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IDF troops clashed with anti-settlement protesters in the West Bank village of Bait Ummar with soldiers using stun grenades and teargas to disperse the peaceful demonstration.
The rally started off calmly with Palestinian farmers, internationals and Israelis activists protesting against the ongoing land confiscations by a nearby Israeli settlement of Karmit Tzur. Trouble flared when the protest was blocked by the Israeli military border police, who used riot control munitions to force the crowd back.
Bait Ummar, Palestine. 24/07/10
© Fil Kaler 2010IDF troops clashed with anti-settlement protesters in the West Bank village of Bait... more
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Demonstration in London against attack on Gaza Aid flotilla by Israeli forces. London, UK, 31/05/2010.
On the morning of May 31st, a humanitarian aid flotilla sailing to Gaza to deliver essential supplies was attacked by Israeli commandos.
There are unconfirmed reports that up to 20 activist were killed during the attack on the Turkish Humanitarian Aid ship the "Mavi Marmara".
A number of British nationals from different organizations were on board and at this stage, it is not clear who has been killed.
The Stop the War Coalition, in conjunction with the British Muslim Initiative, Palestinian Solidarity Campaign and a number of Trade Unions called an emergency protest outside Downing Street.
Speeches were given by the heads of the various organizations including Kate Hudson, Loindsay German, Tariq Ali and Low-Key.
After the speeches, the crowd amounting to several thousand people made its way down Whitehall, past the Houses of Parliament and on to the Israeli Embassy.Demonstration in London against attack on Gaza Aid flotilla by Israeli forces. London,... more
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Protesters at the “Democracy Village” camp opposite the Houses of Parliament shouted antiwar slogans as Queen Elizabeth’s made her way to address the Members of Parliament on Tuesday. London, UK. 25 May 2010
Earlier police searched the camp ahead of the State Opening of Parliament. Anti-war campaigner Brian Haw, who has been living on the green since 2001, and another protester Barbara Tucker were charged with obstructing police following their arrest during the search.
The camp, a collection of tents and colorful banners dubbed Democracy Village, sprang up on the 1st of May and anti-war demonstrators, climate change activists, and anti capitalist protesters have been living there every since.
During the peaceful protest on Tuesday, participants played music and held banners calling for changes to Britain’s electoral system.
A camper know as Tracey, dressed up as a cabaret queen told onlookers “I’m the new Queen. Liz can ride her bike. I’ve got her a bike over there.”
One of the protesters, prepared a banner reading: “We respect the soldiers but we do not support the war”.
He was keen to emphasize the camps’ non-violent protest message, “People are naive about modern day war – it’s portrayed as clean but actually it has got dirtier. The weapons are more lethal and barbaric – wiping out human lives with the touch of a button”.
He went on to say that he is “not overly fussed about the theatrics” of other protesters – which today included an alternative, somewhat alcohol fueled, Queen’s speech from the Square’s Tracey.
Tracey and her husband Tarquin are “the resident drunks” says Gareth, a land activist from Kew Bridge eco-village.
Gareth said the couple, alongside some activists such as the Election Meltdown group, are part of a minority who distract the public from the cause of the majority.
Some of the Democratic Village were annoyed when activists from the Election Meltdown group sent out a press release regarding their alternative speech, without consulting anyone.
Appealing against the demonstrators removal from the Square, Gareth said the protest was respectful and non-violent, adding: “It’s not exactly an easy ride – we’re living on a traffic island with the most horrific pollution”.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson is seeking legal action to remove the demonstrators camping in Parliament Square.Protesters at the “Democracy Village” camp opposite the Houses of... more
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A dozen protesters were arrested as trouble flared during a controversial demonstration by anti-Islam campaigners.
Several "disorders" were dealt with by riot officers as more than 1000 English Defence League supporters gathered in Aylesbury, Thames Valley Police said.
Demonstrators were believed to have hurled coins, glass bottles, plastic flag sticks and cans at officers. Aylesbury, UK. 01/05/10
© Fil kaler 2010A dozen protesters were arrested as trouble flared during a controversial... more
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Olympics come to London in 2012, local people speak out about how it will impact on their lives.Olympics come to London in 2012, local people speak out about how it will impact on... more
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On 11th October 2009, activists protested inside Sainsbury’s on Cromwell Street, West London to highlight the sale of Israeli and illegal Settlement produce by both Sainsbury’s and other major supermarket chains across the UK.On 11th October 2009, activists protested inside Sainsbury’s on Cromwell Street,... more
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