UK Anti-militarism Newswire Archive
British Army Psychological Warfare techniques sold to the highest bidder
15-01-2012 01:33
At five: discussing the big stories in Bristol, Britain and around the world
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We Remember: Tom Hurndall
13-01-2012 20:19
On the day of his shooting, Tom was with other ISM activists walking through Rafah when Israeli sniper fire started. Almost everyone ran for safety, but Tom noticed that three children, aged between four and seven, had remained motionless, paralysed with fear. Tom went back for them. He got the little boy to safety, and then went back for the two girls. He was wearing a fluorescent vest, and was clearly unarmed. An Israeli sniper shot him in the head.
There was a two hour delay at the border of the Gaza Strip before an ambulance was able to take him to a hospital in Be’er Sheva. In a coma, he was transferred to a hospital in the UK, where he died the following year.
We demand the truth about British involvement in torture
13-01-2012 17:30
The announcement by the CPS and Scotland Yard regarding the decision not to pursue certain individuals from British intelligence in relation to allegations of complicity in torture may, on the face of it, seem to have brought the matter to a close. That, however, is not quite it.
Largest ever Gitmo protest demands Gitmo be closed
13-01-2012 13:17
Video: The march to the Supreme Court and the speakers there -
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=080_1326337321
37 anti-Guantanamo activists arrested outside White House
13-01-2012 12:22
Eire: Guantanamo Protest at US Embassy In Ballsbridge on 10th Anniversary
13-01-2012 12:15
Phase three of the 'war on terror'
13-01-2012 01:38
Phase three in the "war on terror" now looks closer than ever. An attack on Iran.Full article | 1 addition | 1 comment
Census Refuser Trials Liverpool 17 & 18 Jan. Solidarity and support needed
12-01-2012 23:55
Sarah, Derek and Andy (possibly with others) are in Liverpool Magistrates Court on Tuesday and Wednesday 17 and 18 January for their trials. All are being prosecuted for refusing to complete the 2011 census and all have cited weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin's involvement in the census data processing among their reasons for refusal. Their initial hearings were on 8 December [see report and photos plus background].
Join us inside and outside the court to offer solidarity and support to all the defendants. Vigil and demo outside the court from 9.30am both days. Continue the vigil or watch the proceedings in court from 10am.
Military refers all charges against Bradley Manning to court martial
12-01-2012 22:33
http://www.bradleymanning.org/news/military-refers-all-charges-against-bradley-manning-to-court-martial
Audio from Guantanamo Remembered: 10 Years meeting
11-01-2012 21:52
This audio was recorded at the 10th Anniversary remembrance, in honour of those still incarcerated at Guantanamo. The meeting was jointly organised by Cage Prisoners, Reprieve and the Islamic Human Rights Commission.
The meeting in London's Conway Hall began with a recording of a song and a live chant from the Koran, both by former detainees. The meeting and speakers were introduced by Victoria Britain.
Guantánamo Prisoners Stage Peaceful Protest and Hunger Strike to mark 10 years
10-01-2012 14:34
Today, prisoners at Guantánamo will embark on a peaceful protest, involving sit-ins and hunger strikes, to protest about their continued detention, and the continued existence of the prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, three years after President Obama came to office promising to close it within a year, and to show their appreciation of the protests being mounted on their behalf by US citizens, who are gathering in Washington D.C. on Wednesday to stage a rally and march to urge the President to fulfill his broken promise.Arms Fair Protestor Faces Trial
10-01-2012 08:33
DSEi protestor to go on trial next week - solidarity vigil outside court before trialShut Guantánamo - End Ten Years of Shame" - Report
09-01-2012 13:38
On Saturday 7 January, the weekend before the tenth anniversary of the opening of the illegal prison camp at Guantánamo Bay, over 200 people from London and other parts of the UK converged outside the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square to mark this unfortunate day in history and to stand in solidarity with the 171 prisoners who remain there. Organised by the London Guantánamo Campaign (LGC), the Save Shaker Aamer Campaign (SSAC), the Stop the War Coalition (StWC) and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)
Smash EDO: Remember Gaza at first noise demo of 2012
09-01-2012 12:59
Wednesday 11th January is the first noise demo of 2012 against arms manufacturers EDO MBM/ITT 4 to 6pm, Home Farm Road - lets make some noise.Brutality of Turkey's war crime machine
08-01-2012 20:25
in Turkey's parliament's general assembly.
Solidarity with Census Refusers in Birmingham. Report from 5 Jan
06-01-2012 16:10
Shut Guantánamo – End 10 Years of Shame - London Rally, Sat 7 Jan
06-01-2012 12:25
This Saturday (7 January) the weekend before the tenth anniversary of the opening of the illegal US military prison camp at Guantánamo Bay, on 11 January 2002, a public rally is to be held at Trafalgar Square (North Terrace, outside the National Gallery), organised by the London Guantánamo Campaign (LGC), Save Shaker Aamer Campaign (SSAC), Stop the War Coalition (StWC) and Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) [1].
Solidarity with Manning & Assange: A year in pictures and links [Part 3]
04-01-2012 11:35
Part 3: A selection of photos and links missed from parts 1 and 2.
Sudan's genocidal general is no 'observer' in Syria
02-01-2012 16:55
Just what is happening in Syria? While the brave syrian people are sacrficing their lives the Arab League sends its expert straight from the genocide and ethnic cleansing in Darfur and now in South Kordofan to advise president Assad.