World Repression Newswire Archive

Nov 17th is an Action Day For Imprisoned Anarchists in The Philippines

10-11-2006 12:28 | Repression | World

A day of protest has been called for the Sagada 11, young anarchists falsely accused of a Maoist guerilla attack and tortured in The Philippines - Phone, fax, email, write on Friday, 17th November. Also more demonstrations at embassies etc are encouraged, please copy and distribute the leaflet below, and last but not least please write to the prisoners directly.

Free West Papua Campaign: Press Statement

09-11-2006 07:14 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

Having conceded to Indonesian demands, the Howard Government has squandered an unprecedented opportunity to push for overdue reform in West Papua. The proposed security agreement is nothing more than a cynical handshake with the Indonesian military, a recognised source of instability within our region.

Position Paper on Proposed “Referendum on the Rights of the Child”

08-11-2006 22:47 | Analysis | Repression | World

Two proposed amendments to the Irish Constitution were announced by Barnardos at a press conference on Monday 6th November 2006. In an apparent gesture of official support for the measure, Finance Minister Brian Cowen headlined the presentation. In a press release on their website (www.barnardos.ie/news132.htm), Barnardos detailed the proposals announced at the press conference

Tragedy, Farce, and Worse

08-11-2006 03:05 | Repression | World

Much like Afghanistan, "victory" means empowering a new and brutal Puppet Regime.

Meet the new Boss ...

Day of Resistance to the War: March 19th, 2007

On March 19th 2007, we call for a worldwide day of resistance to the imperialist, racist and senseless war in Iraq. We propose occupations, acts of civil disobedience, and direct action. We propose that these acts of resistance be directed towards governments, military recruitment centres, corporations, and other institutions that perpetuate empire and war.

YET ANOTHER ISLAMOPHOBIC POLITICAL SHOW TRIAL IN THE UK?

Court hears British Al Qaeda planned international attacks?

Letter in Support of the People of Oaxaca

LETTER IN SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE OF OAXACA

1.3 million people march in Oaxaca

pics of the 6th mega marcha in Oaxaca.

the pics show the protesters, a military spy caught by activists, burned out barricades, activists with self-made-bazookas and molotov cocktails for protecting - if necessary - the mega marcha against the police.

Stop Moping - Towards Strategic Insurrection

Big mobilisation haven't turned out very successful recently. The 22nd October Collective gives us an idea why. Some more thoughts on strategies and what makes them work.

Rioting by India police hopefuls - repost

06-11-2006 11:50 | Repression | Workers' Movements | World

Reposted from the BBC - I know its not really in line with IMC guidelines, but this is too funny to ignore:

>> Hundreds of people applying to join the police have gone on the rampage in the northern Indian city of Ghaziabad. Riots began because many felt a written test was too difficult, officials say. The mob of would-be officers rampaged along a stretch of the main road to Delhi, attacking people and property. Almost 30 people were arrested. Passengers were forced from their vehicles and reports say several women were molested. It took police an hour to bring the riots under control.

Help to imprisoned antifascists from Russia!!!

05-11-2006 22:13 | Anti-racism | Repression | World

Several anti-fascist were arrested after attack of the nazi march in the midle of september, 2 of them still in prison, yesterday a lot of anti-fascists were arrested in St. Petersburg and some other russian cities after counter-actions against nazi-marches. Some of them were injured during the arrests. Will let you know more later!

Oaxaca Worldwide

05-11-2006 10:54 | Oaxaca Uprising | Repression | World

Flyer to distribute to the unaware at marches and other Oaxaca solidarity actions.
I was not able to upload typeset flyer, but below are the photos & text used if you want to use any. On the 8 x 10 flyer, the six photos from around the world are smaller than they appear here, about 1.5 x 1.5. The flyer includes a 3.5 x 5 photo of the girl confronting the PFP (Policia Federal Preventiva, Mexican Federal Riot Police), and a separate large poster was made just with her photo and the legend:

the world is watching
OAXACA
November 2, 2006

OAXACA: THE BATTLE OF THE DAY OF THE DEAD

The people of Oaxaca managed to protect the University of Benito Juarez (radio APPO is sending from there) from a heavy attack of the PFP (special trained police forces).

The police did even have to leave the city because of the strong resistance.
pics of the battle:

The Elephant Meets Saddam's Kangaroo Court

04-11-2006 18:19 | Repression | Workers' Movements | World

Felicity Arbuthnot writes, The U.S. administration's stage managed illegal farce: the trial of Iraq's legitimate President and others of his government seems set to conclude(with the U.S., puppet 'Prime Minister' Maliki having already declared a guilty verdict) to coincide with America's mid-term elections.

London Mexican embassy protest video - 30/10/06

A rough video rush of the London Mexican Embassy protest on 30 October 2006.

Reporters San Frontieres organises 24-hour online demo against Internet censors

Help to combat online censorship by taking part

Everyone is invited to connect to the Reporters Without Borders website (www.rsf.org) between 11 a.m. on 7 November and 11 a.m. on 8 November.

http://www.rsf.org/self_en.php3

http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=19558

Investigators slip up in Brad Will case, while seven journalists hurt in Oaxaca

Latest report from Reporters San Frontiers on Oaxaca and journalist injuries and deaths. Plus three of the five arrested for the murder of American flimaker and journalsit William Bradley Roland have escaped from custody.

Timeline from Oaxaca City, 2 November, 2006 (Part 1)

short minute to minute from oaxaca this morning...shots fired at Radio Universidad 7 am

Press Release: Reporters San Frontiers investigates Brads death.

INVESTIGATORS SLIP UP IN BRAD WILL CASE, WHILE SEVEN JOURNALISTS HURT IN OAXACA CLASHES WITH FEDERAL POLICE.

25 Slovene Roma people evicted from their homes and deported to the former refug

03-11-2006 14:55 | Anti-racism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

A group of Roma people had to flee their homes, situated in vicinity of village Ambrus. Attended by police units, the family of twenty-five members surrendered the escalation of the non-Roma local residents who strictly demanded Roma people's immidiate deportation. A group of about five hundred angry locals approached Roma settlement on saturday evening, threatening to cast them out by force and damage their houses.