UK Social Struggles Newswire Archive
Guatemala: hiperdam threatens living space of guatemaltecos
07-03-2008 06:49
Worldwide, already around 80 million people have been displaced from their living space by dams.The hydroelectric installation “Xalalá” in the state Quiché in Guatemala is one of the next large projects that will be realized within the Plan Puebla-Panamá (PPP) and will have negative impacts on around 6000-8000 people.
South American anarchists and anti-militarists say NO to war
07-03-2008 02:26
Protest at Total sponsoring French Film Festival
07-03-2008 01:43
Voice from Gaza
06-03-2008 18:36
As the threat of all out war hangs over the Gaza strip and an Israeli Minister threatens a holocaust against the people living there, we publish interviews with people in the Gaza strip, conducted by journalists and political activists from the Bells of Return website, which campaigns for a secular one state solution for PalestineFull article | 1 addition | 8 comments
Instant Muscle 'workfare' Job Centre contractor goes bust
06-03-2008 16:34
UCL Union votes overwhelmingly to twin UCL with Palestinian universities
06-03-2008 14:48
On Thursday 5th March, The University College London Students’ Union (UCLU) voted overwhelmingly to twin UCL Union with the Unions of Al-Quds and Al-Azhar Secular Secular Universities in the West Bank and Gaza respectively with immediate effect.Leeds street medic training, 28th-30th March
06-03-2008 13:28
The UK Action Medics are running a 2 1/2 day street medic training in Leeds at the end of this month. This is a 20 hour course that will teach you the basics of general First Aid, as well as skills to deal with medical situations specific to direct action, such as dealing with chemical weapons and the police. The course will involve scenarios and hands-on practice and, although we cannot offer you any official accreditation, the 2 1/2 day training is the minimum standard for membership of the Action Medics, and will equip you for a wide range of situations, from hypothermia to baton wounds.Full article | 1 addition | 1 comment
Israeli Ambassador Cancels Visit to Edinburgh, Scotland, in Face of Protests
05-03-2008 23:43
Israeli Ambassador cancels visit to Edinburgh, Scotland, in face of planned protests.International Zeitgeist Day, March 15th, find your local showing!
05-03-2008 21:59
Zeitgeist is a free to view, non-profit documentary. More details below
video link:
http://zeitgeistmovie.com/ find your local showing here:
http://zeitgeistmovie.com/zdayevents.htm
Interview with FARC Commander Raul Reyes
05-03-2008 17:59
Following the March 1st attack by a Colombian military operation that resulted in the death of 20 FARC forces including rebel leader Raul Reyes. Interview with slain FARC leader from July 2007.Vauxhall Staff Wildcat In Ellesmere Port...Again!
05-03-2008 17:46
Kosovo constitution needs to provide more guarantees for Roma, NGOs say
05-03-2008 17:24
Roma NGOs ask for improvements of the draft proposed by the constitutional commission.Volunteers or Vultures: Scientology's disaster relief
05-03-2008 16:19
Having given Narconon the once over, a few of our less devout priests decided to take a moment away from tending to our Dark Lord Xenu (his Thetan be praised) to look into Scientology's other most prominent social project, the Volunteer Ministers. They can be seen at most major disasters, from terrorism and university shootings to earthquakes and hurricanes. They even get priviledged information from the Metropolitan Police. Just what are they up to?Scientology: what's wrong with Narconon
05-03-2008 13:35
One common response to criticism of the Church of Scientology is to point to its social action projects (less charitably referred to as front groups.) Crime rehabilitation, emergency relief, drug treatment - whatever problems the Church may have internally, they are going out and helping people. Right?Against the Israel State genocide attacks to the Palestinian people
04-03-2008 23:10
International solidarity against global oppression!
Friends of Palestine, friends of Palestinian people’s fight:
Fossil Fools Day - 1 Month to Go!
04-03-2008 15:51
Strike threat resurfaces at Royal Mail
04-03-2008 15:37
Hot on the heels of the wildcat strikes over pay in 2007, Royal Mail faces the threat of a new round of industrial action.Unions have rejected the postal group's plan to overhaul its pensions scheme and are poised to ballot nearly 150,000 members over whether they back the plan or not.Appeal For Financial Assistance: UKZN Engineering Students
04-03-2008 12:35
Socialist Student Movement (SSM) has released the following press statement in solidarity with a group of engineering students who are instituting legal action against the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). The Institution has filed opposing papers, and the matter will be coming before the Durban High Court in a few days. The students, who we believe have a very strong case, are in dire need of financial support towards legal fees. And anyone who is in a position to assist with whatever amount can deposit the funds into following account:Account Number: 62015762322
Bank: First National Bank
Branch: Davenport
Jumoke, Elizabeth and Daniella have been 'Snatched' again
04-03-2008 06:55
ELF Burn Down Luxury Homes
03-03-2008 22:08
