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Frankfurt(GER)/Calais: Protests in Front of french consulate
19-02-2010 20:30
As a reaction towards the Hangar-Raids the ongoing repression against migrants and activists in the french Harbour City of Calais almost 30 people gathered this morning in Frankfurt/Main [Germany] to protest and demonstrate transnational solidarity in front of the french consulate.Gaza Protests: Harsh Sentences Likely To Deter Lawful Protest
18-02-2010 22:52
On Friday morning last week the waiting room inside Isleworth Crown Court started to fill with some of the protesters who had taken part in the London-Gaza protests in January last year. They were there to be sentenced for their role in those protests. The defendants had all pleaded guilty to charges of violent disorder, some because of pressure from their lawyers, others as part of a plea bargain and in fear of a heavier sentence if they stuck to their original "not guilty" pleas. Also present were family members and friends who had come to lend their moral support. The atmosphere was one of tense, nervous anticipation. Most of the defendants had been told that they could expect to be sentenced to community service, which is what the author of the pre-sentence reports had recommended. Others expected a custodial sentence but, in light of their early "guilty" plea and other mitigating factors in their favour, a relatively short one.
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Heckler and Koch successfully shutdown
18-02-2010 11:36
Support The Gaza Protestors Currently Facing Heavy Sentences
17-02-2010 23:24
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Aldermaston Big Blockade 2010
17-02-2010 14:22
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Migrant Hangar reopens despite police repression
17-02-2010 11:32
After last weeks violent raid, the Kronstadt Hangar is back in business!!PRESS RELEASE: Hundreds blockade nuclear bomb factory
15-02-2010 10:01
An estimated eight hundred campaigners from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and a number of other countries have joined a blockade of every gate of the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) at Aldermaston, Berkshire, England. [1] The blockade started at 7am.
Oil-ympics Come To Trafalgar Square
15-02-2010 00:29
Climate Camp Invades BP Petrol Stations Over Tar Sands
14-02-2010 12:52
On Saturday 13th February activists from the South Coast neighbourhood of the Camp for Climate Action invaded the three BP petrol stations in Brighton, on the Lewes Rd, Ditchling Rd and London Rd, to protest at BP's plans to invest in the Alberta Tar Sands in Canada. Moving by bicycle 8 activists carried a banner reading 'Tar Sands Oil Is Blood Oil'. They handed out information on the Canadian tar sands and BP's plans to invest in it to customers and urged them to boycott BP.Solidarity Demo In Greek Embassy In London 10/2/10 And Fotos
13-02-2010 21:12
London, in protest against prison conditions in Greece, and to hand in a fax to the Greek Ministry of Justice (see below)
Noahs ark zoo farm - campaign continues
13-02-2010 19:25
150 Angry Activists March to Close Down the Bradford Lab
13-02-2010 18:11
[pictures coming shortly]London Protest at SERCO over Yarl's Wood assaults
12-02-2010 23:02
Justice For Cleaners - Reinstate Alberto Durango
12-02-2010 22:01
Sanctuary for Mireille Mbimbo (Very urgent support needed)
12-02-2010 15:26
Women In Yarl’s Wood Vow To Stay On Hunger Strike
12-02-2010 10:25
We have spoken to over 50 women in the last few days and they all have a compelling case to be released: their continued detention is either inhumane or contravenes Home Office rules. Some have been referred to lawyers because their detention is illegal. [1]IDF Raids ISM Media Office for the 2nd Time in 3 Nights
11-02-2010 15:30
Two internationals, Ryan Olander of the U.S. and Nick Bryer of the U..K., were awoken from their night’s rest as nine Israeli soldiers barged through the door at 4am brandishing M16 fully-automatic assault rifles. Luckily, the door had not yet been repaired from a previous raid on Sunday morning. This facilitated their entry and reduced the damaged they inflicted upon the apartment.
Defend the Yarl's Wood Four
11-02-2010 10:09
Shut Down Yarls Wood Internment Camp
10-02-2010 23:02
Activists Hold Day of Action at Bradford University
10-02-2010 19:26
Twelve activists today held an extremely successful day of action against the University of Bradford to coinside with their first open day of 2010. It must be noted that the Open Day itself was very poorly attended.
