World Repression Newswire Archive

Iraqi Civilians Increasingly Killed by Accidental U.S. Gunfire

19-01-2004 06:55 | Anti-militarism | Anti-racism | Repression | World

Innocent Iraqi civilians are being shot at, bombed, and killed at a quickening pace in recent weeks, but not by Saddam or "terrorist" forces. U.S. soldiers, increasingly nervous and afraid of imminent attack, have systematically followed a "shoot first, investigate later" policy.

Riot Police Storm indigenous autonomous town, south of Mexico City

18-01-2004 23:06 | Globalisation | Repression | Zapatista | World

State of Morelos, Mexico
January 15 2004

PEOPLE’S AUTONOMOUS COUNCIL OF TLANEPLANTA ATTACKED
Last January 11, the inhabitants of the municipality of Tlaneplanta in the state of Morelos gathered in the public square for the setting up of the People’s Autonomous Council.

It was following several repressive acts and the violation of common law by the State authorities that the inhabitants, gathered in assembly, decided the appointment of said council.
However, and despite the fact that the State governor, Sergio Estrada Cajigal, had declared publicly that no display of public force would take place, yesterday (14 January) at least 800 operatives forced their way into Tlaneplanta to take the Town Council. In the confrontation that ensued at least 1 rebel died and another 12 people were injured.
Article extracted from “La Jornada de Morelos”.

Translation of the feature from Chiapas Indymedia Centre.

Putin's KGB against Russian Anarchists

18-01-2004 11:59 | Repression | World

The Federal Security Service is about to imprison the members of "The Autonomus Action".

Hunger strike protest in Seven Sisters

17-01-2004 17:19 | Repression | Social Struggles | London | World

This is a press release on the 27th day of a hunger strike in Seven Sisters, Haringey, London. It is one of a number of similar protests in Europe against prison repression in Turkey. It is to continue for 45 days, and a rally is planned outside the hunger strike tent on Saturday the 24th.

South Korea: Repression Against Migrants Movement, more pictures

09-01-2004 17:29 | Repression | World

After the coordinated attacks of riot and immigration cops against the migrant union there are new protests and threats.

19th day of hunger strike in London

This is a press release dated January 9, 2004 concerning a hunger strike taking place in Seven Sisters, London. It is in opposition to prison repression in Turkey. The press release also contains details of a knife attack by racists on one of the hunger strikers.

ANTHANY DAWSON FACT SHEET - Rose Henry August 2002

09-01-2004 06:51 | Anti-racism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

It was at this point that several witnesses report seeing what appeared to be excessive physical violence done to Anthany by police officer(s): “When I saw him being punched it made me feel sick.” It is alleged an officer said, “When I tell you to roll over, you fuckin roll over.” Witnesses also say police appeared to be joking and laughing as they stood behind the ambulance once Anthany had been put inside.

"Emergency" fascism now in UK??

I see that an Emergency Powers act is now going through Parliament, similar to the so-called "Patriot Act" we're fighting in the U.S. In the "emergency" created by the Bush Regime's 9/11 Propaganda Coup, acts go through which make it much harder to expose the terrible truth that power is hiding. Unless people realize the danger and come together right now, authenic Democracy will be destroyed, and the future of the whole human race will go dark.

Urgent Humanitarian Appeal to Lift The Siege Of Nablus

08-01-2004 15:18 | Repression | World

Urgent Appeal to Lift Siege Of Nablus

EU targets "anarchist terror"

Civil contingencies bill

07-01-2004 21:38 | Repression | World

The Civil Contingencies Bill, with the accompanying non-legislative measures, will deliver a single framework for civil protection in the United Kingdom.

Preemptive Crowd Control: Why Are Some Protesters Treated So Differently By Police

07-01-2004 18:56 | Globalisation | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Why do police spray anti-war protesters with pepper spray and rubber bullets if they stray off the sidewalks into streets, but they accommodate rowdy sports fans blocking streets, with smiles? Is this difference politically driven? The police violence at the Miami FTAA protests in Nov, 2003, could easily be repeated in Boston and NYC this summer, in 2004, at the Democratic and Republican National Convention protests...

Freedom for the 6 basques in Mexico.

07-01-2004 17:48 | Repression | World

Please read, sign and circulate among friends and defenders of elemantary human rights of Basque People.

Communique of the Anarchist Federation of Italy

06-01-2004 00:30 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Here is a translation of a press release from the communications committee of the Italian Anarchist Federation (whose acronym is FAI from the Italian: FEDERAZIONE ANARCHICA ITALIANA). The press release pertains to the hostile media campaign and repression targeted against the anarchist movement in Italy.

Watch Lists or Witch Hunts: American Terrorist Lists

04-01-2004 20:49 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Terror War | World

American terrorist lists of today, resemble the FBI's watch lists during the Red Scare in the 1950's. American intelligence agencies are notorious for mistakes, and this latest grounding of Britain to US flights may be due to terrorist list mistakes...Let's explore the recent past activities of American intelligence from the 1950's to today...

From Nablus Under Seige

04-01-2004 17:49 | Anti-militarism | Anti-racism | Repression | World

CALL TO ACTION Jan 4th and 5th

"We are not two different sides. We are rather one in our common struggle for justice in Palestine, for an end to the occupation, for peace for all."

Sixth day of action against the wall - Budrus update

04-01-2004 15:31 | Repression | World

About 500 villagers of Budrus, West Ramallah attempted to return to their land from 10am this morning. They were accompanied by about 20 International and Israeli activists. One hour later, soldiers were chasing the demonstration through the streets, and have beaten some people with batons.

British Government Welcomed Chilean Coup

02-01-2004 01:15 | Repression | World

New documents released by the government archives show that the British government welcomed the 1973 coup in Chile. At least 3000 people (mainly left wingers) were killed soon afterward. The Pinochet regime that took over was in power until 1990.

ISM Reports: Activists Face Deportation From Israel

01-01-2004 15:19 | Repression | World

Jan 1 2004
Latest News Of Peace Activists Arrested In Israel

BC Government Drug Dealing/Cointelpro/CONtrolling the Poor

31-12-2003 17:48 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

The details of this story are still very sketchy but it appears that part of a 20 month cross border drug smuggling investigation
led Victoria city police to stage a Sunday afternoon raid on Finance and Transportation Ministries at the BC Legislature.