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international / anti-war / imperialism Friday August 08, 2003 03:25 by Chekov
A newswire request for more information on the situation in Liberia resulted in a series of 3 illuminating posts from an Indymedia.ie contributor who had spent some time in the area: This most recent upsurge in suffering in Liberia is an example of the US sorting the place out rather than an example of why they should sort the place out. The US _is_ involved in Liberia and they are by far the most powerful actor there - their policy decisions are the most important factors in shaping what happens in Liberia. The humanitarian crisis (and the TV cameras) are a tool for the US to replace the government with somebody more obedient without getting into an armed battle with Taylor which they want to avoid at the moment for obvious reasons. It now seems (again based on scanty evidence) that Taylor is proving to be a tough cookie to crack. The LURD probably don't have enough heavy arms to take the Monrovia bridges and, knowing this, Taylor is haggling over leaving - he presumably wants immunity from prosecution, a safe haven, and a US guarantee not to freeze his bank accounts. The yanks will have to choose between this potentially embarrassing deal and going in with a few bits of big hardware to finish him off.
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national / miscellaneous Thursday July 31, 2003 23:33 by IMC
All proceeds go towards the Indymedia Éire audio project (cost of tapes, minidiscs, blank CDs, plastic covers, inlay card printing, batteries, software, postage, etc)Follow the 'Feature Continued' link below for a full tracklisting of the CD and a list of outlets where it is available. Resources for Radioheads: A-Infos Radio Project United Kollectives Radio Rogue Radio Research Review of CD from RedJade
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galway / miscellaneous Wednesday July 30, 2003 14:09 by IMC Editorial Group
Galway City Council is trying to criminalise the street distribution of leaflets and the right to free assembly. The City Council will vote on a proposal to ban leaflet distribution from the streets of Galway under the guise of a litter byelaw, and to only allow public gatherings under permit. This is actually attacking our democratic rights to free speech and assembly.
Many groups and organisations use street leafleting as a vital organ to inform, educate and network with the people of Galway. The very nature of many of these groups means that it is not an option to pay for advertising in the media as a means of communication, and articles/letters submitted are subject to editorial boards deciding what is "suitable" reading material for their readers. The bye-law proposal only allows street distribution during the period of political elections- is democracy now to be confined purely to conventional politics with its ballot- box timing, say once every 4 years? Byelaw Documents (with areas of importance highlighted)
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international / anti-capitalism Friday July 18, 2003 16:00 by IMC Editorial Group
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national / miscellaneous Friday July 18, 2003 13:38 by Sean Dunne
EXTRACT: The effects of the Diageo ownership became clear in July, 2000, when Guinness announced plans to close the brewing and packaging plants in Dundalk, located just north of Dublin. The move came as a shock to workers and the community of Dundalk. This was the first Guinness plant closing ever to occur in Ireland. The closing eliminated over 300 jobs in a small community, as management justified the move as part of plan to remain globally competitive.
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