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international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday January 23, 2007 21:48 by Rónán Ó Dochartaigh
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Over three months after Irish politicians first raised the issue, the National Pension Reserve Fund still holds investments to the tune of over €30 million in corporations providing revenue to the Sudanese government. Darfur, a province in western Sudan, has in recent times been host to one of the most significant humanitarian debacles of the last few years. It has prompted widespread calls for an ethical investment policy which would prevent taxpayer’s money from contributing to what the US refers to as “a policy of genocide” in the region. In December, I spoke to Senator David Norris, one of the most vocal Irish political figures on this issue. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday January 23, 2007 18:26 by Dúlra
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In a formal statement to an Irish Times journalist a spokesperson for the Governemnt said yesterday that there are ‘no plans at the moment’ to include members of the Pagan community to the first structured talks between the State and various faith groups. In excluding those of Pagan faith the Government is quite content to contribute to the continued malignisation and sidelining of thousands of people. The exclusion also constitutes a wilful neglect of duty to these Irish people. read full story / add a comment ![]()
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Tuesday January 23, 2007 17:06 by Coilín ÓhAiseadha
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On Monday 29 January, the High Court of Eastern Denmark will begin its hearing of a case in which a group of Danish citizens assert that Denmark’s participation in the invasion of Iraq was in breach of the Danish constitution. The article below is based on a press release issued by the Danish Constitution Committee, Grundlovskomiteen af 2003, which is bringing the case against the Danish Prime Minister. read full story / add a comment ![]()
international / housing / news report Tuesday January 23, 2007 16:41 by ((i)) Africa volunteer
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After 3 months of asking for assistance for a support project for the WSF, things did´nt come through, why? Perhaps now in the last frantic moments, when still a million things need to be done, will support come, who knows? read full story / add a comment ![]()
dublin / gender and sexuality / news report Tuesday January 23, 2007 15:25 by Jane
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Thousands of Pro Choice Leaflets were distributed in Dublin City Centre last weekend as part of a campaign to increase visibility of pro choice activism and to put the issue of Abortion Rights back on the agenda. Members of Labour Youth and BODY distributed leaflets advertising a Pro Choice Meeting that is taking place this Saturday at 3pm in the Central Hotel. There was an excellent reaction from passers by with several people stopping and to lend their support. read full story / add a comment ![]()
national / anti-war / imperialism / news report Tuesday January 23, 2007 14:25 by dublin joe
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An EU report wants a Dáil investigation of CIA rendition flights through Shannon airport. It also criticizes Bertie Ahern for trusting President Bush's personal assurances that no torture suspects were aboard the "Guantanamo Express" planes that landed in Ireland. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Tuesday January 23, 2007 13:29 by Solidarity
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Chris Cole Jailed for Anti-War Protest on "Feast of Innocents" at Ministry of Defence (London) read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday January 23, 2007 12:47 by Justin Morahan
"You must put a stamp on the envelope and post it" said the Ambassador's representative read full story / add a comment ![]()
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday January 23, 2007 12:31 by Harry Wells
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The RUC ran the UVF in Belfast and in other parts of the North. RUC Special Branch let their agents in the UVF kill at will. They blocked arrests and tipped off the UVF to raids for arms and explosives. Former RUC detective, Johnston Browne, opens his account of his years in the RUC, Into the Dark with a description of a vicious beating - his own from RUC colleagues, in an RUC barracks. His 'crime' was to arrest an armed gang of UVF members. read full story / add a comment ![]()
national / environment / news report Tuesday January 23, 2007 08:00 by hanorah
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An historic meeting between victims of radiofrequency radiation, activistists, representatives of the Irish Doctors Environmental association and senior officials was held on Tue 16th of Janurary at the headquarters of the World Health Organisation in Geneva. The meeting was held in memory of the Late Dr. Denis O' Connor and his Late wife Ann of Kenmare, Co Kerry. Dr O 'Connor had written to the W.H.O. after they both contacted cancer while living under the shadow of a mobile phone mast. read full story / add a comment ![]()
international / anti-capitalism / news report Monday January 22, 2007 22:48 by Limerick Socialist Youth
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Penneys/Primark, Tesco and ASDA profit from super exploitation: x 5p an hour - the wages of workers in Bangladesh making their clothes x 80 hours a week - their average work hours x Sacked if they organise in trade unions to fight for their rights x Bullied by management to remain silent when they are audited by inspectors x LOCKED IN - Emergency exits are often locked by managment putting the health and of these workers at risk Profits of these companies in 2005: x Primark/Penneys: €227.5 million x Tescos: €3.3 billion read full story / add a comment ![]()
antrim / politics / elections / news report Monday January 22, 2007 22:29 by .................
