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UK Repression Newswire Archive

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The devil's advocate defends the Paedophile Hunter

25-05-2005 09:56

Liberty of press in Belgium:“There were two Dutroux lawsuits”, explains Maître Magnée, famous for his remarkable work in the case Dutroux (Belgium): “That of Arlon and that of the press, the second being only vaguely inspired by the first".

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Life of anarchist total objector Mehmet Tarhan is in danger!

25-05-2005 09:35

Anarchist, gay total/consciencious objector Mehmet
Tarhan has been under arrest for over 45 days. He has faced threats, torture and a lynching attempt by some of the prisoners who are under the manipulation of prison administration.

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TURKEY: FEAR OF TORTURE/Conscientious objector Mehmet Tarhan abused by prisoners

25-05-2005 09:26

Mehmet Tarhan
War Resisters' International fears for the safety of imprisoned Turkish conscientious objector Mehmet Tarhan, presently awaiting trial in the Military Prison of Sivas.

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URGENT Reintroduction of the Identity Cards

25-05-2005 00:19

To coincide with the reintroduction of the Identity Cards Bill in the House of Commons on Wednesday 25 may, Home Office Minister Any Burnham will be providing an off-camera briefing for IT media at the Home Office, 2 Marsham Street.

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IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY

24-05-2005 18:54

IN THE BUSH FAMILY, THAT IS...

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project camouflage comics - announcement

24-05-2005 16:13

I would like to invite you to look at my new production made at the Jan van Eyck Academy, Maastricht (The Netherlands) in cooperation with Rekall Design; comments and criticism are always welcome:
 http://www.camouflagecomics.com/

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Sheffield company illegally supports racist state

24-05-2005 00:07

The front page of A4e's website boasts of its contract with Israel

Sheffield Company A4e recently won a contract with Israel which breaks international law because it involves working in the illegally occupied area of East Jerusalem. The article below explains in more detail.

You can call A4e on 0800 345 666 or contact Jenny Caven at jcaven@a4e.co.uk.

A4e Head Office, Bessemer Rd, Attercliffe, Sheffield, S9 3XN. Tel: 0114 2203040. Fax: 0114 2812929.

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Against the AUT Boycott of Jewish acedemics

23-05-2005 22:44

A group of left-wing acedemics is campaigning against the proposed AUT boycott of israeli universities, there's a whole host of articles and events on the links-not-boycott website

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WESSAMS LIFE - DEPORTED TO LIBYA - IN IMMEDIATE DANGER

23-05-2005 22:24

DUTCH GOVERNMENT VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS BY DEPORTING A GAY MAN BACK TO LIBYA WHERE IMPRISONMENT AND TORTURE AWAITS HIM!
SUPPORT GROUP FOUNDED, HOPES WESSAM WILL BE A ABLE TO REACH THE DUTCH EMBASSY, AND DEMANDS ASYLUM AS YET

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ANARCHIST IMMIGRANT ON HUNGER STRIKE FOR THE POLITICAL ASYLUM, GREECE

23-05-2005 20:56

POLITICAL ASYLUM TO BAHOZ NOW!
HUNGER STRIKE SINCE MAY 17
SOLIDARITY TO REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS

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Behind the Iron Curtain, Connecticut USA

23-05-2005 20:43

Proposing laws to elected officials and being critical of police and the courts in Connecticut USA can cause you to be threatened by officials, arrested, and then sent to prison on questionable charges.

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Pix of Uzbek Embassy Demonstration, Sat 21 May 05

23-05-2005 14:16

Video ...and the cops make sure the Uzbek Embassy can't even see our protest!
A powerful peaceful protest against the state-perpetrated massacres in Uzbekistan.

For permission to copy and use, see CopyLeft at the end of the story below the photos.
For a link to the other set of photos, see one of the comments at the foot of this page.

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Meeting to prepare for G8 London Convergence Space

23-05-2005 11:57

Meeting to be held to prepare for the establishment of London Convergence Centre for those travelling to Scotland via London. Lots of help needed !

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Groups come together for democracy and freedom

23-05-2005 10:54

Last Thursday many previously disparate groups came to together to work for democracy and freedom

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“Freedom for ALL Palestinians”, urges OutRage!

23-05-2005 10:30

“Gay Palestinians are being beaten, tortured and murdered by factions of the PLO, Hamas, Islamic Jihad and the Palestinian Authority,” according to Peter Tatchell of the queer rights group OutRage!

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Legal volunteers needed

23-05-2005 00:17

Hi - this is a second callout to people in Bristol/southwest to consider taking on legal support work at the G8 summit protests in Scotland this July.

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Pictures from Uzbek embassy protests, May 20th and May 21st

22-05-2005 15:37

This first photo was taken on May 20th.

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Stop The War Coalition announces G8 Demo in Edinburgh Mon 3rd July

21-05-2005 11:34

The Stop The War Coalition has announced its intention to hold a mass demonstration in Edinburgh on Sunday 3rd July.

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Scottish Police Attack Sensationalist Press Over G8 Taser Gun Deployment

21-05-2005 11:16


Chief Constable David Strang, President of the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland, and Tayside Police Chief Constable John Vine, the officer in charge of policing the summit, have both denied that Taser guns will be deployed against G8 protestors and have attacked the press for being sensationalist, accusing The Scotsman of a "dangerous form of journalism".

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21-05-2005 10:37

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