Manchester Repression Newswire Archive

Show Trials in Iran

Thalheimer, 06-08-2009 18:37

Just as Iranian ex-leftwingers in the west call for reconciliation between the two wings of the Islamic regime, the ruling faction clamps down on its rivals. Yassamine Mather reports Read more >>

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No Justice for North West 10

The Mule, 05-08-2009 11:20

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.

Read more | 2 comments >>

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Protest Mediators: A Plan To Make Protest Even More Benign

Keith Farnish, 03-08-2009 07:49

What is the point of protest?

To create change. I would have thought that was obvious; it is the only rational response to the question. So why has so little change happened as a result of protest in the Western world in the last 30 years? Read more | 6 comments >>

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Demonstrate against the BNP in Liverpool on August 5th

Baudolino, 02-08-2009 02:59

Demonstrate against the racist and violent BNP in Liverpool on August 5th Read more | 6 comments >>

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destruction of calais migrant camps planned for next week

migration is not a crime, 14-07-2009 22:57

rumours of destruction of 'the jungle', migrant's camps in calais are looking likely for early next week Read more | 5 comments >>

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Report of Protest + Arrests Outside Gordon Brown Q&A Newcastle, 2nd July

Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! North East, 03-07-2009 13:43

On Thursday 2nd July activists from Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! gathered outside the Discovery Museum in Newcastle after receiving a VERY last minute tip-off that Gordon Brown was holding an 'invite only' question and answer session inside. Three of the protestors were later arrested and released without charge. Read more | 4 comments >>

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Protests continue in Iran – Free All Political Prisoners!

Vartan Salakhanian, 28-06-2009 17:56

Quick report and videos from the continuing protests in Iran along with an appeal to support political prisoners. Please repost.

Videos can be found here:-  http://hopinewsfromiran.wordpress.com/2009/06/28/protests-continue-in-iran-free-all-political-prisoners/ Read more >>

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Beginning of the End in Iran

Vartan Salakhanian, 25-06-2009 20:17

Ayatollah Khamenei’s June 19 speech reminded many Iranians of some of the utterances of the shah in the last months of his rule: former president and current chairman of the ‘assembly of experts’ Ali Akbar Rafsanjani cannot be corrupt – he has been the supreme leader’s friend for over 50 years! Everyone in Iran had accepted the results of the elections: it was all the fault of foreign powers and foreign media that some people are now doubting them! Conspiracies are all around us and, just as in colonial times, the British are behind it. Read more >>

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Zizek on Iranian protests

Nima Barazandeh, 25-06-2009 01:31

"The following is a guest post from Slavoj Žižek, Apparently the mainstream media has not shown interest in publishing it. The piece is copy-right free and you should feel free to republish this on your own blog. "

one would be expecting a miracle to expect Ahamdinejad apologists, who have been supporting his govornment based on illusioins that a middle class uprising is in place in Iran. Mind you Sepah, the main supporter of Ahmadinejad is a multi- million corporation. most people in the rural areas of Iran, who many in the left believe have voted for Ahmadinejad, are from ethnic minorities who would either, NOT vore, or should they come to the polls is to protests to the pro-regime candidate. Ahmadinejad govornment has the control of the Media, the Police, Riot police, funded by a multi million corporation (Sepaah e Paasdaaraan) and the new regime-dependant corporations and middle class. Open your eyes, only a tyranny who has acknowledged lack of legitimacy, would kill cruch demonstrations in such a scale , to save their position. Is the British left really that blind? Read more | 6 comments >>

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Eviction notice on Lewisham Bridge occupation Weds 10.30am

Chris S, 22-06-2009 11:41

Bailiffs are arriving at 10.30 on Wednesday morning. Read more >>

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“We did not give blood to give up now” Eye witness report of June 20 Repression

Vartan, 21-06-2009 00:27

Hands Off the People of Iran received this report from an activist in Tehran this evening. Read more | 7 comments >>

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Defend the Iranian Students' Movement

Vartan Salakhanian, 20-06-2009 11:32

The eruption of mass protest across Iran has saw Iran’s youth at the forefront of the struggle and have suffered greatly at the hands of the security forces. Below is a sample of what students and young people are facing in Iran now, we also list the imprisoned, missing and now released students. No doubt these lists will expand as the hours go on, and is not comprehensive. Read more | 6 comments >>

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Dissident Island Radio - TECHNO SPECIAL TONIGHT 9pm

dissident chickpea, 19-06-2009 13:13

Tonight's show features a techno special edition....... Read more >>

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Iranian Bus Workers’ Statement on the Demonstrations

Vartan Salakhanian, 19-06-2009 13:10

*REMINDER* Emergency Meeting: The Crisis in Iran - Saturday June 20, 2PM, Caxton House,129 St. John’s Way London, N19 3RQ. With Yassamine Mather (exiled Iranian socialist) and Moshe Machover. The meeting has been organised by Iranian exile groups, Green Party, Socialist and Workers groups from the UK through 'Hands Off the People of Iran'. The meeting is about building effective political and practical solidarity. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Both Shifts at Iran Khodro on Strike Now!

Vartan Salakhanian, 18-06-2009 19:57

Workers from Iran Khodro have come out on strike against repression. Read more >>

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News and Demonstrations - Iran Today

Vartan, 18-06-2009 09:43

In our continuing bid to help comrades beat the filters in Iran students and workers have asked for those outside of Iran to post the location of demontstrations, the main slogans and some important news across the internet. We ask comrades and supporters to help in this.

Read more | 2 comments >>

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Demo against the BNP in Blackpool this Saturday at 12 noon

John Constantine, 16-06-2009 15:10

Get there and get noisy! Read more >>

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Anti-Shell fisherman speaks of attack & sinking of boat

Mika, 11-06-2009 23:19

Attacks by both Shell security and mystery masked men on opponents of the oil company's damaging gas pipeline project have increased in recent weeks. Early Thursday morning, pipeline critic Pat O'Donnell's fishing boat was boarded by four armed masked men, who held the crew captive while sinking the vessel. This follows in the wake of outspoken farmer Willie Corduff being beaten up at night and protestors being thrown off ships by Shell security. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Spotlight Demo at Menwiith Hill, July 4th, 5-10pm

Eponymous, 11-06-2009 16:26

While most Americans celebrate Independence Day, for us, Saturday 4th July is Independence Day FROM America Day. There will be a demo from 5pm at the main gate to Menwith Hill, nr, Harrogate, HG3 2RF. Read more >>

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Lancaster unites against the nazi BNP

Lancaster Unity, 09-06-2009 11:04

Report on yesterday's impromptu anti-fascist demo in Lancaster Read more | 5 comments >>

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