London Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

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. Read more >>

02-11-2007 03:02

Mosul Dam: Engineering a Water MD

Captain Eric H. May, the Internet intelligence writer, takes a hard look at the recent Bush League claim that Mosul Dam is in imminent danger of collapse, causing a catastrophe in northern Iraq. Is the cheerleader in chief setting up a mass murderer, and his presstitutes helping with advance publicity? Read more >>

02-11-2007 00:43 | 1 addition

Protest shackles Total Oil petrol station

During the Thursday evening rush-hour a dozen protestors caused a central London Total petrol station to close. Read more >>

31-10-2007 22:58

London Underground CCTV firm Comverse in illegal wiretaps scandal

Comverse is the parent company of Verint Systems who still hold a long term contract to manage London Underground's entire CCTV network. They are here accused by Fox News of arranging illegal wiretaps within the US law enforcement and intelligence services! Read more >>

31-10-2007 09:31

Halloween Demo Tonight at EDO

4 to 6 Home arm Road Brighton Read more >>

26-10-2007 08:53

Press Release - Palestinian Farmers Denied Access to their Olive Trees

PRESS RELEASE

Friday October 26th 2007

BRIGHTON TUBAS FRIENDSHIP AND SOLIDARITY GROUP

For more details contact Tom Hayes on 07846506710 or Sarah Cobham on +972598184404

www.tubas.brightonpalestine.org. Read more >>

24-10-2007 11:43

Statue of racist imperialist Lloyd George to be unveiled Thurs 25th

At 2pm on Thursday 25th October, a new statue of the former British Prime Minister Lloyd George will be unveiled in Parliament Square (

http://lloydgeorgesociety.org.uk). This would be an excellent opportunity for activists to educate the public about some of the grim realities of Britain’s imperial past, and to draw out some of the connections between that past and Britain’s current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read more >>

24-10-2007 00:40

Pre-emptive Peace Strike: "Don't Attack Iran" (on Saturday 27th October)

Regular grass roots meetings for support and communication, working towards collective international 'peace strikes' in the event of military attacks on Iran. Read more >>

23-10-2007 21:34

Brighton delegation Marches in Solidarity with imprisoned Hunger Strikers

BRIGHTON-TUBAS SOLIDARITY GROUP PRESS RELEASE

24/10/2007

For more details contact Brett Cohen or Sarah Cobham on 07846506710 or 07986764432

To interview members of the delegation in Palestine call 00972598184404

tubas.brightonpalestine.org.

email

thewallmustfall@riseup.net

Photos Available Read more >>

23-10-2007 21:04

A comparison between Lenin's and Hobson's interpretation on imperialism

Although Hobson inspired Lenin on his work "Imperialism:the highest stage of capitalism" there are some critical differences in the two interpretations. Read more >>

23-10-2007 14:37

‘Merchants of Megadeath’ Lockheed Martin paid another visit in London

“We never forget who we’re murdering and spying for”. Cornerstone of the UK military-industrial complex / Orwellian state, US-based firm Lockheed Martin was targeted on Monday lunchtime at their London HQ for the second time in 5 days by activists from Trident Ploughshares.
Read more >>

22-10-2007 07:39

Brighton Residents Visit Palestine

BRIGHTON-TUBAS SOLIDARITY GROUP PRESS RELEASE

22/10/2007

Brighton Residents Visit Palestine

For more details contact Brett Cohen or Sarah Cobham on 07846506710 or
07986 764432

tubas.brightonpalestine.org.

email

thewallmustfall@riseup.net
Read more >>

20-10-2007 18:04

Councillor leads protest against Total Oil in Lewsiham

20 protestors, led by local Green Party councillor Sue Luxton, converged on the Total petrol station near Catford on Saturday morning. They were raising awareness of Lewisham Council's investment in Total Oil and calling for Total Oil to pull out of Burma. Read more >>

20-10-2007 10:36

Mon 22 Oct talk: Moral and legal foundations for the right to the truth on 9/11

In his lectures, Elias will outline the moral and legal foundations for the right to the truth, the obligations of states to thoroughly investigate mass murder, and will illustrate the extent to which US authorities have violated their international obligations to establish the truth about what happened on 11 September 2001.

Elias’ empirical approach, devoid of speculation, provides powerful conceptual tools to those who are committed to defend democracy and the rule of civilised law at both the domestic and international level. Read more >>

20-10-2007 08:13

Video of plinth occupation in Parliament Square.

Following the forcible eviction of tents from the grass of the Square by Greater London Authority security guards on 17th October, protesters sought an alternative site, where they could not be accused of causing an obstruction. Video:

http://www.archive.org/details/VideoOfPlinthOccupationInParliamentSquare
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19-10-2007 14:15

Bodybag dumped on doorstep of nuclear bomb makers / Big Brother agents Lockheed

“We never forget who we’re murdering and spying for”. Cornerstone of the UK military-industrial complex / Orwellian state, US-based firm Lockheed Martin were targeted on Thursday lunchtime at their central London HQ by activists from Trident Ploughshares. Read more >>

19-10-2007 09:20

GLA damage the grass of Parliament Square.

One excuse after another to harass Brian Haw's legal protest. Read more >>

18-10-2007 21:33

24-hour Total petrol station shuts due to protest

During the Thursday evening rush hour, the 24-hour Total petrol station on Marylebone Road in London shut down due to the presence of protestors calling for Total to pull out of Burma. Read more >>

18-10-2007 16:10

Paul Hills, EDO Managing Director, Has his House Visited

Paul Hills is the Managing director of EDO MBM - a Brighton based arms company Read more >>

18-10-2007 13:52

New Peace Statue in Parliament Square.

Bored with all the statues of warmongers in the square, peace campaigners today decided to erect their own People's 'living' statue on a vacant plinth.
Read more >>