national newspapers

MI5 and the torture chambers of Pakistan

SamSam — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:15:11 +0100

David Miliband, the foreign secretary, was accused yesterday of seriously misleading high court judges by claiming that the United States would stop sharing crucial intelligence with Britain if they agreed to disclose CIA documents showing how a UK resident was tortured.

Source: MI5 and the torture chambers of Pakistan

Gaza victims' burns increase concern over phosphorus

SamSam — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:08:45 +0100

Photographic evidence has emerged that proves that Israel has been using controversial white phosphorus shells during its offensive in Gaza, despite official denials by the Israel Defence Forces.

There is also evidence that the rounds have injured Palestinian civilians, causing severe burns. The use of white phosphorus against civilians is prohibited under international law.

Source: Gaza victims' burns increase concern over phosphorus

Land of no return, The Guardian

SamSam — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:48:21 +0100

All across the country, communities are organising themselves to stop their friends and neighbours from being deported. From lobbying the Home Office to foiling dawn raids, the resistance will stop at nothing to keep failed asylum seekers safe in Britain. By Rachel Stevenson and Harriet Grant.

Source: Land of no return, The Guardian