London Migration Newswire Archive

22-06-2007 16:08

No Borders event @ Area 10 Destination

We are having a noborders film + talk
at the event on Saturday evening, we'll be there from 8pm.

Films : Harmodsworth No borders demos 2007 and 2006 , London, Scoltland and more...
No Borders activists and ex-detainees speaking.
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14-06-2007 14:09

Conditions worsen at UK asylum-seeker detention centres

Britain’s Immigration Removal Centres have become notorious due to the desperate conditions facing immigrants and asylum-seekers detained there. Read more >>

13-06-2007 16:11

The Right to Stay/ Refugee week, London

Film evening+ asylum seekers and migrants speaking about their experiences.
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13-06-2007 10:21

Sleepouts across Britain, to highlight destitution of people refused asylum

As part of the Still Human Still Here campaign to change the Government policy of making people refused asylum destitute, 17 events have been organised across Britain. Centred on Friday 22 June. Read more >>

12-06-2007 17:20

Burning of Margaret Hodge Effigy

In an extra ordinary art performance artist Mark McGowan is to burn an effigy of Margaret Hodge, the Minister of State for Industry and the Regions at the Department of Trade and Industry. In a protest over her comments saying that established British families should be given priority over economic migrants for council housing. Read more >>

08-06-2007 15:33

G8 night in London tonight

Films and feedback from the G8 in Germany, followed by benefit for the Gatwick No Borders Camp (Sept 07), feat. Headjam, Innocent Kidd and DubNeg

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07-06-2007 21:23

Please sign my petition in support of my right to asylum

Dear Friends,

Please sign my petition and spread it far and beyond.

My name is George Mwangi. I am a 31-year-old Kenyan male asylum seeker with a partner and 2-year-old daughter and my asylum case is pending reconsideration since 24th August 2006. My Home Office reference is M709238, and Port reference: SP/02/9080.

Thanks.

George Mwangi
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30-05-2007 18:19

Asylum seeker Peter Gichura case

Asylum seeker Peter Gichura wins in court. He will be able to stay in the UK to prepare his disability discrimination test case "at least until October", following a hearing in the High Court on the 23d of May 2007. Claire Glasman, from WinVisible said: "A victory in his case would help establish rights and protections for all disabled people." Read more >>

30-05-2007 09:59

G8 infoweek and more at rampART

While the G8 summit takes place in Germany, the rampART will be hosting a series of G8 Info Nights with indymedia access point,presentations and discussions along with the latest news of what's going on at the protests. Each night will have a specific theme as well as screenings of the latest footage...

PLEASE DO GET INVOLVED Read more >>

28-05-2007 22:21

Not going to the G8? Come to No Borders G8 migration night - June 8th

London No Borders presents:
G8 MIGRATION NIGHT
FRIDAY 8TH JUNE 07

Rampart, 5-7 Rampart St, off Commercial Road, E1 Read more >>

25-05-2007 22:47 | 1 addition

An Invitation To The Gatwick No Border Camp 2007

No Borders – No Nations – No Prisons

From 19th to 24th September 07 we will gather at Gatwick Airport for
the first No Border Camp in the UK. This camp will be a chance to work
together to try and stop the building of a new detention centre, and to
gather ideas for how to build up the fight against the system of
migration controls. Read more >>

18-05-2007 17:15 | 1 addition

No one is illegal, stop deportations

Demonstration at Communications House, London, 18 May 2007 Read more >>

16-05-2007 21:21

National Weekend of Action For Refugees / 11 events - 19th May 2007

TCAR call for day of action Read more >>

15-05-2007 09:33

Demonstrate at Communications House - Friday 18 May

Protest against detention and reporting centres! Show solidarity with asylum seekers Read more >>

13-05-2007 11:19

National Day Of Action For Refugees: 2 London Events

Friday 18th May demostrate outside Communication House, Old Street, 1- 2pm
Saturday 19th May street event in front of Wood Green library, 1- 3 pm
All welcome! Bring your bannesrs, your friends, musical instruments and nosiy objects. Read more >>

07-05-2007 22:16

Strangers into Citizens, Refugee Rights March, London

Video Rush of the Refugee Rights March from Westminster Cathedral to Trafalgar Square, 07 May 2007. Read more >>

07-05-2007 13:48

Migrant’s and Refugees’ Rights March and Rally

A multitude of groups, ranging from migrant groups, unions, religious groups, churches, human rights and social justice activists called for a joint rally and a National Day of Action and Celebration of Justice for Migrants on what turned out to be a wet bank holiday.
Read their announcement here:

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/04/368797.html Read more >>

30-04-2007 23:29 | 1 addition

Anabelle and son due to be deported this Wednesday - URGENT ACTION NEEDED!!!!

Anabelle James and her 1 year old son who were snatched from their home in Bury in a dawn raid on Sunday29 April 2007, are due to be deported back to Nigeria on Wednesday 2nd May 2007.

They are set to be sent on Virgin Airway flight VS 651 at 22:30 (10:30pm) to Lagos, from Heathrow (Terminal 3). Read more >>

27-04-2007 18:08

Save ESOL demo in Hackney

Please come to the demo in Hackney tomorrow to defend free ESOL Read more >>

25-04-2007 22:54

March and Rally for Migrants' and Refugees' Rights. May 7th Bank Holiday

MARCH AND RALLY FOR MIGRANTS' & REFUGEES' RIGHTS

7TH MAY BANK HOLIDAY

ASSEMBLE 11AM OUTSIDE WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL NEAR VICTORIA STATION, LONDON Read more >>