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news told direct from the streets of Falluja to the streets of Oxford

cakerista | 16.04.2004 16:19 | Anti-militarism | Indymedia | Oxford

A group of Oxford folk, brought together by the recent Schnews gig and the new social centre, decided to bring eyewitness reports direct to local shoppers today.








Last night, after the schnews gig, a group of people got together at OCSET (Oxford Centre for Social Empowerment and Transformation - TESCO backwards :) to discuss actions we can take to address events in Iraq, particularly in Falluja. One of the things that came out of that was the idea of reading eyewitness stories aloud.

Using a microphone and amplifier, we read Jo Wilding latest report from Falluja six times over (taking about half an hour each time) on Oxford's busiest shopping street. We took turns reading, to vary things a bit and allow people to get a rest.

We also had banners, free cake, a few leaflets, etc...

Lots of people seemed to be stopping and listening, although they didn't tend to stand around for long times. Others came to chat - most were fairly supportive, some very much so. A few arguments, as always, but very little hostility.

The report is pretty harrowing, particularly for those shopworkers who had to hear it so many times over (sorry...). But however hard it is for people, this is something that's actually happening, right now, supported by our government - so people need to hear it!

Jo's report:
 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2004/04/289171.html

cakerista

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Thyme for peas

17.04.2004 21:48

It's not very clear from either the photos or the wording if the banner reading "Thyme for Peas" is in some way part of the protest, or an equally obscure advertisement for the little coffee kiosk (who must have been delighted to have you there). Please explain.

Psuedonym


Time for peace

18.04.2004 12:29

Thyme 4 Peas = Time For Peace

So obviously it's part of the protest, not the coffee kiosk(!?!).

(And FYI the guy from the coffee kiosk was really supportive - though he said we needed to move the banner or he would get in trouble with his boss - so we moved it across for him :)

translation


time for piece

19.04.2004 12:19

Mayby a picture of a watch and some cake next time.

melingerer


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