Oxford Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

15-10-2009 07:52 | 1 comment(s)

4-5 November: Trial of the Northwood Six

Trial of the six activists arrested at the 'Die-in for NATO's Victims in Afghanistan' outside Britain's military nerve centre in Northwood earlier this year.

From 10am, Watford Magistrates Court, The Court House, Clarendon Rd, WD17 1ST
Map:

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11-10-2009 18:40 | 0 comment(s)

Troops Out of Afghanistan - national demonstration

The majority of people in Britain want the troops out of Afghanistan now. They know this war is unwinnable and unjustifiable. The demonstration on Saturday 24 October will give voice to that majority who say the troops must come home now.
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25-08-2009 16:41 | 0 comment(s)

map of arms dealers in Oxford - take action in the run up to DSEi

here's a handy map of arms dealers in Oxford Read more >>

03-08-2009 11:31 | 0 comment(s)

Camps and criminals - Peace News camp report

Journalist Bibi van der Zee reports in the New Statesman on the recent Peace News Summer Camp in Oxfordshire. Read more >>

30-07-2009 15:18 | 0 comment(s)

Wanted: computer games expert to help develop nuclear weapons

This is an excellent job opening for anyone who likes violent computer games and wishes to contribute to defending the realm from North Koreans and aliens. The British nuclear deterrent is certainly safe in AWE's hands. Read more >>

11-07-2009 22:30 | 1 comment(s)

Peace News Summer Camp - book now!

A reminder about the Peace News Summer Camp in Oxfordshire, 23-27 July. Read more >>

11-07-2009 15:14 | 1 comment(s)

Oxford peace activist nun sentenced.

Local activist, Sister Susan Clarkson, has been sentenced to 21 days in prison for refusing to pay fines relating to a previous sentence of criminal damage. Read more >>

10-07-2009 21:30 | 2 comment(s)

Afghan War Protestor Jailed

Susan Clarkson of Oxford Catholic Worler Jailed for non-payment of fines for protests at Northwood HQ Read more >>

15-06-2009 15:07 | 1 comment(s)

Eleven Activists Arrested as Trident Ploughshares Blockades Aldermaston

Trident Ploughshares activists working with Bikes Block Bombs, Scrap Cars-Scrap Trident, Aldermaston Women, and Eastern-region CND have blockaded 4 gates at AWE Aldermaston today. They are protesting at the building of new nuclear weapons facilities and the lack of democratic accountability.

The surprise blockades have caused massive road blockages and construction vehicles have been prevented from getting into Aldermaston. Read more >>

07-06-2009 23:18 | 0 comment(s)

Iraq War Crime Cover-Up - Expert evidence the David Kelly inquest never heard

Dr. David Halpin is a retired trauma surgeon from Devon Read more >>

28-05-2009 09:48 | 0 comment(s)

Come to the Peace News Summer Camp: 23 - 27 July, Oxfordshire

Join people from across the broad spectrum of the British peace movement for five days of exploration, celebration and empowerment. Bring your contribution to a hothouse of creativity, a small self-governed society run by democratic camp meetings, a viable example of the kind of world we are trying to bring about. The Peace News Summer Camp helps build a radical movement for the future by building a living community today. Read more >>

27-05-2009 20:41 | 5 comment(s)

Wedding 'Die-In' Protest at London Afghanistan War Base, Wed 27 May

Wedding Party peace protest at UK Military HQ in Northwood on Wednesday 27 May 2009 against killing of civilians in Afghanistan, on second anniversary of US attack on wedding party, killing 47.
Pictures Copyright (C) Peter Marshall, 2009. All rights reserved. Read more >>

12-03-2009 14:38 | 0 comment(s)

Five women fined for blockading nuclear weapons factory

Trident Ploughshares Press Release

Defendants disappointed at failure of judge to uphold international law

The founder of Trident Ploughshares, Angie Zelter, from London, was one of five experienced female members of the group on trial at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 9 March 2009 for obstructing the highway during last October’s Big Blockade of the Aldermaston Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in Berkshire, England.
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28-02-2009 10:43 | 0 comment(s)

Nuclear warhead plant application on Burghfield flood plain – Latest news

A planning committee meeting on Wednesday is set to approve plans for a new nuclear warhead facility on a flood plain at Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Burghfield, near Reading, Berkshire. The proposal has received a record number of objections from the public, drawing the attention of mainstream media. Read more >>

05-02-2009 22:25 | 6 comment(s)

women's unruly peace cam(pain) - continues in the face of adversity

Peace women defeat Ministry of Defence in freedom to protest case

A Ministry of Defence (MoD) byelaw banning camping outside the Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston was quashed by the court of appeal today. The case, heard on 26th November 2008, was an appeal in the Judicial Review of the Secretary of State for Defence's decision to introduce byelaws which would have criminalised camping as a form of peaceful protest.

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22-01-2009 14:07 | 2 comment(s)

ISM London issues declaration supporting student occupations for Gaza

22 January 2009: ISM London issues declaration supporting student occupations

PLEASE DISTRIBUTE WIDELY Read more >>

09-01-2009 17:05 | 0 comment(s)

Gaza Vigil photos

A record number of people gathered in Cornmarket St Oxford on Thursday evening, January 8, to protest against the ongoing Israeli attack on Gaza. All sections of the community were represented and people stood in the cold for two hours with banners, placards and candles, some waving Palestinian flags. The vigil was followed by a meeting in the Town Hall of the Oxford Stop the War Coalition. Read more >>

31-12-2008 10:20 | 0 comment(s)

New Anti-Militarist Network

A new anti-militarist network has been formed. Read more >>

19-11-2008 01:40 | 5 comment(s)

Aldermaston case: “Guilty of trying to provide a better future for the world”

Irene Willis appeared at West Berkshire Magistrates’ Court in Newbury on Friday 7 November 2008 to answer the charge of "wilfully obstructing a highway without lawful authority or excuse" at Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston, Berkshire, England on Monday 27 October, 2008, during the Aldermaston Big Blockade, organised by Trident Ploughshares.

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/10/411729.html

http://blockawe.blogspot.com

http://www.tridentploughshares.org
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19-11-2008 01:03 | 1 comment(s)

Israeli president met by noise demo

The planned lecture by Shimon Peres in Oxford tonight was delayed by noisy protests outside. Read more >>