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Police Mar Peaceful Protest Against DRC Deportations in Solihull

13-04-2007 14:52

Over 200 people protested on Thursday, 12 April, at the immigration reporting centre in Solihull, near Birmingham, against deportations to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The peaceful protest was marred by a large police presence and was penned into Sandford House's car park. But protesters then broke off and blockaded the road for about 2 hours. Two people were arrested, one also assaulted by an aggressive cop. They were released later on but only because their fellow protesters, in an empowering show of solidarity, refused to leave the site before they were released.

Below is a detailed report of what happened.

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Over 250 DR Congolese on Anti-Deportation demo in Birmingham

13-04-2007 00:13

More than 250 DR Congolese turned out for the Anti-Deportation demo in Birmingham on Thursday 12 April

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Solihull Protest Against Deportations to DRC

12-04-2007 23:45

the designated protest area on the grounds of Sandford House
Over 200 people protested today at the immigration reporting centre in Solihull, near Birmingham, against deportations to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The protest, organised by the Congo Support Project, was part of a UK-wide coordinated day of action to mark a "directions hearing" for the Country Guidance Tribunal regarding DRC asylum seekers.

There was a large and heavy-handed police presence and the protest was penned, twice, into the car park after protesters refused to stay in the tiny designated area on the grounds of Sandford House. Protesters, however, broke off after a while and blockaded the road for about 2 hours. Two people were arrested, one also assaulted by an aggressive cop. They were released later on but only because their fellow protesters, in an empowering show of solidarity, refused to leave the site before they were released.

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Asylum Rights: national day of action in defence of asylum rights on 19th May!

12-04-2007 23:13

Tyneside Community Action for Refugees (TCAR) calls on all those opposed to the current attacks on asylum seekers to join us in a national day of action in defence of asylum rights on Saturday 19th May.

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Protest against deportations to DRC

12-04-2007 22:41

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Today, at 12pm protestors gathered outside the Home Office on Marsham Street in London to protest the deportations of people to Democratic Republic of Congo.

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19th May - National Day of Action to Defend Asylum Rights

12-04-2007 21:58

Together we are stronger! Join us in a national day of action in defence of asylum rights on 19th May!

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DRC Deportations Demo (April 12)

12-04-2007 20:55

Banner meet floor
A report from Nottingham's protest against deportations to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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OH DEAR HOW SAD NEVER MIND!!!

12-04-2007 15:24

BLOCKED: BNP MAN BARRED FROM POLL

COUNCIL WORKER CAN’T BE CANDIDATE

A BNP candidate has been barred from standing for Kirklees because he works for the council.

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Auty Faces New Probe Over Song

12-04-2007 15:20

The Yorkshire Evening Post can reveal a new inquiry into the activities of Kirklees Council’s Coun Colin Auty (BNP, Dewsbury East) could begin shortly.

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Home Office frivolous attitude to Article 8 'the right to family life' can be ch

12-04-2007 05:12

"Human beings are social animals. They depend on others. Their family, or extended family, is the group on which many people most heavily depend, socially, emotionally and often financially. There comes a point at which, for some, prolonged and unavoidable separation from this group seriously inhibits their ability to live full and fulfilling lives. Lord Bingham

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Gina--A journalist detain in Yarls wood

11-04-2007 21:56

Her name is Gina Khachatryan and she is being held with her husband VAHAN and daughter ELEN. The Home Office officials took them from Blandford Road, Salford in the early hours of Easter Monday, 9th April. They closed off the street and gave them 30 minutes to pack a few clothes. They are to be deported on Friday at 10.50 on flight KM101 to Malta, then on to Moscow and Armenia

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Deportations by charter flights February 2007

11-04-2007 13:21

Figures obtained by the National Colaition of Anti Deportation Campaigns under the Freedon of Information Act.

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NINE DEMONSTRATIONS 12th APRIL 2007 NO MORE DEPORTATIONS TO DR CONGO

11-04-2007 12:41

On 12th April 2007, there will be a "directions hearing"for the Country
Guidance tribunal on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). After this the date for the full hearing will be established. We need to be out in force on 12th April, and on any
subsequent tribunal dates, to show our solidarity with the legal team
defending the cause of Congolese asylum seekers and to protest against
further deportations to DRC.

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Who really ended slavery?

11-04-2007 08:34

200 years since the abolition of the slave trade
Who really ended slavery?

Speakers Paul Gilroy, Weyman Bennett

The 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade has rightly initiated a discussion not simply about the wrongs that slavery brought on millions of Black people, but also about its economic role and how it was abolished.

Birmingham, like many other cities, has both its heroes and villains. The supply of the manacles to the trade is a horrific memory, while those who campaigned against it are to be celebrated.

This public meeting will look at 2 critical elements.

Firstly the role that the slave trade played in financing, and providing the stimulus for, the industrial revolution. Many of the great industrialists of the time were financed by money coming directly from the slave trade.

Secondly, and an element that is far too often forgotten, the role of the slaves themselves in destroying slavery. The rebellion of the slaves in Haiti was the beginning of the end for slavery. The British dominion of Jamaica saw its own uprising by slaves. In Britain freed slaves played an important part in the campaign to abolish the trade, alongside the likes of William Wilberforce MP.

Meeting details:
Wednesday 11th April 7pm
Afro-Caribbean Millennium Centre, 339 Dudley Rd , Winson Green

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Urgent Help needed for victim of trafficking and child prostitution

11-04-2007 08:19

Harriet Mutoni is the victim of trafficking and child prostitution. She was trafficked into the UK in January 2005. In March 2007 she was assessed by the Poppy Project who confirmed that her experiences are consistent with those of other victims of trafficking. If Harriet is returned to Uganda she would have no support network and would face severe circumstances, including the likelihood of being forced to return to prostitution.

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Immigrants: 50,000 March for Immigration Reform

10-04-2007 19:07

More than 50,000 immigrants and immigrant rights advocates filled the streets of Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, April 7, 2007, to rally support for fair legislation for immigrants; and to protest against the recent White House plan that will further restrict the rights of immigrants across America. The March and rally was one of the largest in recent months and it further demonstrated the growing momentum of the immigration rights movement.


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Urgent response needed for [name removed as requested by subject]

10-04-2007 16:49

[Name removed as requested by subject] a national of Kenya and her husband were forced to leave Kenya in 1990 as her husband was Ugandan and at the time Ugandans were being persecuted in Kenya. [Name removed] and her husband fled to Swaziland. Unfortunately [name removed]'s husband passed away. The Swaziland Authorities started making life very difficult for [Name removed] to carry on working there. She left for the UK in 2003 hoping to be able to work and provide for herself.

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Anti-deportation protest stall - Saturday 14th April

10-04-2007 12:01

Anti-racist activists from NWASDG and Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! will be holding another anti-deportation protest and stall on Saturday 14 April from 12.00pm on Market Street in Manchester city centre.

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Opening Action Prison Boats Zaandam, NL

09-04-2007 14:43

photo Johannesabelink.nl
Just before the official opening of the new detention boats in Zaandam, The Netherlands, around 90 activists made a start opening the fences with bold cutters. The ministry of justice plans to take in use this month the 300 two-person cells for detention of 'illegal migrants'. The barbed wire and 150 meters of fencing were dismantled with bold cutters, spanners and wire cutters.

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Ismet Hyseni - Back in the Wars

09-04-2007 12:39

Ismet Hyseni
Ismet Hyseni went to report at the Home Office in Brand Street on Wednesday the 4th April 2007 and was detained (second time) and served with a removal notice for Thursday 12th April