of September, racists and neofascists from all over europe are planning to hold a so called „Anti-Islamization-Congress“. Invited by the self constituted citizens' initiative „pro Köln“ up to 1000 right-wing extremists of different shade (from the classic Neonazi to rightist-conservatives) want to spread their propagandha against people with other origin ore religion under the smokescreen of a pretended critique on Islam.

Managerial discrection and disciplinary action: a case of disciplinary action

A case of disciplinary action against a university academic

Walk Your Chalk - Chalk The Walk - take chalk with you wherever you go

Its Time To Get Out The Chalk! - Global Chalk4Peace2008 - Sept 13 - 21st
During the week of international peace events
"Our Streets Are OUR Media"
WE have TOTAL access -
"We CAN Make the difference"

Irish Embassy Targetted for Rossport in Berlin

10-09-2008 13:06 | Ecology | Ocean Defence | Social Struggles | World

Berlin 7th September
A declaration sent via e-mail:

SUPPORT MAURA HARRINGTON ON HUNGER STRIKE

Last night Shell to Sea campaigner Maura Harrington began a Hunger Strike to coincide with the arrival of the Solitaire, pipe-laying vessel in Broadhaven Bay.
Urgent call for solidarity actions-please check www.indymedia.ie/mayo for updates

The Solitaire arrives in Broadhaven Bay

The world's largest pipe-laying vessel, The Solitaire, arrived off the coast of Mayo, Ireland, this evening. The Solitaire is installing the offshore section of the Corrib Gas pipeline for Shell. The ship is supported by a number of Shell support craft, the Irish Police Water Unit and part of the Irish Navy.Stiff opposition is expected, with a local school teacher already on hunger strike. Hundreds of police officers are in the area, and the main road to the beach has been closed.

Thurs @ Ministry of Justice

09-09-2008 07:36 | SOCPA | Social Struggles | London | World

Demonstrate for Civil Rights
Thursday 11th September
4pm-7pm at the Ministry of Justice
SW1H 9AJ

Bristol Anarchist Bookfair - full programme

08-09-2008 16:00 | Culture | Social Struggles | World

Roll up! Roll up! Blast away those damp summer blues and get yourself down to the Bristol Anarchist Bookfair for a date with the freethinking autonomous resistance from Bristol, the South West & South Wales.

A printed bookfair programme will be available on the day, but you can get all the bookfair details online now at

http://www.bristolanarchistbookfair.org/timetable.html

Independent media under attack in Oaxaca

07-09-2008 15:38 | Other Press | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Call to international action in defence of the free and community radio stations of Oaxaca, currently under attack from the government.

Street Party ESF 2008- We are taking it all back!

07-09-2008 11:41 | Culture | Free Spaces | Social Struggles | World

We're sick of working for a ridiculous wage with only tendon-stretching, muscle-ache and early retirement to look forward to. We're sick of women getting a lower wage than men and we are really goddamn sick of the politicians that are supposed to be on ordinary people's side having long since turned into pseudoliberals and sent those of us who can't find a job to Malmö's own daycare center for adults: the employment office.

International call for an Anti-Capitalist Action Block during ESF 2008, Sweden

07-09-2008 11:33 | Globalisation | Social Struggles | World

Who are the Action Network?

During 17th -21st the European Social Forum will be hosted by Malmo, an event planned to give social movements and radical organizations all over Europe the opportunity to enter into dialogue with each other. More than 20,000 people are expected to attend this five-day Forum which will offer seminars, workshops, and art events, including music, all with the slogan 'Another Europe is Possible.'

ESF 2008 Action Network

07-09-2008 11:29 | Globalisation | Social Struggles | World

In September, the European Social Forum will be hosted by Malmo, an event planned to give social movements and radical organizations all over Europe the opportunity to enter into dialogue with each other. More than 20,000 people are expected to attend this five-day Forum which will offer seminars, workshops, and arts events, including music, all with the slogan ‘Another Europe is Possible.’

Defend independent and community media!

06-09-2008 16:59 | Other Press | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Government attacks on free, independent and community media in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Eight arrested as Shell begin winching operation in Rossport

Late Thursday evening, Shell To Sea flotilla attempted to block the winch boat which has just arrived at Glengad. 11 small craft were launched from the Solidarity Camp. They strongly resisted the Gardaí and Navy boats who attempted to ram the Shell To Sea dinghies and knock the occupants into the sea. The resistance lasted for 2 hours and was cheered on by a huge local crowd who had gathered in support along the cliffs and beach.