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cork / rights, freedoms and repression / news report 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 / news report 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 
donegal / arts and media / event notice Tuesday June 01, 2010 14:41 by LASC
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Music by Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde The Cuban Orishas from Cuba Latin Disco by Robert Navan read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / news report 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 / news report 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 / news report 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 / news report 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 / news report 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 / news report 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 / news report 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 
tyrone / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Monday May 31, 2010 17:11 by Free Palestine
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Young republicans from across County Tyrone outraged by today's murderous piracy by Israel have organised a number of actions over the coming week to protest and highlight local anger over these brutal abuses of human rights. So far 19 deaths and dozens of injured have been claimed when Israeli soldiers boarded a ship and opened fire on civilian humanitarian workers who were bringing much needed aid to the stricken and besieged Palestinian people living in Gaza. Actions will include graffiti, murals, protests and vigils. A protest is organised by South Tyrone Ógra at the Ballygawley Round at 5pm today, Strabane Ógra and Coalisland/Clonoe Ógra will each be organizing protests respectively and West Tyrone Ógra having already adorned the now vacant Omagh Brit Camp with graffiti and are erecting a mural. read full story / add a comment 
At Least 9 Internationals Killed As Israel Attacks And Hijacks Gaza Flotilla In International Waters
international / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Monday May 31, 2010 17:00 by Kev
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At least 9 international human rights activists have been killed and dozens more injured after Israeli commandos attacked the unarmed Gaza Freedom Flotilla early this morning in international waters, according to reports from the flotilla organisers, while Israeli military sources confirmed at least 9 dead. This attack is a clear breach of international law. read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report 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 / news report 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 
national / history and heritage / event notice Sunday May 30, 2010 14:05 by Sharon.
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A 24-hour Fast will be held in Dublin in support of the Republican prisoners in Maghaberry Prison. read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-capitalism / press release Sunday May 30, 2010 13:30 by Mina Ahadi
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Majid Tavakoli, a 24 year old student activist at Amir Kabir University, must not become another victim of the Islamic regime of Iran. He has been arrested and tortured a number of times for his student activities. The last time he was arrested was in December 2009 for a speech about the ruling dictatorship and for criticising Khamenei. He has started a hunger strike on 23 May and is in very poor health. On 26 May, Mina Ahadi of the International Committee against Executions briefly spoke to his mother. His mother is also on hunger strike in support of her son. She is very worried and concerned about his health. She said that no matter where she goes, she is given no information on him nor allowed to speak to or see him. read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Sunday May 30, 2010 13:08 by Maryam Namazie
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Join us for a Rally organised by One Law for All against Sharia and religious laws and for secularism and universal right at Trafalgar Square’s Northern Terrace, London (closest underground Charing Cross and Leicester Square), 14:00-16:00 hours Then join us for a March organised by Iran Solidarity to show solidarity with people in Iran who are at the forefront of battling Sharia law and political Islam. From Trafalgar Square to the embassy of the Islamic regime of Iran in Knightsbridge, London, 16:00-17:00 hours The march will end with a group act of solidarity with the people of Iran. read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report 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 / animal rights / press release Friday May 28, 2010 23:35 by bernie wright
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26-5-2010 . Yesterday at 6.40pm a thin black horse was subjected to a continuous beating by a Sulkie or harness racing driver in Tallaght, Dublin 24 . The horse which was pulling a two wheeled cart was beaten repeatedly by the driver who was accompanied by a youth. The incident happened opposite the Cukoo’s Nest Pub and all traffic was stopped both ways as the horse reared up on his back legs with fright. He was wide-eyed and not wearing blinkers. He was hit repeatedly with straps or reins by the driver. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / animal rights / event notice Friday May 28, 2010 21:39 by Bob
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Film: Earthlings Start: 3rd of June 2010 - 8pm Location: Seomra Spraoi 10 Belvedere Court Dublin 1 The Schedule: A short introduction The movie (95 min.) Discussion about the movie and Animal Rights read full story / add a comment |
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