World Social Struggles Newswire Archive

Land redistribution and neo-nationalisation

17-12-2003 15:47 | Analysis | Social Struggles | World

Along with the problem of private money monopolies - see current early day motion EDM854 from David Chaytor MP - land ownership imbalances are one of the central causes of poverty and distress in the UK and around the world. In this article Tony Gosling attempts to come to grips with a balanced vision of land ownership for the future drawing on Christian Jewish and Moslem spiritual ideas about land as a free gift to mankind but still ultimately 'owned' by God.

Evidence of fraud by Nato at Srebrenica exhumation site

09-12-2003 23:02 | Anti-militarism | Social Struggles | World

The Kamencia exhumation supposedly uncovered more than 500 victims of the Srebrenica massacre. However, publicity in the SFOR publication seem to suggest that this mass grave was little more than a public relations hoax. This has not stopped it being used in War Crimes proceedings.

A summary of recent events in Bolivia

09-12-2003 20:49 | Globalisation | Social Struggles | World

Autumn 2003 saw widespread unrest in Bolivia, which was triggered by privatisation plans and dire economic conditions, recession coupled with inflation (a corporate debt of some US$10 billion, making up 10% of the country's GNP), resulting from neoliberal reforms.

The Geneva storm's silver-lining

08-12-2003 18:40 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

The rejuvenating efforts of the Geneva Groups have; shattered dangerous myths, rekindled hope, put Sharon in a corner, and led to a healthy redefinition of the meaning of being pro-Israel.

first person accounts personalising social issues

08-12-2003 16:21 | Anti-racism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Hole Books at

http://www.holebooks.com is a small press that publishes first person accounts personalising social issues, such as 'Afterlife' and 'The Making of a Child Prostitute

Tibet: Boycott Made In China

05-12-2003 10:03 | Culture | Globalisation | Social Struggles | World

Dover: Bush demo 19 Nov

02-12-2003 15:10 | Social Struggles | World

Ye olde gatewaye to England shut to Bush.

Secret Grass roots peace plan for Middle East revealed.

02-12-2003 01:52 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/3252530.stm

Letter of the FZLN to the Saloniki 7

01-12-2003 00:10 | Thessaloniki EU | Repression | Social Struggles | World

"...in order for you to get out of jail it was necessary to take the decision of being fed with nothing but dignity, starting a hunger strike that lasted more than 50 days..."

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity - Evidence

There is convincing evidence which clearly demonstrates police brutality and the planting of evidence on Simon Chapman. This includes photos and TV footage from the Greek national news channel ET3. On 25 Nov 03, a photo by Reuters photographer Yannis Behrakis was publicised.

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity - Support

There is a constant need for money for Simon and the other prisoners inside. They also need to save money for bail (if they are offered it) and there are the legal fees to be paid. Cheques should be made payable to "ABC" and sent to:

ABC,
BM Automatic,
London WC1N 3XX

Alternatively, get involved in the Thessaloniki Prisoner Support Group: contact ThessalonikiPrisoners [AT] yahoo.co.uk to join the email group.

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity - Solidarity Actions

Solidarity actions for the incarcerated Thessaloniki Prisoners happened around the world. This is a fairly complete listing, as previously contained on the Solidarity page.

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity

Solidarity actions for the incarcerated Thessaloniki Prisoners happened around the world. This is a fairly complete listing, as previously contained on the Solidarity page.

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity - Corporate Media

Listing of corporate/mainstream media reports from around the world (predominantly English language).

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity - Reports

26 Nov 03: Press Release TPSG - 2 Hungerstrikers moved to hospital in critical condition
25 Nov 03 New photo by Reuters photographer Yannis Behrakis clearly proves that Simon has been framed by the greek police!
25 Nov 03 Amnesty International Press Release calls for independent investigation into ill-treatment of demonstrators

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity - Introduction

Thessalonik Solidarity logo More than five months after the EU summit in Thessaloniki, 7 people incarcerated within the Greek prison system - Simon Chapman (English), Fernando Perez Gorraiz (Spanish), Carlos Martin Martinez (Spanish), Souleiman "Kastro" Dakduk (Syrian), Spyros Tsitsas (Greek) and two Greek juveniles - have finally been released pending trial. Despite overwhelming evidence that they have been framed and despite solidarity protests around the world, this only occurred after approximately 2 months of hunger strikes by 5 of the prisoners.

Employment Grinch of the Year Election

Jobs With Justice have just announce their festive elections for American National Employment Grinch of the Year. But due to globalisation, and that "special relationship", these aren't really American only Grinch Candidates...

American Plea Bargains Infect U.N. War Crimes Tribunal

The notorious plea bargain system that plagues the American "justice" and jail systems, is now moving to the United Nations' war crimes tribunal. The new plea bargaining going on at the U.N. tribunal is a response to the Bush Administration...