World Social Struggles Newswire Archive

Arson Against NYSE Euronext Exec Car & ELF Mexico

December 21, 2008 - Netherlands
HOLIDAY WARMTH FOR NYSE EURONEXT EXEC

December 20, 2008 - Mexico
TARGET: TELMEX

Greek solidarity actions in ex-USSR - very short report

23-12-2008 17:33 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

On the 20th of November there were at least 10 actions in solidarity with Greek protesters in ex-USSR countries.

Mass protests continue in Iceland

22-12-2008 20:57 | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Since early this winter, Iceland has been facing economic crisis. More protests and direct actions against capitalism and the government are taking place. Here is a summary of what has been happening for the last week or so.

Fight The Deportation of School Teacher Farhan Zakaria

22-12-2008 15:52 | Migration | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Farhan Zakaria, 28, who was teaching French and Bengali at Sarah Bonnell School in Stratford. Farhan and his family have been living in the UK for 12 years. Farhan went through secondary school, college, university and then became a qualified and highly respected school teacher. His whole life is made up of his study, experience, friends and family in the UK.

Police crush Greece solidarity protest in Germany

22-12-2008 14:12 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

20/12 Greece European day of action in Hamburg: Police force march of 1300 to stop. But many small protests all over the country

SHAC Shareholder Shakedown Continues

For this action alert we will be continuing with HLS shareholders and we are asking you to contact Wells Fargo who own 147,511 shares in LSR (The Ticker symbol used by HLS on the New York Stock Exchange).

Sunday (12/21): Reports from Greece

22-12-2008 02:17 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Things are usually slow on Sundays and that was the case today. However, many local assemblies took place to decide further actions.

ELP Updates; Eco-Activist, SHAC 7 & Ex-Austrian Prisoners

ELP Information Bulletin (19th December 2008)

Dear friends

ELP has 3 lots of news for you:

1) Jonatan to appeal his 15 month sentence
2) SHAC-USA News
3) Open Letter from Former Austrian Prisoners

Athens Polytechnic occupation under imminent threat

21-12-2008 14:58 | Repression | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

A few moments ago one of the pro-vice-chancellors of the Athens Polytechnic announced to the people inside the occupied building that the control of the building is no longer with the university senate and that it has been passed on to an attorney general instead. Anarchist radio 98 FM reports that the senate has ordered the university guards to leave their positions.

Malmo riots, Sweden: Some context and pics

21-12-2008 14:10 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Here are some (badly translated) statements from Malmo AFA and others regarding the recent riots in the city. Following that is some background to the events.

SOCPA 2005 - Bollocks As Usual...

I have been refused authorisation of my "Family 4 Life" SOCPA 2005 Notification (September 11, 2008) of my human rights regarding HRA 1998 and have lodged (Dec.16/2008) N244 - an urgent appeal for an immediate oral hearing application to the Royal High Courts of Justice as a judicial review CO-12068/2008 to order the Commissioner to authorise... what an absolute crock of shit!

Saturday (12/20): Reports from Greece

21-12-2008 04:36 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Today it's two weeks since the murder of Alexis and the beginning of the revolt. It is also day of international solidarity and global day against the police and state terrorism. Here are the major protests and events of the day in Greece.

Police guarding thew New Cristmas Tree!! in ATHENS - VIDEO

20-12-2008 18:06 | Social Struggles | World

Police guarding thew New Cristmas Tree!!
The only Christmas tree guarded

SATURDAY 20/12 GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST STATE TERRORISM

20-12-2008 12:38 | Social Struggles | World

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Baluchistan De Jure Ruler Email Hacked

20-12-2008 08:54 | History | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Hotmail account of a state leader of southwest Asia has been hacked. The leader Suleman Daud Ahmedzai is seeking U.K. asylum, though his petition was shot down twice as London seemed to have succumbed to Islamabad's pressure, according to human rights activist Peter Tachell.

Friday (12/19): reports from Greece

20-12-2008 04:42 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Another day in the streets. Big solidarity concert in Athens and more protests, most of the peaceful.

Gun fears over Camden "Super Virus Lab"

The Camden Gazette reported this week that a sniper from a council estate in Camden shot out the windows of an office block belonging to the Guardian newspaper, leaving massive holes in the windows. This week a police machine gun was accidentally sent to a granny. Armed police were found guilty of shooting innocent Brazilizn Jean Charles De Menezes. All this bodes badly for proposed Camden "Super Virus Lab".

Coroner: Pauline took her own life

19-12-2008 21:02 | Other Press | Social Struggles | Birmingham | World

A coroner has ruled that prison campaigner Pauline Campbell intended to take her own life when she took a fatal dose of anti-depressants earlier this year.

Direct Action; Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico & UK

16th-19th December

PAYBACK TIME FOR NOVARTIS WORKERS (Germany)
FUR FARM LIBERATION (Greece)
WINDOWS SMASHED AT FUR RETAILER (Italy)
FLAMES DAMAGE BULLRING (Mexico)
70 TURKEYS ESCAPE CHRISTMAS DINNER (UK)
DOGS RESCUED FROM FILTHY CITY POUND (Mexico)