Manchester Newswire Archive

Zizek on Iranian protests

Nima Barazandeh, 25-06-2009 01:31

"The following is a guest post from Slavoj Žižek, Apparently the mainstream media has not shown interest in publishing it. The piece is copy-right free and you should feel free to republish this on your own blog. "

one would be expecting a miracle to expect Ahamdinejad apologists, who have been supporting his govornment based on illusioins that a middle class uprising is in place in Iran. Mind you Sepah, the main supporter of Ahmadinejad is a multi- million corporation. most people in the rural areas of Iran, who many in the left believe have voted for Ahmadinejad, are from ethnic minorities who would either, NOT vore, or should they come to the polls is to protests to the pro-regime candidate. Ahmadinejad govornment has the control of the Media, the Police, Riot police, funded by a multi million corporation (Sepaah e Paasdaaraan) and the new regime-dependant corporations and middle class. Open your eyes, only a tyranny who has acknowledged lack of legitimacy, would kill cruch demonstrations in such a scale , to save their position. Is the British left really that blind? Read more | 6 comments >>

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Lebanon: Short film on the siege of Nahr al-Bared Refugee Camp

a-films, 24-06-2009 21:19

The anarchist media collective a-films has just published a new short film ("Two Years Under Siege"/10min) from the destroyed Nahr al-Bared Refugee Camp in northern Lebanon.
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Iran in Rebellion in this Week's Socialist WebZine

SP-USA, 24-06-2009 18:45

* Neda Agha-Soltan, Presente! Murdered June 20, 2009 Read more | 7 comments >>

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International solidarity action day!

BetterLife@BetterWorld, 23-06-2009 09:22

International solidarity action day!
Justice for Workers in Iran Read more | 1 comment >>

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Eviction notice on Lewisham Bridge occupation Weds 10.30am

Chris S, 22-06-2009 11:41

Bailiffs are arriving at 10.30 on Wednesday morning. Read more >>

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should we close down Manchester IMC & go Northern (join new IMC)?

Manc, 21-06-2009 00:48

Northern IMC starting - should we be realistic and close/merge Mcr IMC? Read more | 2 comments >>

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“We did not give blood to give up now” Eye witness report of June 20 Repression

Vartan, 21-06-2009 00:27

Hands Off the People of Iran received this report from an activist in Tehran this evening. Read more | 7 comments >>

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National demo at the State Opening Of Parliament

Terratech, 20-06-2009 21:54

No More expenses! Read more >>

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BNP Arrests in Blackpool

Rachel Nevada, 20-06-2009 14:21

Police target racists - for a change! Read more | 37 comments >>

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Film Maker Raided

jo makepeace, 20-06-2009 12:23

Brighton film maker raided bt Sussex Police Read more | 3 comments >>

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Defend the Iranian Students' Movement

Vartan Salakhanian, 20-06-2009 11:32

The eruption of mass protest across Iran has saw Iran’s youth at the forefront of the struggle and have suffered greatly at the hands of the security forces. Below is a sample of what students and young people are facing in Iran now, we also list the imprisoned, missing and now released students. No doubt these lists will expand as the hours go on, and is not comprehensive. Read more | 6 comments >>

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To President Hugo Chavez and the World: Coke Zero

Dr. Betty Martini, D.Hum, 19-06-2009 15:55

President Hugo Chavez has banned Coke Zero from Venezuela based on a health problem. He needs to know what the health problem is. Aspartame in Coke Zero is an addictive excitoneurotoxic carcinogenic drug that interacts with other drugs and vaccines. Read more | 5 comments >>

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Dissident Island Radio - TECHNO SPECIAL TONIGHT 9pm

dissident chickpea, 19-06-2009 13:13

Tonight's show features a techno special edition....... Read more >>

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Iranian Bus Workers’ Statement on the Demonstrations

Vartan Salakhanian, 19-06-2009 13:10

*REMINDER* Emergency Meeting: The Crisis in Iran - Saturday June 20, 2PM, Caxton House,129 St. John’s Way London, N19 3RQ. With Yassamine Mather (exiled Iranian socialist) and Moshe Machover. The meeting has been organised by Iranian exile groups, Green Party, Socialist and Workers groups from the UK through 'Hands Off the People of Iran'. The meeting is about building effective political and practical solidarity. Read more | 1 comment >>

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North West barrio at Calais No Borders Camp

Manchester No Borders, 19-06-2009 11:27

After our info events in Manchester and Hebden Bridge, about 20 people from the Manchester area will travel to the No Borders Camp in Calais next week. A minibus will leave early on Monday 22 June (there are still seats available) and others will make their own way there.

THERE ARE STILL SEATS AVAILABLE - GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WANT A LIFT Read more >>

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Both Shifts at Iran Khodro on Strike Now!

Vartan Salakhanian, 18-06-2009 19:57

Workers from Iran Khodro have come out on strike against repression. Read more >>

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News and Demonstrations - Iran Today

Vartan, 18-06-2009 09:43

In our continuing bid to help comrades beat the filters in Iran students and workers have asked for those outside of Iran to post the location of demontstrations, the main slogans and some important news across the internet. We ask comrades and supporters to help in this.

Read more | 2 comments >>

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Manchester Plane Stupid disrupt aviation industry Gala Dinner

chris, 17-06-2009 08:38

On Tuesday 16th June 2009 campaigners from the group Manchester Plane Stupid targeted the aviation industry's gala dinner being held at the town hall tonight. Protestors scaled two lamposts and erected a 15m banner reading, "Aviation Industry Conference - Climate Criminals Inside". Read more >>

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Yet another greyhound killed at Belle Vue

Tony Peters, 16-06-2009 20:52

Campaigners renew call for Manchester dog track closure Read more | 1 comment >>

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Demo against the BNP in Blackpool this Saturday at 12 noon

John Constantine, 16-06-2009 15:10

Get there and get noisy! Read more >>

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