Monthly Archives: January 2008

Two More Stall Pics

I was sent some more pictures of the stall, which include a close-up of our very own hand made cage + pipe cleaner figure. These may go on sale again in the future, but be sure to get there quickly … Continue reading

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Stall Info and Pics

As you all should be aware, we recently had a stall to raise awareness of Guantánamo Bay being open for six years, and as part of the raise-off. The event involved distributing leaflets and giving out information on Guantánamo and … Continue reading

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GU Amnesty Committee Meeting 26/1/08 – Minutes

Minutes of meeting

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Pakistan ‘on brink of political catastrophe’

As the situation in Pakistan grows more difficult, President Musharraf is in the UK over the weekend, and Amnesty has issued a press release explaining its concerns over the political difficulties and human rights violations which are ongoing in Pakistan. … Continue reading

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Check it out!!

Don’t forget about Darfur, crisis is still happening. Check out Amnestys new report (out January 22nd) www.amnesty.org.uk/crisis and spread the word.

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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 … Continue reading

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GU Amnesty Committee Meeting 17/1/08

Ceilidh  - Star meeting Monday 6.30 – Sinead and possibly Jonny to go – Ceilidh planned for March/mid Feb? Film night – problem with Boyd Orr? – Rachel to srot out Speakers – SVAW plus one other – SVAW for … Continue reading

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Brown pushes for 42 day detention

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7198837.stm Prime Minster Gordon Brown is pressing ahead with controversial plans to extend the time terror suspects can be held without charge to 42 days. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is due to meet backbench Labour MPs on Monday to try … Continue reading

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‘Torture states’ list published by Canadian Foreign Minister includes USA

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7198435.stm The Canadian foreign minister has apologised for including the US and Israel on a list of states where prisoners are at risk of torture. Maxime Bernier said the list, which formed part of a manual on torture awareness given … Continue reading

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Raise Off Stall

Hello everyone, and happy new year! We’ve had a great start to the new term, our Raise Off stall on Friday raised around £130, which is a great kick off! Thank you to everyone who helped with that. The aim … Continue reading

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