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09-01-2009 09:42
On the Gaza Conflict
Israel’s claims of self-defense are clearly refuted by the disproportionate consequences of its aggression. With the death toll rising to 599, including 133 children, 33 women, and 6 medics, Israel can no longer hide the fact that its actions are tantamount to genocide, as Richard Falk, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian Territories, has pointed out.
08-01-2009 02:08
Photos of 'Free Gaza' graffiti on Muntz Street in Small Heath, Birmingham and a mural that stood on Falls Road, West Belfast in 2002. This is a repaired frame from 288 frames that were taken in Belfast but were damaged by British Special Branch when the film was seized.
Gaza Graffiti Small Heath Birmingham & Falls Road Mural
Photos of 'Free Gaza' graffiti on Muntz Street in Small Heath, Birmingham and a mural that stood on Falls Road, West Belfast in 2002. This is a repaired frame from 288 frames that were taken in Belfast but were damaged by British Special Branch when the film was seized.
08-01-2009 01:55
A massive crowd, reported in the in the Evening Mail, as over 1000 strong, gathered outside Birmingham’s Council House to voice their protest over the invasion of Gaza and called on the local City Council to boycott all Israeli goods. The main debating chamber was over-subscribed and a despite a hastily organised auxiliary room being pressed into service, there were still more at the door!
Jan 09 Gaza Demo Birmingham
A massive crowd, reported in the in the Evening Mail, as over 1000 strong, gathered outside Birmingham’s Council House to voice their protest over the invasion of Gaza and called on the local City Council to boycott all Israeli goods. The main debating chamber was over-subscribed and a despite a hastily organised auxiliary room being pressed into service, there were still more at the door!
07-01-2009 22:13
You can read and watch footage of the protest and the interview here:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/birmingham/2009/01/417402.html
Interview with Councillor Salma Yaqoob after the Birmingham Gaza protest
The following is a transcript of an interview with Councillor Salma Yaqoob on 5th January 2009 after a protest against the ongoing massacre in Gaza. Between 800 and 1000 people attempted to storm the Council House in Birmingham City Centre but were effectively pacified and contained by Yaqoob and Birmingham Stop the War.You can read and watch footage of the protest and the interview here:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/birmingham/2009/01/417402.html
07-01-2009 15:43
Raphael aged 5, has now spent 34 days in immigration detention
Request the Release of Raphael and his mother Oluseye
Raphael aged 5, has now spent 34 days in immigration detention
07-01-2009 13:59
Birmingham PSC planning meeting tonight - make your voice heard
Birmingham Palestine Solidarity Campaign has organised a planning meeting to discuss future action regarding ongoing zionist invasion of Gaza at the Carrs Lane Church 7.00 pm tonight.
07-01-2009 11:43
Wolverhampton Coaches to Gaza Demo in London on Saturday
Stop the massacre, Israel out of Gaza - Saturday 10 January
07-01-2009 05:11
Call 07721 427 690 for tickets.
Coach details from Birmingham to the London Gaza Solidarity demo
For the Solidarity with Gaza protest in London this Saturday 10th January. Coaches leave from Carr’s lane church in Birmingham 8:00 am and pick up from Alum Rock and Handsworth.Call 07721 427 690 for tickets.
07-01-2009 05:08
During the days following the Israeli ground assault on Gaza, the people of Birmingham angrily spoke out about the atrocities being committed by the Israeli state. However what was an unprecedented protest in both numbers and emotions was policed and contained by Birmingham Stop the War.
Birmingham stop the Gaza massacre protest
During the days following the Israeli ground assault on Gaza, the people of Birmingham angrily spoke out about the atrocities being committed by the Israeli state. However what was an unprecedented protest in both numbers and emotions was policed and contained by Birmingham Stop the War.
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06-01-2009 09:15
Continuing Conflicts that Create Refugees, December 2008
Four actual or potential conflict situations around the world deteriorated and two improved in December 2008, according to the new issue of the International Crisis Group's monthly bulletin N°65, 5th January 2009
04-01-2009 23:07
On Saturday evening January 3, after one week of air raids which left more than 450 dead and more than 2000 wounded, the Israeli army began its land offensive into Gaza. Its military officials declare that the operation will be “long”. The odious Israeli propaganda, broadcast by the majority of the international media, presents this bloody attack as a “response” to the salvos of the “terrorists”of Hamas in power in Gaza.
