World Repression Newswire Archive

Appeal to observe one year of Dr. Binayak Sen’s unjust detention

03-05-2008 18:06 | Health | Repression | Social Struggles | World

On May 13th/14th, 2008 Dr. Binayak Sen, an activist with a lifelong commitment to the issues of community health and human rights, will complete his first year of unjust imprisonment at the Raipur Central jail in Chhattisgarh. Organizations across the globe will be holding events on the evening of May 13th, 2008 to mark one year of his imprisonment. We appeal to your organization to hold rallies, candlelight vigils or lectures against his unconstitutional detention. Please let us know at freebsen@gmail. com if your organization would endorse this appeal.

Human Rights Abuses & The Demonisation of 'The Enemy' in Secret Britain

03-05-2008 16:35 | Anti-racism | Repression | Terror War | World

For the many Muslims incarcerated in legal limbo in the UK and their terrified families and friends, darkness began to fall almost as soon as the first news about the events of September 11th and World Trade Centre broke, initiating America's latest incarnation of its 'War on Terror'. The shadow hasn't lifted since.

Boris - A Taste of Things to Come

Class war is well and truly back on the streets of London after the Home Counties elected bumbling toff Boris Johnson to become Mayor.

Demonstrators outside city hall were met with TSG and FIT Teams who took it upon themselves to protect the BNP and force legal protest off the streets.

Mayday march attacked by police in Istanbul

02-05-2008 23:16 | Repression | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

The Turkish state cracked down heavily on an attempt to celebrate May Day in Istanbul. Here is a minute by minute report.

Should Indymedia Antwerpen(Belgium) be removed from the net ?

Viewpoint Indymedia Antwerp concerning law affair against protest against slaughter

Message from SHAC: May Raids Anniversary

As I'm sure you're all aware, it was recently the year anniversary of the May 1st raids. Where over 30 people's right to stand up against Huntingdon Life Sciences was stolen from them.

Joseph Guzman, Survivor of NYC Police Shooting of Sean Bell, Live Sunday

02-05-2008 18:39 | Anti-racism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Joseph Guzman, Survivor of the New York City police shooting of Sean Bell, will speak on the verdict and struggle for justice.

Turkey: 30 000 cops against mayday

02-05-2008 14:51 | Repression | Workers' Movements | World

30,000 cops were deployed to prevent Mayday marchers from rallying at Taksim Square. Many hundreds have been arrested, and an unknown number injured, during the ensuing fracas. Although police stopped journalists from broadcasting in Taksim, some videos and photos are starting to show up online.

Support Sequani Six Letter

A Letter of Thanks, to the Supporters of the Sequani Six:

http://six.stopsequani.co.uk

Protests Along Hong Kong Torch Relay Route

02-05-2008 05:43 | Repression | World

Protesters in central Hong Kong were clearly outnumbered by Olympic relay supporters but taking a stand and showing the Tibetan flag was worth it

SHAC May Raids Anniversary

As most of you probably know it will be a year tomorrow since the "may raids", when police (i.e. NETCU & co) raided twenty-nine UK homes, searching two addresses also in Holland and one in Belgium, see picture below.

Global Famine: The Lords of Capital Decree Mass Death by Starvation

29-04-2008 14:42 | Analysis | Globalisation | Repression | World

The men who profit from such mass murder use terms like "structural adjustment" and "economic fundamentals" to attach a veneer of rationality to a chaotic system they have created on the fly for the sole purpose of mega-theft.

mass national carnival demo against EDO MBM -on the verge

carnival against the arms trade
reclaim the streets
smash EDO
on the verge

People of the World, let us do something about the China

27-04-2008 20:45 | Repression | World

Call to organise a global action against Chinese nationalism and tyrrany in this country

Breaking the Silence - Israeli Soldiers Speak

26-04-2008 19:01 | Anti-militarism | Palestine | Repression | World

Peace activists, people of conscience and most notably Israeli refuseniks are in the front lines of a valiant struggle.

Larissa, Central Greece: IKA squat evicted and demolished

26-04-2008 00:53 | Free Spaces | Repression | World

Heavy police forces raided the recently squatted building of IKA on Wednesday morning; 7 people were brought in front of the Public Prosecutor, while part of the building has already been demolished.

Crisis in Food Prices Threatens Worldwide Starvation: Is it Genocide?

24-04-2008 19:40 | Analysis | Ecology | Repression | World

Rising worldwide food prices are resulting in shortages, riots and protests, promises by governments to expand food aid, expressions of concern by international bodies like the World Bank, and stress on household budgets even in developed countries like the U.S. Did this just “happen” or is there a plan?

New PDF pamphlet by Gabriel Pombo da Silva, anarchist prisoner

24-04-2008 12:04 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

“And I am not a theoretician companions, but one of the oppressed, enamored with the freedom (and liberty) that infects the oppressed with the passion for a worthy life..."

Kidnapped Tibetan Lama's Birthday April 25th - Petition Linked Please Sign

24-04-2008 01:19 | Anti-racism | Repression | World

April 25th is the Birthday of a little boy kidnapped by the Chinese government...perhaps a nice birthday present for him would be your signature on this petition...

http://www.petitiononline.com/ftpl/petition.html