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Repression in Ciudad Juatez, Mexico

20-02-2008 03:05 | Repression | Social Struggles | Zapatista | World

The repression has included all the critical and urban sectors of Ciudad Juarez, from the curfew against minors, outside any lawful order and despite the opposition of the families of young people; the assault of the residents of the Colonia Lomas de Poleo by the state and the Zaragoza brothers [one of the richest and most powerful families of the Ciudad Juarez oligarchy, also suspected of involvement in the “femicides”. They are one of the owners of the Corona Beer Company so BOYCOTT CORONA BEER!, translator notes] who have made an illegal claim to the land where the “colonos” (residents) live, and now the harassment and imprisonment of the compañeros of collective and social organizations.

Kurds march in London for Ocalan and Peace

18-02-2008 12:38 | Repression | London | World

Roughly a thousand Kurds took part in a march in North London on Friday 15th Feb, calling for the release of Abdullah Ocalan and for peace in Kurdistan. The march marked the 9th anniversary of his illegal kidnapping in Kenya.
Pictures are copyright: (C) Peter Marshall - all rights reserved.

Concentration camps in America: The consequences of 40 years of fear

18-02-2008 12:23 | Anti-militarism | Iraq | Repression | World

The incursions on civil liberties in the United States in the past 25 years, and particularly since 9-11, are mind-boggling. It matters not whether you are a Democrat or Republican, rich or poor, conservative or liberal, you have been deprived of substantial freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, unnecessarily, in the War on Terrorism. Fear the loss, perceive the danger, and do something about it!

The calendar may say 2008, but, increasingly, we’re living in 1984. America may not have concentration camps yet, but we’re sure enough working on ‘em.

Holding Barack Obama Accountable

17-02-2008 11:12 | Anti-militarism | Anti-racism | Repression | World

What would holding Barack Obama accountable on war and peace, on social security, health care and other issues look like, and is it possible to hold a political "rock star" accountable at all?

How U.S. Government Can use NSA Spy-Wiretaps against European Citizens in Court

17-02-2008 00:18 | Repression | World

STOP! CONGRESS GIVING “RETROACTIVE IMMUNITY” to TELECOM INDUSTRY.

See former U.S. Attorney General Ashcroft's intentions to use illegal-wiretaps against ordinary U.S. Citizens, going back decades: not only against potential terrorists.

Dead Prez concert ends in a riot after arrest

16-02-2008 17:46 | Culture | Repression | World

The incident began when a campus police officer arrested a suspect on misdemeanor assault charges... Rioters then smashed in the cruiser's windows, graffitied the car and looted its contents, which included a laptop and radar gun before flipping the car over.

Midsummer House – Valentines Protest

15-02-2008 20:42 | Animal Liberation | Repression | Cambridge | World

Valentines Day demo at Midsummer House, Cambridge.

Warfare of the Whisper –dividing the people and keeping them ignorant

15-02-2008 15:30 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Terror War | World

When the truth is too horrible to acknowledge, then it becomes very easy to believe in a series of lies instead. If the truth is that our leaders are really monsters, who have purposely manufactured a planned genocidal world war, in order to preserve America’s fading position in the world, then the truth becomes almost impossible to believe.

Guantánamo Britons’ Spanish extradition request: an update

Andy Worthington, author of “The Guantánamo Files,” reports on the latest stage in the Spanish government’s attempts to extradite Omar Deghayes and Jamil El-Banna, two of the three Britons freed from Guantánamo in December, on long-discredited charges.

Where is my Private Life?

15-02-2008 08:28 | Culture | Repression | World

Questioning what the law regards as "Private Life" to which we are supposedly entitled under the Human Rights Act

Unofficial "Memories" of Colombia's Armed Conflict

London Branch 19th February, 7.30pm.

Gypsies in Turkey: Int'l voice raised for Sulukule (EveryOne Group)

13-02-2008 22:02 | Anti-racism | History | Repression | World

SIGN PETITION: www.everyonegroup.com - click on "SAVE SULUKULE"

Since November 2007, when Istanbul began its large-scale project of urban transformation, Sulukule, old and legendary neighborhood of Istanbul famous for its Roma population, has received its share of attention. Moving the Roma community to a new district is being advocated by an Italy-based social activist association.

