Arms fairs

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‘End Drone Terror Killing’ – Protest at Aberporth

17 September 2013

CND Cymru have sent this report of the impressive action in Wales challenging drones, which were prominent at the arms fair in London. Over 100 people of all ages met with bright banners and placards, at the entrance to Parc Aberporth on Monday September 9th. They were there to protest against the part that Wales...

Challenging the arms fair on the ground and in the media

22 September 2013

[View the story “Challenging the arms fair in the headlines” on Storify]

Video report: Week of Action 2013

25 September 2013

This short film shows some of the creative and inspiring direct actions that challenged and disrupted the 2013 DSEI arms fair. DSEI plans to return in 2015 but we aim to shut it down for good. Get involved and help step up the pressure. Follow @StopTheArmsFair on Twitter and keep an eye out for #stopdsei #occupydsei #beatdsei...

Taking action against DSEI 2013

25 September 2013

The best kind of protest is one where you’ve already won…

In July, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a Defence Breakfast at the Savile Club in Mayfair. The event promised to help arms dealers “…expand your network of contacts and promote your business…”. It is part of a series of gatherings which let arms dealers meet with each other and their customers, often buyers from repressive...

Press release: Where is the wrong? Arms trade on trial

1 November 2013

Photo opportunity: 9.15am. Mon 4 November, Thames Magistrates’ Court, 58 Bow Rd, London E3 4DJ Protesters arrested for taking action against an international arms fair in London have vowed to defend their right to challenge the arms trade. A solidarity demonstration will take place in their support when they appear in court on Monday 4...

Putting the arms fair on trial

11 November 2013

The 2013 DSEI arms fair was challenged and impeded with daily direct action. Hundreds of people took part, and thirty faced arrest when they placed their bodies in the way of the arms fair’s deadly business. Some have already been cautioned, or issued with fines. Others have pleaded not guilty – and plan to put...

On Trial: Defendants group statement

11 November 2013

We will defend our right to challenge the arms trade! A group of activists (mainly women) were charged after taking part in the ‘Occupy v the Arms Fair’ day of action on 8 September, which was part of the week of action against the DSEI Arms Fair at the Excel Centre, London. Our intention was...

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