London Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

21-05-2005 12:05

G8 Summit 2005 - Major Protest and Mobilisation Events List

This page is an evolving list of protests, events and actions against this summer's G8 Summit in Gleneagles (Scotland) that take place from the 6th to 8th of July 2005.

This is a resource that will be kept updated as new information comes in.

Also see PGA Website Timeline of Events

There are also many cultural activities and other events currently not listed. More events are expected to be added - please only post additional public information on events below.

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21-05-2005 11:34

Stop The War Coalition announces G8 Demo in Edinburgh Mon 3rd July

The Stop The War Coalition has announced its intention to hold a mass demonstration in Edinburgh on Sunday 3rd July.

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21-05-2005 09:05

Stuck out at EDO

Workers at Brighton arms dealers EDO/MBM had a sticky reception as they arrived at work on Friday morning. Some local stixies had paid them a visit in the night making sure there would be no easy entry for the warmongers in the morning by glueing all the locks. Read more >>

19-05-2005 18:20

In Depth G8 Audio Interview with Mark Curtis (WDM)

G8-2005-Scotland
Mark Curtis Interview (36 mins - 48kbps mono)

Interview with Mark Curtis from the World Devolopment Movement who also wrote Web of Deceit. The detailed interview explains some of the fundamentals of how the G8 works and their aims, and talks about corporate agendas, the truth behind development and debt, protests and campaigns, Bono Geldolf and the Government, the media, as well as Britain's role within the G8.
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19-05-2005 15:25

WEF takes place at Dead Sea this weekend

THis is a 500 word piece with one photo about the scarcely publicised WEF meeting which is taking place in Jordan this weeekend. Read more >>

19-05-2005 15:20

No more injunctions protest!

EDO Solidarity protest at office of injunction lawyer. Read more >>

19-05-2005 11:26

'Zarqawi' figment of the US imagination, used time, and time again

But you've got to believe that? And he also allegedly said he was going to blow the whole world to bits, just by winking his eye? Therefore the US and its war criminal mates can go on killing and killing and killing. Read more >>

19-05-2005 09:56

Smash EDO Brighton Fundraiser this Sunday

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19-05-2005 08:33

Demonstrate against the Uzbek massacres - Uzbek Embassy, London, 12 noon, Saturd

*Support Uzbekistan's democratic opposition.

*Demand justice for the hundreds murdered by Karimov in Andizhan this week.

*Call for an end to Western support for this brutal regime. Read more >>

18-05-2005 18:30

Cavlan For Senate In Minnesota needs to contact MP Galloway

The Cavlan for US Senate in Minnesota needs to contact MP Gallaway ASAP.

Minnesota is the home state of Senator Coleman, who attempted to slander Gallaway. This is no joke. Any help would be appreciated. Read more >>

18-05-2005 18:19

US Senate Candidate in Minnesota Supports MP Gallaway

Independent Media Journalist Michael Cavlan (myself) declared at a press confernce his intention to run for the US Senate in Minnesota. Outspoken peace and justice activist and media critic, Cavlan had called his press conference at the state capital in St Paul Minnesota on the same day that MP Gallaway was being smeared by fellow Minnesotoan, Senator Coleman. Read more >>

18-05-2005 17:40

John Bolton and the Decline of the US

Is the nomination of John Bolton calculated to mask the deteriorating status of the US as a hyperpower? And if so, should the anti-war movement be encouraged by this? A brief discussion. Read more >>

18-05-2005 17:27

Medialens and Democrat's Diary on George Galloway

A discussion on George Galloway's place and role in media coverage of Iraq. Read more >>

18-05-2005 16:23

US hints at possible invasion of Northern Ireland

U.S. to IRA: Lay down your arms now. Read more >>

18-05-2005 15:46

Interview with Independent journalist Dahr Jamail

This is a 2,000 word interview with 4 photos of an interview I had with independent American journalist Dahr Jamail in May 2005. Read more >>

18-05-2005 00:20

Gorgeous George upsets the Senate

Accustomed only to hearing ‘positive’ pro-war sound-bites from the Administration, Americans were taken aback by George Galloway’s frank oratory. Facts are his defense in the face of monumental lies and his accusers expose themselves, while attempting to disgrace him.

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17-05-2005 17:04

Smash EDO demo tomorrow and Fundraiser this Sunday

HERE ARE THE UPCOMING EVENTS AT EDO/MBM

EDO/MBM IS A FACTORY PROVIDING WEAPONRY FOR THE WAR IN IRAQ ON THE HOME FARM IDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MOULECOOMB, BRIGHTON - THEY HAVE RECENTLY TAKEN OUT INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST PROTESTERS TO SILENCE PROTEST HERE. IF PUT INTO PLACE THE INJUNCTION WOULD STOP ANYONE GOING TO THE FACTORY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTEST

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17-05-2005 13:42

Watch Galloway Live

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16-05-2005 16:47

Corporate Pirates Latest: Peace(s) of Cake

The latest event in an on-going campaign by the Corporate Pirates protesting the corporate invasion of Iraq, went off with a figurative Kerblam! Friday (13/05) lunchtime, as members of the group opened a “Pirates Pantry!”, selling cakes and biscuits to members of the public outside the offices of Windrush Communications. Read more >>

14-05-2005 15:24

Drake's Island occupied - declared nuclear free state

On 13 May 12 anti-nuclear weapons protestors from the Plymouth Trident Ploughshares (Tamarians) along with supporters, squatted Drake’s Island in Plymouth Sound. A peace camp has been set up and the island declared a nuclear free state. The protest highlights the UK’s breach of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which is now being reviewed at an important at the UN in New York. The refit of the UK’s nuclear armed and nuclear powered Trident submarines in Devonport Dockyard plays a large part in Britan’s violation of this international treaty. Read more >>