Liverpool Terror War Newswire Archive

05-08-2009 11:20 | 2 comments

No Justice for North West 10

The plight of a group of Pakistani men detained following raids across the North West last Easter – and against whom all terror charges have since been dropped – has taken another twist when they were refused bail last week.

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15-04-2009 10:25 | 16 comments

The “anti-terror” arrests in northwest England: what really lies behind them?

One week after a series of high profile arrests, little evidence has come to light of plans for the mass terrorist atrocity that supposedly triggered the detentions. Read more >>

09-02-2009 23:28 | 5 comments

Convention on Modern Liberty in Manchester, 28th February

Manchester will host a nationwide public on civil liberties at the end of February. The Convention on Modern Liberty in Manchester will be held at Manchester University Students' Union on Saturday 28th February from 9:45. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Read more >>

07-02-2009 15:44 | 3 comments

Israel and Hamas Won, So Who Lost?

The spectacle of tanks back from the battlefield with the blue and white Star of David flapping from their turrets, the faces of the young soldiers, their body language—all leave no doubt concerning Israel's victory. If we compare this pullback from Gaza with the one from Lebanon over two years past, there is no need for extensive commentary: Israel has retrieved the pride and reputation of its army, which had been badly damaged by that other war in the north. The world has been reminded that the Middle East contains but a single military power worthy of the name. Deterrent capability, the magical force that is supposed to protect Israel from its enemies, has returned in full strength. Israel's Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, who promised to correct his earlier failures in accordance with the findings of the Winograd Inquiry, has indeed come through. Read more >>

24-01-2009 15:17 | 1 addition

Guantanamo: "The iguanas have more protection than the human prisoners."

The Cageprisoners Tour, which marks the seventh year since Guantanamo Bay was opened, arrived in Liverpool on 22nd January. Of the three speakers, Moazzam Begg and Omar Deghayes were prisoners there. The third, Chris Arendt, was a prison guard. Read more >>

22-01-2009 14:53

Ex-Guantanamo Guard and Prisoner Roadtrip Across UK

Former Guantanamo guard Chris Arendt and former prisoner Moazzam Begg are traveling across the UK together on a speaking tour. But the most interesting conversations aren't happening onstage -- they're happening between the two former foes in the back of the minivan. Follow along with their trip. Read more >>

17-01-2009 16:23 | 3 additions | 2 comments

2nd Gaza Protest In Wrexham!

Wrexham Peace and Justice Forum protest again at the continued violence and bloodshed that is Israels invasion of Gaza ! Read more >>

16-01-2009 09:14 | 1 addition

Upcoming Gaza protests in and around Manchester

Information on some of the many Gaza protests happening in Manchester in the next 10 days, from various groups Read more >>

13-01-2009 12:07 | 2 comments

Protest for Palestine - 17/1/09

Two weeks ago thousands protested in Liverpool. Therefore we are looking for an even bigger turn out and these protests shall continue until Israel ceases its barbarity and lifts its draconian siege of Gaza. For the sake of the children and civillians dying in this catastrophe please spread the word far and wide. Read more >>

10-01-2009 20:56

Gaza demonstrations continue in Manchester

As Israel threatens to 'intensify' its ground offensive in Gaza, and with the death toll amongst Palestinians exceeding 800, hundreds of Manchester residents again took part in protests this weekend. Read more >>

10-01-2009 12:49 | 2 comments

Manchester Palestine Protest Tomorrow!

Protest! Sunday 11th Jan, 11 AM, Albert Square, Manchester Read more >>

04-01-2009 23:07 | 2 comments

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. Read more >>

31-12-2008 10:16

Liverpool Gaza demonstrations

Vigil and protest dates in Liverpool Read more >>

30-12-2008 15:30 | 2 additions | 3 comments

Liverpool - 11th Jan Make Wars History tour

Make Wars History Tour Read more >>

29-12-2008 23:11 | 1 addition | 1 comment

Two Sides, One Story - Cageprisoners National Tour

GUANTANAMO FROM BOTHS SIDES OF THE WIRE

A national tour to mark seven years of unlawful detention, abuse and torture

January 11th 2009 - 4th February 2009

SAMI AL HAJ (Ex Guantanamo Detainee and Aljazeera Journalist)

CHRISTOPHER ARENDT (Ex-Guantanamo Guard)

MOAZZAM BEGG (Ex-Guantanamo Detainee, Spokesman for Cageprisoners) Read more >>

29-12-2008 13:21 | 2 comments

FreeGaza boat leaves Cyprus today with medical aid and doctors

FreeGaza boat leaves Cyprus today (Monday 29th) with medical aid and doctors as well as Congresswoman and former US presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney and former Guantanamo Bay detainee and Al Jazeera reporter Sami al-Haj. Read more >>

23-11-2008 22:07 | 1 comment

Manchester Palestine Film Festival

Details of film showings for the Manchester Palestinain Film Festival, November - December 2008 Read more >>

19-11-2008 12:07 | 2 comments

ID Cards protest against Thales in Stockport - Monday 17th November

A group of student activist held a noise demo outside the offices of Thales in Stockport to protest at their involvement in ID Cards and the National Identity Register. Read more >>

04-11-2008 18:29

NYCLAW Antiwar Digest -- 11.04.08

Election Day Reality Check Read more >>

15-09-2008 08:59 | 4 comments

Protest against War: 20th September

Demonstrate against War at the Labour Party conference.
Show them what democracy looks like
Show them what democracy sounds like

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