June 30th, 2009 by lulu
FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF DEMOCRACY IN HONDURAS!
AGAINST THE COUP! IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF HONDURAS!
This is a call to all solidarity organisations and individuals to stand for democracy in Honduras and Central America.
Military dictatorships never again!
We demand the immediate reinstatement of Zelaya, the democratically elected president of Honduras. Immediate stop to the repression against the people of Honduras by the military and police forces.
Saturday, 4th of July, 12pm
At GPO (crn of Elizabeth & Bourke St, Melbourne CBD, Vic)
For more information call Lulu 0421 957 341, Roberto 0425 182 994 or Oscar 0415 232 057
E-mail: info@solidarityconference2009.org
This protest was initiated by the Latin America Solidarity Conference 2009 organising committe and the organisations represented there.
Other cities are organising similar actions.
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June 30th, 2009 by lulu
Media release *** Media release *** Media release
Please circulate
The Organising Committee of the Latin America Solidarity Conference 2009 (Melbourne, Australia) condemns the June 28 military coup against democratically elected President of Honduras Manuel “Mel” Zelaya. The conference expresses our solidarity to the people of Honduras and demands the immediate reinstatement of the democratically elected President.
It has been reported that approximately 200 Honduran soldiers arrived at President Manuel Zelaya’s
residence in the early hours of the morning on June 28. The military personal dressed with balaclavas reportedly fired four shots, and detained the President. Zelaya told Venezuelan based TV TeleSUR that the soldiers took him to an air force base and put him on a plane to Costa Rica.
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June 28th, 2009 by lulu
Sunday July 5th, 4pm
at the Melbourne Unitarian Peace Memorial Church
110 Grey Street, East Melbourne
Judith Le Blanc, a member of the indigenous Caddo Tribe from Oklahoma, is the National Organising coordinator of United for Peace and Justice, the largest US national Peace Coalition. She is also the vice-chair of the Communist Party of the USA and Chair of their Peace and Solidarity Commission. She will be touring Australia as a guest of the Communist Party and to participate in the actions against the US/Australian Talisman Sabre military exercises.
In this special evening we will be discussing current campaigns against US government´s policy of permanent warfare, militarisation and empire-building, and the need to build an alternative based on peace and justice for the continent. Judith will also talk about the solidarity movement in the US.
Light refreshments and drinks will be provided by donation
Confirmation and bookings preferred
For bookings & further details, please contact: Andrew 0419 523 886 or Lulu 0421 957 341 or write to: info@latinamericasolidarity.org
Event organised by Peace and Justice for Colombia, the Centre for Latin America Solidarity and Studies (CLASS) and the Communist Party of Australia.
Tags: Solidarity, US Foreign Policy, Women
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June 28th, 2009 by roberto
Posted by kristin-bricker - June 28, 2009 at 12:27 pm
School of the Americas-Trained Military Detains and Expels Democratically-Elected President Zelaya
Early this morning approximately 200 Honduran soldiers arrived at President Manuel “Mel” Zelaya’s residence, reportedly fired four shots, and detained the President. Zelaya told TeleSUR that the soldiers took him to an air force base and put him on a plane to Costa Rica.
Zelaya told TeleSUR from San Jose, Costa Rica, “They threatened to shoot me.” Honduras’ ambassador to the Organization of American States, Carlos Sosa Coello, reports that the president has been beaten up.
Zelaya told TeleSUR that he doesn’t believe it was regular soldiers who kidnapped him. “I have been the victim of a kidnapping carried out by a group of Honduran soldiers. I don’t think the Army is supporting this sort of action. I think this is a vicious plot planned by elites. Elite who only want to keep the country isolated and in extreme poverty.” Read the rest of this entry »
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June 27th, 2009 by lulu
The Honduran Armed Forces are in the street, as thousands of citizens mobilize peacefully to defend democracy and the presidency. Repression is feared.
WHAT HAPPENS IN HONDURAS TODAY WILL HAVE AN IMPORTANT IMPACT ON THE FUTURE OF THE COUNTRY, AND CENTRAL AMERICA
Democratic rule is on the line, a military coup is feared, but tens of thousands of Hondurans rushed to the defense of the President, filling and surrounding the presidential palace. The crisis is a tipping point in a political transformation of the country that has taken shape during Manuel Zelaya’s presidency.
