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National Zimbabwe MDC meeting in Nottingham

28-01-2009 17:06 | Migration | Repression | Nottinghamshire | World

Nottingham MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) played host to MDC representatives from the UK and Ireland for a day of political talks and fund raising. Hebson Makuise, Chief Representative for the MDC in the UK and Ireland was in attendance to spearhead talks on continuing diplomatic negotiations with Robert Mugabe and with the international community.

Shactivist/Vegan Prisoners Birthdays

Dan Wadham's birthday is on Feb 3rd, so please send birthday cards! His details are on the Current Prisoners page. Also remember Jonny Ablewhite's on 27 Jan and Heather Nicholson's on 30 Jan.

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Demo about Heckler & Koch weapons activities, Market Square in Nottingham

22-01-2009 20:14 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Terror War | Nottinghamshire

12.30pm on Thursday 22th January, people had gathered at the Council House Steps in Market Square, to protest about the activities of the gun manufacturer, Heckler & Koch. Offices of the company are based at Unit 3, Easter Park Industrial Estate on Lenton Lane, Nottingham.

Notts Anti Military Meeting

20-01-2009 17:47 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Nottinghamshire

A meeting hosted by Nottingham Anti Military group will be held at the Sumac Centre, Gladstone Street, Forestfields, on Wednesday 21st January 2009 at 7.30pm.

Surveillance of Nottingham City Centre [Update]

20-01-2009 16:29 | Repression | Technology | Nottinghamshire

Since there have been a number of 'CCTV events in Nottingham recently [reports on the Notts newswire and features], I thought I'd take this opportunity to show you some of my more recent work on the subject, describing some of the technological advances that are proceeding apace.

PCSO Watch - Office of Community Sousveillance

19-01-2009 18:30 | Repression | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

The Office is interested in playfully and creatively engaging with concerned individuals to interact and comment on government initiatives relating to surveillance, control and policing. The Office of Community Sousveillance will be patrolling hotspots around Nottingham from 15th - 18th January 2009.

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CCTV 'Treasure Hunt' around Nottingham

19-01-2009 18:10 | Repression | Social Struggles | Technology | Nottinghamshire

I accepted the invitation to the CCTV Treasure Hunt in Nottingham city centre. On Sunday 18th January at 1pm. People met at Broadway Media Centre to help map Nottinghams insane surveillance system!!!

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Talk from Guantanamo former detainee and guard - Cageprisoners National Tour

13-01-2009 11:22 | Repression | Terror War | Nottinghamshire

I attended the second night of this tour in Bristol, and would highly recomend it. The opportunity to watch the conversation unfolding between these people is a rare and profound experience, full of emotional insights and even humour amongst the grim reality.
Please support this tour and check back to

http://guantanamovoices.wordpress.com/about-the-project/ to find out more about how it came about. It's an incredible story.

Riseup Radio January Show

02-01-2009 14:04 | Migration | Repression | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

In this, the first show of the new year, we welcome Adam to our studio. He talks about his journey from Sudan to Nottingham, and his experiences along the way as well as his reception upon his arrival.

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)

Letter from AR Prisoner Luke Steele

The following letter was forwarded to ELP

http://www.spiritoffreedom.org.uk by the British Stop Huntindon Animal Cruelty (SHAC) campaign

http://www.shac.net.

Note: The letter was received at the start of the month, but as it was not posted here, as requested, thought it would be a good time for it. Here it is:

Demos continue [December] at Heckler & Koch weapons HQ in Nottingham

09-12-2008 17:43 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

In spite of the cold, raining and windy conditions, at 4pm on Monday 8th December, people had gathered at the gates to the UK headquarters of Heckler & Koch, based within the Easter Park Industrial Estate on Lenton Lane, Nottingham.

Ex-BNP Sadie Graham arrested?

The BNP membership list strikes again. Is there a curse, we ask?

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Police contact political campaigner asking to "chat"

05-12-2008 12:48 | Repression | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

A politcal campaigner was contacted on their personal phone number earlier this week by "Mike from Special Branch," asking if they would be interested in having a chat. The campaigner has absolutely no intention of meeting with or "having a chat" about anything with "Mike" or any other policeman.

Full Circle Demo: From weapons to wars to refugees. Market Sq. Nottingham

To highlight the link between the arms trade and refugees, Shut Down H&K and No Borders Nottingham held a demonstration on Saturday 29th November at 12:30 on Market Square in Nottingham called "FULL CIRCLE – from weapons to wars to refugees".

When is a tool not a tool?

28-11-2008 12:09 | Climate Camp 2008 | Climate Chaos | Repression | Nottinghamshire

A Nottingham resident is bailed to return to Medway magistrates’ court 10am on the 10th. December for committal to crown court to face trial for possession of bicycle tools.

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Dissident Island Radio tonight!!!

21-11-2008 16:41 | Climate Camp 2008 | Analysis | Repression | Nottinghamshire

Green Scare // ESF // Student mobilisations // Dissident Island Discs // Sumac Debates // DJ Ursa

Stop the War Activist Graffiti on Recruitment Office: Appeal to Nottingham Crown Court

24-10-2008 13:51 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Nottinghamshire

On Thursday 23rd October, I attended the Nottingham Crown Court to hear the appeal against conviction of Henry Twigger.

On the 6th April 2008, Henry had initially painted graffiti on the Army Careers Office at the Victoria Centre, in Milton Street, Nottingham. He did so while wearing a hi-vis vest and was unmasked. His choice of slogans included "War 4 Oil" & "Terrorists join here" on the front of the building in red paint.

Moazzam Begg talk at Nottingham Uni - Thursday

13-10-2008 23:12 | Education | Repression | Terror War | Nottinghamshire

Former Guantanamo Bay detainee and author of 'Enemy Combatant' Moazzam Begg is returning to Nottingham University to deliver a talk: 'The War On Terror, Islamophobia, and the Threat to Our Civil Liberties'.

Demonstration for Amdani Juma's right to stay, Market Sq, Nottingham : Pictures

12-10-2008 00:43 | Migration | Repression | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Amdani Juma remains in immediate danger of deportation. There was another demonstration at 12.30pm in Market Square on Saturday 11th Oct to show continuesd support. The demonstration insisted that the Home Office remove the threat of deportation for Amdani.

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Nottinghamshire Repression Newswire Archive

Nottinghamshire Repression Newswire Archive

National Zimbabwe MDC meeting in Nottingham

Shactivist/Vegan Prisoners Birthdays

Demo about Heckler & Koch weapons activities, Market Square in Nottingham

Notts Anti Military Meeting

Surveillance of Nottingham City Centre [Update]

PCSO Watch - Office of Community Sousveillance

CCTV 'Treasure Hunt' around Nottingham

Talk from Guantanamo former detainee and guard - Cageprisoners National Tour

Riseup Radio January Show

Two Sides, One Story - Cageprisoners National Tour

Letter from AR Prisoner Luke Steele

Demos continue [December] at Heckler & Koch weapons HQ in Nottingham

Ex-BNP Sadie Graham arrested?

Police contact political campaigner asking to "chat"

Full Circle Demo: From weapons to wars to refugees. Market Sq. Nottingham

When is a tool not a tool?

Dissident Island Radio tonight!!!

Stop the War Activist Graffiti on Recruitment Office: Appeal to Nottingham Crown Court

Moazzam Begg talk at Nottingham Uni - Thursday

Demonstration for Amdani Juma's right to stay, Market Sq, Nottingham : Pictures