London Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

29-08-2007 18:16

How the police estimate crowd sizes

Interesting article on the BBC about how the police lie about crowd sizes on demos. Prompted by the 60,000 / 10,000 disparity between organisers and police estimates for the size of the Stop the War demo in Feb, the beeb asked the Met how they came up with their figure. Read more >>

29-08-2007 17:23

Smash EDO camp and actions continue despite police repression

6pm update: Read more >>

29-08-2007 13:05

Parliament Square this morning.

Police attempt to suppress freedom of speech in Parliament Square today and fail. Read more >>

29-08-2007 10:04

Smash EDO camp update: Dog bites and bylaw repression

The Smash EDO camp held a noise demo at 8 o'clock this morning at EDO's Mouslecoomb site. The gate to the site was open so a few people decided to casually walk in. Read more >>

29-08-2007 09:56

Disarm DSEi Public Meeting @ rampART London 1st September

Disarm DSEi Public Meeting Saturday 1st September, 2pm-4pm
rampART centre, 15 Rampart Street, London E1 2LA

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=534642&Y=181247&A=Y&Z=1

Tube : Whitechapel, Shadwell, Aldgate, Aldgate East, Tower Gateway
Bus : 15, 115, D3, 100

There will probably be police photographers outside the meeting, don't be intimidated.
You might choose to wear a scarf in this unpredictable weather. Read more >>

29-08-2007 09:21

London Counter-Recruitment Picket, Saturday September 1st 11am

This Saturday - 1st September – at the Strand army recruitment centre, people will be going armed with placards and fliers to give a counter view of what life is like in the army. The army recruitment centre is coincidentally located opposite BAE Systems London HQ.

With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan raging the chances of being killed and injured have increased dramatically over the past few years. But even if ex-services personnel make it back alive many are still scared for life from their experiences.

We encourage everyone to help us hand out fliers and let people know what it's really like in the military! Read more >>

29-08-2007 05:18

Press Release - Smash EDO Camp continues despite police Eviction Attempt

29/08/07

SMASH EDO PRESS RELEASE - POLICE FORCIBLY EVICT PEACE CAMP

For more Details: Contact Andrew Beckett or Sarah Johnson

Email -

smashedopress@yahoo.co.uk, tel 07875 708873

www.smashedo.org.uk Read more >>

28-08-2007 16:54 | 1 addition

Smash EDO Camp still resisting and actions will continue!

17:30 update

Sussex police have taken all the tents including the large marquee.

Someone locked onto the pole of the marquee confused around 50 police for a good hour. Eventually they had to lock-off because police were talking about dismantling the marquee, which would have been extremely dangerous for the locked-on protester.

There are reports that there are still people up in the trees on the site. Read more >>

28-08-2007 08:25

anti-bomb pair in Brighton rooftop protest

Two anti-arms trade protesters are currently occupying the roof of Brighton arms manufacturers EDO MBM's second site in Fishersgate, near Brighton. The pair scaled the factory roof in Mill Road this morning and other protesters are holding a demo outside. This action is part of the week-long action camp against EDO MBM, which produces bomb components used in the bombing of Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan. Read more >>

27-08-2007 16:23

Bikes Not Bombs Critical Mass in Brighton 5pm at the Level

Anti arms trade campaigners have occupied a piece of land in Wild Park for a four day long action camp against EDO MBM, a factory manufacturing weapons for the US, UK and Israel in Mouslecoomb, Brighton, plan to hold a four day long protest camp in Wild Park from Monday 27th August. Activists from around the country are expected to attend the event and plan to take part in direct action.
Read more >>

27-08-2007 07:17 | 3 additions

Mandela's statue in Parliament Square.

Mandela's statue is due to be unveiled in Parliament Square by him on Wednesday 29th. But hang on, the whole area is presently fenced off, with the exception of a tiny, cramped area around Brian Haw's pitch. Read more >>

26-08-2007 16:55

Smash EDO Protest Camp Demo Tomorrow

Please come along and show your support Read more >>

24-08-2007 09:19

Smash EDO Press Release - Anti Arms Trade Campaigner plan Action Camp

24th August 2007
Smash EDO Press Release
Tel. 07875708873, email

smashedopress@yahoo.co.uk
Anti arms Trade Campaigners Plan Third Protest Camp in Wild Park Read more >>

24-08-2007 08:28

Smash EDO Camp Details

here they are Read more >>

24-08-2007 00:05

Philippine Democracy Under Arroyo’s Petty Tyranny

The rampant human rights violation under the Gloria Macapagal Arroyo government and her penchant for issuing policies that have curtailed the freedom of speech and assembly have been likened to the tyranny that reigned over our country during the time of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

Read more >>

23-08-2007 12:31

Friendly American Encounter with Revolutionary Guards

An American peace delegation which visited Iran recently has described a striking friendly encounter with some three hundred members of the Revolutionary Guards. In a statement, the head of the delegation has strongly debunked the US administration's decision to label these soldiers as terrorist and has called on Americans to oppose a new war of aggression. Read more >>