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international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Saturday January 02, 2010 16:10 by Kev
(CAIRO) Gaza Freedom March hunger strikers released yesterday a statement to the world community at the steps of the Egyptian Syndicate of Journalists where they have congregated for the past week due to Egypt's refusal to allow them into Gaza. They renewed their commitment to the values of freedom for Palestine and appealed for a continued struggle until justice is achieved. They also called for an end to the Israeli siege of Gaza. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Saturday January 02, 2010 16:05 by Kev
(CAIRO) Gaza Freedom Marchers yesterday, 1st January 2010, approved a declaration aimed at accelerating the global campaign for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Israeli Apartheid. Roughly 1400 activists from 43 countries converged in Cairo on their way to Gaza to join with Palestinians marching to break Israel's illegal siege. They were prevented from entering Gaza by the Egyptian authorities. As a result, the Freedom Marchers remained in Cairo. They staged a series of nonviolent actions aimed at pressuring the international community to end the siege as one step in the larger struggle to secure justice for Palestinians throughout historic Palestine. The following declaration arose from those actions: read full story / add a comment ![]()
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / news report Saturday January 02, 2010 00:03 by Paula Geraghty
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Many Irish people and members of the Palestinian and wider Arab communities came out on a bitter afternoon to show their support for the Palestinians still under siege. read full story / add a comment
clare / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Friday January 01, 2010 22:47 by Shannonwatch
Come to Shannon on Sunday January 10th to - call for an end to Shannon Airport's support for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; - demand accountability from the Irish political leaders who sold out on our morality, neutrality, and respect for human rights; - draw attention to the US administration’s broken promise to close Guantanamo Bay Detention Centre. Gather just before the airport entrance from 2 tp 3pm read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / press release Friday January 01, 2010 20:36 by Saoirse
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Speaking at the annual Dáithí Ó Conaill commemoration in Glasnevin cemetery, Dublin on January 1 the President of Republican Sinn Féin Des Dalton set out the challenges and opportunities which face Republican Sinn Féin in the New Year. read full story / add a comment ![]()
national / miscellaneous / press release Friday January 01, 2010 17:21 by éirígí PRO
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"At the beginning of a new year, éirígí takes this opportunity to thank its members and supporters for the commitment and energy they have displayed throughout 2009. Their sterling work across Ireland has inspired many others to become involved in the struggle for national, economic and social freedom." read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Friday January 01, 2010 15:58 by Kev
On 6th December 2009 the third Viva Palestina international aid convoy set off from London. Over the next few weeks it traveled almost three thousand miles through 9 countries gaining support as it went. By 24th December, Christmas Eve, when it reached the post of Aqaba in Jordan it had grown to almost 500 people in 250 vehicles - carrying much needed medical aid for the besieged people of Gaza. read full story / add a comment ![]()
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Friday January 01, 2010 15:07 by Kev
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Over 1,000 Palestinian citizens of Israel and several dozen Jewish Israelis demonstrated this morning outside of the Erez Crossing, demanding an end to the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip. Organised by the Arab High Monitoring Committee, the demonstration coincided with the one year anniversary of Israel’s military attacks on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in 1,400 deaths and thousands wounded. read full story / add a comment ![]()
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Friday January 01, 2010 13:28 by Fintan Lane
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The following eyewitness report of yesterday's Gaza solidarity demonstration in Egypt. The author, Mary Hughes, was born in Bolton, England and immigrated to Canada, then to the United States. She is a member of the Writer's Guild in Los Angeles. She's been to the occupied West Bank six times, and this was meant to be her first to Gaza. In 2002 ,she was beaten by illegal settlers from Itamar near Yanoon, where she was helping Palestinian farmers harvest their olives and was on the first voyage to Gaza. Mary is a co-founder of the Free Gaza movement and was on board the FREE GAZA in 2008, when it was the first boat to land in Gaza in 41 years. read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice / news report Friday January 01, 2010 09:50 by vinyl
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I set out to find what the law was in China with regard to diminished responsibility and mental illness. There is provision, but it seems not to have been followed. So much for the judical process. read full story / add a comment
cork / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday December 31, 2009 21:50 by Human Solidarity
We will be forming a human chain across Patrick's Bridge as an act of Solidarity with the people of Palestine. The current situation in Gaza is terrifying and we need to send a clear message to the world that we will not sit back and allow this genocide to happen. UNITED WE STAND! Please join us and bring a friend. If you have any Palestinian flags/banners/posters/placards/leaflets please bring them as well. The lack of information and misinformation is horrifying and destructive. The only way to combat it is to share accurate information! read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday December 31, 2009 21:16 by Ardoyne Republican
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The republican network for unity (R.N.U.) would like to thank all the people and organisations who supported our aims, objectives and campaigns throughout the year of 2009. We move into this new decade as a young, vibrant, determined and highly organised republican socialist alternative with support growing for our position of putting the working class first throughout the 32 counties and beyond. As an organisation the network supports the concept and practice of real community empowerment free from all selfish political interests. The struggle for a 32 county socialist republic lies at the heart of the networks ethos and work. read full story / add a comment ![]()
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday December 31, 2009 19:40 by Fintan Lane
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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 / news report Thursday December 31, 2009 18:56 by Fintan Lane
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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
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Thursday December 31, 2009 17:47 by Arnaldo Otegi
Arnaldo Otegi, the basque independentist left leader made this speech before entering prison. In it he talks about the new initiative held by basque left. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday December 31, 2009 16:59 by Fintan Lane
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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
national / anti-capitalism / other press Thursday December 31, 2009 16:13 by C. Antillon
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On the Irsheconomy blog, established by Professor Philip Lane, the good professor himself has begun to come under attack for his analyses. read full story / add a comment ![]()
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday December 31, 2009 12:03 by Freda H
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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 / news report 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 ![]()
derry / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday December 30, 2009 16:23 by Kev
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Derry Anti-War Coalition will be holding a candlelit vigil for Gaza in the Diamond at 4pm on Thursday 31st. All supporters in the north west urged to attend. read full story / add a comment |
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