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Report:Tyneside Solidarity with Manchester 15/04 asylum-rights demo (more photo)

17-04-2006 23:38

On 15th April a contingent from Tyneside Community Action from Refugees travelled to Manchester to support the demonstration against the arbitrary detention and criminalisation of those seeking asylum in Britain (overall report at

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/04/338328.html)

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Hungerstrike update

17-04-2006 21:33

Detanees on hunger strike in Colnbrook and Haslar immigration detention centres (prisons for migrants).

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Refugee Rights Protest Hits Kirribilli House

17-04-2006 07:42

Upon arrival at Kirribilli house the police used force to push everyone off the street onto the footpath. With the few hundred people protesting it made it cramped and uncomfortable. Loud and passionate speeches took place from various people from activist groups, religous leaders and media personalities. The action ended with some street theatre from Perth activists.

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Haslar detainees on hungerstrike

15-04-2006 22:49

More than 80 detainees in Haslar immigration detention centre have refused dinner this evening in protest againts arbitrary detention, in solidariety with the detainees in Colnbrook. They are also protesting about the conditions in the centre.
People of all nationalities have joined the hungerstrike in all wings.

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Manchester demo - Stop criminalising asylum seekers

15-04-2006 17:54

Good demo today in Manchester as part of the international protests against immigration detention kicking off this month.

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Anti-Deportation Solidarity Action at Ethiopian Airlines

15-04-2006 11:16

On Friday the offices of Ethiopian Airlines were targetted by anti-deportation activists.

Ethiopian Airlines regularly deports asylum seekers to Africa.

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Latest videos, saturday, plus live music

14-04-2006 16:28

Sneak preview of soon to be released **Indymedia Video Newsreal**

http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Local/UkOutreachDvdShowcase
with never screened edits of 'Freedom on Trial' and 'Shell Garage Action' plus 'Reclaim Love III', the 'Demo Demo', 'Justice For Dad', and 'Every Little Hurts' with additional recent video clips from the no borders demo and more.

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Solidarity Protest for the Hunger Strikers at Colnbrook Detention Centre

14-04-2006 14:25

A report and three pics of the protest that took place in London in solidarity with the hunger strikers at Colnbrook Detention Centre.

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Detainee hunger strike on Greatreporter.com

14-04-2006 04:44

From Jason N. Parkinson. Hits top story for Europe.

Over 100 immigration detainees have gone on hunger strike in the UK, alleging they were bullied and beaten during a protest against their treatment by authorities...

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Indymedia Radio London Show (mp3) - 12th April 2006

12-04-2006 19:59

Slightly cleaned up and re-edited show (items re-ordered due to live radio problems with playing interview).

Two versions at different kbps rates ( hr .mp3):

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V06 : Villawood Detention Centre Easter 2006 : April 14-17

12-04-2006 18:58

Activists from across Australia will converge on Villawood Detention Centre in SW Sydney to collectively voice our opposition to the Howard government's treatment of refugees.

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Manchester - City of Destitution, Detention and Deportation Demo

11-04-2006 19:16

Demo this weekend in Manchester : In solidarity with protests across the world in April - Sydney, Perth, London, and Oxford.

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APRIL 15th - BIG NO BORDERS Fundraiser @ The Square

11-04-2006 14:12

APRIL 15th - BIG NO BORDERS Fundraiser @ The Square Occupied Social Centre, 21 Russell Square, London WC1
www.londonsocialcentre.org.uk
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Glasgow - direct action group UNITY goes public!

11-04-2006 02:42

Hundreds of asylum seekers are planning a campaign of direct action to prevent immigration officers removing people who are threatened with deportation.
Using prearranged phone networks, they aim to erect human barricades in front of flats and houses to prevent officials gaining access and set up watches to alert people who fear being taken into detention.

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100 Migrants in Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre on Hunger Strike

10-04-2006 22:25

Press Release on updated situation in Colnbrook. Includes the text written and signed by 97 hunger-strikers.

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Asylum & Immigrations Protest at Communications House

10-04-2006 21:49

All African Women's Group and other organisations protest outside Communications House, London on Monday April 10 in solidarity with international actions for immigration and asylum rights, and against detention.

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