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The future of Azerbaijan- an eternal presidency, no foreign broadcasts, no freed

In an interview with Day.az, the president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Lluis Maria de Puig expressed his regret over the broadcast ban of foreign radio stations as well as concern over recent constitutional amendments. These changes seriously undermine the possibility for a democratic state in Azerbaijan especially because Azerbaijan took the responsibility to abide by the principles of democracy, respect for law and human rights when joining the Council of Europe.

Madagascar: More than 25 killed in march to presidential palace

08-02-2009 03:59 | Other Press | Repression | Social Struggles | World

At least 25 people were shot dead today in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo during a march to the presidential palace called by the city's mayor Andry Rajoelina after he declared himself the leader of a new transitional government at a political rally. In the past weeks, a power struggle between the mayor and the president Marc Ravalomanana has led to both violence and looting.

Israel's Subtle Propaganda Strategy

08-02-2009 03:41 | Other Press | Palestine | Repression | World

Propaganda is most effective when subtly planted and the reader remains unaware that a commentary is actually indoctrination. Sometimes the writer is not cognizant that what he has published has been moved by its propaganda effect – sources for the material are actually misleading and publication is facilitated when the commentary fits a particular agenda.

Carmel-Agrexco UK report. Sat 7 Feb 2009

Over 50 demonstrators and rather more police blockaded the main UK depot of Israeli company Carmel Agrexco today, Sat 7 Feb, to demand a boycott of Israeli goods and in particular the flowers and fruit which they bring from Palestine, from Israeli settlements and from Israel.
Pictures copyright (C) 2009 Peter Marshall

Why the Innocent Are Punished More Harshly Than the Guilty

A man who died in prison while serving time for a rape he didn't commit was cleared Friday by a judge who called the state's first posthumous DNA exoneration "the saddest case" he'd ever seen. . . .

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Mass student campaign for solidarity with Palestine wins victories at Dundee Uni

Three weeks ago Dundee University did not have a Stop the War society. Now this newly formed society, which takes support from a number of different organisations active at the university, has had some major success in having demands met. The movement has snow-balled and after several meetings, a march and significant and constant pressure being put upon the Union (including forcing an EGM) DU Stop the War continues to push for action against the perceived apartheid at the hands of Israel. This article explains the actions of the last week and particularly the EGM which had the largest attendance in years.

Two Workers Killed During Factory Occupation in Venezuela

07-02-2009 16:32 | Globalisation | Repression | Workers' Movements | World

Workers accuse the police of shooting two fellow workers yesterday who were participating in the occupation of a Mitsubishi plant in Barcelona, Anzoategui state.

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Obama’s Trilateral Commission Connections,

The pre-election attention is reminiscent of Brzezinski’s tutoring of Jimmy Carter prior to Carter’s landslide election in 1976. For anyone who doubts the Commission’s continuing influence on Obama, consider that he has already appointed no less than eleven members of the Commission to top-level and key positions in his Administration.

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New World Order - Told u so!

TIME Mag does an article called, “New World Order.” It Calls for Global Central Bank to be Constructed to “Save” the Global Economy, Backed by G-20. Didn’t We All Call This Out When We Were Telling You They Were Crashing The Economy On Purpose to Bring About the NWO?
February 7th, 2009 by Jonathan

Public Action Against Judicial Corruption & Institutional Failures in the UK

07-02-2009 08:36 | Analysis | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Demonstration Against Judicial Corruption, Unlawful Imprisonments, Convention Rights Abuses and Institutional Failures in the UK; Every Saturday outside HMP Wormwood Scubs, Du Cane Road, London W12 0AE.

Petrol bombs at PASOK HQ in Athens! 2 month anniversary of the murder of Alexi!

07-02-2009 00:42 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

At 11pm UK time, (2? explosions) ,(40?) anti-authoritarians threw (50?) petrol bombs at the HQ of the main 'socialist' party in Greece, PASOK. Perhaps they deliberately sought BBQ pork because apparently 6-8 piggies got caught in the crossfire. It was short and sweet, and one minute later the police retaliated with one lone tear gas grenade (according to reports on athens.indymedia.org)

No Grand Reception for the Israeli Ambassador

06-02-2009 23:46 | Anti-militarism | Palestine | Repression | World

On Monday 9th February the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are holding a lavish reception for diplomats at Kensington Town Hall - their special guest for the night will be the Israeli Ambassador.

