London Indymedia Newswire Archive

25-06-2005 08:38

Anti-Protestor Propaganda In Newspapers

After a long period with fairly starightforward newspaper reporting about protest worries and news of different demonstrations - the last few days has seen a resurgence in anti-protestor propaganda.

Most laughable, and indeed most malicious, is an article by The Scotsman claiming that "splinter groups" (implying exteme groups as opposed to just groups) are planning "disruption" of the Make Poverty History march on 2nd June. But who are these groups that plan to "infiltrate" (er attend i think is the right word) the MPH march? Well the terrifying list of groups is the rebel Clown army, the Disco dancing bloc, and the Fairy Army! All groups who like to dress up in colourful costumes, do street theatre, dance and prance about... Many groups who are part of the Dissent network have always said they will attend the MPH march, mostly to hand out leaflets about the protests in the following week (hence "radicalising")...

Other articles have focused on Glasgow with two examples of gutter journalism. An empty warehouse that is on the route of a planned road and which will be demolished has been used as an accomodation centre - but in the words of the press it becomes "condemnded". Then as press photographers chase people down to road or call at their houses to take pictures of people on their doorsteps, the newspapers revel in the fact that people do not like being photographed - especially when they know the photos are due to end up in an article branding them as extremists. This is becoming a growing trend with newspapers publishing names and photos of individuals.

Sadly this is part of the landscape in the run up to any large protest - demonise the protestors, spread alarm and fear, justify a clampdown by police. Selling newspaperrs is one thing, spreading lies and fear another.

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24-06-2005 21:35

News Update : Bristol Indymedia Server Threatened by Police

News Release : Bristol Indymedia Server Threatened.
by imc bristol
24th June 2005

Bristol Indymedia Server Threatened
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21-06-2005 14:33

Free Etienne Ndikuyiro - Act now for press freedom in Burundi

Burundian journalists are mobilising to secure the release of Etienne Ndikuyiro, who has been detained without charge after writing an article claiming that Burundi's President Ndayizeye was depressed after losing last week's communal elections. Read more >>

20-06-2005 21:09

G8 Immunity for Heads of State

New Statutory Instrument in force from 1st July
gives immunity for war criminals. Read more >>

19-06-2005 11:12

Stop the Neonazi Lies of the "USS LIberty Lobby"

The "USS Liberty Lobby" is a lying pack of neonazis. Read more >>

12-06-2005 12:12

Squad Rave against the G8 Summit

Hip Hopers Mister Manage and the Suicide Farm performed on stage against the G8 summit in Scottland. Check out their anti G8 Summit track, free to download! Read more >>

11-06-2005 18:57

Bill Gates: Killing Africans for Profit and PR, Now Blair joins him.

Bill Gates: Killing Africans for Profit and PR and and Britain is teaming up with the Gates Foundation in the US to launch a pilot project to increase spending on vaccines and medicines to $4bn per year. Read more >>

10-06-2005 11:24

This Saturday in London

Lots of things happening on saturday 11th in London for anyone looking for something do get involved in or any budding indymedia reporters looking for something to write about... Read more >>

07-06-2005 22:31

Exclusive premiere STILL WE RIDE - London thursday 16th

the rampART is proud to present...

A SPECIAL FREE PRE G8 BIKE RIDE PREMIERE

... THURSDAY 16TH JUNE 8PM Read more >>

27-05-2005 16:03

HSBC Strikers lobby shareholders AGM with peanuts

27-05-2005 03:39

R .. E .. S .. P .. E .. C .. T

The criminal Justice Act is Anti Social Behavior? Read more >>

26-05-2005 22:01

G8 desktop design

some people may like this Read more >>

23-05-2005 21:17

What has happened to all the pictures on IMC??

Are they being censored? Has the server melted again or been nicked by the FBI? Read more >>

21-05-2005 14:43

Witch-hunt and mass arrests following antifascist demo

Athens is burnt from police fire against anarchist protesters.The 2500 people march ends up with 250 prosecutions.Slogans from the protest:"fascists stab,democrats shoot", Read more >>

20-05-2005 16:38

IWCA BENEFIT GIG

IWCA BENEFIT GIG IN LONDON ON 2ND JULY 2005 Read more >>

20-05-2005 13:00

Upbeat of the spanish copyright fundamentalists's drum

The spanish equivalent of the BSA (Bussiness software alliance), the SGAE, continues its unbelievebla attack on common sense in all matters regarding copyright issues and, now, on the internet. Read more >>

20-05-2005 00:55

Stormtroopers Against The G8

Shock as Imperial Stormtroopers rebel against the Empire in London!

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19-05-2005 11:42

Demonstrate against the Uzbek massacres - London, 12 noon, Saturday 21st May 20

This demonstration has been called by a group of UK-based Uzbek dissidents, and is supported by Craig Murray, Britain's former Ambassador to Uzbekistan.
Please disseminate this message as widely as possible Read more >>

19-05-2005 09:52

"How To Spin the G8" - good article on the state, media and protests

Good article joining the dots about the state, media and protests, from Spinwatch.

http://www.spinwatch.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=360
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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 >>