London Repression Newswire Archive

02-06-2005 18:30

EIGHT ARRESTS AS POLICE USE VIOLENT TACTICS TO DEFEND ARMS FACTORY

Smash EDO Press Release Read more >>

01-06-2005 08:53

Gay Turk jailed and beaten

URGENT ACTION – Email Turkish Prime Minister.
War Resisters' International fears for the safety of imprisoned Turkish conscientious objector Mehmet Tarhan, presently awaiting trial in the Military Prison at Sivas.
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01-06-2005 04:02

The publication of the photographs of Saddam Hussein

The publication of the photographs of Saddam Hussein by the Sun is not only a flagrant violation of the 3th Geneva Convention, it also violates the human right on dignity of every prisoner of war, regardless of the crime Read more >>

31-05-2005 13:43

Massive UK Teknival goes ahead in Wales - May Bank Holiday Weekend

The much talked about UK TEKNIVAL went ahead this weekend despite police operations across several counties to thwart 'organised illegal raves' - it ran from saturday night(28th may) through till monday.

On the anniversary of the in(famous) Castlemortan free party and just days before the anniversary of the battle of the beanfield around 20-30 sound systems and thousands of people gathered to party on Betws mountain in Wales.
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30-05-2005 10:58

EDO interim injunction latest

Arms Company EDO/MBM push protesters over the edge.
Five Years In Prison For Stepping in the Road at EDO
Protestors Vow to Defy High Court Injunction

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29-05-2005 13:07

Battle of the Beanfield Talk - London

Andy Worthington, author of 'STONEHENGE: Celebration and Subversion' will be giving a talk on the infamous Battle of the Beanfield, June 1985. Read more >>

29-05-2005 12:37

London ESF Arrests Update

In total there were 10 arrests (that we know of) during London ESF (October 14th-17th 2004): Read more >>

27-05-2005 20:30

What side are you on?

We are on the edge of a precipice. We may have already been pushed into the abyss. It really depends on who is in control. Read more >>

27-05-2005 11:37

Lockheed Martin gives children in Sierra Leone Electronic Welfare

A conference on Electronic Warfare was picketted by activists yesterday. Titled 'Wider Horizons, Infinite Challenges' the conference, organised by The Shephard Group and hosted by the Royal Lancester Hotel, was attended by major arms dealers like BAE Systems,Lockheed Martin and EDO. Read more >>

27-05-2005 03:39

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

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

25-05-2005 00:19

URGENT Reintroduction of the Identity Cards

To coincide with the reintroduction of the Identity Cards Bill in the House of Commons on Wednesday 25 may, Home Office Minister Any Burnham will be providing an off-camera briefing for IT media at the Home Office, 2 Marsham Street. Read more >>

23-05-2005 20:56

ANARCHIST IMMIGRANT ON HUNGER STRIKE FOR THE POLITICAL ASYLUM, GREECE

POLITICAL ASYLUM TO BAHOZ NOW!
HUNGER STRIKE SINCE MAY 17
SOLIDARITY TO REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS
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23-05-2005 14:16

Pix of Uzbek Embassy Demonstration, Sat 21 May 05

A powerful peaceful protest against the state-perpetrated massacres in Uzbekistan.

For permission to copy and use, see CopyLeft at the end of the story below the photos.
For a link to the other set of photos, see one of the comments at the foot of this page.
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23-05-2005 10:30

“Freedom for ALL Palestinians”, urges OutRage!

“Gay Palestinians are being beaten, tortured and murdered by factions of the PLO, Hamas, Islamic Jihad and the Palestinian Authority,” according to Peter Tatchell of the queer rights group OutRage! Read more >>

22-05-2005 15:37

Pictures from Uzbek embassy protests, May 20th and May 21st

This first photo was taken on May 20th. Read more >>

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 >>

20-05-2005 19:32

JOURNALISTS TO SUE POLICE FOR GENOA G8 VIOLENCE

GENOA - Italy's press union, FNSI, on Thursday said it had joined anti-globalization protestors who are suing 28 police officials accused of brutality during an international summit here in 2001. The union said it was suing the police on behalf of journalists who were beaten and had equipment seized during a raid on the Pascoli school, which was used as an independent press centre during the Group of Eight summit. 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 16:13

G8: Travel Ban @ Prestwick Airport as Americans Flex Security Muscles

18th May:

A massive security clampdown has been announced around Prestwick airport for July ahead of the G8 Summit, as details emerged of US military demands for premission to act independently of domestic security forces. Read more >>