Oaxacans protesting the beatings and illegal detentions are beaten and detained

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Published on Thursday, 18 January 2007 22:56

ACTION!
On Saturday, January 13 a peaceful march organized by COFADAPPO (Committee of Families of the Assassinated, Disappeared and Political Prisoners of Oaxaca) was attacked by municipal and state police.  Some of the protesters were severely beaten by police, and 12 were arrested.

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Via Campesina does a candle light vigil for the farmer’s suicides

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Published on Tuesday, 19 December 2006 00:53

The free trade policies have taken a high toll of farmer’s lives in India.Unable  to bear the combined attack of free trade, liberalism, the innocent lives have sunk into oblivion and have found solace in the siucides. It is a matter of shame for the country that  a country with large number of farmers are unable to sustain themselves. The new laws have made the lives so vicious that they are unable come out of the gossamer.They are gradually being distanced away from the natural right, the right being no more inalieanable.

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Long live the International Day of Migrants!

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Published on Monday, 18 December 2006 13:04

Fraternal message of solidarity form the Via Campesina to the migrants of the world - December 18, 2006
 
Migrant sisters and brothers:
La Via Campesina sends a fraternal greeting in solidarity with all the migrants of the world and to their organizations, with the motive of celebrating the International Day of the Migrants this 18th of December, 2006.
 
We remember with affection how, one year ago, in Hong Kong we marched together in opposition to neoliberalism, represented by the WTO and to demand the thorough respect of the right of migrants and their families.

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December 10: Action Day for OAXACA!

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Published on Thursday, 07 December 2006 18:26

It is getting worse ever day en Oaxaca. Our friend and leader from Via Campesina is in jail. We are calling for an Action Day for OAXACA this Sunday December 10. We are asking all Via Campesina members and friends to send letters and to organise actions in front of the Mexican embassies on the 10 (or before that date). Please send some information about your event on Monday to Via Campesina Mexico : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We will inform the press about international support on Monday.
You will find more information about the protest letter on www.viacampesina.org

Thank you very much,
Alberto Gomez,
Unorca/Via Campesina North America