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international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Monday February 20, 2006 17:02 by Houzan Mahmoud
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The recent controversy over some caricatures of Mohammed gave the Islamists an opportunity to wage a hysterical protest internationally. In many cases, this took a violent form and was clearly aimed at silencing those who dared to even portray Mohammed. In these demonstrations - across the world and in London, the very heart of Europe - many of the banners on show were emblazoned with shameful slogans. These included - “Those who insult Islam must be beheaded” and “Freedom go to hell” plus various other fatwa’s and threats against cartoonists and others who have the temerity to “insult” Islam. This is not the first time these forces have attacked people’s rights in the Middle East and Europe. Many writers, singers, even barbers and doctors have been targeted in the last 30 years let alone the enslavement of women in the Middle East under the pretext of the defence of the ‘honour’ of Islam. The furore over these caricatures is simply an excuse to stage another worldwide campaign to attack the right of freedom of expression. They want to turn Europe into yet another battlefield for their foul ideas. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Monday February 20, 2006 00:31 by Coilín ÓhAiseadha
On Thursday 23rd February 2006 at 5.30pm, Cosantóirí na Síochána - the Peace Network - will hold a candle-lit procession from outside the constituency office of Justice Minister Michael McDowell at the Diamond in Ranelagh, Dublin. This is to insist that US military and CIA-chartered planes landing in Ireland be searched, to ensure compliance with our obligations under Irish human rights law. read full story / add a comment
international / eu / press release Saturday February 18, 2006 23:23 by Brendan Young
Press Statement by Campaign Against the EU Constitution - Saturday February 18th read full story / add a comment
international / environment / press release Saturday February 18, 2006 22:24 by me
Various survivors of the Bhopal Gas Leak and activist supporters, about 150 individuals, are embarking on a month long padayatra [protest march on foot] from Bhopal to Delhi, which is a distance of approx. 800km. They are setting out from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal on 20th February and hope to reach New Delhi by the end of March. They will stop along the way in various other areas/communities that have been affected negatively by industrial pollution to share stories and establish connections. They will be walking 25-35 kilometers per day. When they arrive in Delhi there will be a big day of support and final walk to the Prime Minister's Office with various other groups from Delhi joining for the last leg to make their support for the demands of the campaigners clear. read full story / add a comment
cork / crime and justice / press release Saturday February 18, 2006 01:44 by Des Long
Ricahrd Behaf of 40 years ago and Terence O'Brien of today are united by their actions against the presence of a British warship in Irish waters read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / press release Thursday February 16, 2006 14:51 by Seán Ó hAdhmaill
Cuirfear an chéad Chath na mBannaí de chuid Feachtas ar siúl Dé Céadaoin seo chugainn, 22 Feabhra 2006 i CLG Naomh Fhionnbharr i gCabrach i mBaile Átha Cliath. Tiocfaidh grúpaí ceoil le chéile ó scoileanna lánGhaelacha éagsúla, ina measc Coláiste Mhuire i gCabrach, agus Coláiste Eoin i Stigh Lorgan. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / press release Wednesday February 15, 2006 18:47 by Lee Welch
Four is pleased to present Mine Are of Trouble an exhibition of a new video work by Declan Clarke. The work in question has been in production for the past two years, and follows on from a strain that Clarke has been developing in recent video works. read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Wednesday February 15, 2006 17:48 by Graham Ó Maonaigh
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Labour Youth are to protest outside Dunnes Stores, North Earl Street, Dublin 1, at 6pm this evening, Wednesday February 15, against the sacking of company employee Joanne Delaney for wearing her union pin on her uniform. A growing number of protests are now taking place in support of Joanne Delaney across Ireland. read full story / add a comment
international / bin tax / household tax / water tax / press release Tuesday February 14, 2006 04:21 by RFE
RFE goes on the road to celebrate 25 years of irish pragrammimg on WBAI read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Saturday February 11, 2006 15:35 by Shane Mac Giollabhui
Prof. Kenneth Good visits Ireland to address the student body of TCD, and general public, on development and democracy in Southern Africa. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Friday February 10, 2006 12:53 by cafe
