UK Migration Newswire Archive
300 immigrants on hunger strike in Greece: 32nd day
25-02-2011 12:15
On the 23rd of January 300 immigrants arrived to Piraeus from Crete, Greece, to commence a hunger strike in order to make their voices heard on their demand for basic human rights.Demo, revolt, fire and escape at Brussels detention centre today
20-02-2011 23:31
Mitie shame (Ox-Fly) - Campsfield changes hands
13-02-2011 18:56
Campsfield "House", the migration prison near Kidlington (see Ox-Fly 1), is changing management. Mitie (pronounced "mighty" for the sake of pomposity) won the £27m contract[1] and will have a 5 year term[2].This is a slightly longer, referenced version of an article taken from Issue 3 of The Ox-Fly - Oxford's radical newsletter:
http://oxfly.theoarc.org.uk
New business opportunities: Deportation hostels
11-02-2011 16:49
In May 2010, the new coalition government committed to ending child detention for immigration purposes. The 'commitment' had to wait another few months to materialise (only last week reports revealed that a 11-year-old girl had been detained at Tinsley House detention centre, near Gatwick, over Christmas). Meanwhile, the UK Border Agency has been experimenting with a new deportation process for families, spun as "a new, compassionate approach to family removals." Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg went as far as claiming that this marked "an enormous culture shift within our immigration system." But while many serious concerns regarding the rights and welfare of migrant families remain, the new system appears to have created a new market for detention and deportation profiteers.300 Migrant Hunger Strikers - Common Day of Action
06-02-2011 11:04
Support the 300 migrant hunger strikers in Greece!
Call for a Common Day of Action – 11th February 2011
Calais update: people urgently needed!
04-02-2011 01:26
Sheree Wilson Denied Bail for 'Involvement' in Hunger Strike
02-02-2011 12:31
Yesterday, one of the 5 people moved to prison during the Yarl's Wood hunger strike, Sheree Wilson, was refused bail at an immigration court in Hatton Cross. The Judge said that her part in the hunger strike was a reason for denying her bail.Demonstrate on 01 February for Egypt !
31-01-2011 22:23
The European Commissian published today their Council conclusions on Egypt. Since this action does not go beyond a declaration (diplomatic action of degree 1), it is a slap in the face from the Egyptian freedom movement and every sincere democrat. Time is running out, don't wait 'till friday !Sexual Prey in the Saudi Jungle
29-01-2011 02:34
Activists blockade Belgian detention centre
28-01-2011 12:51
http://gettingthevoiceout.wordpress.com/
Italia: Silvios Bambinas
26-01-2011 16:18
http://www.dradio.de/aod/?station=1&broadcast=196846&datum=20110125&playtime=1295943522&fileid=038af6e9&sendung=196846&beitrag=1372478& Teil 2: Wein, Weib und Gesang -Die Partys des Silvio B. http://www.dradio.de/aod/?station=1&broadcast=196846&datum=20110126&playtime=1296029551&fileid=06fb0f37&sendung=196846&beitrag=1373379& 'Free at Last!': Denise McNeil Released on Bail
26-01-2011 11:16
immigration court in Hatton Cross. Her supporters in the courtroom clapped
as the judge announced his decision.
Olga Noveselova must stay!
25-01-2011 20:42
Olga Novoselova, a prominent member of the Russian-speaking community in Merseyside, has been arrested for an alleged breach of UK immigration law and is currently being held at the Borders Agency detention centre at Yarlswood. Please support her.Launching the Network of Accommodation for Asylum Seekers
23-01-2011 13:46
A call out for people interested in providing practical support for asylum seekers.300 immigrants start hunger strike in Greece,in 25 January!!
23-01-2011 11:27
Airplane forced to return to Paris to stop deportation!
22-01-2011 12:30
After spontaneous protests on board against an ongoing deportation,yesterday's Air France flight from Paris with destination Bamako in Mali
was ordered to return by the airline. Eight activists of the "caravan
for freedom of movement and fair development" as well as other
passengers that had participated in the protest were arrested, and are
now awaiting the next flight.
Demonstrate against Britain's racist immigration laws! 1 Feb - London
21-01-2011 22:40
Fight Britain's racist immigration laws! Close Communications House!Tuesday 1 February • 4.30-5.30pm
outside Communications House Immigration Reporting Centre
Old Street London, EC1V 9BR
(called by Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! All welcome)
Homophobic tory minister criticises islamophobia
20-01-2011 11:31
Baroness Warsi has criticised the social acceptability of Islamophobic prejudice. Perhaps in her new campaign against bigotry she should look towards her own faults, having campaigned for parliament in 2005 on a platform of opposition to equal ages of consent for homosexual and heterosexual sex, and support for the homophobic Section 28 from the days when the tories were honest and open about their bigotry.Imminent eviction of Gypsies and Travellers from Dale Farm- Info night, Brighton
02-01-2011 14:13
Talk, film and discussion about practical solidarity action to support the Dale Farm Community- Brighton, 8pm, Cowley Club, London Road.Wednesday 5th January 2011
Calais: Christmas has no borders...
28-12-2010 23:09
No Borders activists from various parts of Europe have gathered in Calais for what looks like a sort of informal Winter camp.