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GU Amnesty Committee Meeting 14/2/08 – Minutes

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Spielberg pulls out of Olympics

So, the latest development on the Olympics, according to the International Herald Tribune is that director Stephen Spielberg has refused to have anything to do with the opening and closing ceremonies because China is not doing enough to help with … Continue reading

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GU Amnesty Committee Meeting 1/2/08

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GU Amnesty Committee Meeting 26/1/08 – Minutes

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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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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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GU Amnesty Committee Meeting 7/1/08 – Minutes

Guantanamo anniversary stuff – stall with stress position challenge – organise help at meeting tomorrow EGM – 15th Jan – mailing list Reply to politicians? Ceilidh – Star meeting – Sinead to go along Sleep out – Star involved too? … Continue reading

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