"* To realize that Islam is a just, righteous and peaceful way of life, with due care for human rights and moral values. "

Lol. Really? Look at human rights across the Muslim world. Look at the way Islam treats women.

"the police had reportedly warned the EDL they would not be able to facilitate their protest and told them if the were to go ahead with it, they would have to go unprotected. "

This sounds dubious. What is your source? Every time the EDL meet there is a (thankfully) massive police presence.

More info on the wembley demo? Its not listed on their page.

Thanks

lucky for EDL that they are not coming to Tower Hamlets. They would have got an ALMIGHTY beating. no matter how many EDL turned up, there would have been more militant antifacists ready to send them packing like it was Cable Street round 2.

reminded me of a song from east end group Asian Dub Foundation's first album, Facts & Fiction, called TH9  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIYn0tdkL58,
The police a chase we
The beast can't catch me
When I see his big stick
him deal me a lick
Tower Hamlets Nine have to go free
Not even a fine
for the Tower Hamlets Nine
Youth Connection
Stop this infection
Defenfing defending defending the community
Some fascists in Brick Lane looking for a fight
Police doing nothing:
One rule for Black
One rule for White

ADF, we're about to strike

Time is getting short
Elections in May
Give the fascist man a gunshot
That's the only way
There are many different languages spoken in this land
But only one language that the fascist understand
Why don't you
Kick the fuckers in the head
Kick the fuckers in the head
Why don't you?

Master D Adlib

" Every institution in this city, right
is prejudiced against us
There's no accountability
There's no servant of the Police Force
Or his DI or whatever
Who is accountable for his attitudes"

Our parents had to sit tight
Weren't allowed to fight back
physically
just a mental strain
Restraint!
Now I think I've found a remedy to this recurring pain
Not passive but resistant
Your assumptions were wrong:
Like coffee without milk ( ! )
Too black to strong
For too many years man you've had your fun
Now it's time
Now it's time
For us to hit and run
'Cos we're second generation
but we're not second class
Now the wrath of the Asian will hit you like a blast
Now the wrath of the Asian will hit you like a blast

In this time there is no justice or peace
In this time there is no trust in the police
Quddus Ali saw no justice or peace
Altab Ali saw no justice or peace
Stephen Lawrence saw no justice or peace
Too many people still waiting for release

Master D adlib

is it definite that they've cancelled? because I'm all set to go flyering and flyposting and knocking on doors but there's no point me doing that if it doesn't happen, finally. People will just get suspicious about me.

What's going on? Anyone know?

The EDL leadership circulated an offical statement saying they will not be attending, however there is talk from some sections that want to go it on the 20th anyway, i doubt much will come of it but cant say for sure.

If you are willing to talk with them, it could be worth contacting the local police for a statement.

Sorry we cant be of more help.

Why do you anarchists never protest against Islamic extremists? But instead protest against those who are making a stand against Islamic extremists? By attacking the EDL you are indirectly supportting Al Qaeda and Islamic preachers of hate who want to take over Britain and turn it into an Islamic state! Can't you see that you idiots?

Looks like its all going Pete Tong for the EDl. Good.

Turned over in Brum x2, turned over by Anarchists in Bristol, chased out of Cardiff by the Soul Crew, now they've shit off Towewr Hamlets knowing the kicking they'd get there, this on top of the fact that their leaders are under suspicion by both EDL scum and anti-fascists as having grassed up most of the EDL rank and file in Sheffield.

Going down...down...down...

Why do we never protest against Islamic Extremists?
We do.
Thing is we don't have to get pissed in Wetherspoons and tear towns apart to do it chanting racist chants and attacking passersby, nor do we indiscriminatly target anyone with dark skin tone in the process, nor do we have to ally ourselves with neo-nazi scum to oppose religeous extremism, nor do we clearly and visibly make a point of isolating one strand of religious extremism, we target them all equally, perhaps that's why our opposition to extremist Islam is less obvious than yours.

The English Defence League are to attempt to demonstrate in Wembley against a peaceful conference organised to bring greater understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims. Such a conference should be welcomed by all and recognised as a positive step in building harmony and understanding.

The conference due to be held at the Wembley Arena on June 26th, is the Al-Khair Peace Convention 2010 and its aims are set out on their website:

"Peace, internal and external be it on an 'individual' or at a 'worldwide collective' level is a must for effective human progress and realistic global unity.

For people of all beliefs, this conference will be a learning opportunity to realize, reflect on and correct their misunderstanding (if any) about Islam in the light of talks by authoritative and renowned international speakers.

Conference Focus
* To create a better awareness and understanding of Islam and its message of peace for the entire humanity, in an objective way.
* To remove misconceptions, false fear and hate of Islam and Muslims globally.
* To realize that Islam is a just, righteous and peaceful way of life, with due care for human rights and moral values."

However such harmony , peaceful discussion and educational awareness is thought to be a threat to our society, according to the EDL. This exposes them for what they really are, a bunch of ignorant and bigotted Islamaphobes and racists with only one agenda- spreading racism, hatred and division.

Like most bullies, having run scared from attempting to show their face in Tower Hamlets, they thought they could find somewhere else to shout their hatred at.

Well, just like Tower Hamlets, the local community will remain united. Wembley is part of one of the most multi-cultural, multi-racial and multi-religious boroughs in London. Near by is Harrow, where twice the EDL were shown the door by the mass united action on the streets .

The anti-fascists in Brent and Harrow are already mobilising, along with the UAF and others to ensure the EDL receive the message loud and clear, "racists and fascists keep out of our Wembley, you are not welcomed here or anywhere else". We promise them the same welcome that they would have recieved in Tower Hamlets!

The Welsh BNP put out a video last year, which was widely condemned by many, including the Football Association, which referred to Wembley as no longer being the Britain they know.Well for many of us who live and work in Brent, we are proud of our communities and we feel enriched by having a multi-cultural, multi-racial and multi-religious society. We reject totally the racist, Islamaphobic and homophobic bigotry of the fascists and racists. We will not allow them to divide us.

We call on all anti-fascists and anti-racists to join us in Wembley, showing your support for our tolerant and united society and keeping these fascists off our streets.

We reject the use of scapegoating and division being instigated by the EDL, BNP and other racists and fascists. In Brent we are attempting to build a coalition of resistance to the Condem cuts budget on 22 June in defence of jobs and services. The fight to defend workers' rights and our living standards is closely linked to our fight against racism and fascism, along with our opposition to illegal wars in Afghanistan and elsewhere.

Only the united action on the streets to prevent the fascists from coming to Wembley will stop this.

Don't worry lads, we're coming to all the Islamic conferences and to any town near you soon. The day you brave Antifa lads start fronting up against the, homophobic, wife beating, animal torturing, anti civil rights group known as Islam, will be the day that you become decent people.