Defend BBC’s Jeremy Bowen from Zionist lobby By Media Workers Against the War BBC senior management is on the offensive over Gaza. Stung by the widespread criticism of its refusal to broadcast the DEC Gaza aid appeal in January, it has singled out its key Middle East editor and is trying to bully him into silence. The BBC Trust’s preposterous attack on Jeremy Bowen last week is a crude attempt to push back the wave of protest inside the BBC over the DEC appeal decision. If Bowen is slapped down, they calculate that no other BBC journalist will dare to speak out. The Trust’s report itself has been massively spun by the right-wing press - in no way is it a demolition of Bowen’s journalism, let alone proof that he is in any way biased against Israel . We call on all our supporters to urgently: Scan the report summary ( pages 4-15 ) Read Robert Fisk’s superb comment on the report: 'How can you trust the cowardly BBC' Note the research showing BBC bias IN FAVOUR of Isra...

Andy Worthington, London-based journalist and author of "The Guantánamo Files" (Pluto Press), has released the first definitive list of the 779 prisoners held in the US prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. The list, which is the result of three years’ research and writing about Guantánamo, provides details of the 533 prisoners who have been released, and includes, for the first time ever, accurate dates for their release. It also provides details of the 241 prisoners who are still held, including the 59 prisoners who have been cleared for release. Although some stories are still unknown, the stories of nearly 700 prisoners are referenced either by links to Andy’s extensive archive of articles about Guantánamo, or to the chapters in "The Guantánamo Files" where they can be found. Links to the list: Part 1 (ISNs 002 to 200): http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/guantanamo-the-definitive-prisoner-list-part-1/ Part 2 (ISNs 201 to 496): http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/guantanamo...

Media Workers Against the War www.mwaw.net In this mailing: 1. MWAW supporters meeting on Saturday 2. GIG 4 GAZA March 12 3. The Trainer - a play about terror 1. MWAW supporters meeting on Saturday March 7 There will be a meeting for all Media Workers Against the War supporters to discuss priorities and campaigning: Agenda items include: Gaza rally, website redesign, Afghanistan, Islamophobia... Saturday March 7, 11am – 1pm Lucas Arms Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8QZ (opposite NUJ headquarters) All welcome! More info: tel 07799 771 165 2. GIG 4 GAZA BBC staff who were refused permission by their management to fund-raise in the BBC bar are holding this event in collaboration with Kings College students Featuring Low-Key, Jeremy Hardy, Chris T-T, Nizar Al Issa, Sandy Walsh, Somaye and others Thursday March 12 7pm Tutu's bar, King's College, Surrey Street, WC2R 2NS Tickets £8/£6 from http://tinyurl.com/b42845 More details: 07981 125 918 3. The Trainer - a play By David...

Begin forwarded message: GAZA – FAILED BY THE MEDIA Media Workers Against the War     www.mwaw.net In this mailing: 1. GAZA – FAILED BY THE MEDIA 2. Melanie Phillips wrong on Gaza aid 3. Dispatches: Unseen Gaza 4. Latest protests over Gaza aid appeal 1. GAZA – FAILED BY THE MEDIA PUBLIC MEETING With speakers: Ghada Karmi, Palestinian writer  Richard Horton, The Lancet    Jeremy Dear, general secretary, NUJ      Lauren Booth, Press TV    Jane Shallice, Stop the War Coalition            Monday February 2 7pm Old Cinema lecture theatre Westminster University 309 Regent Street London W1B 2UW Nearest tube: Oxford Circus Map: http://tinyurl.com/dj6ywh More info: info@mwaw.net , tel 07801 789 297 Hosted by Media Workers Against the War    www.mwaw.net 2. Melanie Phillips wrong on Gaza aid On Jan 26, Daily Mail columnist Melanie Phillips wrote that Hamas "has intercepted dozens of aid ...