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international / gender and sexuality Friday August 06, 2010 - 21:22 by Mina Ahadi
For Immediate Publication. Iran stoning case, Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani is at imminent risk of execution in Tabriz prison. Moreover, her well known human rights lawyer, Mohammad Mostafaei, is in prison in Turkey after having fled the country to evade arrest for his advocacy work. His wife remains in prison in Iran – held hostage – until he is remanded into the regime’s custody (http://stopstonningnow.com/wpress/?p=1652). Given Turkey’s close relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mostafaei can face deportation back to Iran even though he has applied for refugee status with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees there. Campaigners are concerned about the safety of Mostafaei and his wife. We are also extremely concerned for Ashtiani’s life. The regime may be preparing to execute her within the next few days, particularly given that the Tabriz prosecutor has demanded her execution and is awaiting the Tehran high court’s confirmation (http://stopstonningnow.com/wpress/?p=1665). ... read full story / add a comment 
Choice of “investigators” into Flotilla massacre controversial, say Palestinian and Latin American r
international / rights, freedoms and repression Friday August 06, 2010 - 17:09 by Jose Antonio Gutierrez and Freda H
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Palestinian and Latin American rights campaigners in Ireland have reacted strongly to the appointment of outgoing Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Velez to one of two United Nations commissions set up to inquire into the Mavi Marmara massacre on May 31 in international waters while they approached the besieged Gaza Strip. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Friday August 06, 2010 - 15:52 by Volunteer
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As news that Ireland's unemployment rate continues to rise sinks in, 20 young people from across Ireland are gathering in Galway this weekend to prepare their effort in bringing about much needed change. The SpunOut.ie Academy of Activism, supported by the Huston Film School at NUIG, is a free training course for young people of different backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference in the world around them. The training is offered by the multi-award winning SpunOut.ie youth charity as part of its work in empowering young people in their personal and social development. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism Thursday August 05, 2010 - 17:51 by R.I.P.
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After 29 years of U.S. prisons and a few weeks of release activist Marilyn Buck http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Buck passed away with cancer on August 3rd. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday August 05, 2010 - 01:30 by Ardoyne Republican
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REPUBLICAN NETWORK for UNITY (RNU) Spokesperson, CARL REILLY has slammed the alarming length the RUC/PSNI and MI5 will literally travel in attempts to blackmail and threaten members of our Network. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday August 01, 2010 - 15:34 by Mina Ahadi
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For Immediate Publication. We, the undersigned, are extremely concerned to learn that the whereabouts of leading human rights lawyer Mohammad Mostafaei is unknown and that his wife, Fereshteh Halimi, and brother-in-law, Farhad Halimi, have been arrested on 24 July by the Iranian authorities. Mostafaei is the lawyer of Sakine Mohammadi Ashtiani who has been sentenced to death by stoning for ‘adultery.’ ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday August 01, 2010 - 15:26 by RNU PRO
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The REPUBLICAN NETWORK for UNITY (RNU) Cathaoirleach/Chairperson, DANNY MCBREARTY, has equated the increase in the Offences Against the State Act against Political Activists in the 26 Counties as a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights. ... read full story / add a comment
donegal / education Sunday August 01, 2010 - 13:59 by éirígí Sligeach
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The proposal to use the widely discredited public private partnership scheme to build a new school premises for Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny has been condemned by éirígí. ... read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues Thursday July 29, 2010 - 11:23 by Tracy Donegan
1 in 4 babies will be born by caesarean in Ireland. Experts estimate that 1/3 of Irish caesareans are avoidable. As the HSE announces a caesarean reduction strategy more Mothers are questioning the rise in surgical birth. A must read for all expectant Mothers. Tracy Donegan’s latest guide to birth in Ireland explores the epidemic of surgical births in Ireland and the growing number of women choosing VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean). The Irish Caesarean and VBAC Guide provides answers to the many overwhelming questions associated with caesarean birth and VBAC. ... read full story / add a comment 
