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international / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday June 02, 2010 - 22:10 by Kev
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The IPSC has learned, with relief, that the remaining Irish Freedom Flotilla prisoners are in the air tonight, en route from Tel Aviv airport to Istanbul, along with all the remaining detainees from the ill fated aid flotilla.Last night, around 120 people were deported via Israel's border with Jordan. ... read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice Wednesday June 02, 2010 - 20:49 by GazaFriends
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PRESS BRIEFING - WitnessGaza.com http://witnessgaza.com/ related vid - Israel Navy Massacres Freedom Flotilla Passengers in International Waters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB-Mk4bFz-U (I am aware that this is a post of a mai, but given the situation I ask that it is left up...) ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday June 02, 2010 - 16:04 by Elle Mayberry
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Dublin saw a march of almost 2,000 people protesting against the atrocities that took place in international waters which resulted in the Israeli navy murdering at least 10 aid workers carrying essential supplies to the people of Gaza. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday June 02, 2010 - 10:57 by Kev
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There will be a press conference with returned Irish Flotilla detainee Shane Dillon today at 2pm in Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2. Mr Dillon, who was deported to Ireland late last night will speak of his experiences on board the Challenger ship when it was boarded by Israeli commandos on Monday where he said he witness the commandos physically attacking non-violent passengers. Also speaking at the press conference will be Aengus O Snodaigh TD, Chris Andrews TD and Senator Mark Daly, and it will be chaired Freda Hughes of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC). ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday June 02, 2010 - 00:21 by Kev
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The Israeli state is to release all 680 detained members of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla immediately - although the process is expected to take up to 48 hours. This number includes, according to official Israeli sources, 9 Irish people. It has also been reported by the Irish Embassy in Israel that Irishman Dr Fintan Lane was "roughed up" during interrogation by Israeli officials, but that he is in good spirits - the news came in a conversation with Dr. Lane's father Jim. The Freedom Flotilla was hijacked by Israeli commandos on Monday morning in an attack that left at least 9 passengers dead. ... read full story / add a comment 
cork / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday June 01, 2010 - 23:05 by Ray
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Between 6p.m. and 8p.m. this evening a dozen or more of the city's Palestine solidarity activists held a vigil on Patrick St. To remember the people slain when Israeli commandos wantonly attacked the Freedom Flotilla on its way to Gaza to break the illegal blockade imposed by Israel and deliver much-needed humanitarian aid. ... read full story / add a comment
limerick / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday June 01, 2010 - 17:03 by Zoe Lawlor
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Over 100 people came out at short notice in Limerick today to protest against the murder of humanitarian aid activists on their way to Gaza by Israel. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday June 01, 2010 - 11:09 by Paula Geraghty
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Rallies and vigils took place all over the world in sorrow and solidarity with the victims of Israeli military who were murdered taking part in a humanitarian mission to help the people of Gaza suffering under an Israeli blockade. ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / environment Tuesday June 01, 2010 - 00:31 by Boom Bike
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Solidarity cycle ride close to Rossport with solidarity event in Castlerae ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday May 31, 2010 - 22:54 by TD
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The West Bank city of Ramallah hosted an angry protest today against Israel's latest atrocity; the massacre of twenty international human rights activists on the Freedom Flotilla on a voyage of mercy to besieged Gaza. ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / anti-war / imperialism Monday May 31, 2010 - 21:51 by Cyclist
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Riders from the Merthyr to Mayo ride blockaded Galway's branch of Marks and Spencer with bikes today, in protest at the killing of international activists and the ongoing siege of Gaza. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / crime and justice Monday May 31, 2010 - 19:47 by Gerard
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Protest at City Hall, belfast, 4pm ... read full story / add a comment 
cork / anti-war / imperialism Monday May 31, 2010 - 18:36 by John Jefferies
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Some photos of today's lunchtime protest in Cork at the overnight Israeli commando attack on part of the Gaza aid flotilla. Among those who spoke was Jim Lane, himself a lifelong activist, who is the father of Dr. Fintan Lane. Over 100 people attended the protest at short notice and a group later marched to Cork City Hall, calling on the Lord Mayor to open a book of condolences and to demand the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday May 31, 2010 - 17:48 by Kev
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Reports have reached us that the three Irish passengers kidnapped this morning by Israeli commandos are all unhurt. Shane Dillon is on a plane back to Ireland, while Dr Fintan Lane and Fiachra O Luain have both contested deportation and are now in an Israeli detention camp and will be brought to court within 72 hours. The three were kidnapped as part of the Israeli attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla earlier today that killed up to 19 people, according to reports. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests Monday May 31, 2010 - 09:32 by Trade Union TV
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Video report from May 25th Right To Work rally at the Daíl. ... read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice Monday May 31, 2010 - 04:54 by Watcher
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Reports coming in over stream are saying the Israeli army have fired lives rounds, used tear-gas and stun grenades on unarmed civilians killing an unconfirmed number of people and injuring at least 30 ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday May 30, 2010 - 23:18 by Freda H & Kev
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In the last hour two of the boats in the Gaza Freedom Flotilla (the Turkish IHH ship and Free Gaza's Challenger 2) have been approached and contacted by Israeli Navy ships in international waters, 80 miles off the coast of Gaza. Reports from passengers say that three Israeli war ships are currently approaching the Freedom Flotilla, which is carrying supplies and humanitarian aid to the beleaguered coastal strip. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday May 30, 2010 - 23:04 by Freda H
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In the last hour two of the boats in The Freedom Flotilla (the Turkish IHH ship and Free Gaza's Challenger 2) have been approached and contacted by Israeli Navy ships in international waters. Three Israeli war ships are currently approaching the Freedom Flotilla 90 miles off the coast of Gaza. The Freedom Flotilla which is carrying humanitarian aid to the beleagured coastal strip has approximately 800 passengers on board it's ships including a number of Irish people. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday May 30, 2010 - 12:50 by Kev
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The Gaza Freedom Flotilla is now in the final stages of its mission to Gaza, as it set sail from the waters outside Cyprus at 12.30pm today toward its final destination. Despite the loss of several Irish passengers - including politicians Aengus O Snodaigh TD, Chris Andrews TD and Sen. Mark Daly - due to Cypriot bureaucracy under severe pressure from Israel, the others are now en route to Gaza. They are expected to near Gaza sometime tomorrow (Monday 31st) afternoon. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Friday May 28, 2010 - 13:13 by Seán Ryan
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On 12/7/2009, Agnieszka Chojnacka was arrested on the Clontarf Road, outside Duffy's circus, where she was engaged in a peaceful protest. This case finally came to court the other day, Wednesday May 26. In an incredible tour de force, the animal rights activist, who defended herself, destroyed the State's case, laying waste to the two gardaí, who took the stand to lie about her. ... read full story / add a comment |
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