Manchester Palestine Newswire Archive

Manchester FreeGaza deportee 'raring to return'

Sarah Irving, 07-07-2009 08:33

Interviewed on his way home from Heathrow Airport after being deported by Israel, FreeGaza boat passenger Adie Mormech talks about why he's already looking at ways of defying the Israeli siege on Gaza... Read more | 1 comment >>

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Report of Protest + Arrests Outside Gordon Brown Q&A Newcastle, 2nd July

Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! North East, 03-07-2009 13:43

On Thursday 2nd July activists from Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! gathered outside the Discovery Museum in Newcastle after receiving a VERY last minute tip-off that Gordon Brown was holding an 'invite only' question and answer session inside. Three of the protestors were later arrested and released without charge. Read more | 4 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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Gaza Solidarity BAe picket

free gaza, 27-04-2009 16:20

Gaza Solidarity Protest Against BAe, Occupation Profiteer and Arms Dealer
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BAE systems blockaded for Role in Gaza Siege

Break the Siege, 27-04-2009 05:48

This morning activists from Break the Siege! blockaded BAE systems factory in Middleton, Manchester. Using motorbike chains and D-locks they obstructed the plant by sealing off several entrance points. A banner was also hung which read: ‘BAE profits from the siege on Gaza’. This direct action was a response to a call for a day of action by the No Borders network. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Come to Palestine!

Palestine Solidarity Project, 20-04-2009 19:34

Thinking of Coming to Palestine?
Interested in Being a Responsible Solidarity Activist?
Palestine Solidarity Project Needs YOU!

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Protest at Co-op’s “unethical banking decision”.

Annie O'Gara, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, 20-04-2009 13:37

On Friday, April 17th, a group of protesters from Manchester, York and Halifax Palestinian Solidarity groups gathered outside the Co-op headquarters in Balloon Street, Manchester Read more | 6 comments >>

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**Vigil Today 6pm** for Palestinian killed in Bilin

aaa, 18-04-2009 11:56

Bassem Abu Rahma, who was part of the nonviolent protest at Bilin in the West Bank against the israeli apartheid Wall and racist settlements, was killed by the cowardly Israeli army yesterday.

Read more | 2 comments >>

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Fundraiser to Combat War Trauma

The Iraq Solidarity Campaign, 17-03-2009 10:56

All Welcome! Read more >>

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In Memory of Steve Cohen

ionnek, 10-03-2009 10:18

Steve Cohen, a socialist and fighter against all forms of racism and immigration controls, died on Sunday morning, 8. March 2009.
"Right now, ‘Don’t Organise, Mourn!’ - his only slightly tongue-in-cheek injunction to grieving friends’ seems as tidy and insightful as anything else he came up with." (Jane on Engage Online)

Here is a my attempt at public remembering and mourning.

Read more | 3 comments >>

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National demo in Manc'r Wed 4th. Oppose Gaza war. Support student occupations.

Manchester University Occupation, 28-02-2009 23:28

Students from the University of Manchester have been in occupation in protest over the war on Gaza since the 4th February. This Wednesday 4th March will mark one month in occupation. We are calling a national demonstration in solidarity with the Palestinians and student occupiers, for Wednesday 4th March. Read more >>

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The Hidden Wounds of War!

Iraqi Solidarity News (Al-Thawra), 23-02-2009 11:06

PUBLIC MEETING! ALL WELCOME! Read more >>

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Israeli student jailed for refusing to serve in army tours UK, 5-14 March

Shministim tour, 21-02-2009 17:12

Tamar Katz, a 19 year old Israeli war-refuser jailed for 51 days last year, will be doing a speaker tour of Britain between 5 and 14 March 2009. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Updates on the Viva Palestina aid convoy

Peter Kofod, 19-02-2009 10:22

Updated frequently. Read more | 1 addition >>

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Three Muslims held under draconian anti terror law

Anne, 15-02-2009 01:52

Nine Muslims were arrested under the draconian anti terror law on the M65 motorway, near Preston, Lancashire, Friday at 9pm, according to the police.

The vehicles were apparently going to Gaza in the 'Aid Convoy' from the UK through Europe. On one of the vans were signs saying 'No Justice, no peace', 'Stop Killing Children' and 'Free Palestine'. Another was adorned with the Palestinian flag.
Read more | 18 comments >>

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Preston UCLAN rooftop protest against BAE Systems

disobey!, 11-02-2009 23:59

Disobey! & CAAT Day of Action rooftop protest over the University of Central Lancashire links with BAE systems. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Anti-War Teach-In At MMU 11th of Feb

Mary b, 09-02-2009 03:06

Anti War Teach In : From Iraq to Palestine.
2pm - 9pm: Weds 11th February Read more | 1 addition >>

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Police Threatening Violence Against Man Uni Occupations

Abu Ali Mustapha Brigade, 05-02-2009 19:34

The occupation of Manchester University in Solidarity with the heroic people of Gaza is under threat of eviction by riot police. Read more | 1 comment >>

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The University of Manchester Occupation in solidarity with Gaza

Manc Uni, 04-02-2009 17:52

Over 150 University of Manchester students have occupied the main university administration building in a demand for a stronger and more proactive position from the university on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Read more | 2 comments >>

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BBC offices occupied in Manchester - v.brief early report

...., 27-01-2009 18:13

A friend just rang to tell me that the BBC offices in Manchester have just been occupied.. Read more | 4 additions | 3 comments >>

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