Mothers Day…
Send a mothers day card, care of AmnestyÂÂ to the Tiananmen Mothers for mothers day on the 11th May:
http://www.amnesty.org.uk/china/mothers.asp
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UK apology over rendition flights
Somehow don’t think that these are the onlyÂÂ 2 that happened on British territory…
ÂÂ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7256587.stm
ÂÂ However, it’s good to hear an admisison of guilt of some sort from the government.
Japanese Consulate talk
Hello everyone,
Just thought I’d post up some information about Japans Human Rights record over the past year, in case anyone was thinking of going to the talk on Monday and wanted some backgroud information.
The title of the talk is ‘Japan’s Foreign Policy on Human Security’ and is part of the europe Japan public lecture series. I found this information about it (from http://www.edinburgh.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/europe__japan_dialogue.htm) :
Check it out!!
Don’t forget about Darfur, crisis is still happening. Check out Amnestys new report (out January 22nd)
and spread the word.
US Military chief speaks out about Guantanamo
“GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) – The chief of the U.S. military said he favors closing the prison here as soon as possible because he believes negative publicity worldwide about treatment of terrorist suspects has been “pretty damaging” to the image of the United States.
“I’d like to see it shut down,” Adm. Mike Mullen said Sunday in an interview with three reporters who toured the detention center with him on his first visit since becoming chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff last October….”
Full Article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0%2C%2C-7223489%2C00.html
QMU Stall
Hello everyone,
Just a reminder for anyone who is still in Glasgow, that the stall is happening tomorrow, so if you’re free between 10-4, drop by and lend a hand.
Thanks,
Sinead