Months ago, “Mel”, as Hondurans refer to their president, proposed that this Sunday, June 28, a national referendum be held to present Hondurans with the question whether a ballot box (the Cuarta Urna) should be established during the November 29, 2009 national elections in which Hondurans could vote whether or not to convoke a Constituent National Assembly (CNA) to write a new constitution in Honduras. [Click here for background info]
The current constitution was written in 1982 in the midst of repression and State terrorism that blanketed Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala in the 1980’s. Honduras was controlled, at that time, by a US-backed military regime; the United States had 14 military bases in Honduras.
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June 26th, 2009 by roberto
The New International Bookshop - Underground Talks presents:
An Eyewitness Report -
Venezuela - Workers organising for 21st century socialism?
For a decade, following the election of the Chavez government, the people of Venezuela have struggled to radically transformation their society, directly challenging the entrenched oil-rich elites. Marked by sharp conflicts and having withstood successive attempts by the old elite to reassert political power, the process remains in motion. Venezuela has set the pace in the region for a renewal of left and socialist politics and inspired a renewal of resistance across the region.
This forum will hear from participants in the May Day solidarity brigade organised by the Australia -Venezuela Solidarity Network. The discussion will explore the achievements of the revolution and the challenges ahead.
Tim Gooden, Secretary - Geelong Trades Hall
John Cleary - former Electrical Trades Union organiser
Sue Bull - CMFEU Trainer
7pm Thursday July 2nd
The New International Bookshop @ The Victorian Trades Hall
(crn Victoria and Lygon St) Ph 0418 691 403
Sponsored by the Australia-Venezuela Solidarity Network
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June 26th, 2009 by lulu
The Centre for Latin America Solidarity and Studies (CLASS) thank you all for participating in the event Celebrate 50 years of Revolutionary Cuba
Thank you to the unions that supported us, the Conch, the great Cuban artists and performers, Candela Dance, the FMLN, the Centro cultural Pablo Neruda, the Australia-Cuba Friendship society and everyone who helped out during the night. Big thanks to all who attended and celebrated with us.
We all had a great night celebrating the Cuban culture, solidarity and great achievements in social justice, education, health and environment.
Hope to see you in the next one!
Viva Cuba!
CLASS
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Tags: Education & Culture, Solidarity
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June 17th, 2009 by lulu
The Australia-Cuba Friendship Society (ACFS Melbourne) invites you to Celebrate Cuba on July 26
At the MUA(46 Ireland St, West Melbourne)
Sunday July 26, 2-5pm
Film, poetry, music, afternoon tea and raffle
Entry $15 (bookings preferred)
Everyone welcome to this exciting afternoon to support Cuba
All proceeds go to projects in Cuba
Info. Contact Joan: 9857 9249
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June 10th, 2009 by lulu
Dear friends and comrades you are invited to celebrate with us this important revolutionary Victory of our party FMLN on the 15 March 2009 winning the Presidential Elections of El Salvador.
We will have guest speakers, election report, music and food
This event will be held on
Saturday 13 June 2009
Time from 6.30 PM to 10.30 PM
Venue: Old Church Hall 10 Hyde Street, Footscray, 3011. Mel.(2S f-12)
Entry by donation
For more information, please contact Oscar on 0415 232 0457, Manuel on 0416 866 966 or Salvador on 0437 175 190
Hasta la Victoria Siempre!
Invite: FMLN Committee, Melbourne
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June 9th, 2009 by lulu
THE youth of Cuba have called on all people of goodwill in the world to continue the fight for justice that the empire is stubbornly denying the Cuban five, imprisoned in the United States for combating terrorism since 1998.
At the Flag Memorial of the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribunal in front of the Havana Malecón seawall, the call was issued during a concert highlighting truth silenced and innocence made prisoner, which brought together hundreds of young people at that monument to the victims of 50 years of terrorism against Cuba. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Add new tag, OAS, US Foreign Policy
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