World Repression Newswire Archive

Venezuela: murderers can not make justice. On the exhumations of the Caracazo

01-10-2009 22:05 | Anti-militarism | History | Repression | World

* Different organizations and individuals from Venezuela with tradition in the social struggles linked to different anti-authoritarian and critical leftist approaches, with whom we have converged at the space called INSURGENTES, set position before the exhumations of the Caracazo.

ANC leaders present during recent attacks on Abahlali Shackdwellers

01-10-2009 11:12 | Repression | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Here are some good links and statements about last weekend's murderous attacks on the Durban-based grassroots struggle Abahlali, the Shack Dwellers Movement. There was a small picket held in solidarity with Abahlali yesterday (Wednesday) outside the South African Embassy in London called by the London Coalition Against Poverty and other supporters. LCAP has only recently hosted two meetings by Abahlali activists who came to discuss and seek support for the movement and so these horrific attacks are particularly poignant.

Honduras RESISTE 2 (by Latuff)

30-09-2009 13:47 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

Out Now! 325 #7 - An Insurgent Anti-Prison Zine of Social War & Anarchy

30-09-2009 08:51 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Fresh from the frontlines and hot off the press, the seventh issue of the rebellious and anarchic zine known as ‘325′ is out now. For 5 years this publishing project has existed and thanks are due to all those who have contributed a letter, article, report, stone, barricade, molotov and flame of insight.

Honduras RESISTE! (by Latuff)

29-09-2009 11:47 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

Callout for support in Calais for migrants on hunger strike

Following a demonstration yesterday by No Borders activists, including migrants from places such as Iran, Sudan and Afghanistan, a hunger strike is being planned in protest about the situation here in Calais.

Honduras: Soldiers invade radio station during live show (audio)

28-09-2009 14:19 | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

Following orders of coup leaders, soldiers invaded the studios of Radio Globo, one of the dissident voices against Honduras coup, and shut down the radio. This is the very moment when soldiers started to slam the doors of radio during the live broadcast.

Honduras Crime Scene (by Latuff)

28-09-2009 00:55 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

#95 | Four youths arrested and charged under the anti-terrorist law in Athens

27-09-2009 23:32 | Repression | World

#95 | Four youths arrested and charged under the anti-terrorist law in Athens; six more warrants issued; media anti-anarchist frenzy: It must be election time!

Nights of terror in Honduras (by Latuff)

27-09-2009 10:00 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Artwork based upon Angel Palacios' article "Terror en las noches de Honduras":

http://www.kaosenlared.net/noticia/terror-las-noches-de-honduras

Excellent report of Pittsburgh Anti-G20 black bloc protests

26-09-2009 22:16 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

This is on-the-spot reporting just in from the first day of the G20 summit in Pittsburgh, which has seen a great deal of spirited resistance and confrontation—perhaps as much as has occurred at any anarchist mobilization in North America in half a decade. This gushy, hastily composed account presents the context, attempts to convey the spirit of the day, and raises a few preliminary questions.

Cape Town Militant Mzonke Poni Goes to Trial on Tuesday 29 September 2009 on a Charge of 'Public Violence'

26-09-2009 16:24 | Free Spaces | Repression | World

Mzonke Poni, Chairperson of Abahlali baseMjondolo of the Western Cape, is scheduled to stand trial on the charge of public violence on Tuesday 29 September 2009. The charge relates to a protest organised in opposition to state criminality against the Macassar Village Land Occupation. He has written this essay on 'public violence' in response to the charges levelled against him.

Copenhagen Mass action against Coal Plant today

26-09-2009 16:19 | Climate Chaos | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Today in Copenhagen is a large mass action against a Coal Power Station near to the city. Breaking news is of one mass 'preventative' arrest of activists from one of the two blocks (green / purple) and the cops attacking another group with truncheons. A hole has been cut in the fence of the plant at the rear. The action is continuing...

Banned WWF ad

26-09-2009 15:29 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Repression | World

The WWF has pulled an ad that used images of the 9/11 attacks on the US.

Honduran President Zelaya: Israeli mercenaries are planning to assassinate me

26-09-2009 14:07 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Three months since the US-instigated coup in Honduras, ousted president Manuel Zelaya claims being subjected to mind-altering gas and radiation. Furthermore, he fears being assassinated by Israeli mercenaries.

Honduras coup resistance (by Latuff)

25-09-2009 19:41 | Analysis | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

PRESS RELEASE- Activists Are Occupying Chief of Police Office Calais

25-09-2009 12:37 | Migration | Repression | South Coast | World

NO BORDERS GROUP OCCUPY CHIEF OF POLICE OFFICES IN CALAIS
Currently, twenty No Borders activists including some from the UK are
occupying the *sous-prefecture* in Calais, demanding an immediate end to
the persecution of migrants and calling for freedom of movement for all.

Short Interview Soudabeh Heidari, Camp Ashraf Hunger Striker.

25-09-2009 12:10 | Iraq | Repression | Terror War | World

"I am here to support the residents of Ashraf, the 3,500 Iranian's in Camp Ashraf, Iraq. On the 28th July, at the behest of the Iranian regime, Iraqi forces attacked the people. They are defenceless, unarmed people. After the horrific attacks, 11 people have been killed and 500 injured. 36 people have been arrested. I decided to join the hunger strikes."

Soudabeh Heidari, aged 19.

Academy Schools; The Sinister Programming of Children

Something nasty is at work in education. Billed as a radical NuLabour rethinking of how to educate children, 47 schools are to be run as privately sponsored Academies with international corporations such as weapons giant Vosper-Thornycroft.

Today your Freedom is being signed away

25-09-2009 01:10 | Globalisation | Repression | Terror War | World

Today at the UN, New York, States are signing a treaty which excludes core obligations and the right to development which will result in people becoming far more dependent on the State/Corporations and also result in discrimination against the poor. Many States are following these policies. However with these rights excluded it will be harder to discern the difference between terrorists and 'freedom fighters'. It is now known the rights to fight for.