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national / rights, freedoms and repression 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 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
national / rights, freedoms and repression 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 
international / rights, freedoms and repression 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 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
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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 
dublin / miscellaneous Tuesday December 29, 2009 - 17:17 by B_Hamilton
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Dublin Bike Scheme is being further expanded which is indeed good news for Dublin’s marginalized cyclists. It further opens up cycling as an alternative mode of transport for Dublin’s commuters, by helping to normalize cycling culture, as opposed to cycling being perceived as a dangerous fringe form of transport to get from a to z. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday December 29, 2009 - 15:08 by TD
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In their creative, nonviolent resistance against the Apartheid Wall, for the Xmas Day protest, Bil'in's villagers decided on gifting the Israeli Occupation Forces manning the checkpoint at that obscenity a box of luxury sweets, the intention was for five Santas positioned well back from the Wall - so as to allay any IOF fears that they may be rocks to slingshot them, however, before it could transpire, the well humoured protestors were malevolently doused in a blizzard of tear gas and this continued and continued. ... read full story / add a comment
antrim / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday December 29, 2009 - 14:52 by Caitlin Ni Chonaill
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On Monday evening 28th December, first anniversary of the ferocious Israeli assault on Gaza, approximately 80 people attended a candlelit vigil outside Belfast City Hall to draw attention to the continuing illegal Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip. The vigil, which was part of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign project 'Gaza: A Month of Remembrance', included participants from various organisations and individuals in the city. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday December 29, 2009 - 12:48 by Republican Sinn Féin Europe
We came together, people from many countries all over the world, to inform us, share experiences, discuss and decide upon common activities and projects against isolation. The discussion was divided into three different subjects: ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday December 29, 2009 - 12:00 by Fintan Lane
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Roger Waters of Pink Floyd has sent a message of solidarity to the organisers of the Gaza Freedom March, which is planned to take place on 31 December... ... read full story / add a comment 
derry / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday December 29, 2009 - 12:00 by George Row
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A rally, organised by Derry Anti-War Coalition (DAWC), was held in the centre of Derry's walled city on Sunday 27th December 09. It marked the anniversary of Israel's assault on Gaza and expressed solidarity with those trying to break the ongoing siege of the Palestinian population of Gaza. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday December 29, 2009 - 01:48 by paradigm shift environmental alliance
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President Obama Give Liu Xiaobo Nobel Peace Prize:China and Copenhagen ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday December 29, 2009 - 01:35 by IPSC media officer
The Ireland-Palestine Campaign (IPSC) has learned that the 'Viva Palestina' convoy bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza is back on the road. The convoy - which includes a number of vehicles and 10 people from Ireland - had been stranded on the Jordan/Egypt border because of the refusal of the Egyptian government to allow it to enter the country to complete the final leg of its 4,000 mile journey to Gaza. It was originally planned that the convoy would bring its aid via the Rafah crossing on 27 December. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday December 28, 2009 - 19:42 by Fintan Lane
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This is the latest update from Tyrone man John Hurson on the Viva Palestina aid convoy, which is trying to reach Gaza. It was posted on the open Facebook page 'Ireland to Gaza' earlier today. The convoy has been stranded on the Jordan/Egypt border because of a refusal by the Egyptian government to allow them cross the country to Rafah and then into Gaza: ... read full story / add a comment 
limerick / rights, freedoms and repression Monday December 28, 2009 - 14:35 by Sean Clinton
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On Sunday 27th December the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign erected a memorial tree in Limerick city centre to mark the first anniversary of Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza last winter, The names of the 1415 people who were killed during the 22 day assault were printed on colour-coded cards for the public to attach to the tree - blue for men, pink for women and white cards for the over 300 children killed. A detailed list of the names, addresses, gender, ages, and occupation of those murdered was displayed on large laminated sheets for the public to study and see for themselves the fact that the overwhelming majority of the victims were innocent civilians. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / arts and media Monday December 28, 2009 - 13:08 by Paula Geraghty
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Hanley and Millar's Paradise Lost ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday December 28, 2009 - 12:31 by Fintan Lane
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The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) has just heard that Zoe Lawlor from Limerick and Hilary Minch from Dublin, both IPSC members, were among 23 Gaza solidarity activists taken off a bus to al Areish today by Egyptian police. Those detained are currently being brought back to Cairo under police escort. The police are holding their passports. The 23 activists include two Irish, 15 Germans, two Palestinians, two Turks and three Americans. All were intending to participate in the 'Gaza Freedom March' on 31 December. The Egyptian government has systemically harassed the international delegates to the march since their arrival in Egypt and is refusing to allow them to cross into Gaza. ... read full story / add a comment |
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