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failure of the European Union to engage with the relatively moderate recent statement from Hamas, which suggested a role for the international community in the initiation of talks, which, taking as their starting point, the international legal position of the 1967 borders, and which could lead to recognition of the state of Israel by Hamas, is deeply disappointing - says Michael D.Higgins read full story / add a comment
national / eu / press release Friday February 10, 2006 01:34 by Ciarán McKenna
Press release from the European Federation of Public Sector Unions outlining some of the dangers inherent in a proposed Bolkestein Directive "compromise" between the Socialist Group in the EU Parliament and the European People's Party. The terms of which would appear to bring most public services, for instance utilities, social services and water provision, under the remit of the directive. Perhaps someone from Labour could comment on whether there is substance to their analysis? read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Friday February 10, 2006 01:14 by Sheikh Dr. Shaheed Satardien
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The attack on the prophet of Islam is condemned in its totality and the violence that ensued is also condemned. The mockery of the holocaust is equally condemned. We call on Muslims to end the violence immediately. We are hurt but we are not angry because the Prophet (pbuh) instructed us to control our anger. The strongest person is the one who can control his anger the Prophet is reported to have said. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Wednesday February 08, 2006 22:49 by cwi
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The angry worldwide Muslim protests against the publication of cartoons depicting Muhammad in various European newspapers have shown again the enormous anger provoked amongst Muslims by Bush’s “war on terror” and the invasion of Iraq. However the issue that has sparked off these protests and their character has renewed discussion about a war of civilisations or of cultures. These developments are a sharp warning of the divisive tensions can develop in the absence of a strong socialist workers’ movement offering a class alternative read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Tuesday February 07, 2006 21:08 by Sean
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IT IS HAVING AN IMPACT! Organise! have called for another picket outside the dunnes stores branch in the Park Centre(off the Donegal Rd) in Belfast for 1 0'Clock this Friday in support of Joanne Delaney, a shop steward sacked for wearing her union badge. We are calling on all activists and groups to join this picket and picket other local dunnes stores branches! We hope to see you there as so we can continue this momentum and to keep the pressure up. If people cannot make it to above it would be excellent if you could hold a picket at your local Dunnes store. It only takes a handful of people to picket a shop. E-mail us and let us know if you can hold a local one. Whatever the case, those going to the Park centre, we will see you there. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / press release Tuesday February 07, 2006 15:57 by Ógra B
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At their National Congress in Dublin this afternoon, Ógra Shinn Féin launced a nationwide suicide prevention campaign. This campaign will focus on the dissemination of information and the demand for an all Ireland approach to suicide awareness. It will also lobby the Irish and British governments to ensure that suicide prevention receives the priority, the funding and resources it requires. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Monday February 06, 2006 22:07 by NIFC
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Cumann Na Saoirse Naisiunta (National Irish Freedom Committee) held its’ 11th annual Michael Flannery Awards Testimonial Dinner at The Astorian Manor in Astoria, Queens, New York on Friday January 27th 2006. This annual event recognizes and honors Irish Americans and others for their contributions to the promotion of Irish history, literature, human rights and Irish freedom. read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Monday February 06, 2006 17:23 by Graham Ó Maonaigh
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Labour Youth have said that today’s report from the National Economic and Social Forum Creating a More Inclusive Labour Market highlights key inequalities in the education system that affect disadvantaged young adults on low-incomes, and early school leavers in particular. read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / press release Monday February 06, 2006 16:19 by resident
EU Environment Commissioner Tells De Rossa - Government Said EU Enviroment Law Does Not Apply to Proposed North Country Prison at October 2005 Dublin meeting read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Sunday February 05, 2006 15:22 by An Feirsteach
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I bhfianaise a fheabhas is a d’éirigh le hiarrachtaí le cumainn Na Gaeil Óga a bhunú i nGaillimh agus i gCorcaigh le gairid agus leis an gComhdháil Óige a eagraíodh i gColáiste na Tríonóide i mBaile Átha Cliath le déanaí, tá Na Gaeil Óga chun díriú ar an Tuaisceart anois. read full story / add a comment |
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