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The Socialist party has selected candidates for South and East Belfast read full story / add a comment ![]()
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Monday January 22, 2007 19:49 by Dialectical
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Ógra Shinn Féin National Congress held an extraordinary meeting this weekend to discuss the Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle initiative on policing. The Congress passed a motion setting out a revolutionary new model of policing with radical changes in structure and practice and called on all Ógra members to vote against the Ard Chomhairle motion at the Extraordinary Ard Fheis next Sunday. The Congress also urged republicans to remain united and said that they will respect whatever decision is taken by the party's Ard Fheis next weekend. read full story / add a comment
international / politics / elections / news report Monday January 22, 2007 16:28 by Con Carroll
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the debate which Sinn Fein, are holding at the moment. a very interesting face in Tyrone Saturday night was in attendace. read full story / add a comment ![]()
mayo / miscellaneous / news report Monday January 22, 2007 13:38 by Aron
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Report from friday 19th Jan of the ongoing protests at Ballinaboy, Mayo. Usual Garda violence etc, as well as reports of ongoing Mayo Shell to Sea campaign work. read full story / add a comment
national / health / disability issues / news report Monday January 22, 2007 12:09 by Anne Devlin
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Possibly like many if not most other people, I thought Foetal Alcohol Syndrome was a condition that affected the children of alcoholics – those who drank every day throughout their pregnancy or binged regularly. I knew that a couple of glasses of wine with a meal once every week or two wouldn’t do any harm, particularly later in pregnancy. I was supported in that belief by many a doctor and magazine or newspaper article. True, some people said it would be better not to drink but in a context where a glass of Guinness a day was even said to be good for babies because of the nutrients it contained, the total abstainers seemed extreme in their caution. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Monday January 22, 2007 11:21 by Justin Morahan
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There was an international protest concerning Guantanamo Bay on Jan 11th, prompted by the catholic Workers in the US and Amnesty International among others. In Dublin we were in solidarity. read full story / add a comment
international / gender and sexuality / news report Monday January 22, 2007 10:48 by Houzan Mahmoud
Dear friends Below you will see the appeal for support letters to our campaign to stop Islamic laws and islamisaiton of Kurdistan in the new proposed constitution for Kurdistan/Iraq. Please send your support letters to us, so we can hand them at the end of our campaign to the Kurdish parliament and constitution committee.. We also ask you to circulate and publisize our campaign and appeal as wide as you can. Thank you so much for your support to our cause. Best Wishes Houzan Mahmoud campaign coordinator If you are interested in getting involved in the campaign or wish to receive further information then please contact Houzan at: houzan73@yahoo.co.uk read full story / add a comment ![]()
cork / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Monday January 22, 2007 10:29 by John Jefferies
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Two dozen members of the Free the Old Head of Kinsale campaign yesterday (20th Jan 07) braved waist-deep snow drifts to climb Ireland's third highest mountain Galtymore to raise funds for a forthcoming court challenge. read full story / add a comment ![]()
galway / anti-war / imperialism / news report Monday January 22, 2007 03:24 by TD
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At 7pm, 10th February (repeated on 13 Feb) Channel 4 will host its 9th annual Political Awards, "in association with the Hansard Society, before an invited audience of Members of Parliament, Peers and journalists" for the 'Most Inspiring Political Figure of the Year' . Brian Haw is one of the nominees and indymedia readers are requested to vote for him at : politicalawards@channel4.com Voting closes 2nd February. read full story / add a comment |
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