Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82 iranpress.com/content/308016
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82 following a prolonged illness. He passed away Sunday afternoon at a clinic in London, according to official statements from his family and the presidency.Iran Press
!["Bear with me dear friends, this is lengthy. But do read it if you are concerned about human rights and the direction of travel of this UK government. Or indeed, about crimes against humanity and genocide.
At the weekend I made a considered decision to join a silent, peaceful, sitting protest in Cardiff, in support of the campaign to de-proscribe Palestine Action. Most of you will be aware that this protest group was recently proscribed under the Terrorism Act, despite being non-violent. Members have been accused of damaging property (in Britain) which is involved in Israel's genocide and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Similar peaceful protests took place in London and Manchester. The police responses were different and in South Wales were much more draconian than elsewhere. I was held for over 30 hours and am now bailed on condition I do not stay away from home overnight, till October. Or go to Cardiff. Plus other things. Our house - and Alan in it - was raided by police at 3.00 am while I was still in a police cell.
My decision to protest was made primarily in defense of the right to protest, especially about Gaza . I knew that the Terrorism Act was powerful and punitive and I believed - and still believe - that using it against a non-violent protest group was a chilling step in the wrong direction. Hence the campaign to de-proscribe it. This is legal.
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I hope it's not too late for us to turn back and I hope that there are many more people without fear."](https://friendica.eskimo.com/photo/preview/640/8030526 "\"Bear with me dear friends, this is lengthy. But do read it if you are concerned about human rights and the direction of travel of this UK government. Or indeed, about crimes against humanity and genocide.
At the weekend I made a considered decision to join a silent, peaceful, sitting protest in Cardiff, in support of the campaign to de-proscribe Palestine Action. Most of you will be aware that this protest group was recently proscribed under the Terrorism Act, despite being non-violent. Members have been accused of damaging property (in Britain) which is involved in Israel's genocide and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Similar peaceful protests took place in London and Manchester. The police responses were different and in South Wales were much more draconian than elsewhere. I was held for over 30 hours and am now bailed on condition I do not stay away from home overnight, till October. Or go to Cardiff. Plus other things. Our house - and Alan in it - was raided by police at 3.00 am while I was still in a police cell.
My decision to protest was made primarily in defense of the right to protest, especially about Gaza . I knew that the Terrorism Act was powerful and punitive and I believed - and still believe - that using it against a non-violent protest group was a chilling step in the wrong direction. Hence the campaign to de-proscribe it. This is legal.
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I hope it's not too late for us to turn back and I hope that there are many more people without fear.\"")
England Lives
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Those always looked cool as a kid until you have to actually dial a number