Why did the Animal Liberation reports leave Google news?

13-02-2008 00:18 | Analysis | Animal Liberation | Repression | World

In the last few months there have been quite a number of reports have were put onto the promoted newswire, therefore they appeared on the google news searches. However recently it has been noticed that google has begun not including the promoted animal rights articles, despite still including other articles from Indymedia UK which discuss other important topics.

US to hold 9/11 show trial at Guantánamo

12-02-2008 09:24 | Analysis | Repression | World

The US military on Monday announced charges against six individuals it alleges helped plan the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The six prisoners—all of whom have been held incommunicado for more than six years, deprived of any legal rights or representation, and subjected to illegal and abusive interrogation methods—are to be tried in a single trial before a military commission at the Guantánamo Bay prison camp. The prosecution is seeking the death penalty for alleged war crimes.

Escada Campaign: Global Campaign Against The Fur Industry

With over 100 actions in the first 3 months of the campaign beginning and several ALF actions, Escada have now begun using expensive repressive measures and are threatening to sue the domain company due to trademark infringement - "Escada Campaign" being the alleged infringement.

Sulu Massacre (Mindanao, Philippines)

“Despicable, loathsome, ruthless…” These were the words of Anak Mindanao Representative Mujiv S. Hataman on the latest tragedy in the province of Sulu , particularly in the coastal town of Maimbung , which claimed the lives of a 4-year old child, Marisa Payian, 9 year old Wedme Lahim, teenagers Alnalyn Lahim, 15 and Sulayman Hakob, 17. Three other civilians were also killed, Kirah Lahim, 45; Eldisim Lahim, 43 and Narcia Abon, 24. A certain Pfc. Ibnul Wahid of the Army's 6th Infantry Division who was said to be on vacation was also killed.

Report/Pics-Guantánamo Anniversary Vigil Outside US Embassy

The London Guantánamo Campaign held the first anniversary of its weekly vigil outside the American Embassy in Mayfair, London at 6-8pm on Friday 8 February 2008. We are there usually every Friday from 6-7pm calling on the US to Shut Guantánamo Down!

Total Out of Burma Demo - Video, Ongoing.

10-02-2008 15:05 | Repression | Social Struggles | South Coast | World

Demonstration against TOTAL

Top US Lawyer And UNICEF Data Reveal Afghan Genocide

10-02-2008 00:41 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Terror War | World

The upper estimate of post-invasion violent and non-violent excess deaths in Occupied Afghanistan (6.6 million out of an average 2001-2008 Afghan population of about 25 million) exceeds the number of Jews murdered by the Nazis in World War 2 ( 5.6 million out of 8.2 million Jews in German-occupied Europe in the period 1941-1945)

Midsummer House – Thugs Staff…

10-02-2008 00:07 | Animal Liberation | Repression | Cambridge | World

Midsummer House civilised? No it’s just Midsummer McDonalds when it comes down to it!

World Repression Newswire Archive

Repression in Ciudad Juatez, Mexico

Kurds march in London for Ocalan and Peace

Concentration camps in America: The consequences of 40 years of fear

Holding Barack Obama Accountable

How U.S. Government Can use NSA Spy-Wiretaps against European Citizens in Court

Dead Prez concert ends in a riot after arrest

Midsummer House – Valentines Protest

Warfare of the Whisper –dividing the people and keeping them ignorant

Guantánamo Britons’ Spanish extradition request: an update

Where is my Private Life?

Unofficial "Memories" of Colombia's Armed Conflict

Gypsies in Turkey: Int'l voice raised for Sulukule (EveryOne Group)

Why did the Animal Liberation reports leave Google news?

US to hold 9/11 show trial at Guantánamo

Escada Campaign: Global Campaign Against The Fur Industry

Sulu Massacre (Mindanao, Philippines)

Report/Pics-Guantánamo Anniversary Vigil Outside US Embassy

Total Out of Burma Demo - Video, Ongoing.

Top US Lawyer And UNICEF Data Reveal Afghan Genocide

Midsummer House – Thugs Staff…

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