World Social Struggles Newswire Archive

As seen on BBC1 ITN Channel 4 Gordon Brown on Camden Death Lab

The consortium behind the so called "28 Days Later Lab" in Camden have claimed that Gordon Brown "backs the project" even though the plans go against Camden Counci's planning brief which asks for affordable housing. We wrote to Gordon Brown and these are the replies we received. For those of you who don't know, there are plans to build a high level virus containment facility and animal testing lab on a Camden council house estate next to St Pancras Eurostar.

Solidarity with Greek Hunger strike – No Prison No State

25-11-2008 01:08 | Social Struggles | World

Since the 11th of November more than 5,500 prisoners all over the country of Greece have been on hunger-strike, in protest against the intolerable conditions they have to exist under.

Arts Collective against the proposed Camden animal testing / virus lab

There is an attempt to build a high level virus containment facility and animal testing lab in Camden. This has been dubbed by the press as the "28 Days Later Lab" and MI5 have leaked warnings to newspapers about security fears. The lab if built will be on a council estate. Planning permission will soon be applied for. London Against Camden Danger Lab Arts Collective are looking for artists....

Reenactment of the Murder of Jean Charles de Menezes

24-11-2008 15:11 | Culture | Social Struggles | World

In an extraordinary art event artist Mark McGowan is to reenact the murder of John Charles de Menezes on Saturday 29th November 2008, the event is to start at 2pm outside Stoctwell tube station and finish downstairs on the underground platform.

Thailands upper class uprising portrayed as popular

24-11-2008 12:54 | Social Struggles | World

The Popular Alliance for Democrcy wants to replace Thailand's one-man, one-vote system with one in which representatives are chosen by professionals and social groups rather than the general electorate& has support from generals in the military & corporations.Rail & garment unions are the only organisations there really standing up for social & economic democracy.

Further reports from Anomalous Wave rebellion, Italy

24-11-2008 12:52 | Education | Free Spaces | Social Struggles | World

More news and updates on the ongoing student / education rebellion in Italy. Next dates to watch out for: DAY Of ACTION November 28th and GENERAL STRIKE (sort of!) December 12th. Details of history and analysis of The Anomalous Wave pamphlet at end of updates.

London moot on Baluch issues proposed

23-11-2008 17:49 | History | Repression | Social Struggles | World

On the occassion of the first death anniversary of Nawabzada Bala'ach Marri, member of the Baluchistan state assembly who was killed during his struggle against Pakistan army, strikes were observed all over Baluchistan. Texas-sized Baluchistan was annexed by Pakistan against the wishes of its people in March 1948. The state has witnessed five bloody uprisings.

Greece – Commemoration day of the student revolt in 1973 turns to Riot

23-11-2008 16:30 | History | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Greece – Commemoration day of the student revolt in 1973 turns to Riot

The global crisis is a crisis of capitalism

22-11-2008 02:49 | Globalisation | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

It is time for the workers and the poor in the Philippines to prepare for the worse the moment its government keeps on repeating the mantra that the economic fundamentals remain good and thus there is little to worry about effects of the global recessionary trend. The world found itself in the present mess precisely because of such blind faith in neoliberal fundamentalism.

Bilingual publication "Talk on Anarchism"

21-11-2008 19:49 | Analysis | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Publication in English and Serbo-Croatian language which is result of ten debates on anarchism held between May 2006 and May 2007 at the Cultural Center "Dom omladine" in Belgrade/Serbia.

This Week in Palestine, Week 47

21-11-2008 19:01 | Other Press | Palestine | Social Struggles | World

This Week in Palestine, a service of the International Middle East Media Center www.imemc.org, for November 15 through 21, 2008.

Spanish bank squatters evicted

Following their successful occupation of the offices of BBVA bank over 200 members of SAT (Andalucian workers union) spent the night there, resisting police and council efforts to force them to leave.

Housing Mobilization in Marseille

21-11-2008 14:47 | Social Struggles | World

22 November in Marseilles, Reclaiming Housing Rights in Europe.

'The Anomalous Wave Rebellion in Italy' pamphlet (PDF)

20-11-2008 16:58 | Education | Free Spaces | Social Struggles | World

Some people in and around 56a Infoshop have put together a pamphlet detailing some history and analysis of the ongoing Italian Anomalous Wave rebellion. The point is to spread the word about this amazing social struggle.

Spanish bank occupied by workers

19-11-2008 18:40 | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | South Coast | World

In the southern Spanish city of Granada today, a powerful workers demonstration has been taking place. It includes the simultaneous occupation of the offices of a local developer/estate agents and the main branch of the BBVA bank.

Palestine Today 111908

19-11-2008 16:21 | Other Press | Palestine | Social Struggles | World

Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center www.imemc.org for Wednesday November 19 2008

UK Charity 'stops human traffic' on London's Oxford Street

A UK Charity, Restless Beings, this weekend (15th November) confused, amused and enlightened Christmas shoppers in London’s Oxford Street. Modelling agency Model Advice, contacted upcoming models to take part in an initiative to raise awareness of issues such as displacement, child prostitution and substance misuse for children in street situations in Dhaka. A procession of models, walked hand in hand along Tottenham Court Road all the way to Marble Arch and back stopping along the way to freeze in positions to capture the imagination and curiosity of the Christmas shoppers.

BNP Membership List Leaked

The full BNP Membership List has been leaked online to an anonymous blog.

Why Human Rights? 10th Dec 6pm LSE

18-11-2008 16:52 | SOCPA | Globalisation | Social Struggles | World

On International Human Rights Day 2008, After 60 Years..
Why Human Rights?
Public Meeting

Wednesday 10th December, 6pm
New Theatre, LSE Houghton St WC2 (nearest tube Holborn/Temple)