February 2009 Archives

Corporate Watch - Direct Action Against Israel - Part 1

By Ian on February 28, 2009 5:32 PM
Corporate Watch have written an excellent and detailed article on the arms companies that export weapons and other military equipment to Israel, with a focus on the campaign groups that are targeting this trade.

http://www.corporatewatch.org/?lid=3192

Support Bristol's EDO Decommisioners

By Debbie on February 27, 2009 3:40 PM
On Monday 16th February in Brighton magistrate's court defendants in the EDO decommissioners case had charges of burglary dropped and replaced with conspiracy to cause criminal damage. There will be a further pre-trial hearing of the case on May 8th.

Keep up to date on the website.

Join the facebook group.

UK arms sales to Israel - Miliband faces high court battle

By Ian on February 25, 2009 1:14 PM
"The foreign secretary, David Miliband, has acted "in flagrant and continuing breach of international law" in failing to suspend arms exports to Israel, the high court will be told."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/feb/25/miliband-court-gaza-israel

Smash EDO May Day Demo

By Ian on February 24, 2009 3:11 PM
On Mayday Smash EDO are holding a mass street party against war and greed in Brighton see www.smashedo.org.uk/mayday
Continue reading Smash EDO May Day Demo.

Arms Trade - a major cause of suffering

By Debbie on February 23, 2009 10:49 PM
See Arms Trade - a major cause of suffering on the Global Issues for articles on social, political, economic and environmental issues that affect us all. 

Burnt Cross - Arms Trade Death Trade

By Debbie on February 23, 2009 10:39 PM
This band from Brighton have made an anti-arms trade 7". Watch a video here. Order it from here.

burntcross.jpg

Israeli weapons via East Anglia?

By Ian on February 23, 2009 10:05 PM
Were some of the weapons used in Gaza shipped to Israel from the Lakenheath US Air force base?

http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/international_politics/israeli+weapons+via+east+anglia+/2909027

New Amnesty report calls for freeze on arms sales to Israel

By Ian on February 23, 2009 10:16 AM

New Amnesty report calls for freeze on arms sales to Israel

More than 20 countries sold Israel weapons and munitions whose use during Operation Cast Lead could constitute war crimes and might pose serious infractions of international law, according to a report to be released by Amnesty International on Monday ...
http://palsolidarity.org/2009/02/5642

Gaza: New evidence of misuse of weapons prompts fresh arms embargo call

Amnesty International today called for a UN arms embargo on Israel, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups as it published a new report on the misuse of foreign-supplied weaponry during the recent Gaza conflict.
http://www.amnesty.org.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=18082

CAAT February bulletin

By Ian on February 23, 2009 8:08 AM
  1. Two actions to end the uncivil service
  2. CAAT UKTI workshops
  3. Student actions against the arms trade
  4. Speaking out loud and clear
  5. Stop Arming Israel
  6. Raise money for CAAT with the Workers Beer Company
  7. Give your old mobile a real TREAT
  8. Events Diary
  9. Donate to CAAT
Continue reading CAAT February bulletin.

Photos from Gaza Vigil (The Forum, 14th February)

By Ian on February 22, 2009 12:21 PM
Brothers-at-the-CAAT-stall.jpg Halt-the-illegal-settlement.jpg Marc-at-NPSCG-stand.jpg Standing-in-line.jpg Tea-stall-2.jpg

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