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20-02-2009 18:03
Students from the University of Birmingham staged a creative 'die in' today outside the campus branch of NATWEST in protest against the RBS groups (who own NATWEST) dirty and irresponsible investments into fossil fuels. They were calling fellow students to join the threat to boycott in September 2009.
Students ‘Die’ outside NATWEST...
Students from the University of Birmingham staged a creative 'die in' today outside the campus branch of NATWEST in protest against the RBS groups (who own NATWEST) dirty and irresponsible investments into fossil fuels. They were calling fellow students to join the threat to boycott in September 2009.
20-02-2009 15:12
On the morning of Friday February 13th Delshad Namiq Zorab was taken from his home in Doncaster to a police station and then to Campsfield IRC. Many of you will have met Delshad: he has been an active campaigner for the right to asylum. Now, locked in Campsfield IRC, he fears that he will be forcibly deported to Iraqi Kurdistan where he has every reason to believe that his life would be in real danger. This is despite the fact that his appeal for asylum is still pending: Delshad should not - even under this Government's asylum laws - be detained or deported.
Release Delshad Zorab and grant him asylum in the UK
On the morning of Friday February 13th Delshad Namiq Zorab was taken from his home in Doncaster to a police station and then to Campsfield IRC. Many of you will have met Delshad: he has been an active campaigner for the right to asylum. Now, locked in Campsfield IRC, he fears that he will be forcibly deported to Iraqi Kurdistan where he has every reason to believe that his life would be in real danger. This is despite the fact that his appeal for asylum is still pending: Delshad should not - even under this Government's asylum laws - be detained or deported.
20-02-2009 00:16
One of many 'Free Gaza' murals painted by Brummie artist Mohammed Ali (aka AerosolArabic) and his crew has been scrubbed off a resident's wall in Alum Rock by Birmingham City Council. It transpires that this was at the behest of West Midlands Police who had been leaning on the home owners for some time claiming their home could be petrol-bombed if it stayed up!
So if the cops have got their way with this mural, does this mean the other Free Gaza murals around Birmingham are at risk too?
For pictures of the Free Gaza mural in Small Heath Birmingham see:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/birmingham/2009/01/417493.html
Free Gaza Mural Cleansed by West Midlands Police
One of many 'Free Gaza' murals painted by Brummie artist Mohammed Ali (aka AerosolArabic) and his crew has been scrubbed off a resident's wall in Alum Rock by Birmingham City Council. It transpires that this was at the behest of West Midlands Police who had been leaning on the home owners for some time claiming their home could be petrol-bombed if it stayed up! So if the cops have got their way with this mural, does this mean the other Free Gaza murals around Birmingham are at risk too?
For pictures of the Free Gaza mural in Small Heath Birmingham see:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/birmingham/2009/01/417493.html
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19-02-2009 23:09
The social justice centre and homeless campaign in Birmingham has lost its court battle against eviction.
Birmingham social justice centre lose court fight against eviction
The social justice centre and homeless campaign in Birmingham has lost its court battle against eviction.
19-02-2009 11:12
Activists & Muslims to be branded "extremists" for supporting armed struggles
A leaked draft counter-terrorism strategy known as "contest 2" which was intended to be unveiled next month proposes to reclassify people with radical points of view as 'extremists'. Featured among these proposals is the thought crime of holding the opinion that armed resistance anywhere in the world is legitimate. This would include the armed resistance by Palestinians and the Zapatistas.
19-02-2009 11:02
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j93yN...layer_embedded
850 workers at the Cowley BMW plant were told they were being sacked immediately on arrival Monday 16 2 09 morning. The angry workers have pelted managers with fruit and accused union leaders of doing nothing.
Sacked cowley workers call mass picket monday
See what happend here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j93yN...layer_embedded 850 workers at the Cowley BMW plant were told they were being sacked immediately on arrival Monday 16 2 09 morning. The angry workers have pelted managers with fruit and accused union leaders of doing nothing.
19-02-2009 10:22
Updates on the Viva Palestina aid convoy
Updated frequently.
