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20-06-2005 10:56
Amnesty also asserts that detaining children at Dungavel is unlawful.
A protest at Dungavel detention centre is planned during the G8 Summit for Tuesday 5th July.
New Amnesty Report on Detention Centres (20th june)
UK: New Amnesty report calls on government to reveal annual asylum detention figures.Amnesty also asserts that detaining children at Dungavel is unlawful.
A protest at Dungavel detention centre is planned during the G8 Summit for Tuesday 5th July.
19-06-2005 19:54
Pics taken on Sunday 19th June 2005 at the Glasgow Cre8 Summit community Garden.
Cre8 Summit Community Garden Pictures
Pics taken on Sunday 19th June 2005 at the Glasgow Cre8 Summit community Garden.
19-06-2005 19:43
MP3 11.30mins 48kbps mono
http://radio.indymedia.org/uploads/cre8_robedit.mp3
AUDIO: Cre8 Summit Community Garden Action (G82005)
Interview with permaculture activist about the week of community gardening just completed in Glasgow, Scotland - where a piece of vacant land was occupied in opposition to the planned M74 motorway and the fast approching G8 summit.MP3 11.30mins 48kbps mono
http://radio.indymedia.org/uploads/cre8_robedit.mp3
19-06-2005 18:23
Vans travelling to Scotland: WARNING!
Police are hassling van drivers travelling up to Scotland in advance of the G8 protests.
19-06-2005 16:25
Reson8! Music against the G8
RESON8! a night of indie rock and northern soul fundraising for convergence space. 02//07/05
19-06-2005 15:56
Leak of Secret Plan to protect G8 leaders Sparks Security Alert
Tony Blair's preparations for the G8 summit were last night thrown into disarray as confidential security information relating to the Gleneagles meeting was leaked to The Independent on Sunday.
18-06-2005 16:30
Activist Trauma gathering is happening now in Oxford from the 18th till the 19th June, all welcome, working on logistics of support for anti-G8 activist, and our own support.
Activist Trauma Gathering
Activist Trauma gathering is happening now in Oxford from the 18th till the 19th June, all welcome, working on logistics of support for anti-G8 activist, and our own support.
18-06-2005 13:35
Cre8 Summit has begun!
On Sunday the 12th of June the Cre8 Summit began. An inspiring local project set up in response both to the approved building of the new M74 northern extension and the G8 summit to be held in July 2005.
18-06-2005 13:04
The G8 nations are involved in military activity at every level. They declare war and invade countries; they maintain massive military capability both at home and in bases abroad; they fund the military capability of smaller nations around the world; they provide homes (and export licenses) for major arms companies producing most of the military hardware in the world today.
Antimilitarism And the G8
The G8 nations are involved in military activity at every level. They declare war and invade countries; they maintain massive military capability both at home and in bases abroad; they fund the military capability of smaller nations around the world; they provide homes (and export licenses) for major arms companies producing most of the military hardware in the world today.
17-06-2005 14:06
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/05/311859.html) another later set climate documents have been leaked. It seems that after pressure from the US the already poor plan for action is being watered down still further.
2nd Leaked G8 Climate Declaration Draft going Backwards (download here)
Following the leaking of an initial G8 climate position paper (see http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/05/311859.html) another later set climate documents have been leaked. It seems that after pressure from the US the already poor plan for action is being watered down still further.
17-06-2005 13:49
Press Reports 7 G8 Arrests in Sheffield Thurs 16th June
Corporate media report 7 arrests last night during the Sheffield Anti-G8 protests. Protestors were surrounded by hundreds of police and held for several hours. This follows three arrests on wednesday night.
17-06-2005 00:45
4 video clips of arrests on Thursday evening in Sheffield at the G8 home office ministers protest
G8 Demo Arrests
4 video clips of arrests on Thursday evening in Sheffield at the G8 home office ministers protest
16-06-2005 23:51
which was held in Genova, South America. I was there and that's what it seemed like to me. The two Doctor Alessandro Perugini(Bolzaneto) and Doctor Vincenzo Canterin(Diaz School), both described as police functionaries. The news comes from the Committee for truth and Justice.
Genova, two accused Cop/Doctors both get promoted.
In the run up to the G8 in Scotland news comes up from the previous G8which was held in Genova, South America. I was there and that's what it seemed like to me. The two Doctor Alessandro Perugini(Bolzaneto) and Doctor Vincenzo Canterin(Diaz School), both described as police functionaries. The news comes from the Committee for truth and Justice.
