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A press release from the Republique Democratique du Congo

Rassemblent Congolais pour la Democratie

RCD/Kisangani --- Organisation Politique

Assassination of Joseph Eneko,

Governor of Ituri Province

On Thursday November 21, 2002 (some reports have mentioned Friday), Joseph Eneko, his body guards and several Congolese who were traveling with him, were assassinated, near the town of Mahagi (In the Northeastern Province of Ituri in the DRCongo). As of this writing we do not have all the details regarding this barbarous act which has stripped Ituri and the entire country of a true jewel in the ethical struggle for sustained peace, integrity, reconciliation with truth, for the total and complete end of all forms of violence which daily keep our compatriots in a quasi permanent state of mourning.

Jacques Depelchin jdtutashinda writes:

Campaign for a Sustained Peace

In the Democratic Republic of Congo

Introduction

Our country was born out of a series of conquests, i.e. through warfare and subjugation of its inhabitants through brutal force. The massacre of millions of people was justified, ironically, under the label of pacification and civilization. The lives and thoughts of people were despised. "Might is right" was not only the best principle, but considered to be the only valid one. The consciousness of radical impotence and shaking fear in front of the ruler/leader was thus firmly implanted.

nolympics writes

"The London Observer has printed a translation of what claims to be a letter to America from Osama bin Laden http://www.observer.co.uk/worldview/story/0,11581, 845725,00.html"


A very interesting and disturbing read, but well worth taking a look at. -U.F.

Mikael Altemark altemark writes:


Approx. 50 anarchists from all over Sweden gathered for the first national
meeting of Swedish Anarchist Federation (SAF) on September 22-23. The idea
behind this federation is to unite the anarchist forces in Sweden. SAF
will organise existing groups as well as individuals and everyone who
wants to start a new SAF local is very welcome. SAF has also got a mailing
list in which you can participate.

Anonymous Comrade writes "CHICAGO SUBURBS BUY NOTHING DAY CELEBRATION!

On the busiest shopping day of the year, citizens of Naperville, IL will join people in over 30 countries around the world to enjoy a holiday from the consumer frenzy.

Now in its eleventh year, Buy Nothing Day is a 24-hour consumer fast and celebration of sustainable living. Over one million people around the world are expected to help BND 2002 break through First World denial about the consequences of overconsumption.

People in the industrialized countries make up just 20% of the world population but consume 80% of the world's resources and produce 80% of the toxic wastes.


This year's local Buy Nothing Day celebration will feature a large gathering outside of Barnes and Noble at downtown Naperville, 47 East Chicago Ave, at 5:00pm.


Don't miss the first party of the Christmas season!

godo chance to hand out flyers if you are with an organization!

http://www.anti-capitalism.org"

Anonymous Comrade writes "MAPPING THE AEROSOL KINGDOM:

The Past, Present, and Future of Aerosol Art

Friday, November 22, 2002 at 6pm

Scholar Ivor Miller will present his new book, Aerosol Kingdom, and
moderate
a panel discussion featuring world-famous writers DAZE, DOZE, FUTURA,
LADY
PINK, and VULCAN, and photographer/filmmakers Charlie Ahearn (Director
of
Wildstyle and author of Yes Yes Y'all: The Experience Music Project
Oral
History of Hip-Hop's First Decade) and David Schmidlapp (Publisher of
the IG
Times and Director of Big Time Operator).

If you think the following is an exaggeration, check out the LA Times article
in question:
Views
(fifth paragraph from the end):


"Among other things, this body would launch secret operations aimed at
'stimulating reactions' among terrorists and states possessing weapons of mass
destruction -- that is, for instance, prodding terrorist cells into action and
exposing themselves to 'quick-response' attacks by U.S. forces.
Such tactics would hold 'states/sub-state actors accountable' and 'signal to
harboring states that their sovereignty will be at risk,' the briefing paper
declares."

"Into the Dark"

By
Chris Floyd, Counterpunch

This column stands foursquare with the Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S.
Secretary of Defense, when he warns that there will be more terrorist attacks
against the American people and civilization at large. We know, as does the
Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, that this statement
is an incontrovertible fact, a matter of scientific certainty. And how can we
and the Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, be so sure
that there will be more terrorist attacks against the American people and
civilization at large?

Because these attacks will be instigated at the order of the Honorable Donald
H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense.

GroenFront!/ EarthFirst! NL Support Group is organising from Fri 27– to Mon
30 December, 2002 a

Wild Winter Snert Weekend

- disinfo - training - discussion - action - traditional pea soup ('snert')

The location somewhere in Holland is kept secret until a week
beforehand, at which time you can enquire at contact@groenfront.nl or
leave your number on the answerphone at 0031 84 8666018 and we'll
contact you.

The weekend is not open to journalists.

GroenFront! is a convenient banner for radically green and
anti-authoritarian direct action.

Vrienden van GroenFront! | EarthFirst! Netherlands Support Group


NO COMPROMISE IN DEFENSE OF MOTHER EARTH!

Web: groenfront

Email: groenfront

PO BOX 85069 3508 AB Utrecht Netherlands

Giro 4370351 tnv Steungroep NVDA te Utrecht ovv GroenFront!

Voicemail/fax: +31 84 8666018

Leslie Kaufman writes:

Campaign Against Rockefeller Drug Laws Intensifies

Five Arrested at Drop the Rock Action

Outside NY Governor Pataki's Office

On Wednesday, Oct. 23rd the "Drop the Rock" campaign
to repeal the Rockefeller Drug Laws held a demonstration
and direct action at the offices of Gov. George Pataki in
Midtown Manhattan, at which five protesters were arrested.
This was the 3rd in a series of continuing demonstrations
during the gubernatorial campaign intended to raise the profile
of this issue in the race.

"A Note on 9/11 and the Reichstag Fire"

By George Caffentzis

Many commentators on the events of 9/11/2001 have compared it to the Reichstag fire of February 27-28, 1933. It is true that the aftermath of both events gave the government in power the opportunity to pass new repressive legislation.

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