18-02-2009 18:11
Tuesday 17th February
What better way could one of us spend our birthday than standing up for the animals and naming and shaming animal abusers? We were feeling so generous we thought we'd even give Barclays a few presents of our own - so we headed there with our placards, leaflets, banner and megaphone we made sure they wouldn't feel left out as we know from previous demos they truly appreciate being exposed of their unethical investments in HLS.
More Barclays Demos in Barclays
Tuesday 17th February What better way could one of us spend our birthday than standing up for the animals and naming and shaming animal abusers? We were feeling so generous we thought we'd even give Barclays a few presents of our own - so we headed there with our placards, leaflets, banner and megaphone we made sure they wouldn't feel left out as we know from previous demos they truly appreciate being exposed of their unethical investments in HLS.
17-02-2009 22:30
After a 4 weeks long general strike in Guadeloupe which has also extended for 10 days in Martinique, the struggle of the workers of these two Caribbean islands enters a difficult phase. The French government has just refused its support for the draft agreement on a wage increase which took shape between the trade unions and the employers organization.
Class Solidarity with the General Strike of the Caribbean Workers!
After a 4 weeks long general strike in Guadeloupe which has also extended for 10 days in Martinique, the struggle of the workers of these two Caribbean islands enters a difficult phase. The French government has just refused its support for the draft agreement on a wage increase which took shape between the trade unions and the employers organization.
17-02-2009 18:30
The Afghan War's Impact on Animals and other AR news
28 Ways Afghan War Harms Animals And Other Stories
The Afghan War's Impact on Animals and other AR news
16-02-2009 21:50
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, now an envoy for the international Quartet on the Middle East peace process today received a $1 million bribe, ahem, 'prize' from the pro Zionist Dan David Foundation. Nudge nudge wink wink..
Tony Blair received $1 million 'prize' from Zionist backed charity fund
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, now an envoy for the international Quartet on the Middle East peace process today received a $1 million bribe, ahem, 'prize' from the pro Zionist Dan David Foundation. Nudge nudge wink wink..
16-02-2009 09:05
Lobby of the Home Secretary
Thursday 19th February 2:00pm
Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
(Tubes: St James Park, Millbank and Westminster)
Yahya al Faifi, a very brave and self-sacrificing trade unionist - and a deeply committed socialist - is facing deportation back to a tyranny in Saudi Arabia that regularly tortures and "disappears" dissidents. On 12 February, he received a rejection letter for his appeal against the refusal of his asylum claim appeal. Now, he and his family are in imminent danger of deportation from Britain.
This will be a labour and trade union movement event with banners, large numbers and as wide representation as possible.
Inquiries/further information:
Mariam Kamish
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/Newszine103/Yahya.html
Around the Campaigns Monday 16th February 2009
Yahya al Faifi Must Stay in the UKLobby of the Home Secretary
Thursday 19th February 2:00pm
Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
(Tubes: St James Park, Millbank and Westminster)
Yahya al Faifi, a very brave and self-sacrificing trade unionist - and a deeply committed socialist - is facing deportation back to a tyranny in Saudi Arabia that regularly tortures and "disappears" dissidents. On 12 February, he received a rejection letter for his appeal against the refusal of his asylum claim appeal. Now, he and his family are in imminent danger of deportation from Britain.
This will be a labour and trade union movement event with banners, large numbers and as wide representation as possible.
Inquiries/further information:
Mariam Kamish
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/Newszine103/Yahya.html
15-02-2009 23:16
Students at the University of Birmingham are continuing their campaign against the university's investments in the arms trade, on Wednesday afternoon a group of students staged a 'die in' to represent the University's actions with the aim to maintain pressure on the University to change its irresponsible investments.
Students ‘Die’ in protest against University’s investment in Arms
Students at the University of Birmingham are continuing their campaign against the university's investments in the arms trade, on Wednesday afternoon a group of students staged a 'die in' to represent the University's actions with the aim to maintain pressure on the University to change its irresponsible investments.
