18-07-2009 11:33
Anti-Torture candidate beats government ban
Former UK ambassador to Uzbekistan Craig Murray, who blew the whistle on UK complicity in torture and is now standing as an independent candidate in the Norwich North by-election, is reporting various attempts to block him in his election campaign. He eventually won the right for distribution of an election communication in the form of a DVD, in which he describes some of the torture practices. He also states that it was known that there were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, and that we should only ever send people to die in self-defence.
03-12-2008 00:39
Wreaths were laid at the door of Ipswich crown court in remembrance of Margaret Moss, one of the defendants who died in 2007, and for all the victims of cluster munitions.
After a late start due to an unforeseen ‘Irene’ incident the trial started at 1.30pm.
First into the witness box for the prosecution was Mrs.'I know nothing' Rice, deputy director of Air Staff, responsible for all policy matters relating to United States visiting forces. She has held this position in London for 18 years.
Who said the police never lie? Lakenheath 8 trial update.
On Monday 1st December 10 am, the Lakenheath 8 began their trial on charges of SOCPA 128 and Criminal Damage.Wreaths were laid at the door of Ipswich crown court in remembrance of Margaret Moss, one of the defendants who died in 2007, and for all the victims of cluster munitions.
After a late start due to an unforeseen ‘Irene’ incident the trial started at 1.30pm.
First into the witness box for the prosecution was Mrs.'I know nothing' Rice, deputy director of Air Staff, responsible for all policy matters relating to United States visiting forces. She has held this position in London for 18 years.
11-11-2008 16:44
On 3rd November 2008 the Lakenheath 8 had their final pre-trial review. The trial will take place from December 1st - 4th at Ipswich Crown Court, two years and two months after their taking action to prevent more innocent victims in the continuing bombing of Iraq and Afghanistan undertaken by US planes from USAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. . (Crown court applies to the venue, not this trial, which will be heard by a District Judge).
On the 2nd October 2006, 8 people cut the fence ran into the US military base and locked themselves to the gate of the Special Munitions Store at RAF Lakenheath in order to stop the use of those weapons and in order to secure evidence of War Crimes.
Lakenheath 8 go to trial over 2 years later..
On 3rd November 2008 the Lakenheath 8 had their final pre-trial review. The trial will take place from December 1st - 4th at Ipswich Crown Court, two years and two months after their taking action to prevent more innocent victims in the continuing bombing of Iraq and Afghanistan undertaken by US planes from USAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. . (Crown court applies to the venue, not this trial, which will be heard by a District Judge). On the 2nd October 2006, 8 people cut the fence ran into the US military base and locked themselves to the gate of the Special Munitions Store at RAF Lakenheath in order to stop the use of those weapons and in order to secure evidence of War Crimes.
24-10-2008 16:59
Eight protesters began a roof-top protest in the Bristol offices of the arms manufacturer Raytheon. 34 hours later, two people remain on the roof basking in the sun and reminding Bristolians of Raytheon's hideous trade...
Bristol rooftop protest against Raytheon still going after 34 hours
Eight protesters began a roof-top protest in the Bristol offices of the arms manufacturer Raytheon. 34 hours later, two people remain on the roof basking in the sun and reminding Bristolians of Raytheon's hideous trade...
02-09-2008 18:42
Cambridge Stop the War Coalition will be holding a public meeting on 11th September, 7.30pm, Friends Meeting House, Jesus Lane Cambridge. The meeting will discuss the recent conflict in Georgia and the wider causes and implications of this conflict. The coalition has also organised transport to the national demonstration in Manchester, 20th September. Join the protest, bring the troops home.
Georgia, NATO and the spread of war - public meeting in Cambridge
Cambridge Stop the War Coalition will be holding a public meeting on 11th September, 7.30pm, Friends Meeting House, Jesus Lane Cambridge. The meeting will discuss the recent conflict in Georgia and the wider causes and implications of this conflict. The coalition has also organised transport to the national demonstration in Manchester, 20th September. Join the protest, bring the troops home.
24-06-2008 09:51
Police attack Police! Thug on anti war demo exposed as police officer
Police violence on demo may have been aided by agent provocateurs present in the crowd of Stop the War demonstration against Bush visit.Full Story | 1 addition | 17 comments >>
17-04-2008 18:38
The film they tried to ban
Come and see the film they tried to ban!
21-03-2008 16:02
Yesterday evening from 6:00pm onwards, a small but significant group of local activists turned up at Cambridge Railway Station to remind the public that it was exactly five years to the day that Shock and Awe heralded the start of one of
possibly the bloodiest and longest running Middle Eastern conflict of recent times, so Iraq, aka Gulf War mark 2.
Iraq Cambridge Rail Station Vigil, March 20th.