sligo / worker & community struggles and protests Wednesday July 28, 2010 - 23:08 by éirígí Sligeach
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New savage cutbacks are to be introduced at Sligo and Letterkenny General hospitals and others around the country. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Sunday July 25, 2010 - 15:56 by Akai
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In response to the article entitled "Polish Anarchist Linked to Corrib Gas Pipeline Protest", published in the Irish newspaper the Independent, we state that the information contained in the article is false. ... read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment Sunday July 25, 2010 - 13:41 by Stop Shell
Below you can find the two community submissions 1. against Shell's EIS pipeline application. 2. against Shell's application for Compulsory Acquisition Orders Feel free to print off and send as your own or write your own version. Deadline is this WED 28th July 5.30pm. Case reference: PL16 .GA0004 ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Saturday July 24, 2010 - 12:23 by RNU - PRO
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REPUBLICAN NETWORK FOR UNITY National Chairperson, Danny McBrearty has announced that RNU will join this Sunday’s march in Lurgan highlighting the repressive conditions being meted out to Republican political prisoners in Maghaberry. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / environment Friday July 23, 2010 - 03:52 by Eam
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Pipeline Explosion in Dalian China, 165 sq miles stretch of the Yellow Sea, off the Northeastern city. This oil was refined so it FLOATS on top, Not like the BP oil spill in the Gulf, IT was not refined so most of the oil stays under under the water. ... read full story / add a comment 
antrim / arts and media Thursday July 22, 2010 - 21:32 by anphailistin
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Féile an Phobail's August Féile 2010 will this year host a very special concert with some of Ireland's greatest young musicians in aid of 'Ceol go Phailistín' (meaning 'Music to Palestine'), a very important cause. All door proceeds on the night will go to support the next Gaza floatilla. Tickets are just £7, for this very special night of music, and in support of a very important cause. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Thursday July 22, 2010 - 12:29 by Cleo de Vito
A unique opportunity is presented by visiting specialist & co-editor of The Automatic Earth – Nicole Foss aka Stoneleigh - to discuss Community Solutions to the Global Crises. This inaugural event of the Mayo Sustainability Forum will take place on Monday 2nd August with keynote speaker, Nicole Foss, presenting her talk ‘Making Sense of the Global Financial Crises in the Era of Peak Oil’ - to date this is her only engagement in the West of Ireland. The venue will be the Linenhall Theatre in Castlebar, & will begin at 7pm. Admission is free. ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / arts and media Wednesday July 21, 2010 - 03:27 by Fred Johnston
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Breton-based poet and publisher arrives in Galway for two readings this weekend. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Monday July 19, 2010 - 13:54 by RNU - PRO
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The Republican Network for Unity (RNU) chairperson/ cathaoirleach Danny McBrearty, has announced that RNU will join the October 5th civil rights march against the repressive law proposed by the DUP-Sinn Fein Stormont partnership. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Sunday July 18, 2010 - 18:37 by MN
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For Immediate Publication. Two suicide bombings outside a mosque in Zahedan on Thursday 15 July 2010 have left scores dead and hundreds wounded. As well as the two suicide bombers and members of the Pasdaran Army, casualties included many ordinary people. The bombings have led to fears among the people and have allowed the Islamic regime to step up its militarisation of the city and of the whole region. The group Jundullah has claimed responsibility, publishing photos of two young people said to be the bombers. The group said the bombings were in retaliation for the recent execution of the group’s leader Abdolmalek Rigi, as well as in support of the “Sunni people”. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday July 18, 2010 - 07:49 by Ardoyne Republican
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Last Monday, the Orange Order blatantly ignored the wishes of the vast majority of Ardoyne residents to march through our community twice. The secterian organisation also discounted advice from, the RUC/PSNI, Clergy, Politicians, Residents Groups, Community Leaders and Journalists that if they stormed ahead. This procession would undoubtably lead to inevitable violence and set community relations back years. Regardless of this, the Loyal Order coat-trailed through Ardoyne and left behind a trail of devastation in its wake. ... read full story / add a comment |
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