Manchester Iraq Newswire Archive

Police repression of activist film

Smash EDO, 17-04-2008 19:49

come and see the film they tried to ban Read more | 2 comments >>

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Rochdale and Littleborough Peace Group at World Against War

Rochdale and Littleborough Peace Group, 17-03-2008 09:37

Rochdale and Littleborough Peace Group remembers those killed in illegal and immoral wars, 15 March 2008 Read more >>

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Public Meeting: Iran, Imperialism and Solidarity

Hands Off the People of Iran, 12-02-2008 23:45

ALL WELCOME! ALL WELCOME! ALL WELCOME! ALL WELCOME! Read more | 1 comment >>

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Manchester Meeting: Hands Off The People Of Iran!

Hands Off The People Of Iran, 20-11-2007 00:04

Its a public meeting and everybody is welcome to attend. Read more >>

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ICBUW Launches Global Disinvestment Campaign

International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons, 06-11-2007 11:28

On November 6th 2007 ICBUW member organisations launched a global disinvestment campaign against investments by high street banks and investment companies around the world in the manufacturers of uranium weapons. Read on to find out how you can get involved. Read more >>

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Anti-war Play in Chester, Oldham, Leeds, Northwich....

Julian Bond, 15-10-2007 21:56

Jack's Hard Rub Theatre present 'The boy who dropped an egg on the world' a startling contemporary play set in Iraq using mythology and the supernatural to look at the horror of war. Read more >>

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Anti-war Play on Iraq

Julian Bond, 10-10-2007 11:50

'The boy who dropped an egg on the world', performed by 'Jack's Hard Rub Theatre Company', this coming Saturday 13th at Zion Arts Centre, Hulme, Manchester, uses mythology and the supernatural to look at the horrors of the current conflict in the Middle East. Read more >>

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The Price of Freedom.

Thom Walker, 18-09-2007 15:54

An Iraqi man was killed on his return to his home country after the Home Office detained him for over a year and rejected his claim for asylum. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Iraq Trauma: "children grow up, people grow old"

Hussein Al-alak, The Iraq Solidarity Campaign, 17-08-2007 10:19

One doctor recalled "a more fearful incident, when three militiamen walked into the hospital and, unchallenged by the security guards, demanded one of his patients by name." Read more >>

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West Urged to Abandon Maliki

Reuters, Iraq Solidarity Campaign, 15-08-2007 13:05

"The U.S. administration should rectify its position in Iraq and stop depending on puppets... who have proven their failure," Read more >>

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For a Middle East Free of All Weapons of Mass Destruction

CASMII, 06-08-2007 01:22

On the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, an International Statement for a Middle East Free of All Weapons of Mass Destruction is released which is endorsed by several of the most influential peace, anti-nuclear and community organisations around the world as well as five Nobel Laureates. It demands that Israel join the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and dismantle its nuclear arsenal and calls for a peaceful resolution of Iran's nuclear programme exclusively through negotiations and dialogue within the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Read more >>

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“When will you teach this lad English?”

Hussein Al-alak, The Iraq Solidarity Campaign, 12-07-2007 19:31

The recent terror attacks on London and Glasgow, by an alleged Al-Qaida linked group of medical workers, has led many to question the causes behind the attack but has also raised questions in relation to the issues of migrant integration within the United Kingdom.
Read more >>

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People of Britain: It's "Liberation Day!"

The Iraq Solidarity Campaign, Iraqi Solidarity News (Al-Thawra), URUKNET, 28-06-2007 16:05

We would like to welcome the United Kingdom, back into the "family of nations", now that the country has been "liberated" from the "repressive", "dictatorship" of Mr. Anthony Blair.
Read more | 1 comment >>

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24th June, Manchester: Gordon Brown Demo report

over the rainbow, 25-06-2007 20:23

While the rest of the march was going by... Read more | 1 addition | 3 comments >>

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Photos: Stop the War Demo Manchester 24th June

Richard S, 24-06-2007 19:49

Thousands march on Stop the War Demo in Manchester as Gordon Brown is crowned new leader
Sunday 24th June Read more | 3 additions | 20 comments >>

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Baquba: ' A kill sack'

Felicity Arbuthnot, URUKNET, MECA Media, 24-06-2007 18:31

Operation 'Arrowhead Ripper' is underway. A new America killing field is opening up. The victims are the residents of Baquba, captol of Iraq's Diyala governorate. As the killers move in, they are targetting, as ever, 'Al-Qaeda.'
Read more >>

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march against war: 24th June

peace now, 19-06-2007 19:39

Manchester Sunday 24th June: Protest against war Read more | 1 addition | 4 comments >>

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Demonstrate: Troops out of Iraq 24th June, Manchester

peace, 11-06-2007 13:23

Call Out: Protest in Manchester Read more >>

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One Million Pounds to be a British Muslim

Hussein Al-alak, The Iraq Solidarity Campaign, The UN Observer, 07-06-2007 12:38

The following article was written by Hussein Al-alak of the Iraq Solidarity Campaign, in response to a Government report published this week, which includes allocating £1 million of public money for the training of Islamic Imams. Read more >>

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More Smoke on the Horizon in the Middle East War Theater

Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya, 05-06-2007 08:40

Many of the pieces for a showdown of giagantic size have been put together by this strong anaysis. The lines have been drawn in the sand in the Middle East. If war is to occur in the Middle East the conditions have been prepared for establishing a "Constitutional Dictatorship" in the US. The Palestinians have also said that they are prepared to create a battlefront against Israel. This is a "must read" article. Read more >>

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Let's enlist Her Majesty The Queen to help Huddersfield Stop The War!

René Thomas, 22-05-2007 00:49

The Queen is visiting Huddersfield this Thursday, 24th May. Our attendance could provide a show of support for her to speak out against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read more | 6 comments >>

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Gordon Brown in Manchester 16th May 5pm Stop the War Protest

Stop the War, 15-05-2007 20:26

Gordon Brown! Bring the Troops Back in 100 days!

"This Wednesday evening (16th May), with the kind support of The
Co-operative
Group, the Labour Party will host an exclusive opportunity for North
West Labour and Co-operative Party members to meet Rt Hon Gordon Brown
MP and discuss with him his aspirations to lead our country."

Read more | 2 comments >>

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Trial of 3 Smash Edo Protesters Ajourned

SmashEdo, 25-04-2007 22:08

The trial of three anti arms trade protesters in court since Monday 23rd April has been postponed.
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The lullaby of Corporal Donald Payne

An bunnan bui, 15-03-2007 13:40

Detained Iraqi civilians were beaten if they could not remember nicknames of famous footballers given to them by UK soldiers, a court martial has heard. Read more >>

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Troops Out of Iraq! 17 March.

STWmongers, 14-03-2007 00:19

Mark four years of war, invasion and occupation of Iraq this Saturday 17 March,
12 - 3pm Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Read more | 2 comments >>

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Against All Odds: The Iraqi Trade Unions

Manchester Solidarity Federation - IWA, 28-02-2007 17:06

A detailed account of working class resistance against the imperialist occupation, privatisation, insurgency and civil war from a trade unionist who works for the Iraqi trade unions.

Read more | 1 comment >>

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Stop Gun Crime Posters..

Doodledubz, 23-02-2007 14:30

2 posters to highlight the hypocricy of it all!! Read more | 5 comments >>

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