Posted by decommisioners on September 16, 2009
On Tuesday 20th Oct two of the defendants in the decommissioning case, were successful in their appeal of their conviction for offences relating to the 2008 ‘Carnival Against the Arms Trade’. Both defendants had been arrested in a mass invasion of the EDO MBM/ITT carpark. Fifteen people were arrested after the ‘Carnival’, which Sussex Police described as a riot.
Sussex Police originally interviewed those arrested for ‘conspiracy’ charges. Later, they dropped all serious charges and so far have only secured three convictions for minor public order offences.
The court case of the EDO Decommissioners has been adjourned till May 17th 2010. This was at the request of the defence due to the prosecution stalling in the bringing forward of evidence -
Elijah Smith will remain in prison, probably for the duration as there are three court cases pending and the judge refuses to give him bail when they are happening. At present Elijah is being moved around at such a rate its hard to keep up with where he is so currently send letters of support to Elijah Smith c/o PO Box 6, Booty, 82 Colston Street, Bristol. BS1 5BB.
Elijah is back in Lewes prison where he’ll stay until November 5th, after that it’s anyone’s guess. So write there or c/o the box no. above.
Elijah Smith VP 7551, HMP Lewes, 1 Brighton Rd, Lewes, BN7 1EA
If you haven’t already please sign our petition demanding an arms embargo with Israel.
To coincide with the Support the EDO Decommissioners week of events last week, activists joined the weekly demonstration against the wall in Bilin, occupied Palestine.
Also present were the Israeli Refuseniks, who refuse to serve in the Palestinian Territories. As usual, the demonstration was met with tear gas and sound bombs by the Israeli army. Approximately 200 people were there to endorse the message that “Resisting war crimes is not a crime”.
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Posted by decommisioners on August 20, 2009
Recognise NATO for what it really is – a murderous, imperialist force and take action to hold militarist profiteers accountable.
Edinburgh – Friday 13th November – First day of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly- autonomous day of actions
Edinburgh – Saturday 14th November – National Stop The War Demonstration
This year’s NATO Parliamentary Assembly takes place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 13th-17th November.
Join us in Edinburgh on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th November to take action against militarism, imperialism and capitalism. Bring warm clothes, noise, banners and whatever else you hope to find. http://natowc.noflag.org.uk
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Posted by decommisioners on November 6, 2009
BRISTOL ABC PRISONER SUPPORT GROUP LETTER WRITING NIGHT
On Wednesday 11 November, 7 to 9pm, at Kebele social centre, 14 Robertson Rd, Easton BS56JY.
An invitation to all those interested in supporting political activists locked up in the UK and abroad, and to all those interested in exploring alternatives to prison. This is an informal gathering with plenty of opportunity to chat and find out more about the ABC, prisoner support and campaigns against prison. We have lists of prisoners here and abroad who welcome letters/solidarity, along with other related info about various campaigns. Hot drinks, snacks, papers, pens and envelopes available, just bring your letter-writing muscles.
For more info see our website http://bristolabc.wordpress.com and also http://www.brightonabc.org.uk/writing.html. Well worth a look for prison info and stats is http://www.againstprisonslavery.org
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Posted by decommisioners on November 1, 2009
A year after the decommissioning a mass demonstration has been called against EDO MBM in Brighton.
On top of the regular demo every Wednesday.
If you want to know more about the Smash Edo campaign try watching on the verge the film the police tried to ban. Find out more at www.smashedo.org.uk
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Posted by decommisioners on September 8, 2009
A new 26 page pamphlet, entitled ‘If I Had a Hammer – Decommissioning the Arms Trade’ has been released in support of the decommissioning of EDO MBM in January 2009 during the bombing of Gaza. The pamphlet includes accounts by people who took part in the action and articles about EDO’s supply of weapons to Israel and from Trident Ploughshares and the Free Gaza movement. Download it here (print ready),
or click here for a version for reading on the web
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Posted by decommisioners on July 5, 2009
Whilst searching for information on munitions and arms companies, I found this rather revealing page from an old EDO/MBM website page, they don’t reveal much to the general public these days. click here To see VER 2 Bomb rack produced for Israeli F16 planes, which were used for war crimes in January this year.
An Amnesty International report shows evidence of grave war 
crimes in Gaza. Including evidence of crimes committed with F16 aircraft with EDO bomb release mechanisms see above. During the conflict around 1300 died and now six months after Israel launched its three-week military operation in Gaza. Gazans still cannot rebuild their lives. Click here to see 10 minute amnesty documentary showing evidence of F16’s committing war crimes
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Posted by decommisioners on July 3, 2009
Three of the EDO Decommissioners appeared at Yate magistrates on Monday 29th June. In a recent development they’ve been charged with criminal damage to the roof of the Raytheon offices at the business park in Frenchay. According to Premiere Holdings, the owners of the property, the amount of damage is £32000. So a second crown court appereance awaits them, starting with a commital on August 24th. The campaign has it on good authority that it’s the Brighton police pushing for the prosecutions as they are trying to build enough evidence for the E.D.O. case in October.
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Posted by decommisioners on July 3, 2009
Gratefully lifted from Bristol ABC! 
‘Its been a while since we updated on the EDO Decommissioners, but there’s plenty of news. So read on, keep giving them your support, and do what they cannot actively do whilst on bail – confront the arms dealers profiting from wars and death’. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by decommisioners on July 2, 2009
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Posted by decommisioners on June 24, 2009
Up to 60 people have been killed after missiles were fired from a US “drone” at the funeral of a suspected Taliban commander of the Pakistani Taliban in South Waziristan, Pakistan officials have said.
Al Jazeera’s Hyder said Tuesday’s attack was likely to cause considerable anger in the country.”It may play into the hands of elements like Mehsud because the attack took place on a funeral – there are cultural sensitivities,” he said.
http://es.is.itt.com/BRU71A.htm
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