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UK Iraq Newswire Archive

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SOCPA is dead.... but the illegal harassment continues

08-10-2008 22:45

we're here to search
sections 132-138 of the 'serious organised crime and police act' sought to control demonstrations near parliament, and specifically brian haw's seven year vigil opposite the carriage gates. the law is in tatters, but police, unable to use these powers, are resorting more and more to unlawful violence, intimidation, and harassment

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Sussex Uni Students Strike Again At Royal Navy

08-10-2008 07:13

For the second time in as many weeks Sussex university students have demonstrated their determination to drive the University Royal Navy Unit (royal navy recruitment organisation on uni campuses) into the sea.

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The Peace Procession and the Peace Plan, London. Pictures.

06-10-2008 11:01

David Gould and Brian Haw.
Peace campaigners from all the faiths gather at Westminster Cathedral to carry out the Peace Procession through London. They are joined by David Gould, who's step-daughter Helen Katherine Jones was killed on a Piccadilly line train at Kings Cross during the bombing of the London underground in 2005.

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Brighton Against the Arms Trade - 2nd Public Forum

05-10-2008 13:50

6th October

Brighton Against the Arms Trade - 2nd Public Forum

Venue Cowley Club/Time - 7.30pm

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Iraqs Forgotten Refugees

05-10-2008 11:01

Jordan and Syria, not the United States, have felt the brunt of the refugee wave that Bush’s invasion has caused.

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Open Letter to Sussex Police from Smash EDO

03-10-2008 11:09

03/10/2008

Anti arms trade campaigners are planning a mass demonstration against the arms trade on Wednesday October 15th from Falmer Station. Recently Sussex Police hand delivered letters to known campaigners calling for 'organisers' to meet with the police to 'discuss their intentions'.

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100 Days to Stop Bush and Cheney!

02-10-2008 10:31

On 11 Oct there will be only 100 days left of the Bush-Cheney administration. Join Hands Off Iraqi Oil and help stop Dick Cheney from getting his (giant, Mr Tickle-style) hands on Iraq’s oil barrels. Samba, a giant puppet and more!



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Clowns Paint The Military

01-10-2008 18:38

Today, a babble of rebel clowns painted the royal navys recruitment stall a deeper shade of red.

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Westminster Peace Procession this Sunday - Join Us

01-10-2008 10:55

Sunday 5th October sees the first monthly Peace Procession (next one on 2nd Nov). It will be a gathering of peaceful people of all faiths and none. It is also the first launch of a worldwide Peace Petition. All are welcome.

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Carbon Web Issue 10 - Autumn 2008 - News and Analysis On Big Oil

01-10-2008 10:21

Issue 10 includes articles on BP and Shell’s investments in Canadian ‘tar sands’, the involvement of the Royal Bank of Scotland in bankrolling global coal, the Russia-Georgia conflict and the Baku-Tiblisi-Ceyhan pipeline, ongoing attempts to privatise Iraqi oil, the historical development of the fossil fuel industry in the Hoo peninsula and an analysis of BP’s lobbying activities in Brussels.

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2000 Days of Occupation - Hands Off Iraqi Oil action to target Cheney

30-09-2008 10:21

2000 days of occupation and the oil lobby and neo-conservative right still haven't got what they came for. Iraq's oil is still unprivatised but for how long? With just over 100 days to go until the end of Bush and Cheney's term in office, the crude pair are redoubling their efforts to secure the black stuff for US oil majors. Monday October 13th sees 41 international oil companies meet the Iraqi oil minister in London, to discuss the oil carve up they have waited so long for and which has been such a key factor in the deaths of over a million Iraqis. Lets get out on the streets on Saturday October 11th and remind them an Iraqi and a global movement demands the end to the occupation and their oil grab plans. End the occupation Now, Hands Off Iraqi Oil...

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BUSH DEMO: Further arrests & London Paper appeal

29-09-2008 18:08

WERE YOU ON THE GEORGE BUSH DEMO 15 JUNE 2008?

POST-ACTION ARRESTS ARE TAKING PLACE - THE LONDON PAPER HAS PRINTED A POLICE APPEAL - KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

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Sat. Oct. 4th: "No Missile Defense at Menwith Hill"

29-09-2008 15:23

NO to Missile Defense!!!
Don't be square - on Saturday BE THERE! Show your strength of feeling against American Missile Defense at Menwith Hill near Harrogate. This US system, which Brown quietly said yes to in 2007, is making huge waves in Eastern Europe. Poland has agreed to missiles and the Czech Republic, despite its people against, has agreed to the US radar component. Russia is already comparing these plans to the Cuban Missile Crisis...

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John Pilger Speaks on "Breaking The Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terro

29-09-2008 12:18

John Pilger introduces, updates and answers questions on his film "Breaking the Silence - Truth and Lies in the War on Terror"
Friday Sept 26 Logan Hall Central London

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'Fool Me Twice': Documentary screening on 2002 Bali bombings (Monday 29 Sept.)

26-09-2008 18:37

Film showing: 'Fool Me Twice' – a documentary film about the Bali bombings of 12 October 2002.

The film will be followed by a general discussion on the 'war on terror' and
progress of the 9/11 Truth movement on the 7th anniversary of the atrocities.

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Pre-election Militarization of the North American Homeland

26-09-2008 07:06

What is envisaged is the possibility of a (false flag) terrorist attack on America, which could be used as a justification for retaliatory military action in overseas as well actions on the domestic front.

It would appear that the emergency tasks helping civilians is a cover-up. This is a combat unit, which is trained and equipped to kill people.

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Peace Action London- Thurs 25th September

23-09-2008 18:41

The next Peace Action is taking place ot this thursday.
Come and join in! We'll be meeting outside Holborn Tube Station @ 1PM, before heading to an army careers office.
For more info, please contact:  peaceactionlondon@riseup.net

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DIALECT PODCAST - US Forces Planting Bombs On Civilian Vehicles In Iraq

22-09-2008 23:25

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Rotten in Denmark

22-09-2008 14:07

Freedom of speech is a grand concept, but it can not be diluted. The Danish government should hold its head in shame after convicting a few committed and peaceful human beings who were only trying to serve justice.

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NYCLAW ANTIWAR DIGEST

21-09-2008 19:20

Palestinian David v. Goliath
U.S. General: "We are not losing, but we are winning slower in some places than others."
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