Palestine Solidarity Campaign, along with Stop the War Coalition and British Muslim Initiative are asking all London and South East supporters to come to the town hall and show your disgust at the invitation.

The Betrayal of British Torture Victim Binyam Mohamed

06-02-2009 18:28 | Guantánamo | Repression | Terror War | World

There was a time, as two senior judges in the British High court reported yesterday (PDF), when "The suppression of reports of wrongdoing by officials (in circumstances which cannot in any way affect national security) would be inimical to the rule of law and the proper functioning of a democracy." As the judges -- Lord Justice Thomas and Mr. Justice Lloyd Jones -- noted, correctly, "Championing the rule of law, not suppressing it, is the cornerstone of a democracy."

Environmentalist Sentenced to 21 years as a "Terrorist"

05-02-2009 21:38 | Ecology | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Environmentalist Sentenced to 21 Years as a “Terrorist”; Violent Racists Receive Half That
By Will Potter

Change the Lobby

One cannot emphasize enough the stranglehold Israel's lobbying infrastructure has on US foreign policy. The events of recent weeks undoubtedly attest to this. 'The special relationship' that has been historically fostered between the US and Israel in fact, is often a relationship of leverage, manipulation and intimidation, and often leads to the US supporting actions or resolutions that stand at complete odds with the interests of the American people.

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The Other Side of Gaza

The Israelis invaded Gaza the day I went on leave. My Blackberry started buzzing with messages, and did not let up for 22 days. One of my contacts in Gaza City SMSed me on the first night of bombing: ``WE R NOT ALONE. ALLAH + US. 3 YEARS SIEGE. WE STILL STRONG.''

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Off Balance Among the Hungry in Haiti

This morning one of my favorite blogs made me stop and think. I like “No Impact Man” for a lot of reasons, and it’s the only blog that I get delivered to my email. The author is a father in New York City, and he is taking part in a great experiment to prove that anyone anywhere can reduce his or her impact on the environment. Today he suggested that “it might be fun if we all--the entire community on this blog--weighed in and told each other something they've seen or an experience they've had or someone they love that makes them feel like they don't want to change a thing.”

Prisoners of consciousness

05-02-2009 13:54 | Other Press | Repression | World

Azerbaijan has the highest number of arrested journalists (statement by Miklos Haraszti, special representative for media freedoms of OSCE's-

http://www.today.az/news/politics/41219.html). He added that journalists in Azerbaijan are arrested every time they write about corruption or criticize authorities. Reporters Without Borders (the Paris - based media rights watchdog) included the Azerbaijani leader on its list of "Media Predators".

Bob Geldof's Production Company Threatens Cyber Libel Action

Here's a blogger who's come under threat for criticising (UK) Kent County Council's internet-based Kent TV service. The station, paid for by tax payers in the county, is provided by Bob Geldof's production company Ten Alps. Private Eye reports (1229, p. 11):

Britain vs. “Extreme Pornography”

Just as the U.S., with the surprising help of the Supreme Court, is starting to emerge from its shell of puritan genophobia, Britain is persisting in its state of paranoia and censorship with the passage of a new law, the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act, that will make possessing ``extreme pornography'' (''any extreme image produced solely or principally for the purpose of sexual arousal'') illegal, as reported by Telegraph UK. In addition, another law, the Coroners and Justice Bill, will ban possession of any image involving sexual activity and children.

World Repression Newswire Archive

The future of Azerbaijan- an eternal presidency, no foreign broadcasts, no freed

Madagascar: More than 25 killed in march to presidential palace

Israel's Subtle Propaganda Strategy

Carmel-Agrexco UK report. Sat 7 Feb 2009

Why the Innocent Are Punished More Harshly Than the Guilty

Mass student campaign for solidarity with Palestine wins victories at Dundee Uni

Two Workers Killed During Factory Occupation in Venezuela

Obama’s Trilateral Commission Connections,

New World Order - Told u so!

Public Action Against Judicial Corruption & Institutional Failures in the UK

Petrol bombs at PASOK HQ in Athens! 2 month anniversary of the murder of Alexi!

No Grand Reception for the Israeli Ambassador

The Betrayal of British Torture Victim Binyam Mohamed

Environmentalist Sentenced to 21 years as a "Terrorist"

Change the Lobby

The Other Side of Gaza

Off Balance Among the Hungry in Haiti

Prisoners of consciousness

Bob Geldof's Production Company Threatens Cyber Libel Action

Britain vs. “Extreme Pornography”

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