Sunday 24th November- Storming the CBI
sam | 27.11.2002 01:37
(text only)On Sunday 24th November 600 protesters gathered outside the CBI conference to protest the arrival of Paul O'Neill US Treasury secretary.Over 50 were able to break into the GMEX building and disrupt the conference.(see Manchester Evening News website (manchesteronline) for picture
On Sunday evening 24th November 600 anti war and anti-capitalist protesters gathered outside the CBI confernce at the GMEX in Manchester to protest the arrival of US Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill.(This creep just commited $396billion to war)Protesters did not feel confident that O'Neill could here them clearly enough so they decided to storm the conference. Around 50 were able to get past security and march up and down inside shouting "George Bush we know you your daddy was a killer too" Meanwhile the protesters outside occupied the steps and surrounded the conference centre.When the protesters inside decided to rejoin the crowd outside there was a huge cheer. The protest then moved off noisily to do a tour of outside of the conference centre.Cars beeped in support. Victory to the FBU Dont Attack Iraq-Resist Revolt Fuck Capitalism
sam
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MASS WEAPONS INSPECTION of USAF FAIRFORD
27.11.2002 01:44
DATE & TIME: Saturday 14th December @ 12:00noon
The Gloucestershire Weapons Inspectors are coming:
NOT IN OUR NAME - NOT FROM OUR LAND.
AT LEAST 6 TOWNS & CITIES ARE SO FAR INVOLVED. SPREAD
THE WORD, & BOOK YOUR COACHES NOW.
Bristol-Stop-The-War have called a REGION WIDE demo of USAF
Fairford (Gloucestershire) in response to it's use by US Stealth Bombers, which will be used to carpet bomb Iraqi Cities. The public have repeatedly made clear we oppose this war, yet our government has the audacity to invite these weapons of mass destruction into our country.
Upon arrival we will encourage protesters to surround the base in a peaceful show of strength, while our weapons inspection team requests entry to base. People wishing to engage in non-violent direct action (NVDA) are welcome to attend, but please be aware that Bristol-Stop-The-War cannot offer specific legal support for NVDA actions.
PLEASE BRING VIDEO CAMERAS.
THIS MAY BE OUR LAST 'PEACE-TIME' OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW
CLEAR PUBLIC OPPOSITION TO THIS WAR.
Fairford is 10 miles north of Swindon & 20 miles west of Oxford. Fairford is on the A417 going east to west. Or along the A361 going north to south, turning onto the A417 at Lechlade village. USAF Fairford is 10 minutes walk from Fairford Village.
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DEMONSTRATE: Sat 14th December. 12noon. USAF Fairford.
BRISTOL COACH TICKETS: £10 waged / £4 unwaged
AVAILABLE FROM: Greenleaf Books. 82 Colston St. BS1 5BB
(Top Of Christmas Steps. City Centre)
COACHES LEAVE: Anchor Road @ 10.00am
(Behind The Watershed Complex. City Centre)
DIRECTIONS : CLICK BELOW
Bristol-Stop-The-War
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