Posts Tagged ‘Protest’

What you don’t see on CNN: IOF Shoot Live Ammunition on Peaceful Protest

This item was filled under [ Israel, Palestine, The Wall, Videos, War Crimes ]

Warning: Parental Guidance Suggested!
June 13 2008 - A young man from Bilin was shot with live rounds during the weekly Bilin Protest. Ibrahim Burnat who was shot in his right thigh was taken directly to Sheik Zaid Hospital in Ramallah and was described by doctors as being in critical condition. Ibrahim posed no threat to [...]

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Animals of Gaza protest against Siege!

This item was filled under [ Gaza, Palestine, War Crimes ]

Gaza Strip, Tuesday, 11th of March 2008 (PCAS)- As siege of Gaza Strip still hitting all life aspects, some activists against siege expressed their anger towards the silent world. Tens of horses, camels, sheep, goats and donkeys rallied in front of the UN headquarters in Gaza City on Tuesday in protest of Israel’s crippling blockade [...]

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The Big Action To Free Gaza Strip

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The slow genocide is still under way in Gaza ! Act Now !
We were all pleased to see a new wall tear down, but unlike the Berlin Wall, this does not mean that the occupation is over and Gazans are free.
Egypt closed the border back and the 5 days of freedom the [...]

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Support Anti-War / Anti-Bush Activists

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ISM members arrested in Chicago Need Your Support
On Monday, January 7th while President George Bush was visiting downtown Chicago, four anti-war activists were arrested as Bush left the exclusive Union League Club following his meeting with Mayor Richard Daley, Cardinal George and a coterie of wealthy businessmen.
Charged with disorderly conduct are Buddy Bell, 25, of [...]

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Bil’in protests Wall, Leviev, army shoots popular committee member in the head

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Bil'in protests Wall, IOF shoots in headAbdullah Abu Rahme from the Popular Committee of Bil’in was shot in the head by a rubber-coated steel bullet yesterday at the weekly Bil’in demonstration.

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Menachem Begin’s grandson Protesting Apartheid Wall

This item was filled under [ Israel, Palestine ]

A grandson of Israel’s legendary right-wing prime minister Menachem Begin is a regular protester against the country’s controversial West Bank separation barrier, media reported on Thursday.
The tabloid-style Maariv newspaper published a photograph of 32-year-old Avinadav Begin and a young Palestinian facing off with Israeli soldiers in riot gear during a weekly demonstration against the barrier.
Maariv [...]

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Occupation is a Crime, from Teaneck to Palestine

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Anti-occupation groups protest “Jews-only” real estate sale of apartments in the West Bank. Amana (amana.co.il), the seller, brought shiny booklets where each contraband town had its own profile listing Jewish-only community centers, Jewish-only swimming pools, distance on Jewish-only roads to major destinations… no mention of the fact that the land is stolen. Buyer, beware!
The sale [...]

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The region welcomes Condi (sort of)!

This item was filled under [ Lebanon ]

Seems that letting people die and starve does not make you popular, Condi.
The least they could have done was put her in one of her chic suits…
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This from a demonstration waiting for Rice in Lebanon. [Hat tip: Editerette]

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Tony Blair you make me ashamed to be British!

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A British protester who gave her name as ‘Kirsty’ makes a stand-up protest against UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, wearing a shirt with the words “Tony Blair, you make me ashamed to be British”, during his press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (unseen) after their meeting September 10, 2006 in the West Bank city [...]

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Bahraini Protest

This item was filled under [ Bahrain, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Videos, War ]

Bahraini citizens protest against Israel’s war crimes in Lebanon.

Bahrain has been one of the loudest Arab countries to speak out against the war and that’s something to take pride in. This is one of the biggest protests in the Gulf since the war began, Esra’a said.

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Bahraini Youth Protest

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Yesterday, Bahraini families toke their children to protest the terrorist war on Lebanon and the coward massacre by the Israeli terrorist army in Qana.
The Bahraini children made their voice heard and did most of the talking during the protest.
God bless you, kids of Bahrain. You are braver than most of our official who didn’t even [...]

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God hates fags so they’re coming home in body bags

This item was filled under [ Freedom of Speech, Religion, USA, War ]

Hat tip: Robin
Here is a man who goes by the name of Reverand Fred Phelps in Kansas. His followers are protesting funerals of US military and legislators are seeking to BAN his activities (I dont know how constitutional the ban can be).
Try to get this: he is protesting on the basis that US boys [...]

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Arabisc: Arabic Bloggers Ken

The following is an abbreviated translation from some Arabic-language blogs. It was initially published at Global Voices!
From Egypt… Malek who was scheduled to be free few days ago is now officially free. He just made his first post, titled: Free Morning. Malek writes:

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Irony Alert: Hala Faisal Nude Anti-War Protest

This item was filled under [ Iraq, Palestine, Photos, Politics, USA ]

The AP caption for this picture:
Syrian born artist, Hala Faisal, protests the war in Iraq and the occupation of Palestine by appearing in the nude with anti-war slogans written in both English and Arabic, in Washington Square Park Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, in New York City. Faisal was arrested by New York City police.

In her [...]

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