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22-06-2005 10:47

G8 arms exports fuelling poverty and human rights abuses (new report)

22 June 2005

New report from the Control Arms Campaign: Amnesty International, Oxfam, IANSA

The G8: global arms exporters
Failing to prevent irresponsible arms transfers
 http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGPOL300072005

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22-06-2005 09:57

Edinburgh Potterow University G8 Infospace

Adding to the expanding list of G8 related spaces in Edinburgh is another large University based infospace - see below.

For other spaces see:
 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/06/313845.html
 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/06/314556.html

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21-06-2005 09:08

Monbiot on G8 Media Spin and Bono + Geldof's Shameful Love Fest with UK Gov

Articles below:

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20-06-2005 22:09

G8 Immunity for Heads of State

New Statutory Instrument in force from 1st July
gives immunity for war criminals.

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20-06-2005 17:51

To the Gates of Gleneagles Hotel by Tariq Ali

June 20, 2005

To the Gates of Gleneagles Hotel
Making the Noises Politicians Don't Want to Hear
By TARIQ ALI
 http://www.counterpunch.org/ali06202005.html

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20-06-2005 17:12

G8 Report: Africa Pays Price of G8 Climate Blindspot

AFRICA PAYS PRICE FOR G8 CLIMATE BLIND SPOT SAY TOP AID AND ENVIRONMENT GROUPS

Monday 20th June: New report from a UK aid and environment coalition says act now on climate change or efforts to end poverty in Africa will go Up in Smoke:

 http://www.neweconomics.org/gen/news_AfricaUpinSmoke.aspx

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20-06-2005 11:05

The First Embedded Protest - Guardian

Two Dissent! activists manage to get a decent criticism of MPH into the mainstream media.

 http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,1509192,00.html

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19-06-2005 19:54

Cre8 Summit Community Garden Pictures

Pics taken on Sunday 19th June 2005 at the Glasgow Cre8 Summit community Garden.

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19-06-2005 19:43

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

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17-06-2005 14:06

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.

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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.

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16-06-2005 23:51

Genova, two accused Cop/Doctors both get promoted.

In the run up to the G8 in Scotland news comes up from the previous G8
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.

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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.

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16-06-2005 16:55

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.

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16-06-2005 16:38

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.

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16-06-2005 16:08

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.

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16-06-2005 12:22

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.

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16-06-2005 02:16

Cre8 Summit Film - Glasgow - Reclaiming Community (Day 1)

Over the weekend of the 11th and 12th of June the Cre8 Summit community initiative has taken back an area of land in Glasgow left derelict by the planners, transforming it into a community space.

For a short film of the first day and good news for the anti-M74 campaign see:  https://video.indymedia.org/en/2005/06/97.shtml

Direct download:  http://video.indymedia.org/download/%5BIndymedia%5D_(2005-06-15)_g82005_cre8summit_day1.mov
(quicktime 3mins 07 secs)

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15-06-2005 23:48

G8 Alternatives Gleneagles Demo May Move to Edinburgh

Even as public meetings and rallies in support of the right to protest are being held, organisers from G8Alternatives have announced that they may be forced to move the demonstration planned for the first day of the G8 Summit into the heart of Edinburgh City.

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15-06-2005 23:01

City of Edinburgh Council G8 Events Guide

PDF from Edinburgh Council covering arts events, discussions, and public meetings around the G8 over the next few weeks.

From:  http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/CEC/G8relatedevents/

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