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national / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday December 31, 2009 - 19:40 by Fintan Lane
All photographs are by Michael Gallagher. Many thanks to Michael for allowing these to be posted. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday December 31, 2009 - 18:56 by Fintan Lane
More than 100 members and supporters of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) took part in a vigil on the Ha'penny Bridge in central Dublin at 2pm today. Similar vigils were held in many other parts of the country, including Belfast, Derry, Scarrif, Mullingar and Sligo. More will be held over the weekend. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday December 31, 2009 - 16:59 by Fintan Lane
A letter of protest (see full text below) from the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) was brought this afternoon (3.30pm) to the Egyptian embassy in Dublin. A large peaceful picket simultaneously took place outside with people holding placards demanding an end to the siege of Gaza and chanting in protest at Egypt's recent efforts to frustrate international solidarity with the Palestinian people. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday December 31, 2009 - 12:03 by Freda H
Irish women Zoe Lawlor, Hilary Minch and Caroline McLaughlin were caught up in voilent riots this morning in Cairo. Ms. Lawlor contacted friends and family this morning to inform them of the chaotic and dangerous situation herself and fellow Irish women were in. ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism Thursday December 31, 2009 - 01:59 by IRSM
2010 New Year Statement from the leadership of the Irish Republican Socialist Movement ... read full story / add a comment
Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign Gaza: A Month of Remembrance December 27th 2009 – January 30th
national / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday December 30, 2009 - 14:35 by Freda H
To remember the horrific events that happened in Gaza in December and January last year, the IPSC has organised a nationwide series of commemoration events - including vigils, film screenings, rallies and boycott actions. We hope you will join us in remember the tragedy that was the Israeli assault on Gaza. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday December 30, 2009 - 13:56 by Fintan Lane
GAZA FREEDOM MARCHERS REJECT EGYPTIAN OFFER TO LET JUST 100 ENTER GAZA After three days of vigils and demonstrations in downtown Cairo, Suzanne Mubarak’s offer to allow just 100 of 1,300 delegates to enter Gaza was rejected by the Gaza Freedom March Coordinating Committee as well as many of the larger contingents – including those from France, Scotland, Canada, South Africa, Sweden and New York State (U.S.). ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday December 30, 2009 - 13:45 by Fintan Lane
This is the latest update (received 12.54pm today) from Tyrone man John Hurson, who is on the 'Viva Palestina' Gaza aid convoy. The convoy was stranded for several days on the Jordan/Egypt border, and is now trying to enter Gaza by a different route. There are at least 10 Irish people on the convoy and three vehicles from Ireland. ... read full story / add a comment |
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