London Repression Newswire Archive

24-07-2005 09:39

Cousin of shot Brazilian man speaks out

'I can't believe they shot him, because he was not a terrorist. He was an honest man. We [the family] are still too shocked to talk about it. But I am sure [that] he didn't do anything wrong. It was not right for the police to do that.' Alex Pereira, a cousin of the shot man who lives in London
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24-07-2005 09:19

Dirty War Tactics honed in NI troubles being brought to bear on UK streets

"A variety of intelligence, police and army sources [have] confirmed that “dirty war” tactics honed in Northern Ireland’s Troubles are now being brought to bear against Islamic terrorists in mainland Britain." The Sunday Herald Read more >>

23-07-2005 18:56

a couple of thoughts about the london bombings

i'm not a conspiracist, but i have a query/observation for comment, and a sad view of current and likely future events. Read more >>

23-07-2005 16:50

police murdered innocent man on tube

Fuck it's true. Cops really did shoot and kill a man who not only was unarmed and not carrying a bomb but was actually not even connected to the terror attacks.

The man was followed by police from a block of flats that was under surveillance, chased onto the tube then pinned down while police fired five bullets into his head at point blank range.

The Metropolitan Police Service have now admitted he was not connected to the failed bombing on Thursday and have described the shooting as a "tragedy" that the service "regrets".

It was also revealed that the driver of the train was chased by cops and had a gun pointed at his head as he tried to flee the scene.

great... trigger happy cops and bombers on the underground - I'll stick to my bike thanks.

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23-07-2005 16:22

New terror in the tube as cops get trigger happy

The driver of the train which was the scene of a brutal police slaying on friday morning was himself chased by armed terror police who held a gun to his head as he tried to get away from terrifying 'shoot to kill' attack.

The driver started running as passengers fled from Stockwell Tube station following the shooting of a man it has since been revealed was unarmed.

According to officials from the train drivers' union Aslef, the train driver was chased by police who on catching up pointed a gun at his head.

Hearing about this outrageous behavior by armed cops given orders to shoot to kill, many train drivers have been understandably reluctant to continue working normally, the union's London officer Steve Grant has reported.

He said this incident highlights the tense atmosphere that his members are having to cope with since the 7th July attacks.

Apparently police have since apologised, which I am sure will have made the driver involved feel much better.

So, with armed tigger happy homicidal cops running around London we now have something else to worry us. We are therefore forced to raise the unofficial terror alert to 'dont run!'.

This highten security level means - don't wear bulky or baggy items of clothing if you are dark skinned - if you see police, walk at a resonable pace away from danger - whatever you do, do not run!

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22-07-2005 22:26

Increasing concern & outrage at apparent police "shoot to kill" policy

The cold-blooded, apparently racist murder, of a young Asian man today by undercover police/security agents is outrageous & a frightening development and a dark day for civil rights & democracy in Britain. Read more >>

22-07-2005 14:56

Brighton Council EDO Motion

Brighton & Hove City Council voted for an amendment of a motion yesterday condemning warmongers EDO/MBM's trade as 'immoral' and 'unwelcome'. Read more >>

22-07-2005 00:00

E.V. Debs Speech at the 1925 Conference for Progressive Political Action

This earth possesses plenty enough resources to provide, the peoples of the earth if free market capitalism didn't by its very nature dole out the earth's treasures so disproportionately. Read more >>

19-07-2005 21:04

The originator of the acts of terrorism in London was standing near Tony Blair

And his name is Vladimir Putin. Read more >>

19-07-2005 09:46

Ex-ambassador Craig Murray on Iraq and the London bombings

"It is a foreign policy of oil grab cloaked in hypocrisy, and the impact of that policy on Muslims, that has caused this hate."
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18-07-2005 13:14

London ESF Arrests Update - final

The final case of people arreste & charged during the London European Social Forum was supposed to be heard today at Southwark crown court. Read more >>

18-07-2005 11:38

P.Tatchell warns of poss muslim fundamentalist attacks on gays...

Peter Tatchell & gay rights group OutRage! today issued a warning that Islamic fundamentalists pose a significant threat to gay people and venues. Urges venues to increase security in the wake of 7/7 bombings. Read more >>

18-07-2005 10:49

Portraits from vigil Russell Square Sunday 17th July

Vigil organised by Stop the War Coalition and the Muslim Association of Britain in memory of the victims of the London bombings as well as victims of US/UK state treeorism in Iraq and Afganistan Read more >>

18-07-2005 10:14

Portratis from vigil, Russell Square, Sunday 17th July

Vigil organised by Stop the War Coalition and The Muslim Associaltion of Britain in memory of the victims of the London bombings and US/UK state terrorism in Iraq and Afganistan as well as Israeli terrorism in Palestine. Read more >>

17-07-2005 17:27

Reviewing Pre-1950 Iraqi History: Part 3

Part 3 of a short review of pre-1950 Iraqi history for US and UK anti-war movement activists. Read more >>

16-07-2005 10:24

Protests to free Mehmet Tarhan (photo)

Photo and report of protest supporting Gay Turkish conscientious objector Mehmet Tarhan Read more >>

16-07-2005 10:19

Mehmet Tarhan: protests in London, NY, Venice

Report on protests in support of Mehmet Tarhan, Gay Turkish conscientious objector on the day of his trial. Read more >>

15-07-2005 21:45

In Times of Terror the Truth takes a Tumble

"A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes”, said Mark Twain. Modern communications help the lie travel even further, although Velcro having replaced lace-ups, the truth is not all that slow anymore in getting ready – mainly thanks to the internet. Read more >>

15-07-2005 10:56

Salma Yaqoob on foreign policy and london bombs

Although Respect is not something i support, Yaqoob and Galloway have recently been brave enough to be open about their views in a time when not many people seem to be criticising Blair's lack of political analysis of the london bombs. Read more >>

14-07-2005 22:40

Aust-Gov't Failure Card: Community

The controversial plan was yesterday raised by Queensland Premier Peter Beattie, who suggested a national ID card to prevent unlawful detention similar to that suffered by Cornelia Rau and Vivian Alvarez. Read more >>