London Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

21-06-2008 11:54

Coming war against Iran: Increasing Anglo-American pressure on Turkey

Covering the period of March-June 2008, this article will try to highlight the political pressure applied by the US and UK governments on Turkey in view of their war plans against Iran. It is complementary to an earlier article titled “Will Turkey be Complicit in Another War Against Another Neighbour?” Read more >>

17-06-2008 19:42 | 1 addition

Bush brings his magic touch to Whitehall.

So the world’s most hated man comes to London, and the authorities decide that the best way to keep the situation calm is to ban people from freely moving in their own city. All this at the behest of a mass murderer. Really smart…. Read more >>

16-06-2008 22:41

John McDonnell MP at Hands Off the People of Iran Weekend School

John McDonnell MP addresses the June 14-15 2008 weekend school of Hands Off the People of Iran. He argues that anti-war activists in Britain should not only oppose imperialism's war plans, but also be in active solidarity with the workers, women's and students movements in Iran.

www.hopoi.org Read more >>

16-06-2008 16:30

Arrests and police injuries at Bush demo

Update from the 25 arrested, eleven people remain in custody and 11 others were released without charge. Read more >>

16-06-2008 15:48

Police brutality and snatch squad at Bush demo

For those of you who think we're moving towards a police state, this video will show you that we are already living one. Read more >>

16-06-2008 09:17 | 3 additions

film of bush demo whitehall yesterday

8 minute film of bush protests in parliament square yesterday. more than a thousand police blockaded whitehall and brutally foiled any attempt to voice peaceful protest outside downing street while the disgraced war-criminals had their cosy dinner before being consigned to the dustbin of history Read more >>

15-06-2008 18:28 | 2 additions

Police barricade whitehall

news just in Read more >>

14-06-2008 22:19

Dear Londoners, Please tell Bush to get stuffed!

I live 400 miles away in Edinburgh and would love to be there to protest Bush's disgraceful visit. I was there in 2003 for his State visit when the giant statue was toppled in Trafalgar Square. This time I'll be there in spirit. Best of luck to all who get there to tell him he's not welcome. Read more >>

13-06-2008 22:56

Fitwatch at Anti Bush Demo

Last week, the Carnival Against the Arms Trade saw large numbers of people effectively tackling FIT.

In Brighton, we had them on the run. Now let's see if we can do it in London.

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12-06-2008 12:32

As George Bush visits London, Reprieve tells Bush and Brown: Bring Binyam Back t

Where: Trafalgar Square, in front of the National Gallery
When: 3 pm, Sunday 15 June
Who: Reprieve Director Clive Stafford Smith, former Guantánamo prisoners, Barney the Dinosaur and other special guests Read more >>

12-06-2008 03:32 | 1 addition

U.K. Anti-Bush Demonstration Banned from Whitehall

Be sure to come out and join in the festivities.

Bring cameras, and anything that makes noise.

Why not block the War Criminal altogether?

Why not demand that he be arrested? Read more >>

10-06-2008 23:02

Smash EDO noise demo

This wednesday the regular Smash EDO noise demo's will resume. Read more >>

06-06-2008 16:32

Peace Action in London Thursday June 12th

On Thursday 12th June, there will be a peaceful protest against the recruitment of young men and women for induction into the war machine, outside of a military recruitment center in London. Come along and express your opposition to military recruitment in the capital. We will be meeting at Waterloo train station, underneath the clock (in the middle of the station) at 12 Noon. Hope to see you there. Read more >>

04-06-2008 10:06 | 1 addition

4th July - New World Order Revolution. Governmental Freedom!

TIME FOR THE WORLD TO UNITE FOR TRUTH AND PEACE...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Lxcq8fGY9w Read more >>

03-06-2008 19:42 | 1 addition

Police protester snap did not breach rights rules court

The Register is reporting that a CAAT activist has essentially lost a High Court case against the FIT Teams. (See link for full story - rest of this article quoted from that story) Read more >>

03-06-2008 08:55

Take URGENT ACTION for Binyam Mohamed!

Binyam Mohamed is a 29 year old Londoner who is currently facing a military tribunal and the death penalty at Guantánamo Bay. The evidence against him was procured through torture. Write to the British government to urge it to take action IMMEDIATELY to seek his release and return to Britain. Read more >>

01-06-2008 22:43

Meeting Report: Binyam Mohamed: The Last Londoner in Guantánamo Bay

Over 100 people attended a public meeting organised by the LGC on Saturday 31 May concerning the plight of Binyam Mohamed, a British resident currently facing a military tribunal and potentially the death penalty at Guantánamo Bay Read more >>

01-06-2008 20:37

LGC Press Release: Tortured Londoner Faces Trial In Guantanamo Military Tribunal

On Friday 30 May, the US announced its decision to try Binyam Mohamed, the last Londoner in Guantánamo Bay, on terrorism-related charges. All "evidence" relating to the charges was procured through torture in Morocco, one of his pitstops through the murky underworld of "extraordinary rendition". Binyam, if "convicted" in this "kangaroo court", faces the DEATH PENALTY. Read more >>

29-05-2008 09:25

GTMO actions in London:Picnic tomorrow/Public Meeting on Sat. & June demos

Tomorrow (Friday 30 May), the London Guantánamo Campaign is holding a picnic in Grosvenor Square next to the US Embassy at 3-6pm with People in Common/On Saturday 31 May, we have a public meeting to raise awareness about Binyam Mohamed in Queen's Park, west London/ and the schedule for actions in June. Join us and let the British and American government know that victims of the "war on terror" have not been forgotten. Read more >>

27-05-2008 07:47

Fitwatch at Carnival Against the Arms Trade

4th June, 12 Noon, The Level, Brighton

The Forward Intelligence Teams seem to really love anti arms trade campaigners. Having already made their presence felt through years of DSEi protests, they have also long been a fixture at EDO demos. More recently, they have been travelling further afield, and have been spotted at St Athans demos in Wales, and the Heckler and Koch protests in Nottingham. Read more >>