Yesterday evening from 6:00pm onwards, a small but significant group of local activists turned up at Cambridge Railway Station to remind the public that it was exactly five years to the day that Shock and Awe heralded the start of one of possibly the bloodiest and longest running Middle Eastern conflict of recent times, so Iraq, aka Gulf War mark 2.
18-02-2008 19:03
‘Iraq Oil robbers’ to be challenged by local campaigners - All Welcome!
LOCAL campaigners stage demonstration against UK oil companies profiting from the Iraq war as part of a Global Day of Action to say ‘Hands Off Iraqi Oil’. A few local residents will be dressed as typical ‘robbers’, to represent the oil companies. The staged dialogue between these ‘robbers’ and local anti-war campaigners will explain the relationship between war, oil and profit to local passers-by. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN IN PLEASE SEE CONTACT DETAILS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION!
30-01-2008 19:27
On 26th 27th and 28th of March 2008 the Lakenheath 8 finally go to trial for a socpa 128 and criminal damage charge. The L8 took action in October 2006 at USAF Lakenheath in Suffolk against the use of cluster bombs and conventional weapons in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 8 activists, Pete, Lesley, Mell, Lesley, Richie, Margaret, Irene and Emma entered the nuclear base and locked themselves to the munitions area gates to stop the loading of weapons onto the F15 e planes. The new at the time 'socpa' laws covered the base and the 8 new that they maximum sentence was a year in prison and a £5,000 fine
socpa 128 Lakenheath 8 trial
On 26th 27th and 28th of March 2008 the Lakenheath 8 finally go to trial for a socpa 128 and criminal damage charge. The L8 took action in October 2006 at USAF Lakenheath in Suffolk against the use of cluster bombs and conventional weapons in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 8 activists, Pete, Lesley, Mell, Lesley, Richie, Margaret, Irene and Emma entered the nuclear base and locked themselves to the munitions area gates to stop the loading of weapons onto the F15 e planes. The new at the time 'socpa' laws covered the base and the 8 new that they maximum sentence was a year in prison and a £5,000 fine
04-11-2007 05:00
University of Essex students demonstrate against the military
A few dozen students at the University of Essex came together this week to protest at the military recruiting on their campus. This direct action is part of the University students on going campaign to stop the war in Iraq and stop the University investing students money in the Arms Trade.
11-09-2007 06:29
The Petraeus Report
To understand the Petraeus report to congress it is important to also understand the subsequent report to be given by President Bush. Bush will brief the US congress with regard to the eighteen benchmarks that the congress has set as a measure of the performance of the Iraqi government.
29-06-2007 10:37
Peace camp in parliament square
Last week-end I toddled up to London to participate in a peace camp in Parliament Square. The camp lasted from noon Saturday until noon Thursday, straddling the death throes of the Blair administration and the early wailings of the Brown era (“The King is dead! Long live the… errrm. No, actually, down with the next king too!”)
07-04-2007 12:00
USAF Lakenheath Demonstration!
WEDNESDAY 18TH APRIL
from 4 p.m. at Gate 1,
on the A 1065,
--to welcome the Vanunu Freedom cyclists on their way to London from Faslane
-- to take part in the annual vigil remembering the bombing of Libya (April 1986) from this base
-- to sustain our protest over the nuclear and cluster bombs at
Lakenheath
--to Say ‘Don’t attack Iran’ ( missions could be flown from this US base)
Come toUSAF Lakenheath Demo
USAF Lakenheath Demonstration!
WEDNESDAY 18TH APRIL
from 4 p.m. at Gate 1,
on the A 1065,
--to welcome the Vanunu Freedom cyclists on their way to London from Faslane
-- to take part in the annual vigil remembering the bombing of Libya (April 1986) from this base
-- to sustain our protest over the nuclear and cluster bombs at
Lakenheath
--to Say ‘Don’t attack Iran’ ( missions could be flown from this US base)
06-04-2007 17:50
Lakenheath 8, SOCPA 128, Trial dates
The ‘Lakenheath 8’ Pete, Richie, Mell, Lesley G, Lesley A, Margaret, Irene and Emma now have their trial dates for the action they took last October. The trial will take place on the 6th, 10th and 11th of July 2007 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk courts.
Last one!
27-02-2007 12:26
Here's the second installment of those pictures...
Pictures from Stop The War March (part 2)
Here's the second installment of those pictures...
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27-02-2007 12:15
On Saturday 24th February many thousands of people gathered in Central London to protest against the ongoing UK/US government sponsored slaughter in Iraq.
Pictures from Stop The War March (part 1)
On Saturday 24th February many thousands of people gathered in Central London to protest against the ongoing UK/US government sponsored slaughter in Iraq.
02-02-2007 10:52