World Repression Newswire Archive

FLASHBACK: The mysterious case of the disappearing 'terror' plots

10-05-2009 08:00 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

It is deeply frustrating to realize that three years after the publication of this article, the British public is still subjected to this wretched propaganda.

Parliamentary Crime and Misconduct Committee a disgrace

09-05-2009 01:13 | Education | Repression | Social Struggles | World

This article is about human rights abuses and the systemic failure of the government (including the PCMC) to act on severe school bullying, education discrimination and judicial abuse and corruption.

Camden Veggie Bar Inspiral Lounge Hit By The Dance Police

Inspiral Lounge in Camden, the best and most well know vegge cafe in Camden, has been hit by The Dance Police. The venue is allowed to have DJ but people are not allowed to dance say newspapers and the venues owner / manager. People have said the police make regular vists to monitor toe tapping, dancing, dancing, swaying or otherwise moving in adance like way to the music. Bah Poo we say!

Berlusconi's misterious teen speaks out. Full interview.

06-05-2009 16:22 | Analysis | Culture | Repression | World

This interview with mrs Noemi Letizia (18) has sparkled mr Berlusconi's wife reaction and her decision to divorce.

Cleaning Barbara Follett's Windows

06-05-2009 12:40 | Repression | World

So unless you've just come back from a far, far away land where politicians aren't self-serving careerists who line their own pockets with public money, you'll have heard about the latest slew of expenses scandals. One MP tried to claim for a Sauna, David Milliband wants a private jet and Baroness Uddin, a Labour peer appointed by Tony, has claimed about £100,000 in parliamentary expenses on a flat in Kent that neighbours say has been unoccupied and unfurnished for years.

SmashEDO Mayday! Mayday! Street Party 2009 (VIDEO)

Video and Demo report from Smash EDO/ITT demo 4th May 2009.
VIDEO:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQKkJPmfw5g

Pictures of Cops on SmashEDO Street Party Demo

MAYDAY! MAYDAY! Street Party.
Solidarity. Militancy. Dynamism. Action. Diversity

Anonymous provides tangible support for Blue Heart Campaign

04-05-2009 13:13 | Other Press | Repression | South Coast | World

Anonymous is informing the public, and reporting suspected human trafficking to the government and to competent non-governmental organizations. In accordance with these activities, Anonymous has joined the UN Blue Heart Campaign against human trafficking. Labour violations in the Church of Scientology are being investigated by governments and NGOs, and lawsuits are under way.

The Angola Three: Torture and Slavery in the US (in Spanish and English)

04-05-2009 02:32 | Analysis | Anti-racism | Repression | World

They were framed for murder after organizing a Black Panther Party prison chapter at the infamous Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. Together, Herman Wallace, Robert King, and Albert Woodfox have spent more than 100 years in solitary confinement.

William Johnstone HMP Glennochil Condition Worsens

02-05-2009 15:39 | Repression | World

William's situation worsens by the day and all down to neglect of his needs - his latest hunger strike is a further cry for help that again is met with a callous indifference all to typical of the way prisoners are treated

McDonalds Protester Found "Not Guilty"!

An activist from Animal Rights Cambridge arrested under Section 5 of the Public Order Act for a protest inside the McDonalds restaurant in Cambridge in June 2008 was found 'not guilty' today (30th April 09) .

See

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/cambridge/2008/06/401637.html for more on the case and to see a video of the protest in question.

Parliament Square Hunger Striker Taken to Hospital

30-04-2009 14:33 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

It's been touch and go this week as 28 year old hunger striker Parameswarn Subramaniyan's situation has gotten worse. Fearing that he could die, Mr. Subramaniyan has since agreed to end his hunger strike and talks are currently going on inside Parliament between the Foreign Secretary and the Tamil community.

Wake up and smell the pepper spray

30-04-2009 13:35 | Anti-militarism | Anti-racism | Repression | World

These 3,609 new laws are here to control us, not protect us.....

"Nobody can hear you Scream"

29-04-2009 21:45 | Repression | Terror War | World

Former UK Ambassador gives Parliamentary Committee evidence of UK Government Complicity in Torture

Venezuela: El Libertario warns of possible sentence to the 14 SIDOR workers

29-04-2009 17:09 | Repression | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

* After taking part in a demonstration for lack of job security in 2006, 14 workers of contractor “Transportes Camila de SIDOR” could be sentenced to 5 to 10 years in jail.

7/7 documentary maker released on bail in Ireland

26-04-2009 14:17 | Repression | Terror War | Sheffield | World

John Anthony Hill, a.k.a. Maud'Dib has been released on bail following his arrest and imprisonment in Dublin on a UK extradition warrant.

Britain's Secretive Police Force: Politicising the Policing of Public Expression

What's the relationship between the recent 'authoritarian' crack-down on "protesters" in Britain, the current economic crisis, the debate on growth, the economy, climate change and resource depletion? Perhaps not that obvious?... A new report from the Free Range Network ties these issues together to try and find a deeper motivation behind the recent authoritarian shift against protest and dissent in Britain -- yes, the threads are there if you look for them!

Waterboarding Approved Specifically To Justify Iraq War

25-04-2009 20:30 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Terror War | World

I have just learnt something which has convinced me that Bush, Cheney and Rice are indeed evil in the sense that Hitler was evil. I did not actually believe that until today.

The Death of Ian Tomlinson

A second post-mortem examination has sensationally revealed that the newspaper seller hit by a policeman at the recent G20 protests died from internal bleeding, and not a heart attack as previously thought.

Source:

http://4wardevernewsvine.wordpress.com/

Sheffield Palestine Solidarity Campaign Film Festival: Cinema Palestino!

cinemaPalestino is a season of films exploring issues that effect us all falling in love, making a home, caring for a family, freedom- but under the shadow of a military occupation that distorts all aspects of daily life for the Palestinian people. cinemaPalestino is a celebration of Palestinian culture through drama and documentary film - despite 60 years of unimaginable oppression, Palestinians have retained a vital, creative and powerful identity. Join us in our celebrations!

* Every Thursday in May and the first Thursday in June

* All Sheffield PSC profits will got to children's projects in Gaza.