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Statement from the Sussex Occupation

15-11-2010 21:09

This afternoon, over 170 students occupied the lecture theatre in the Fulton building at the University of Sussex in protest of the trebling of tuition fees and the attack on our education system.

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Fitwatch website suspended for "attempting to pervert the course of justice"

15-11-2010 18:51

Following contact from New Scotland Yard, the Fitwatch website and domain name (www.fitwatch.org.uk) have been suspended for a minimum of twelve months for "attempting to pervert the course of justice".

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Sussex Uni occupation tonight!

15-11-2010 18:23

About 200 students went into occupation this evening at
Sussex University. A statement is being drawn up at the moment.

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Palestine Today 11 15 2010

15-11-2010 18:20

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Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.imemc.org for Monday November 15, 2010

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REPORT ON SMASH SEOUL, SMASH G20 PROTEST IN LONDON

15-11-2010 09:28

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SOUTH KOREAN EMBASSY MADCAP SECURITY OFFICIALS’ FIREARMS AT THE READY DURING THE SMASH SEOUL, SMASH THE G20 PROTEST ON FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2010

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Welcome to ghetto Sheffield

14-11-2010 17:54

Planned changes to the housing benefit system could permanently alter the economic landscape of Sheffield.

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Palestine Today 11 12 2010

13-11-2010 12:22

Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.imemc.org, for Friday, November 12th 2010.

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Advice for students fearing arrest

13-11-2010 09:26

Over 50 people have been arrested so far, and the police have claimed they took the details of a further 250 people in the kettle using powers under the Police Reform Act. There may be more arrests to come.

Students who are worried should consider taking the following actions:

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Kidnapped Aid-Workers Speak Of Continuing Ordeal Aboard Absconding Greek Ship

11-11-2010 23:32

EXCLUSIVE - Dramatic footage of the moment the Greek ship's captain went berserk will soon be available from documentary film maker, Josh Barnes, currently still at Derna Port in Libya with Road to Hope, Convoy to Gaza. To request footage, contact Josh at email is:  barnesjoshuawilliam@gmail.com

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Palestine Today 1111 2010

11-11-2010 16:42

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Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.imemc.org, for Thursday, November 11th 2010.

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Manchester Uni Occupation

11-11-2010 14:01

Occupation of Manchester Uni's Finance office to expose planned cuts within the institution

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War on Want calls on BT to "Hang up on the Occupation!"

11-11-2010 12:33

On November 11th, War on Want campaigners assembled outside BT's HQ in London to protest against BT's complicity in Israel's crimes against the Palestinian people. Activists held up a seven foot high replica of the Apartheid Wall, unveiled a banner and disseminated flyers calling for BT to cut ties with Israeli telecommunications company Bezeq International.

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November 10th Demonstrator Defence Campaign

11-11-2010 10:28

Were you or anyone you know at the National March against Cuts or at the Conservative HQ in Millbank London ?
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November 10th Demonstrators Defence Campaign

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Pictures From Student Demo

11-11-2010 04:45

A few snaps taken by protesters.

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Coach companies providing services to EDL

11-11-2010 01:13

The (we're not fascists, honest guv!) English Defence League (EDL) descended on Leicester on 10th October, 2010, for a day of racist taunts and attacks on anti-fascists and Asian residents of the town. Despite a rout in Bradford in August, the EDL were out in force and a crowd of over a thousand soon proceeded to hurl beer cans, rocks and fireworks at police and counter-demonstrators.

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Open University 'partners' with Google

11-11-2010 01:09

The Open University (OU) has 'partnered' with Google to provide its students and staff with email accounts and other online tools, such as calendars and document storage. The service-level agreement is the latest landmark in the web giant's invasion of higher education. Many establishments are keen on cutting costs by outsourcing their IT services to commercial providers.

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Update from occupied Tory HQ

10-11-2010 18:43

The occupation and blockade at Tory Parrty HQ at 30 Millbank continues after one and a half hours.

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Students occupy Tory HQ against university fees

10-11-2010 18:37

Not content with taking over the streets, students take over Conservative Party Headquarters



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Palestine Today 11 10 2010

10-11-2010 17:36

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Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.imemc.org, for Wednesday, November 10th 2010.

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Prison Play

09-11-2010 10:22

Now Online for you to watch
In September Bristol Indymedia and Bristol ABC, in association with Bristol Anarchist Bookfair, put on a play called PRISON? A one man performance written and performed by Charlie Ryder. This is a true story which is creatively told using a variety of theatrical devices including puppetry, masks, physical theatre and dance.

Bristo Indymedia and Kollective Media filmed and edited this perfomance for you to watch onlline as we felt that this play was very powerful, engaging and thought provoking.
PRISON?

In October 1993 Charlie Ryder took part in a demonstration to shut down the BNP headquarters in Welling, south-east London. This developed into a serious riot, and a few months later he was featured on the TV show Crime Monthly. He was arrested and after a two year wait was sent to prison for 16 months. In prison Charlie kept a scrapbook to record poems, letters and art work. Charlie, not a professional actor but an open and impassioned performer, has brought the scrapbook to life as a full production.

What does going to prison really entail? This gives a rare and honest insight into the prison system, putting a face to what is often the faceless idea of 'the prisoner'. The play depicts the trauma of prison, in particular the de-humanising effects of well known procedures, such as being strip-searched, are clearly examined.

Review from Pascale who watched the play on the night.

Review of 'Prison' by Charlie Ryder

A painfully honest performance from a creative activist....

My first night working at the Cube, with little knowledge of the performance scheduled that evening, I did not expect to have the privilege of witnessing such a heartfelt and unique performance that would leave others and myself highly moved and inspired.

'Prison' is a story told from the other side of the prison bars from Charlie Ryder, an intelligent and caring man, caught in the wrong place at the wrong time in a violent battle between anti BNP activists and police in the Welling race
march of 1993.

After Police video footage from the riot was exposed on national Television's 'Crime Monthly' along side Britain's most wanted criminals, Charlie's life would change forever.

In this one-man show, Ryder retells his agonizing tale, playing the part of his parents, prison officers and judge using props, wigs and puppets to enhance humor and darkness into the characters representation.

It was evident that Ryder was reliving painful memories in the story retold, with use of uncomfortable but powerful silences that left the audience in thoughts of reflection and empathy.

With amusing and compelling scenes of prisoners 'passionately passing drugs' and use of a soundtrack featuring Prodigy and Massive Attack, Ryder captured the audience continually.

In a deeper reflection, Ryder's story revealed the disgusting reality of the undeniable power of the media over the opinions of the nation and the many cracks within the British Justice and Prison system.

He says that he does not regret his actions against the BNP headquarters at Welling, as his experience opened up a new form of injustice and a cause for him to support now he is a free man.

Now acting as support for prisoners and freed prisoners, Ryder encourages the power of pacifism and creativity to create awareness of injustice.

I hope that Charlie can be an Inspiration to all activists and prisoners.

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