London Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

21-12-2006 16:47

banksy art theft - metro article comment

anyone else care to comment? this metro article about banksy art theft reminded me of another theft by men in yellow jackets. i thought it worth commenting. Read more >>

19-12-2006 23:19

55 mile walk from Brighton to London ends in SOCPA showdown.

3 Brighton activists marched the 55 miles for 3 days from Brighton to Whitehall to deliver letters to Downing Street and postcards to the foreign Office demanding the release of Brighton resident Omar Deghayes from Guantanamo Bay.
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19-12-2006 02:31

piquet against repression in chile

In support of all the political prisoners mapuche.
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14-12-2006 02:09 | 1 addition

SOCPA - brian haw - day three

at marylebone court today, the defence barrister completed his submission to have the proceedings stopped on the basis that brian haw has no case to answer. judge purdy told the court that he had a lot of case law to study and would adjourn until the new year. a date of 22nd january has been set for the decision. Read more >>

13-12-2006 13:25 | 5 additions

We fought the law and... eh... we won? Fairford coaches appeal victory

For what it's worth, the Law Lords have upheld the claim by the fairford coaches passengers that the right to "freedom of expression and lawful assembly" were violated when the filth turned back coaches and forced their return to London during an anti war demonstration at RAF Fairford.

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13-12-2006 11:22

Protests Outside the Russian Embassy in London

Iranian ex-pats stage a protest outside the Russian embassy in London to protest at Russia's continous support for the mullahs in Iran. Read more >>

13-12-2006 01:17 | 2 additions

SOCPA - day 2 - brian haw court case

in a fine performance this afternoon, brian's defence barrister made a submission for the magistrate to throw it out of court on the basis that there is no case to answer. the result of this should be settled in the morning.
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13-12-2006 01:15 | 2 additions

help needed to repeal socpa law

the serious organised crime and police act bans 'unauthorised' protest near parliament. baroness miller has had the first reading in the house of lords of her bill to repeal it. please help publicise this, and let the bbc know it's an issue that's important to you. Read more >>

12-12-2006 00:14 | 1 addition

SOCPA - brian haw court case (day 1) - superintendent terry in the dock

parliament square protestor, brian haw, was at marylebone magistrates court today facing criminal charges arising earlier in the year for alleged breach of conditions imposed on his demo. as an 'organiser' he could face a custodial sentence. the case is set to last three days and supporters are welcome - there is a public gallery. Read more >>

11-12-2006 22:12 | 1 addition

House of Lords freedom to protest ruling (about Fairford Coaches)

At 9.45am on Wednesday 13 December, the House of Lords will rule on the case of 120 anti-war protestors detained by police and prevented from attending a demonstration at RAF Fairford on 22 March 2003, just two days after coalition forces launched their attacks on Iraq. Read more >>

10-12-2006 20:41

200 Eritreans Protest outside the Eritrean Embassy in London.

(London 08-12-04) Nearly two hundred Eritreans gathered together protesting the Human Rights abuse that continues unabated in Eritrea....

Originaly posted (along with many photos) on

http://news9.asmarino.com/content/view/696/188/

See also

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/12/358021.html
and

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/12/357956.html Read more >>

09-12-2006 18:20 | 1 addition

Whose War on Whose Terror? Reclaiming Our Rights

Yesterday, I was fortunate to have been one of the opening plenary speakers at the 'Reclaiming Our Rights' conference at the Human Rights and Social Justice Institute at the London Metropolitan University, organized mainly by the Campaign Against Criminalising Communities (CAMPACC). It was an excellent conference bringing together some of the leading dissident organizations involved in political activism against the anti-terror laws. Speakers included people like Craig Murray, former British Ambassador to Uzbekistan; Mark Thomas, political comedian and journalist; Gareth Pierce, leading human rights lawyer; Brian Haw, the permanent Parliament Square protestor; among many others.

http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/research-units/hrsj/events/conferences/reclaiming-our-rights.cfm Read more >>

08-12-2006 11:43

Public Meeting this Sunday on 19/3/07 Global Day of Action for Iraq and Beyond

The common call to action to make March 19th 2007 a global day of action against the war on terror, marking the 4th anniversary of the invasion, followed by a proposed response to be discussed at a public meeting at ULU, London, in Room 3E on the 10th December from 2-6pm. Please circulate widely. Read more >>

07-12-2006 04:53

AUDIO spanish Brian Haw

Interview in spanish/english to Brian Haw, pacifist living and acting in front of the British Parliament

Entrevista en español/inglés con este pacifista
que puede ser expulsado de Parliament Square el próximo lunes día 11 de diciembre
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06-12-2006 13:49

Who do you have to kill to get an invite?

Halloween is a complex tradition, and different people choose to celebrate it in different ways, but this year in darkest Westminster there were some particularly spooky events, and an unusual array of ghouls. Read more >>

30-11-2006 19:12

Close Counter Terror World!

In a few days time, Olympia plays host the Counter Terror World, an exhibition at which companies and countries from around the world will share with each other lessons learned in the war on terror, a war on their own populations. Israel will be a prominent attendee, eager - no doubt - to share the lessons they've learned from the recent campaign in Lebanon and the ongoing repression in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

London Class War have called a picket of Olympia at 1pm on Tuesday 5 December, the first day of the sordid exhibition. Further details are available on the website, www.classwar.org Read more >>

29-11-2006 12:44

Demo at RAF Brize Norton Dec 2

A national anti-war demonstration will take place at RAF Brize Norton on Sat., Dec. 2nd. Assemble noon on Carterton Rd near Brize Norton village for a 1 pm march past the main gate of the base to the Carterton Rec where there will be a rally with speakers. Bring your own signs and flowers to lay at the main gate of the base in remembrance of the dead of all nationalities. Read more >>

28-11-2006 12:51

March 19th 2007 - A Global Day of Action for Iraq and Beyond

The common call to action to make March 19th 2007 a global day of action against the war on terror, marking the 4th anniversary of the invasion, followed by a proposed response. Please circulate widely. Read more >>

26-11-2006 19:35 | 1 addition

Israeli Export Company Refuses to prosecute blockaders for the Second Time

The blockaders braved torrential rain for nearly six hours completely stopping all deliveries to and from the depot. A structure was erects from metal fence panels completely blocking Agrexco’s main gate. Two activists locked-on to the company’s vehicle access gate, inside the company grounds while another two secured the second gate.

Carmel-Agrexco in Hayes is the main UK depot of Israel’s 50% state owned export company. Agrexco is responsible for exporting the majority of fruit and veg from illegal settlements in the West Bank to the UK. The UK is a large part of the market for settlement produce making up 60% of Agrexco’s total exports.
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26-11-2006 06:41 | 1 addition

Israeli Company Blockaded This Morning for the Third Time

Early This morning (Sun), Palestine solidarity activists blockaded the Israeli
Company Carmel Agrexco’s UK headquarters.
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