Israel Attacks Humanitarian Convoy
Written by Sali-Palla   
Monday, 31 May 2010 14:10

(Cyprus, June 1, 2010, 6:30 am) Under darkness of night, Israeli commandoes dropped from a helicopter onto the Turkish passenger ship, Mavi Marmara, and began to shoot the moment their feet hit the deck. They fired directly into the crowd of civilians asleep. According to the live video from the ship, two have been killed, and 31 injured. Al Jazeera has just confirmed the numbers.

Streaming video shows the Israeli soldiers shooting at civilians, and our last SPOT beacon said, “HELP, we are being contacted by the Israelis.”

We know nothing about the other five boats. Israel says they are taking over the boats.

The coalition of Free Gaza Movement (FG), European Campaign to End the Siege of Gaza (ECESG), Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH), the Perdana Global Peace Organisation , Ship to Gaza Greece, Ship to Gaza Sweden, and the International Committee to Lift the Siege on Gaza appeal to the international community to demand that Israel stop their brutal attack on civilians delivering vitally needed aid to the imprisoned Palestinians of Gaza and permit the ships to continue on their way.

The attack has happened in international waters, 75 miles off the coast of Israel, in direct violation of international law.

 

 
Breaking the blockade in the Gaza Ghetto
Written by Salli-Palla   
Saturday, 29 May 2010 16:11

Report from the Freedom Gaza Fleet by Kevin Neish [page 1]

Report and Analysis CANPAL NET by Mordecai Breimberg [page 2]

Return to Palestine by Theresa Wolfwood [page 3]

 

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Chilean Benefit Dinner
Written by Doroteo Arango Jr.   
Saturday, 01 May 2010 00:00

"Latin Transfer" setting up to perform....see more photos next page
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STRONG WOMEN OF LATIN AMERICA
Written by Theresa Wolfwood   
Saturday, 03 April 2010 16:43

Stories and photos by Theresa Wolfwood
I have been fortunate to meet and hear three strong Latin American women speak about their struggles; of course, they mean not their individual problems, but the struggles of women and everyone working for justice in their region. Behind every successful social and political transformation are hundreds of determined women, connected and committed to their work. And if there is anywhere in the world we can look for inspiration and example for our much needed social change, it is Latin America.

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50 reasons to buy Fair Trade Coffee
Written by Theresa Wolfwood   
Sunday, 28 March 2010 17:12

Miles Litvinoff and John Madeley. 50 Reasons to Buy Fair Trade 2007 Pluto Press. UK

The mainstream trading system is failing the poor. Fair Trade offers partnership in place of exploitation.”

Theresa Wolfwood

Beyond the general response when people ask why one should support fair trade – something that I usually sum up as a better life for producers and an opportunity for consumers to challenge the bottom line mentality of ruthless global corporations, this useful volume offers some very specific reasons and specific details of more general reasons.

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HERE LONDON CALLING: RELEASE LILIANY !!
Written by Coronel Cholalisa   
Sunday, 18 April 2010 02:16

This solidarity action with Colombian political prisoner Liliany Obando was organised by Justice for Colombia group in the UK. A commemoration of IWD
demanding the freedom of Liliany Obando outside the Colombian embassy in London on 8th March.
More information from their website by downloading their leaflet.
Credits: Justice for Colombia: http://www.justiceforcolombia.org/

 

 

 
ACTION BULLETIN for COLOMBIA
Written by CASC staff   
Saturday, 20 February 2010 00:00

 WRITE  TO LILIANY & tell her you are working for her freedom & that of all political prisoners in COLOMBIA at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or Carrera 47 Numero 84-25,Reclusion de Mujeres de Bogota "Buen Pastor", Liliany Patrcia Obando, Patio 6, TD D65593   Bogota, Colombia  (you may write in English or Spanish)

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Liliany Obando: political trial in Colombia
Written by CASC   
Sunday, 10 January 2010 00:00

Liliany Obando in front of judge [Spanish]

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Liliany Obando: letters [and art] from prison
Written by CASC   
Tuesday, 06 January 2009 03:00

 TELESUR TV interviews Liliany Obando in a Colombian prison

Poster made by the Political Prisoners of the Colombian National Women's Penitentiary

"Did you know?...that there are 7.200 political prisoners in Colombia, many serving sentences between 20 and 60 years. The political prisoners also have parents, brothers, partners and children!!, we are in jail for the crime of being revolutionaries. Political Prisoners: Humanitarian Exchange, NOW!!.."

LETTERS FROM COLOMBIA NATIONAL WOMEN'S PENITENTIARY

"...With much emotion and gratitude I received in the National Women's Penitentiary where I have been a prisoner for 3 months, your messages of solidarity and...."

 

PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO LILIANY'S "FREEDOM FUND"


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Honduran Resistance
Written by CASC staff   
Saturday, 12 December 2009 00:00

If you wish to volunteer or want more information,  please write to : cascvictoria(at)shaw(dot)ca

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The Black Book of Canadian Foreign Policy
Written by Theresa Wolfwood   
Friday, 07 August 2009 23:18

 

 

 

By Theresa Wolfwood

“I believe Earth is our home and we are its stewards. While citizens of Canada, we are also neighbours to everyone who shares this planet…”

 

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Join CASC
Written by CASC   
Saturday, 12 December 2009 00:00

We are based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

For more information on joining CASC, why not come to one of our monthly meetings? They are held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of every month at 1923 Fernwood Rd, in the upstairs meeting room around the back of the building.  Meetings are open to everyone.

Contacting us

To receive more information on CASC events and actions, sign-up for the eVoz email newsletter. Email:    cascvictoria(at)shaw(dot)ca  and ask to be added to the eVoz list.

CAFE SIMPATICO WILL REOPEN INSEPTEMBER- CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS

Or visit Café Simpatico [last Friday of the month] and talk to the CASC members at the information table.