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national / anti-war / imperialism Thursday July 20, 2006 - 12:39 by eeekkkk
 15 comments (last - thursday july 20, 2006 - 21:33)
The prosecution in the case have begun in the last hour or so to make their closing arguments to the Jury. It is likely that the defense will make theirs before the end of the day. There is a very very small possibility of a verdict late today. Most likely scenario is that tomorrow will see a verdict in this trial. Frequent updates will be on indymedia.ie ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Thursday July 20, 2006 - 00:35 by court reporters
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SUMMARY Kathy Kelly finally gave her evidence on Monday. She spoke quietly about the chilling effect of the sanctions that had been imposed on Iraq after the 1991 war, of the devastation caused to the country, the lack of water and electricity, the ilnesses and diseases, the lack of medical supplies due to veto, the deaths of over 500,000 children between ages 0 to 5, the deaths of 1.5 million Iraqis due to sanctions (a quarter of the estimated number of Holocaust victims), the fear of the people before the Shock and Awe blitz of March 2003, how she related her first-hand experiences to the defendants, her acquaintance with Denis Halliday who had resigned as Assistant Sec General of the UN because of his disagreement with the sanctions. Mr Halliday who was sitting in the court..was pointed out by Senior Counsel Brendan Nix She described in detail the photos she had brought from Iraq which became part of the defendants' shrine In a day of high drama, there were numerous objections raised, followed by interruption of evidence and jury retirements. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / animal rights Wednesday July 19, 2006 - 23:23 by Stephan Wymore
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Wednesday 19th July at noon, outside the Lush store in Dublin, a giant rabbit from ARAN was encouraging members of the public to ‘Vote Against Animal Testing in Europe’ and to place their voting card in a ballot box. The completed cards will then be sent to MEPs and relevant government authorities. On the windows of every LUSH store in Ireland are posters reading ‘VOTE AGAINST ANIMAL TESTING IN EUROPE’ ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / gender and sexuality Wednesday July 19, 2006 - 22:38 by Dave Donnellan
8 comments (last - friday july 21, 2006 - 08:57) 9 images
In 2005 two Iranian teenagers, Mahmoud Asgari (16) and Ayaz Marhoni (18), were both sentenced to death for what some human rights groups claimed was "consensual gay sex". Today, on the first anniversary of the executions a protest meeting was held outside the Central Bank in Dame to commemorate the event. ... read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment Wednesday July 19, 2006 - 18:52 by Terry
An overview of what Rossport Solidarity Camp is up to at the moment and has planned for the month of August. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax Tuesday July 18, 2006 - 19:48 by Terence
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Last Tuesday 11th July, DLR council atemtpted non-collection of bins in a limited area in the Broadford housing estate in Ballinteer leaving behind the bins of those who haven't paid the Bin Tax yet. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday July 18, 2006 - 09:18 by Prison Solidairty Workshop
8 comments (last - saturday july 22, 2006 - 17:03) 5 images
Following the conclusion of the court scene of Trial Day 7 (J17). Pitstops & solidarity activsts gathered at the Franciscan Church opposite to the Four Courts. Patriticpants included Catholic Workers (Dublin, London, New York City, Ithaca NY, 4 Pitstop defendants, Anarchist Prison Solidarity, Voices in the Wilderness/Chicago, Peace People, PSP trial solidarity activists, a homeless person, 2 independent film makers, punks hippies, priest & Nipponzon Myohoji Buddhist nun, AWI. More detailed input will be added to ths report as posted comments...... ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday July 18, 2006 - 01:06 by Shell to Sea
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On Sunday afternoon before the Dublin vs Offaly match in Croke Park, Shell to Sea protesters gathered outside St. Luke's in Drumcondra to meet the taoiseach as he walked to the stadium to watch the game. Bertie Ahern makes a habit of opening his office in St.Luke's on match days, and meeting Fianna Fáil supporters there. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday July 18, 2006 - 01:01 by Ploughshares Support
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Kathy Kelly is a person of profound integrity, who knows how to walk the walk. She will testify at the trial of the Pitstop Ploughshares tomorrow in the Four Courts. In a climate in which the issue of Iraq and the use of Shannon has been put on the back burner for many, Kathy Kelly is there to remind us of what things are like on the ground for the ordinary people of Iraq as they continue to struggle with the ongoing daily realities of depleted uranium effects and ever escalating violence. Kathy has been a loyal and consistent supporter of the five on trial, having travelled to each of their trials and remained consistent in her support throughout the three-and-a-half years of legal proceedings. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday July 18, 2006 - 00:45 by justin morahan
