London Social Struggles Newswire Archive

22-08-2008 07:56

New body formed to unite Baluch Diaspora

Baluch [also spelled Baloch] who got politically divided under Biritsh Imperial rule are today stateless in southwest Asia. Their homeland was used for testing Pakistan's so-called Islamic Bomb in May 1998. Their persecution remains unmitigated both in Iran and Pakistan. A new body has been formed to unite the Baluch, a fiercely individualistic people.
Picture shows the Khan of Kalat Beglar Begi [Prince among the Princes] Suleman Daud Ahmedzai with international human rights activist Peter Tachell protesting Pakistan's forced annexation of Baluchistan. Read more >>

20-08-2008 17:53

Post-Climate Camp Tat Audit

Do you have lots of equipment in your home/social centre since the Climate Camp that you don;t know what to do with? Did you learn some new skills you'd like to share? Read more >>

20-08-2008 11:52

11 year old becomes youngest person to visit the Angola 3

An 11 year old from London has become the youngest ever British person to visit two prisoners in Louisiana State Prison, who are the longest serving inmates in solitary confinement. Herman Wallace and Albert Woodfox have spent over 35 years held in 6ft x 9ft cells for crimes even a federal judge has overturned. Read more >>

19-08-2008 12:44

Sat 23rd: International Day of Resistance Against Enslavement

This Saturday 23RD AUGUST*
*International Day of Resistance Against Enslavement*
A day of talks, seminars, film showings & discussion, entitled:
*HAITI CONCOURSE*
Time: *2 pm – 7 pm*
Venue: 166 Benhill Road, Camberwell, London SE5 7LL
Organised by the *Recovered Histories London Regional Network (RH-LRN)* Read more >>

17-08-2008 22:16

8-8-88 Burma Protests and Bike for Burma Report

Friday 8th August marked the 20th Anniversary of the 8-8-88 Burma democracy uprising in which at least 3,000 unarmed Burmese protesters were murdered by the Burmese junta. In London the Burmese unveiled a glass memorial at the peace park near the Imperial War museum, held a protest for political prisoners at the Burmese Embassy and in the evening had an exhibition on Burmese political prisoners at the School of Oriental and African Studies. The following day the new generation of Burmese students and exiled activists held a Bike for Burma event around London to remember 8-8-88 and ask people not to forget Burma. Read more >>

17-08-2008 18:48 | 1 addition

Tibetan "protestors" removed from trafalger square

police being twats Read more >>

16-08-2008 11:44 | 2 additions

Post Climate Camp Legal Call Out

The climate camp was in many respects a remarkable watershed in the policing of mass public protest. Even under the spotlight of the mainstream media, police abuse of power was overt and unwavering. The unlawful indiscriminate searches along with seizure of personal property unrelated to any crime, actual or potential, should not go uncontested... Read more >>

16-08-2008 08:45

7th Anniversary of 9/11: London Events

Awareness, Activism, Action Read more >>

15-08-2008 06:48

Two HIV/TB global leaders announce merger talks

Unprecedented partnerships take place in development sector

Formal merger negotiations were announced between two global leaders - Health & Development Networks (HDN) and the International HIV/AIDS Alliance - at the XVII International AIDS Conference which ended in Mexico on 8 August 2008. Read more >>

13-08-2008 01:23

No more deaths in custody! - Prisoners Justice Day! London

Campaigners gathered outside Holloway Prison, London on Sunday 10 August to remember all the women who have died there, to protest against all deaths in prison and to remember the massive contribution to the struggle against prison brutality made by Pauline Campbell, who died earlier this year. Read more >>

12-08-2008 19:54

Urgent Call Out: Mayo Needs You! Now Is The Time

During the next 2 weeks, the Solitaire (the biggest pipe laying ship in the world) is set to begin illegally constructing the offshore section of the pipeline. It is believed that the Solitaire is on a pretty tight schedule & booked up for the next 2 years, so ANY disruption provides us with a real opportunity to delay the project significantly. Read more >>

12-08-2008 12:49

Hugo Chavez Spearheads the South American Revolution

How Venezuela is leading the revolutionary integration of South America Read more >>

11-08-2008 16:46

proof that kingsnorth was infact shut down by protesters!

the water cooling inlet system of kingsnorth power station was shut down because of four protesters who conducted a peacefull sitdown protest above it.

Read more >>

11-08-2008 12:11

Wed 13th: Discussion on 'The Britain-Colombia Connection

Wednesday 13 August 7pm: discussion on 'The Britain-Colombia Connection', at Housmans Bookshop 5 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London N1 Read more >>

09-08-2008 17:05

Police Assault Teenage Activists at the Climate Camp Children's Revolution

The Children's Revolution joined together with the Orange march to Kingsnorth power station on the day of mass action and combined with the children of local residents to help form a huge blockade which attracted the attention of all the international news media. Read more >>

09-08-2008 13:34

US Billionaire Dan Duncan Violates Russian Law by Aerial Hunting

US billionaire Dan Duncan who operates canned hunts (in which animals
are confined behind enclosures while trophy seeking hunters shoot at them
like fish in a barrel or 'sitting ducks') has violated Russian law in aerial hunting there. Read more >>

08-08-2008 17:37

Legal support Letter to Police re. Police confiscations

Police have thieved vast quantities of materials trying to either scupper the camp or prevent effective direct action taking place. This is clearly unlawful, but for various reasons we unfortunately failed to find a way to use the law to prevent it happening. It may be that such a challenge happens yet - if you have had property seized in suspicious circumstances like those outlined below, please contact us Read more >>

07-08-2008 20:41 | 1 addition

bowl court evicted!?

i just received the following information on an email list.

it seems to suggest that the bowl court social centre has been evicted this morning.. Read more >>

06-08-2008 18:50

Climate Camp Silver Group- Call Out For Flying Devices

On Saturday August 9th we will shut down Kingsnorth Power Station. the Silver Group are planning a significant aerial presence involving all sorts of flying craft. Some details obviously cannot be discussed however... Read more >>

06-08-2008 18:47

Tibet Activists scale Tower Bridge on Eve of Olympics

Two campaigners have climbed London's Tower Bridge to unfurl banners in protest at China's occupation of Tibet on the eve of the Olympics. The banner-hang was linked to similar actions internationally, most notably the unfurling of free Tibet banners within metres of the 'Bird's Nest' Olympic stadium in Beijing. The activists are linked to the group Students for a Free Tibet. Read more >>