UK Iraq Newswire Archive
Iran-Iraq first economic seminar
02-09-2007 21:20
Iranian contractors will soon be seriously involved in Iraq's oil refinery projects as investors.A Dunkirk Spirit for the new Dark Ages
02-09-2007 20:46
In the middle ages uneducated fundamentalist Christian crusaders built castles deep in hostile Muslim territory while launching occasional massacres of the locals and suffering terrible defeats in pointless wars. Today we have Baghdads Greenzone and Basra Airport.Iraq war casualties question
02-09-2007 13:44
would anyone know where I can get the most uptodate numbers for both the military and civilian casualties? i've had a look at the IBC and a few other sites but am not sure which one is actually the most comprehensive and most accurate?Two anti-war films have taken the Venice Film Festival by storm.
01-09-2007 22:42
This could be the redeeming message for two of Hollywood’s icons who have come to the anti-war party a little late. The duet however made up for their late arrival with powerful films premiered at the Venice Film Festival this weekend.Early morning Action at EDO MBM
01-09-2007 00:23
here's a report of an action at 5am friday morning at EDO MBM, Home Farm RoadLiberals, Bush Unite in Ethnic Cleansing of Iraq
31-08-2007 20:27
From the New York Times:"The number of Iraqis fleeing their homes has soared since the American troop increase began in February, according to data from two humanitarian groups, accelerating the partition of the country into sectarian enclaves...The effect of this vast migration is to drain religiously mixed areas in the center of Iraq, sending Shiite refugees toward the overwhelmingly Shiite areas to the south and Sunnis toward majority Sunni regions to the west and north."
Evidence of Crossrail links to corrupt Bechtel & Adrian montague - if needed
30-08-2007 12:01
The evidence demanded by the anonymous poster that Crossrail beneficiaries such as US company Bechtel is corrupt and the knighting of Adrian Montague, the chair of Crossrail is a long-line of the English establishment recognising and rewarding corrupt, barbaric and anti-humanitarian and anti-environmental activities can be found below. The anonymous poster who uses the word NIMBY made lots of accusations but offered no evidence other than an empty NIMBY attack and could not even bring themselves to give their own identity - "nationalism is the last bastion of the scoundrel" is your identity.WMD in Aldermaston, not Iraq: Peace Activist Receives 5-Day Jail Term
30-08-2007 08:37
Brown rules out Iraq troop withdrawal
30-08-2007 06:48
Britain: Brown rules out Iraq troop withdrawal as top general speaks of a “generation of conflict”As tensions continue within political and military circles over Britain’s role in Iraq, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has made clear that he will not bow to calls for a troop withdrawal.
Bush threatens to militarily “confront” Iran
29-08-2007 23:38
In his second foreign policy speech in less than a week, President Bush Tuesday portrayed the ongoing US military occupation in Iraq as part of a broader regional struggle to defend vital US interests against “radicals and extremists.”London Counter-Recruitment Picket, Saturday September 1st 11am
29-08-2007 09:21
With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan raging the chances of being killed and injured have increased dramatically over the past few years. But even if ex-services personnel make it back alive many are still scared for life from their experiences.
We encourage everyone to help us hand out fliers and let people know what it's really like in the military!
Press Release - Smash EDO Camp continues despite police Eviction Attempt
29-08-2007 05:18
29/08/07SMASH EDO PRESS RELEASE - POLICE FORCIBLY EVICT PEACE CAMP
For more Details: Contact Andrew Beckett or Sarah Johnson
Email -
smashedopress@yahoo.co.uk, tel 07875 708873 www.smashedo.org.uk
Demo at 8am at EDO Today
29-08-2007 04:58
up to date info at
https://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/08/379681.html
Smash EDO Camp continues despite police repression
29-08-2007 04:52
see previous postingsanti-bomb pair in Brighton rooftop protest
28-08-2007 08:25
Two anti-arms trade protesters are currently occupying the roof of Brighton arms manufacturers EDO MBM's second site in Fishersgate, near Brighton. The pair scaled the factory roof in Mill Road this morning and other protesters are holding a demo outside. This action is part of the week-long action camp against EDO MBM, which produces bomb components used in the bombing of Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan.Neocons One Step Closer to Attacking Iran
28-08-2007 00:33
Now we have the Big Lie in regard to Iran, as preposterous and nonsensical as Iraq’s illusory weapons of mass destruction.
Bikes Not Bombs Critical Mass in Brighton 5pm at the Level
27-08-2007 16:23
Anti arms trade campaigners have occupied a piece of land in Wild Park for a four day long action camp against EDO MBM, a factory manufacturing weapons for the US, UK and Israel in Mouslecoomb, Brighton, plan to hold a four day long protest camp in Wild Park from Monday 27th August. Activists from around the country are expected to attend the event and plan to take part in direct action.Smash EDO Protest Camp Demo Tomorrow
26-08-2007 16:55
Please come along and show your supportIRAQ REFUGEES: Children's camp in need of assistance
25-08-2007 12:27
Please help Iraqi refugees by circulating information and by contacting your MP's or the media and pushing for greater assistance!