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Occupy protesters evicted from empty Iraqi bank - London

Occupy protesters are removed from a building that used to belong to the Iraqi bank, which went into liquidation in 2008. Initially there were 15...

by Mike Baluk in United Kingdom on 27/01/2012

Manila, Philippines. 21/09/2009 Thousands of protesters and activists from all generations gathered at Mediola bridge near Malacanang to mark the 37th year anniversary of martial law in the Philippine. Victims of martial law and those of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo were united to stand against another martial rule and to honor the memories of those who laid down their lives fighting for genuine democracy. On September 21, 1972, the late dictator President Ferdinand Marcos signed Proclamation Decree 1081 placing the entire nation under martial law. Gross human rights violations were committed by state authorities. Activists were detained if not killed. Freedom of expression and association were suppressed. The writ of habeas corpus was suspended. The iron fist of the state griped the whole country. It was depicted as the darkest part of Philippine history. Thirty seven (37) years later, the Arroyo administration put the country for almost a decade under undeclared martial rule. According to KARAPATAN (alliance for the Advancement of People’s Right), the regimes insecurities already claimed 1,093 victims of extra-judicial killings, 209 victims of enforced disappearance, there are more than a thousand torture victims and hundreds of thousands of victims of displacements and forcible evacuations. Marie Hilao-Enriquez, chairperson of KARAPATAN and a martial law victim herself, said that “Marcos and Arroyo are no different. These human rights violations perpetrated by the state security forces and its cohorts are reminiscent of Marcos’ era, but made worst with disguised booming economy, peace and democracy which the Arroyo tries to project”. Repression of democratic rights under Arroyo administration gave the youth insights and lessons about martial law, its youth representative said. Claimant victims of Marcos dictatorship are still fighting for their indemnification now since their case gained victory at a US court in Hawaii and held the Arroyo government for its continued delay. “We join the nation in commemorating this dark period in our nation’s history along with the strong resolve to never again allow the terror of martial rule to be imposed on the Filipino people. We ask those aspiring for office to make the same pledge,” said Bayan (New patriotic Alliance) secretary general Renato M. Reyes, Jr. The demontstrators shouted “Justice to All Victims of Human Rights Abuses, Never Again to Martial Rule!”. ###

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37th year anniversary of martial law in the Philippines mark by protestors

Pro democracy protesters gather to mark the 37 anniversary of Martial Law in the Philippines. Manila, Philippines. 21/09/2009

by neil viajero in Philippines on 21/09/2009

Demonstrators in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki called for 'no more death workers in the name of profit', just few days after the death of a man whilst working in the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair. According to the organisers SYRIZA (a coalition of left-wing parties), 205 workers lost their lives in Greece, in work related accidents, since the beginning of the year. 'The reality that the workers live daily, the inhuman working conditions, the lack of heath and safety measures for the human life itselt, is not the item for discussion in the news bulletins of 8pm, and will not be a topic in the debates in the entire pre-election period' the organisers added. Greece is holding early general elections on the 4'th of October, and so far the main theme of the pre-election campaign has been the economy. A live TV debate of the party political leaders is due to place on Monday and Tuesday.

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Demonstrators call for no more deaths in workplaces

Demonstrators in Greece call for no more deaths in workplaces. 09/19/2009

by Orhan Tsolak in Greece on 18/09/2009

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Demontration for hunger striking prisoners continues

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Demontration for hunger striking prisoners continues

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by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of May 2012
People gather to protest cuts in education

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People gather to protest cuts in education

Due to the recent government measure of austerity, education sees more cuts and rising costs for students. Thousand people show up in the city center to express their disappoint.
by Lino De Vallier, on 21st of April 2012
Heavy security during protest for arrested General Strike Students

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Heavy security during protest for arrested General Stri...

A heavy police presence was in evidence during a protest for students arrested during Spain's general strike. Around a thousand people gathered in Plaza Universitat demanding freed...
by Lino De Vallier, on 2nd of April 2012
General strike disturbs Barcelona

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General strike disturbs Barcelona

A general strike in the city center causes banks and shops to report damages, as instances of violence around the peaceful marches cloud the day.
by Lino De Vallier, on 29th of March 2012
Nationalists picket MANIFA 2012 feminist rally - Gdynia, Poland

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Nationalists picket MANIFA 2012 feminist rally - Gdynia...