Israel, Bloody Executioner for the World Capitalist Order
On Saturday evening January 3, after one week of air raids which left more than 450 dead and more than 2000 wounded, the Israeli army began its land offensive into Gaza. Its military officials declare that the operation will be “long”. The odious Israeli propaganda, broadcast by the majority of the international media, presents this bloody attack as a “response” to the salvos of the “terrorists”of Hamas in power in Gaza.
04-01-2009 11:13
An Appeal To The Court of Public Opinon
No Lawbreaker can be a Law Enforcer!
03-01-2009 21:46
A large banner - "Enough death. Stop this bloody war" - recycled from other conflicts, was hung over a main road in Shrewsbury town centre today for several hours. Meanwhile, in the Square, around 60 people gathered in the freezing fog for a vigil to draw attention to the disaster that is being inflicted by Israel on Gaza.
Banner hang and vigil in Shrewsbury for Gaza
A large banner - "Enough death. Stop this bloody war" - recycled from other conflicts, was hung over a main road in Shrewsbury town centre today for several hours. Meanwhile, in the Square, around 60 people gathered in the freezing fog for a vigil to draw attention to the disaster that is being inflicted by Israel on Gaza.
30 minute silence for Gaza
03-01-2009 19:46
Labour councillor addresses Gaza demo 3 jan 2009
Afzal Khan, former Labour mayor of Manchester addressed the Gaza demo in Albert square, Manchester today.
02-01-2009 15:58
Abbas Ali Babakir, HO Ref: S1113909/2, a national of Iraq and resident of Hounslow is detained in Campsfield House IRC and due to be forcibly removed from the on Monday 5th January 2009 on Royal Jordanian flight RJ112 from Heathrow @ 16:15, flying to Jordan, and then on to Erbil, Kurdistan.
Second attempt to remove Abbas Ali Babakir
Abbas Ali Babakir, HO Ref: S1113909/2, a national of Iraq and resident of Hounslow is detained in Campsfield House IRC and due to be forcibly removed from the on Monday 5th January 2009 on Royal Jordanian flight RJ112 from Heathrow @ 16:15, flying to Jordan, and then on to Erbil, Kurdistan.
02-01-2009 09:02
Tuesday 13th January 2009
Assemble 12:00
Richmond Terrace
(Opposite 10 Downing Street)
London SW1A
Delegation enters 10 Downing St at 12:45
"Let us work and gain the skills to rebuild our broken nation."
Zimbabwean Demonstration and Delegation to 10 Downing StreetTuesday 13th January 2009
Assemble 12:00
Richmond Terrace
(Opposite 10 Downing Street)
London SW1A
Delegation enters 10 Downing St at 12:45
01-01-2009 18:46
There will be a vigil for Gaza tomorrow from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. Please show your support, and bring Palestinian flags, black flags and candles.
Venue : Waterstones, High street, Birmingham city centre (near the bull in the Bull Ring Centre)
Birmingham Vigil for Gaza on Friday 2nd January
VIGIL FOR GAZA FRIDAY 2 JANUARY 5.P.M. TO 6 P.M.There will be a vigil for Gaza tomorrow from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. Please show your support, and bring Palestinian flags, black flags and candles.
Venue : Waterstones, High street, Birmingham city centre (near the bull in the Bull Ring Centre)
31-12-2008 21:49
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=the+square%2C+shrewsbury&countryCode=GB
Assemble at The Square, Shrewsbury Town Centre for 2pm.
GAZA PEACE VIGIL - SHREWSBURY 2PM ON SATURDAY 3 JAN
Thirty-minute silent vigil for Gaza in the centre of Shrewsbury - the Square on Saturday 3 Jan. http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=the+square%2C+shrewsbury&countryCode=GB Assemble at The Square, Shrewsbury Town Centre for 2pm.
31-12-2008 15:05