World Repression Newswire Archive

Senior lawyers accuse Australian government of war crimes over Guantánamo

27-02-2007 19:47 | Analysis | Repression | Social Struggles | World

The demand for the laying of war crimes charges against Howard, Ruddock and Downer should be taken up by ordinary working people throughout the country. The government’s ongoing treatment of David Hicks, and its defence of the illegal US military commissions, constitute a threat to the democratic and legal rights of every Australian citizen. They demonstrate the real face of the so-called “war on terror” and are a warning of the equally repressive measures being prepared at home against government opponents.

Video from Current Nablus Invasion - Day 2

27-02-2007 17:32 | Palestine | Repression | World

This is the second video clip dealing with the military operation "Hot Winter" in Nablus, occupied Palestine.

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mothers 3 day could asesination irak

27-02-2007 12:12 | Iraq | Repression | Terror War | World

help we can change destination yes live no dead

Support to 4 NATO train blockaders on trial in Valencia (Spain)

27-02-2007 10:00 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Terror War | World

On Tuesday march 6th at 10 am four antimilitarist activists will be on
trial for a military train blockade in fall 2004. The public prosecutor
asks for a sentence of one year's imprisonment, while the activist's
lawyer pleads for acquittal. The trial has been postponed already three
times, the last two because of the absence of the witnesses (4 policemen)
for the prosecution without giving any reason.

An alleged international security expert from the US? CIA?

27-02-2007 04:58 | Analysis | Repression | Terror War | World

No question in my mind, sorry! I think we need to get Smart! What do you think 99?

US funds terror groups to sow chaos in Iran

26-02-2007 11:45 | Anti-militarism | Globalisation | Repression | World

The CIA is stirring up shit again, using Hegelian dialectical tactics to pit one side against the other with a predictable outcome.

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Dispatch from Germany, Summer of 1939

26-02-2007 11:38 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Terror War | World

Germany, in the summer of 1939. Like most Germans then, most of you will do nothing. In the hysteria combined with national triumphalism that will almost certainly follow a U.S. attack on Iran -- aided in significant part by many hawkish Democrats with their eyes on 2008, and by our criminally propagandistic media -- it is more than possible that martial law may be imposed.

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Fabricated charges dropped against East Timor’s former prime minister

26-02-2007 08:54 | Analysis | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Without charges hanging over his head, Alkatiri is now free to campaign on behalf of Fretilin. Murdoch’s Australian, which played a prominent role in vilifying Alkatari last year, sounded a warning in an editorial on February 7 that “Mari Alkatiri’s return could further destabilise East Timor”. There is no doubt that the Howard government, with the assistance of the Australian media, will be working to ensure his defeat—by all available means, including further provocations.

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GUINEA: the army requisitions all the workers!

26-02-2007 08:43 | Repression | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Friday evening, Kerfalla Camara, the chief of staff of the Guinean army, announced in a radio broadcast that he has ordered the end of the general strike and the resumption of work on Monday, by requisitioning all the workers in the administration, in commercial establishments and in private enterprises!

Document says 15 Million Australians planning terrorist attacks

25-02-2007 21:57 | Analysis | Repression | Terror War | World

A leaked Australian intelligence document says Australian politicians are facing a greater threat from terrorists than at any time since the September 11 false flag operations by the US neocons in the US in 2001.

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"Camp Howard" - Australia's very own Guantanamo Bay on Christmas Island - Feb 20

25-02-2007 00:35 | Migration | Repression | Social Struggles | World

The completion date for this $364 million dollar Guantanamo-style detention complex is mid-2007...

Secret deals with Indonesia/Australia over Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers

24-02-2007 21:44 | Analysis | Migration | Repression | World

February 24, 2007 - Saturday, 24 February 2007: A secret deal is being struck between the Australian and Indonesian government to return 85 Sri Lankan asylum seekers back to Indonesia and then to Sri Lanka - without processing their Inernationally recognised human rights to claim asylum. Refugee advocacy groups had called on the Government to bring the asylum seekers to mainland Australia or provide access to lawyers for advice on their rights...

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Australia: David Hicks vs The Commonwealth: Back in Court

24-02-2007 20:56 | Analysis | Repression | Social Struggles | World

"It seems that the Australian government is working overtime to get David to plead guilty so everything can go according to their plan. David's unjust imprisonment is now clearly an election liability," added Bassi.

The Majority Want Socialism

23-02-2007 18:27 | Analysis | Repression | World

In 2005 after Germany was "united in freedom" for 15 years, 52% championed something as bizarre as socialism (46% in the West and 74% in the East).

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AUSTRALIA: NSW: More Police Violence, Cheney Carnival

23-02-2007 00:28 | Iraq | Repression | Terror War | World

There has been more violence by police at the mass murdering USA Dick Cheney Carnival demonstration in NSW Sydney Australia.

AUSTRALIA: "Chain up Cheney/Troops out of Iraq" - Cheney visit protest in Melbou

22-02-2007 23:16 | Iraq | Repression | Terror War | World

While the main protest at Dick Cheney's visit was held in Sydney, members of Melbourne's anti-war and civil rights movements marked the occasion yesterday (Thursday) outside the Nike store on Bourke/Swanston ...

AUSTRALIA: Police Violence at Sydney Anti-Cheney Carnival

22-02-2007 21:53 | Iraq | Repression | Terror War | World

Thursday, February 22, 2007: 10 arrested by violent thugs as Cheney protesters gather in Sydney

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The Howard government, RAMSI, and the April 2006 Solomon Islands’ riots Part 2

22-02-2007 21:24 | Analysis | Repression | Social Struggles | World

The Howard government immediately moved to derail the official investigation, using all the dirty tricks at its disposal. Former Australian Federal Court Justice Marcus Einfeld, who was appointed head of the inquiry, became the target of an extraordinary media witchhunt in Australia, ostensibly over an unpaid $77 speeding fine. Following Einfeld’s announcement that he was resigning from the Solomons’ investigation, the barrage of sensationalist stories disappeared from the headlines as suddenly as they had emerged.

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A bunch of raving Facists!

Have you heard of the Jerusalem Summit? Have you heard of the Russian oligarch Mikhail Cherney?

The Jerusalem Summit is quite simply a bunch of fascists! Who... Not only held this summit meeting in London, but were allowed to hold it at the House of Lords.

Their main aim is to rid the West of Islam and unite all Christians to resist Islamic values. In their own words, 'the West must unite and resist Islam.'

The Howard government, RAMSI, and the April 2006 Solomon Islands’ riots Part 1

22-02-2007 00:38 | Analysis | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Taken together, what is known about the events of April 18-19, 2006 leaves little doubt that Australian forces were deliberately stood down in order to allow for an extended eruption of violence. Certainly the least plausible explanation is that offered by Castles and other Australian officials.