Polish nationalists organized a picket against the MANIFA 2012 feminist rally. They held banners: ' Normal familly - Boy and Girl ' , 'Women Yes - feminists - No'.
by Michal Fludra, on 11th of March 2012
MANIFA 2012 - Feminist rally in Gdynia

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MANIFA 2012 - Feminist rally in Gdynia

MANIFA 2012 - A rally organized by the feminists organizations in Gdynia, was organized this year across Poland under the slogan: ' We cut the umbilical cord of the church'.
by Michal Fludra, on 11th of March 2012
Occupy protesters evicted from empty Iraqi bank - London

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Occupy protesters evicted from empty Iraqi bank - Londo...

Occupy protesters are removed from a building that used to belong to the Iraqi bank, which went into liquidation in 2008. Initially there were 15 squatters inside.Three people were arre...
by Mike Baluk, on 27th of January 2012
Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement demonstration in Gdynia City

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Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement demonstration in Gd...

Anti-ACTA, Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, demonstration is held in Gdynia City. Many sites have shutdown temporarily to show the affects of the international copyright treaty. Poland. ...
by Michal Fludra, on 25th of January 2012
Austerity demonstration at the Ministry of Finance - Rome

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Austerity demonstration at the Ministry of Finance - Ro...

A package of austerity measures, demanded by the European Union will now go to the Italian lower house, which is expected to be approve. The vote will trigger the resignation of Prime M...
by Alessandro Serranò, on 11th of November 2011
Violent eviction of Occupycamp in Front of the German Reichstag

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Violent eviction of Occupycamp in Front of the German R...

Brutal German policemen raid the front of the Reichstag Occupycamp
by Christian Jaeger, on 15th of October 2011
Police violently evict occupy campers in Front of German Reichstag

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Police violently evict occupy campers in Front of Germa...

Brutal German policemen raid the occupy camp front of the Reichstag. Berlin, Germany. 15th October, 2011
by Christian Jaeger, on 15th of October 2011
If not now, when? Italian women calling on Berlusconi to resign

Society

If not now, when? Italian women calling on Berlusconi t...

'Se non ora, quando?' (If not now, when?). London demonstration organised by Italian women against Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi
by MariaTeresa Sette, on 13th of February 2011
Democracia Real YA: Another day at Puerta del Sol's square

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Democracia Real YA: Another day at Puerta del Sol's squ...

Another day at Puerta del Sol square: the camp prepared to spend another day between protests and meetings. 23rd May 2011
by Elena Buenavista Piedehierro, on 23rd of May 2011
Thousands of workers peacefully celebrate May Day - Jakarta

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Thousands of workers peacefully celebrate May Day - Jak...

Thousands of workers took part in a peaceful demonstration in front of Hotel Indonesia in Jakarta. In many countries, May Day is synonymous with International Workers' Day, or Labo...
by wahyu kurniawan, on 1st of May 2011
May Day demonstration in Thessaloniki

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May Day demonstration in Thessaloniki

Thousands of people took to the streets of Thessaloniki on International Labour Day to protest against the hard government austerity measures and increased unemployment.
by georgios giatromanolakis, on 1st of May 2011
Black Bloc anarchists split from the main TUC march - London

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Black Bloc anarchists split from the main TUC march - L...

Black Bloc / anarchists split from the main march at 2.45pm and head into London's shopping district. On the TUC March for Alternative.
by David Colbran, on 26th of March 2011
Anti-Nuclear Flash mob in Rome

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Anti-Nuclear Flash mob in Rome

Activists with suits and masks on protest in front of the headquarters of the Italian Parliament to say no to the new Berlusconi government's program of building nuclear power plan...
by Daniele Leone, on 23rd of March 2011
Palestinians chant slogans calling for the reconciliation

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Palestinians chant slogans calling for the reconciliati...

Palestinians wave flags and chant slogans during a rally calling for a reconciliation between the rival Palestinian leading factions Hamas in Gaza and Fatah, in Gaza city, Palestine.
by Nayef Hashlamoun - ALWATAN Center, on 15th of March 2011
Women protest in the streets of Palermo

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Women protest in the streets of Palermo

Thousands of women and men demonstrated yesterday in Palermo together with 1 million people in other Italian cities to defend the dignity of all people and to say 'stop' to pr...
by lucio ganci, on 13th of February 2011
Rome Women March in anti-Berlusconi Rally

Society

Rome Women March in anti-Berlusconi Rally

A huge Anti-Berlusconi rally took place today demanding that the Italian prime minister step down. The rally comes on the back of recent allegations made about the Premier involving sex...
by Alessandro Marongiu, on 13th of February 2011

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