Tasmanian Forest defenders halted logging operations on November 20 in the wilderness forests of the Weld Valley. Three community members were arrested for trespass in the newly created media and public exclusion zone. “Today's forest defense continues the success of the last six days where over a hundred community members have been a part of the campaign to ensure the world heritage of the Weld Valley are protected,” said Adam Burling, one of the people arrested. [Read more]

Police attacked a peaceful group of anti-G20 protestors at the Melbourne Museum on Sunday evening causing severe injuries. The protestors, who had gathered on information that G20 delegates were attending an event at the Museum, were reportedly given no prior warning before the assault which involved fists, boots and batons. Footage clearly shows police brutally beating defenseless people lying on the ground.

From the newswire: Tasmanian Forest defenders halted logging operations on November 20 in the wilderness forests of the Weld Valley. Three community members were arrested for trespass in the newly created media and public exclusion zone. “Today's forest defense continues the success of the last six days where over a hundred community members have been a part of the campaign to ensure the world heritage of the Weld Valley are protected,” said Adam Burling, one of the people arrested. [Read more] [ Earlier Reports: Nov 19 | Nov 18 | Nov 17 | huon.org ]

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SITIO ASAO, Barangay Lawis, Balasan, Iloilo – Ronald Ocson, 41-year old, married with seven children and president of the Asao Farmers and Residents Association (AFRA) was shot by a lone assailant on Monday, October 30, 2006 around six in the evening. Ronald was sitting at the entrance of his father’s house when the shooting occurred. His daughter, 14-year old Rowena Joy, who was also inside the house at that time, was at the window, and saw the alleged gunman drew a pistol and fired at his father. [ Read More ] Related Article: 1 | 2 | 3

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