15-02-2009 21:36
Social, political and cultural films on Latin America with speakers & discussion + Live music & DJs with Sonido Callejero - The UK’s most exciting Latin Hip Hop crew + Movimientos Soundsystem with DJs Clem George & Cal Jader, a revolutionary mix of Música Latina Clandestina & Tropical beats
Movimientos event - Films, Music and awareness
Musica Mestiza. Documentary Films. Latin Culture.Social, political and cultural films on Latin America with speakers & discussion + Live music & DJs with Sonido Callejero - The UK’s most exciting Latin Hip Hop crew + Movimientos Soundsystem with DJs Clem George & Cal Jader, a revolutionary mix of Música Latina Clandestina & Tropical beats
14-02-2009 09:02
Public Action against Judicial Corruption & Institutional Failures
Demonstration against Judicial Corruption, Unlawful Imprisonments, Convention Rights Violations, Institutional Failures and unaccountability in the UK; every week outside HMP Wormwood Scrubs, Du Cane Road, London W12 0AE; commencing from 12pm until 3pm.
14-02-2009 04:29
Host a solidarity birthday party for political prisoner Albert Woodfox of the Angola 3 on Feb. 19th. Enter the Bake the Best Cake Contest. for more info www.angola3action.org
aWEARness call to Action! Support the Angola 3 in Louisiana
Host a solidarity birthday party for political prisoner Albert Woodfox of the Angola 3 on Feb. 19th. Enter the Bake the Best Cake Contest. for more info www.angola3action.org
14-02-2009 01:26
2009 is the 100th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra, who sacrificed his life at a young age of 22 years in the Indian independence struggle. He was the first Indian revolutionary to be hanged in Britain. We've organised a public meeting to discuss the relevance, in today's world, of Madan Lal Dhingra's great scarifice. We cordially invite all anti-imperialists to the meeting commemorating Madan Lal Dhingra's revolutionary life.
Madan Lal Dhingra Public Meeting
2009 is the 100th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra, who sacrificed his life at a young age of 22 years in the Indian independence struggle. He was the first Indian revolutionary to be hanged in Britain. We've organised a public meeting to discuss the relevance, in today's world, of Madan Lal Dhingra's great scarifice. We cordially invite all anti-imperialists to the meeting commemorating Madan Lal Dhingra's revolutionary life.
13-02-2009 13:41
The Severn Barrage: It's All About The Money
Do you really think that environmental arguments have a hope in hell's chance of stopping the Severn Barrage becoming reality? This is not about renewable energy, this is about money.
13-02-2009 08:55
"I am sorry to have to report that, despite everyone's efforts, Raphael & Oluseye were taken from Yarl's Wood and put on a flight to Lagos yesterday morning. Five-year -old Raphael spent 69 days in immigration detention. Thank you all for all your support for mother and son."
Best wishes, George Heron
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/Newszine103/Raphael.html
NCADC News Service Friday 13th February 2009
Raphael & Oluseye have left the UK"I am sorry to have to report that, despite everyone's efforts, Raphael & Oluseye were taken from Yarl's Wood and put on a flight to Lagos yesterday morning. Five-year -old Raphael spent 69 days in immigration detention. Thank you all for all your support for mother and son."
Best wishes, George Heron
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/Newszine103/Raphael.html
12-02-2009 16:51
Wednesday,11th February
Keeping up the pressure against Barclays, today SHAC Birmingham protested once again outside 2 of their branches in the city centre.
Bad weather as well as bad mannered Barclays staff during the protests were not to deter us in the slightest, as we begun out first demo against this unethical bank with unethical investments, trying to make money from puppy killing.
Barclays demos continue in Birmingham
Wednesday,11th February Keeping up the pressure against Barclays, today SHAC Birmingham protested once again outside 2 of their branches in the city centre.
Bad weather as well as bad mannered Barclays staff during the protests were not to deter us in the slightest, as we begun out first demo against this unethical bank with unethical investments, trying to make money from puppy killing.