16-06-2005 19:27
G8 Bribery
The mainstream media’s response to the announcement that the G8 had agreed to cancel $40 billion dollars in debt for eighteen countries in third world, mainly African, was of sheer awe at the magnanimous generosity of the leaders of the world’s richest nations, who had found it in their loving, Christian hearts to offer a favor to the childish and confused citizens of Africa.
16-06-2005 19:03
The project aims to transform an area on the route of the M74 left derelict by the planners into a community garden blossoming with flowers and activities, old folk relaxing and young people playing but most importantly our neighbourhoods building.
Between 11th June and Saturday 18th of June we are be creating a community garden on a piece of wasteland along the propsed route of the M74 motorway extension which will cut through 2 communites and cause massive congestion and contamination. (for more info see www.jam74.org ) There is a social space with workshops, with food provided and plenty of chances to get stuck in. Celebration with a party on 18th June. After that, there will be a family festival between 29th June and 3rd July. Your skills/help/plants/gas-parafin lamps/arts materials are more than welcome and needed.
Work has already begun amongst a plethra of interest from residents and media. The week long gardening project will culminate in a Festival on Saturday 18th of June however the community garden will continue well beyond the G8 summit next month.
The Cre8 summit site is situated at Eglington Toll- take the number 44/57/22/23 to get there
For more info and updates please call the Cre8 summit hotline on mobile on 07981 954132.
Cre8 Summit cre8ting
On Sunday the 12th of June the Cre8 Summit began. An inspiring local project set up in response both to the approved building of the new M74 northern extension and the G8 summit to be held in July 2005.The project aims to transform an area on the route of the M74 left derelict by the planners into a community garden blossoming with flowers and activities, old folk relaxing and young people playing but most importantly our neighbourhoods building.
Between 11th June and Saturday 18th of June we are be creating a community garden on a piece of wasteland along the propsed route of the M74 motorway extension which will cut through 2 communites and cause massive congestion and contamination. (for more info see www.jam74.org ) There is a social space with workshops, with food provided and plenty of chances to get stuck in. Celebration with a party on 18th June. After that, there will be a family festival between 29th June and 3rd July. Your skills/help/plants/gas-parafin lamps/arts materials are more than welcome and needed.
Work has already begun amongst a plethra of interest from residents and media. The week long gardening project will culminate in a Festival on Saturday 18th of June however the community garden will continue well beyond the G8 summit next month.
The Cre8 summit site is situated at Eglington Toll- take the number 44/57/22/23 to get there
For more info and updates please call the Cre8 summit hotline on mobile on 07981 954132.
16-06-2005 16:55
An update about the Carnival for Full Enjoyment on 4 July in central Edinburgh, now including website address, meeting time and location plus flyer.
Carnival for Full Enjoyment - Edinburgh 4 July (update)
An update about the Carnival for Full Enjoyment on 4 July in central Edinburgh, now including website address, meeting time and location plus flyer.
16-06-2005 16:38
There will be additional InfoPoints at Edinburgh University running from 29th June to 7th July - more details and info on timetables for workshops, film screenings and entertainments out soon.
G8 Accommodation in Edinburgh + Glasgow Plus InfoPoint Locations
Short update on accommodation situation in Edinburgh and Glasgow for the G8 Summit mobilisations:There will be additional InfoPoints at Edinburgh University running from 29th June to 7th July - more details and info on timetables for workshops, film screenings and entertainments out soon.
16-06-2005 16:08
The message is for people to come! - see update below.
G8 Rural Convergence Campsite Update - It's On!!
After several negotiations with land owners over the last months have fallen through (due to police pressure many believe) a site has now been offered and the rural convergence campsite will go ahead.The message is for people to come! - see update below.
16-06-2005 12:22
http://www.dissent.org.uk for the latest information.The following sections are included:(1) General, (2) Transport to the Summit (3) Arrival in Edinburgh (4) Accommodation in Edinburgh (5) Arrival in Glasgow (6) Accommodation in Glasgow (7) Rural Convergence Space (8) Timetable of actions.
Dissent! Important Update on anti-G8 events (incl. accommodation)
This posting contains important information about anti-G8 Summit activities in Scotland, including arrival and accommodation. Always check http://www.dissent.org.uk for the latest information.The following sections are included:(1) General, (2) Transport to the Summit (3) Arrival in Edinburgh (4) Accommodation in Edinburgh (5) Arrival in Glasgow (6) Accommodation in Glasgow (7) Rural Convergence Space (8) Timetable of actions.
