World Social Struggles Newswire Archive

Support political activist locked up in Belarus

22-03-2006 14:22 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Enira, a girl who is about 25, has been held in custody in the KGB detention facility of Minsk since February 21th, 2006. Her crime? She simply wanted to have independent elections in Belarus. Yes, this is a crime in Belarus.

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Newswire Radio Show - Wed 22nd March - Listen Now

Weekly hour long show from Indymedia Radio London with coverage of the CPE uprising in France and the global day of protest, the occupation of Iraq on the third anniversary of the illegal invasion by the US led forces, plus confessions from an economic hit man.

ETA calls ceasefire

22-03-2006 12:48 | Anti-militarism | Social Struggles | World

In a statement issued to the websites Gara, Berria and Basque Radio, the terrorist organisation has announced a cessation to its armed conflict to begin on Friday.

consider this a news flash.

It is the first ceasefire for Spain since 1998
the group issued a partial ceasefire for Catalonia in 2004

40,000+ Students protest in Paris + More: Tues 21 March CPE Roundup

Tuesday March 21st: summary of the days events from libcom below.

This thursday is also another student day of action ahead of next week's general strike.

The Public Speaks for Itself

22-03-2006 01:52 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Social Struggles | World

There will be ‘hell to pay’ and hopefully an entertaining spectacle when the ICC becomes a real people’s court and those in the dock will prove that the people of the WORLD cannot be abused or deceived for long.

Brilliant Activists Taking it to Congressional Official's Door Steps

21-03-2006 19:47 | March 18 Anti War Protest | Anti-militarism | Social Struggles | World

This past weekend saw demonstrations all around the world with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets to protest the third anniversary of the War in Iraq. But something new is happening.

Greece: Another Two Police Surveillence Cameras Destroyed

21-03-2006 05:29 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Greece, Athens: Another Two Police Surveillence Cameras Destroyed

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Tues 28th March. Mass Strike in Britain and General Strike in France.

Tuesday 28th March 2006 will see 1.5 Million workers strike to defend pensions. On the same day there will be a General Strike in France as part of the uprising against the CPE.

Update : French Uprising, General Strike, Protester in Coma

20-03-2006 22:14 | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

French unions and student bodies have today official called for a general strike and massive protests throughout France on 28th March 28 to pressure the government to withdraw the new CPE law that removes existing rights from young workers.

More horror in Palestine as Israeli 'defence' forces shot to death 8yr old girl

20-03-2006 19:56 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Associated Press reported that eight-year-old Akbar Zayed was on her way to a clinic to have stitches removed from her chin when she was gunned down by a barrage of Israeli 'defence' forces. The IDF raid left behind demolished homes, damaged cars, three hospitalised and a family devastated by the death of a little girl. It was meant to be a raid to arrest 'fugitives' the army claimed were holed up in a house. However the people to end up being shoot in the West Bank village of Yamoun were those in a taxi going to the clinic in the adjacent street.

SUPPORT BARCELONA PRISONERS!!!

20-03-2006 17:24 | Free Spaces | Repression | Social Struggles | World

On the 31st of March, the support group for the prisoners from the 4th of February (the 3 south american squatters arrested, beaten, and now being charged with the attempted murder of a copper here in barcelona) are asking everyone who can to pay a visit to your friendly local spanish embassy or consolate....

SOROS AND ME! PART IV - THE PLOT TO OPEN CHINA

20-03-2006 07:47 | Anti-militarism | Globalisation | Social Struggles | World

Alex S. Gabor publishes his fourth installment of his internationally syndicated column "Soros and Me!" and discusses U.S. - China Relations, Soro's early career in London, and his own personal obsession with pennies and his Uncle George Soros.

Mindwalk 34: Axis of Liars

20-03-2006 07:34 | Culture | Indymedia | Social Struggles | World

Bush, Cheney, Rice. Rummy gets alot of the limelite, so we'll have a go without him, just this once. We start out with a bit from prime time TV. ABC's Boston Legal of all places. Next Bush's bold face lie about
Iran IED's followed by a few of our favorite lies of old from Dick. New lies fresh from Condies visit to Australia thanks to Martin at Nim FM down under.

Communique from Ecuador

20-03-2006 01:52 | Globalisation | Social Struggles | Zapatista | World

To the country and to the world.

Translated statements from the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador, that have initiated a country-wide uprising "for life and self-determination".

Countryside Properties - illegal flyposting danger to cyclists...

19-03-2006 09:26 | Ecology | Health | Social Struggles | World

Rochdale has a problem with illegal flyposting on street furniture next to its busiest roads. Many of the culprits are building companies directing drivers to new multi-million pound developments.

Safety groups are concerned that drivers can be distracted by the illegal signs. Cyclists have expressed particular concern about Countryside Properties PLC advertising its Mayfield housing development.

Rioting Breaks Out in France After CPE Demos (Paris)

There was some trouble in Paris but so far isolated. At Le Place de la Nation police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of youths who fought with police. The clashes lasted for around two hours. Around 14 arrests reported. 12 protestors and 4 police injured. Later reports speak of 50+ arrests though this is unclear if it's Paris or a national total for today.

The call to action, March 18th 2006

18-03-2006 18:14 | March 18 Anti War Protest | Anti-militarism | Social Struggles | World

Back in January the Assembly of the Social Movements, and the World Social Forum being held in Venezuela, issued the following call to action...

Over One Million on Streets Protesting Against CPE In France!

First major estimate's of today's massive french protests put the figure above one million. Le Figaro is reporting that unions believe well over a million are now demonstrating against the CPE labour reform on the streets of France.

The Agency France Presses is now quoting organisers as giving a figure of 1,145,000 people...

Millions to take to the streets- follow events at the UNREST IN FRANCE BLOG

18-03-2006 03:34 | Globalisation | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

We've been covering events in France for the best part of a week:

Riots, occupations, its all been building up to today massive demonstrations that are set to take place across France.

68% of the population is now against Villepins labour liberalisation measures and he refuses to back down.

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