What's up with Shell? Talk/Videos in Belfast

antrim | environment | event notice Wednesday February 08, 2006 14:48 by steev

WHAT'S UP WITH SHELL?
Get the inside information on a landmark campaign that will grow in
momentum and significance in 2006. (Belfast, Thursday 16 Feb)

WHAT'S UP WITH SHELL?
Wed 16 Feb 18:30
Peace House (Friedheim) 224 Lisburn Road (opposite Tesco's)
£0.00

WHAT'S UP WITH SHELL?
Get the inside information on a landmark campaign that will grow in
momentum and significance in 2006.

The latest community movement against a multinational giant is happening
on our doorstep. Last summer controversy kicked off when five Co. Mayo residents
were imprisoned indefinitely. They had been required by court order to
allow contractors hired by Shell access to their farms and those of
their neighbours; they refused. Their struggle has won a significant
victory in securing their release, and in successfully preventing
Shell continuing the destruction of the bay.

The 'Rossport 5' are free and work on the Corrib Gas Pipeline has
stopped for the winter but the battle is far from over...

Their supporters are currently touring the UK to explain the
background to the campaign and what they plan for the coming spring.
An activist from the campaign will speak on wednesday 16th february in the Peace House, 224 Lisburn Road. The talk starts at 18:30 and is free.

There will also be video shorts from "Raised Voices" screened by Green
Action – community struggles worldwide.