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international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Saturday March 19, 2011 18:48 by John Cornford
Its not just in Libya that civilians are being slaughtered, its also happening in Iran. At least 150 prisoners are dead or injured after bloody clashes erupted in Karaj’s Ghezel Hesar prison on the night of March 15th. Thousands of prisoners from units 2 and 3 launched a protest after hearing the news of plans to execute ten inmates. Approximately 3,000 prisoners attempted to break the doors of their cells while chanting, “Executions must stop.” Security forces attacked the prison cells, resulting in bloody clashes and the transfer of some prisoners from their cells. Reports indicate that prison guards used live ammunitions to control the protesters. Consequently, nearly eighty prisoners were seriously injured or killed, but the number of those shot is at 150 or higher. A handful of officers along with the deputy warden of the prison, Mr. Safakhil suffered leg injuries during the clashes. The prisoners who protested are either serving a heavy sentence or facing imminent execution. read full story / add a comment 
national / education / press release Saturday March 19, 2011 17:24 by FEE QUB
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Free Education for Everyone (FEE) QUB have called on all students to support striking lecturers by not attending class on Monday 21st and Thursday 24th of March. Added to that FEE QUB call on all students to attend their nearest picket line on both strike days and to actively support their lecturers. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Saturday March 19, 2011 16:39 by Seán Ó Murchú
Republican Sinn Féin Cork carried out a protest picket with other like minded groups at Daunt's Square, Cork City from 2pm until 4pm on Saturday 12th March 2011. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Saturday March 19, 2011 09:46 by Ciaron O'Reilly
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Last night I went to see Ken Loach/ Paul Lavety's latest effort, the film "Route Irish". I was invited along by a friend, Ben Griffin, who is an Iraq S.A.S. combat veteran. For most of my anti- war activist life the word "veteran" would conjure images of older guys from my town who had fought in WW2 in New Guinea and also recenlty returned Vietnam Veterans. I grew up sharing a back fence with the second largest military base in Australia - "Gallipoli Barracks"/ Enoggera, Brisbane, Australia. read full story / add a comment 
international / animal rights / news report Saturday March 19, 2011 00:45 by Ending blood sports in Ireland
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Sligo-based coursing club, Tubbercurry/Ballymote CC, facing prosecution! read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Friday March 18, 2011 21:20 by IRSCNA
The IRSM stands in solidarity with Michigan workers. read full story / add a comment
national / politics / elections / press release Friday March 18, 2011 20:10 by Paddy Healy
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Paddy Healy, Former President, TUI, Independent Candidate for Seanad Eireann Tireless Campaigner for Education and Public Services An Independent Voice for All Public Servants including Teachers, Lecturers, Social Workers, Health Workers, All Administrative and Maintenance Staff , and all Public Service Pensioners as New Government Promises to eliminate 25,000 Jobs A Voice for Academic Freedom As New Government Reinforces Existing Threats and Department of Education threatens further pay cuts for Lecturers. Paddy Healy 086-4183732, paddy.healy@eircom.net, Blog: http://paddyhealy.wordpress.com read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Friday March 18, 2011 20:02 by Soundmigration
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Nazly Hussein speaks from outside the military courts which this afternoon (Friday 12th March) was supposed to address the people the army harrassed and arrested last Wednesday during a brutal attack on those occupying Tahrir Square. Nazly describes how several hundred plain clothes thugs was deployed against people in the square on Wednesday, who set about pulling down tents and beating people up. The army, under the pretence of ‘protecting’ those remaining in the Tahrir then began beating, arresting and electrocuting people within the the pro democracy movement. Over 170 people where arrested, most of whom where later released without charge. Many had been beaten and tortured with electrocution. read full story / add a comment
international / history and heritage / press release Friday March 18, 2011 07:24 by IRSCNA
A statement celebrating the 140th anniversary of the Paris Commune. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Friday March 18, 2011 02:40 by GYBO Team
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The Afro-Asian People's Democratic Islamic Congress (APIC[APICONG]) is glad to forward the manifesto of Gaza Youth Breaks Out (GYBO) in its current, as well as in its original form. We are asking you to support the youth of Palestine in their endeavour to establish Palestinian unity beyond HAMAS and FATAH. The people, united, cannot be subdued. read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Thursday March 17, 2011 23:39 by T
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The UN tonight has just passed a resolution on a no-fly zone over Libya. The resolution was pushed by France and there were 10 votes in favour and five abstentions. Tonight Gaddafi is saying he will enter the last stronghold of the rebels the city of Benghazi to the East of Tripoli. It is being reported that he says his forces will show no mercy for the enemy. The question now is how fast will the no-fly zonet be implemented and how fast will Gaddafi move? read full story / add a comment 
national / environment / opinion/analysis Thursday March 17, 2011 18:02 by ferret
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Recent events in Japan and revelations by wikileaks regarding the nefarious and corrupt activities of the nuclear industry working in India should be a wake up call for those considering the arguments of vested interests who are quietly pushing the nuclear agenda in our media. It would certainly be a nice profitable centralised earner for themselves and their friends but a panacea for our future energy woes it certainly ain't! read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday March 16, 2011 21:16 by Muhammad A. Al Mahdi
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Gaza March 15 - HAMAS and FATAH join forces in cracking down on pro-democracy protesters calling for unity read full story / add a comment 
mayo / anti-capitalism / news report Wednesday March 16, 2011 21:12 by Rossport solidarity camp
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Come and help build the new camp this weekend! read full story / add a comment 
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Wednesday March 16, 2011 14:08 by Paul D
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Resteraunt and Catering Workers call on the Quick Service Food Alliance to stop attacking minimum wages and conditions. read full story / add a comment
dublin / politics / elections / feature Wednesday March 16, 2011 14:01 by Maire
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Rosaleen McDonagh is contesting the Seanad Election in the Dublin University Constituency. She is a well known Traveller activist, feminist and writer. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / press release Tuesday March 15, 2011 20:19 by Jake
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List of CWers going to Afghanistan: Chris Allen Doucot (Hartford Ct CW), Clare Grady - (Ithaca NY CW), Jim Haber (Las Vegas CW), Martha Hennessy (D Day's Granddaughter), Jake Olzen (Chicago Il. CW), Scott Schaeffer-Duffy -(Worcester Mass, CW)
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international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Monday March 14, 2011 19:38 by gar
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Mr. Gates' visit—intended as a show of support for Bahrain's beleaguered royal king—was instantly complicated by the protests, in which police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up tens of thousands of protesters. Hundreds were injured. During his visit to the Gulf monarchy, the defense secretary is expected to take on an unusual diplomatic role, delivering a message of support to the ruling family while encouraging leaders to engage in dialogue with the opposition. Now with the invasion of Saudi Arabia the occupation forces are asked to play the role of suppression against the uprising challenging al khalifa read full story / add a comment 
mayo / miscellaneous / news report Monday March 14, 2011 12:35 by Up Mayo
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Is this the kind of ‘honesty’ we can expect from Enda? read full story / add a comment
louth / environment / news report Sunday March 13, 2011 17:32 by Archbishop Michael D Hynes
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A Report on the 1st meeting of the Cooley Environmental & Health Group since 2011 Workshop read full story / add a comment |
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