Bokra turn off your cellphone if you are in Lebanon

Lebanese people in the homeland, tomorrow i’ll be turning off my extremely expensive cellphone service from 12-3.(yee lesh?u r saying now)well it’s an act of protest because i’m sick of the shit service we have,and i’m doing something about it,and no i’m not alone many Lebanese sisters and brothers are joining in.so turn off you phone bokra,because if you dont the next time i hear … Continue reading Bokra turn off your cellphone if you are in Lebanon

Arrest of democratic party memberEbrahim Sharif on Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Bahrain.

This letter was sent by his daughter please spread widely. This is what happened, as per Ebrahim Sharif’s daughter: 1:50 AM bell rings at Ebrahim Sharif’s residence. There are a lot of boys/men outside. My mother assumes they are um-alhassam boys/men who trashed the um-alhassam National Democratic Action Society (Wa3d) branch with Molotov cocktail bombs less than 20 hours ago . Their faces are covered … Continue reading Arrest of democratic party memberEbrahim Sharif on Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Bahrain.

Yemen: Suspend Aid After Attacks on Protesters

A pre-dawn attack on March 12, 2011, by Yemeni security forces and assailants on peaceful protesters in Sanaa killed at least two people and injured more than 100, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch called on countries that support President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s government to immediately make any further military or security assistance contingent on the government ending the use of lethal force … Continue reading Yemen: Suspend Aid After Attacks on Protesters

the lebanese people want to topple the sectarin regime NOW

I just came back from a march to topple the sectarian regime in Lebanon. There was a big crowd, over a 1000, under the pouring rain that did not seem to matter. The spirit was high and the chants hit the sky “the people want to topple the sectarian regime”, “thawra thawra thawra” (revolution) “eja dawrak ya libnen” (Lebanon its your turn now) they called … Continue reading the lebanese people want to topple the sectarin regime NOW

Roundup from the ground in Bahrain

Wednesday (Feb16) … Almost forgetting the violence of the previous two days, Wednesday night ended with scenes of jubilation at a camp set up at Pearl Roundabout (described as ‘Bahrain’s Tahrir Square’ or ‘Pearl Square’), and also, like ‘Tahrir Square’ is in fact a landmark roundabout at a central intersection in Manama. After two days of demonstrations, two protesters killed by riot police, and a … Continue reading Roundup from the ground in Bahrain

GLOBAL STRIKE 2011

There IS a way we can collectively fight back against environmentally destructive multinational corporations. A coordinated global general strike and boycott, combined with personal preparedness, in sufficient numbers, can cause a great deal of economic disruption. The best tactic? Non-participation. A multi pronged strategy will be most effective: 1. BOYCOTT: All corporate products, beginning with Coke, McDonalds, ADM, and Monsanto. Reduce to eliminate your consumption … Continue reading GLOBAL STRIKE 2011

Police attacking protesters here at hospital in Bahrain. Tear gas inside. Panic.

-BREAKING: Twitter is blowing up right now with reports that Bahrain authorities are firing into a crowd of thousands that is assembled for the funeral of those killed in yesterday’s crackdown. This could be a massacre underway<a href=".http://www.undispatch.com/bahrain-massacr“&gt; -Bahraini doctor on AJEnglish calls situation there “awful,” an “unbelievable scene.” The hospital is full of casualties. ‘Like a war.” AJEnglish: Bahrain doctors in Salmaniya Hospital confirm … Continue reading Police attacking protesters here at hospital in Bahrain. Tear gas inside. Panic.

a day of oppression in Bahrain

Hospital was chaotic, protesters chanting outside, dozens bleeding from head, broken limbs, exhibit birdshot wounds #bahrain hundreds of police in full riot gear stormed a mass demonstration in the country’s capital. At least four people are confirmed dead and some estimates put wounded between 150 and 300. King of Bahrain will never regain credibility after attacking peaceful protesters as they slept. Blood on his hands. … Continue reading a day of oppression in Bahrain