News and Analysis

As the people of the Arab world are breathing freer air in the Middle East and North Africa, Al jazeera is bringing a breath of fresh air to the media. Live coverage of the ongoing events on Al Jazeera English here.

Thurs 10th Feb, 7:30pm: Open public meeting to discuss the momentous events taking place in Egypt, the Middle East, and North Africa; the implications for Palestine, and the implications for the wider world. Speakers: Wael Abdou, Edinburgh-based Egyptian research worker. Ken Imrie, SPSC member just retured from Cairo, where he witnessed the revolution unfolding; Mick…

Sunday 6th Feb Edinburgh Stop the War Coalition has called a Scottish Demonstration: Solidarity with the Egyptian people – freedom for the Middle East Assemble Edinburgh at the Mound on Princes Street, 2pm Sunday 6th February Supported by SPSC   Please let us know of any other demos/actions.   Thursday 10th Feb Edinburgh SPSC public…

A free Palestine among free, powerful, tall Arabs. The people of Egypt are facing murderous attacks from the defeated police, paid thugs and criminals. This is orchestrated by the hated regime of the tyrant Mubarak.  Against such heroism and thirst for freedom, from under a stone emerges a reptile, Tony Blair, to announce that the…

Solidarity Demonstration – Sat, 2pm, Edinburgh, The Mound Precinct The people of Egypt, the Middle East, and North Africa have asked that we designate Saturday 5 February a day of international solidarity with their brave struggles against their western-backed dictators. Please pass this on to your contacts; tell your workmates, and knock on your neighbours’…