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April Fools day of disobedience in Manchester

imc | 02.04.2003 12:43

In Manchester, April Fools day saw a number of anti-war actions taking place around the city.

Occupation of News International office
Around 20 people occupied the News International office in Piccadilly to protest against the Times and Sun newspapers pro-war coverage of the war

Rusholme Against the War
A small group of 5 or 6 people from Rushome Against the War gathered in Platt fields. They were accompanied by nine vans of riot police and two cop cars. Glad to see our taxes aren't being wasted!
 http://www.rusholmeaction.4t.com/

Pedal for Peace Critical Mass
Around 40 cyclists took a tour of petrol stations around south Manchester. BP, Texaco and Shell garages were in turn blockaded before the group moved into town to join the All Saints demonstration. The action attempted to draw motorists attention to the link between oil companies and the war in Iraq. Though many motorists weren't happy with being slowed down others waved and beeped in solidarity and we generally had a lot of support.

March from All Saints
Around two hundred people gathered at All Saints Park but police turnout probably topped that - vans, cars, horses, surveilence teams, tactical support. The crowd eventually negotiated a route which was first cleared of traffic and general public by the police.

imc
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  1. graffitti news international — spray can
  2. News International — Mr Nibbs
  3. Murdoch makes a tasty target — la la