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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Monday July 17, 2006 - 21:14 by Paula Geraghty
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Where: The Spire, O'Connell Street When: Saturday 15th July from 1pm ... read full story / add a comment 
national / anti-war / imperialism Monday July 17, 2006 - 21:05 by Paula Geraghty
2 comments (last - tuesday july 18, 2006 - 07:40) 5 images
images from the public meeting last thursday 13th of July hosted by the Ploughshares Support ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Monday July 17, 2006 - 20:42 by Paula geraghty
4 comments (last - tuesday july 18, 2006 - 16:23) 10 images
The Dublin Shell to Sea Table Quiz is organised for Thursday the 13th of July in Doyle's Pub (opposite Trinity College, near Pearse Street Garda Station). It runs from 8pm to 11pm and teams of 4 will compete in ten rounds of questions. Residents in the locality have been warned that a dangerous, experimental raw quiz is planned to be installed in the area. The questions will be odourless, and at many times the pressure of a normal quiz. In the event of raffle, everyone in the audience might win a prize. And on foot of that attractive advertisement, I bravely went.............. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / history and heritage Monday July 17, 2006 - 16:36 by Madam K
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Photo`s from Tara Solidarity Vigil ,a most pleasent and tranquil enviroment. ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / miscellaneous Monday July 17, 2006 - 15:47 by Shell to Sea
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Roughly 15 Shell to Sea activists braved the blistering sunshine (bless them...) from 8am til 2pm today to welcome the Fianna Fail 'economics and business' seminar to town. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday July 17, 2006 - 15:21 by One of G8 Press&Info Group
Police in Russia have targeted press coverage of the anti G8 protests. Yesterday they arrested accredited Associated Press journalists for covering a protest. They also attacked photographers, broke cameras and arrested six Ukrainian activists for holding a press conference ... read full story / add a comment 
national / miscellaneous Monday July 17, 2006 - 14:30 by Éirigi
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Ógra Shinn Féin mobilised throughout the north of Ireland last week, ahead of the 12th of July orange marches throughout the north. Ógra Shinn Féin activists mobilised in areas such as Castlederg, south Derry, south Down and north Antrim amongst others. Among the places Ógra were active was Belfast. A delegation drawn from members throughout Ireland was there to witness first hand of the experiences of communities such as Ardoyne and Springfield road at this time of the year. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism Sunday July 16, 2006 - 20:20 by Fintan Lane
3 comments (last - tuesday july 18, 2006 - 10:27)
Today's Sunday Independent carries two advertisements seeking to recruit Irish people to work as Sales Representatives for a company, apparently called 'Exchange', whose sole function is to sell cars, motorbikes and utility vehicles to US military personnel serving abroad. These particular adverts are looking for people to service the US war machine in Iraq, Kuwait and the Middle East in general. Those employed will be based on US military facilities in Iraq and Kuwait. Prospective applicants are directed to a website, which carries the company motto: 'The only overseas car-buying program created by the [US] military, for the military'. It is a disgrace that an Irish newspaper is carrying advertisements recruiting civilians to service the US war machine in Iraq. Those who consider applying should bear in mind that they will be viewed in Iraq as servants of the US military and their lives will be at grave risk. Holding Irish citizenship will make no difference. ... read full story / add a comment 
antrim / rights, freedoms and repression Saturday July 15, 2006 - 23:42 by Giles King-Salter
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national / anti-war / imperialism Saturday July 15, 2006 - 15:05 by Edward Horgan
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Every time I have visited Shannon airport in recent months there have been suspicious US aircraft at the airport. However, the Gardai and Irish Defence Forces, have not been investigating the likely criminal use of Shannon airport reasons of torture and unlawful mass murder in Iraq and Afghanistan. They have been overtly and covertly protecting international criminals as they pass through Shannon airport. ... read full story / add a comment |
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