UK Indymedia - UK Promoted Newswire Archive

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April 11th 2008 - International Day of Truth Action - Photos

14-04-2008 21:35

Photos from protests from London and around the world from the autonomous grassroots campaign for International Days of Truth Action on the Eleventh Day of Every Month until Justice.

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Brutal eviction of Squat in Vienna (Spitalgasse 11)

14-04-2008 21:28

During the international action days for squats and autonomous spaces many activities took place in Vienna. After a powerful demonstration on Friday demanding free and autonomous spaces, followed by squatting a new place for the Viennese “Wagenburg”, the second day started with a “Bim Party” during which several tramways were occupied. In the evening dozens of people met to discuss queer-feminist aspects of squatting and their practical implications.

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A success in every way! Audacious Space Leeds

14-04-2008 21:16

This was posted as a comment to the UK feature on the days of action for squats and autonomous spaces but it deserves to be read as an article in it's own right so I've reposted it here...

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London's Shoreditch New Squat Pics

14-04-2008 20:27

Here there are some shots we took on Sunday afternoon at the new social centre that was squatted in Shoreditch (London) to coincide with the Global Days of Action for Squats and Autonomous Spaces.

The building is in an amazing location. It is not only central, but it also sits right in the middle of an area right next to the City that is being highly ‘developed’. The contrast between the previously neglected building with the new glass and metal towers is almost beyond belief.

The crew maintaining the squat, have done an impressive work to bring a previously ‘condemned’ building back into life. Three floors have now made been available to the community. The space has got an entrance area with a free shop, info stalls, a squatters estate agents, and a café. The ground floor also contains a soundproof room for screenings and music, and in the upper floors there a few rooms (some pretty large) that had an exhibition.

Long and exciting life to the new social centre!

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Squatted Community Garden Reopened in Reading as Part of Days of Action!

14-04-2008 20:01

On Sat 12th April, actions took place across the world in defence of squats and free spaces. In Reading, anti-capitalists managed to re-open Common Ground squatted community garden for the day, with a community BBQ and music show, despite a year of struggle with the authorities for control of the space.

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A tale of 4 squats in Manchester

14-04-2008 20:00

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Anonymous protests Scientology corporation in Birmingham

14-04-2008 17:16

More than 70 protestors gathered on Ethel Street in central Birmingham on Saturday 12th, wearing distinctive masks and costumes to protest against the abusive policies of the Church of Scientology.

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Plane Stupid Scotland Scale Parliament To Challenge Backdoor Airport Expansion

14-04-2008 15:16

Plane Stupid Scotland scaled the Scottish Parliament building today, in an early morning protest at Scottish Government plans to impose massive airport expansion by the back door. At 2pm the protestors voluntary walked off the building, were arrested and taken to St.Leonards police station.

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Palestine Today 041408

14-04-2008 14:48

Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Centre, www.imemc.org, for Monday April 14th, 2008.

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Pavilion asbestos scandal

14-04-2008 14:28

Pavilion Housing Association fail to take proper precautions when removing hazardous asbestos.

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Indy Global Report from Bethlehem, on Resonance FM104.4 14 April

14-04-2008 13:36

This weeks Indy Global report presents interviews with two women health workers from the West bank village of Beit Sahour, who discuss the effects of occupation on womens' well being.

And of course This week in Palestine brings around up of news from across the West bank and Gaza.

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Hackney hostel residents march to demand better conditions

14-04-2008 12:07

Residents from the Alexandra Court 'temporary' accomodation hostel in Stoke Newington, London, marched with members of the London Coalition Against Poverty to Hackney Town Hall on Saturday 12 April, 2008 to demand the council keep their promises to make temporary accomodation safe to live in. Pictures copyright (C) 2008, Peter Marshall. All rights reserved.

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Squat days of action summary...

14-04-2008 11:48

The following is an attempt at a non comprehensive summary of the actions, demonstrations, gatherings and various initiatives that happen during the days of action for squats and autonomous spaces. The summary was created from reports on the IMC UK newswire and english language reports posted to the April2008 website.

Note: A more comprehensive summary now exists on the April2008 website..

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Action report-Angel Group targetted

14-04-2008 10:52

As part of the days of action in support of squats and autonomous spaces-
Action at Angel Group- building graffitied, locks glued, 12 company vehicles damaged.

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New Nottingham Defy-ID Bulletin

14-04-2008 07:36

Nottingham Defy-ID's 6th bulletin is out now, containing information on the latest developments with the National Identity Register, new police powers, surveillance of university students and the extent to which the state is already snooping on us.

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Reclaim the Streets - Defending autonomous space in Wellington

14-04-2008 01:57

A Reclaim the Streets party took place in Wellington as part of the decentralized days of action for squats and autonomous spaces. After a protest against the Labour Party conference, around 30 people marched through town to Upper Abel Smith Street where a group of people was already setting up for the street party.

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Portuguese anti-GM crop action classified as terrorism.

13-04-2008 22:24

Portuguese Judicial Police classifies action against genetically modified corn as a "terrorist" act in Europol report.

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Day of Action for Squating and Autonomous Spaces, Brighton, 12/04/08.

13-04-2008 13:50

A video of pixies reclaiming the public space of Brighton with some banner dropping. To our surprise the pigs didn't show up. The weather was great. The day went well.

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Hope not Hate in Wrexham - march and rally

13-04-2008 08:13

As part of Searchlight's 'Hope not Hate' fortnight of action against racism and fascism, Wrexham Trades Union Council organised a march and rally in Wrexham on Saturday 12 April. Local trade unionists, politicians, groups working for peace and justice and lots of local people took part, along with supporters from across Wales.

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[april2008] tour de squat rotterdam

12-04-2008 22:46

Twenty five brave souls motivated themselves to follow the tour de squat in Rotterdam. The weather was fine and spirits were high. We passed the sites of 50 or so squats, some still existing, others from the past.