November 2011 — Reports | The Nuclear Resister

Good news from Jeju!
November 25, 2011
Thanksgiving Day note from The Global Campaign to Save Jeju Island Dear friends of Jeju Island, We have much to give thanks for today. The three remaining political prisoners—Gangjeong Mayor…
British CO released from prison
November 22, 2011
British conscientious objector Michael Lyons was released on November 9, after serving four months in military prison for refusing orders to train and deploy to Afghanistan. Summing up his gratitude…
One arrested during annual protest at Ft. Benning, Georgia
November 21, 2011
Joined by actor Martin Sheen, thousands of people from across the Americas gathered this weekend in Georgia call for an end to notorious US military training school FORT BENNING, GEORGIA…
Urgent Appeal from Gangjeong Villagers
November 15, 2011
Dear friends of Jeju Island, On November 18th, the South Korean Navy will blast Gureombi, the smooth volcanic rock along the coastline of Gangjeong village where the local people have…
Fr. Bix begins 3 month prison sentence for July 2010 Y-12 disarmament action
November 10, 2011
Jesuit priest William “Bix” Bichsel reported to the SeaTac Federal Prison on November 10 after a prayer sendoff at Jean’s House of Prayer. He was sentenced to 3 months in…
More arrests on Jeju Island; support calls and emails needed
November 8, 2011
There were four arrests in Gangjeong village within the past day. Those arrested are: Youngsil Kang (International Team Leader) Brother Song (Resistance Leader) Sung-hee Choi (International Team Leader) Dunguree (Filmmaker)Three…
War tax resisters arrested at construction site of new Kansas City nuclear weapons plant
November 7, 2011
from National Catholic Reporter Protest, arrests at nuclear site cap war tax resisters conference by Robyn Haas KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Boil it down and war tax resisters have a…
Dr. Dhafir to be re-sentenced January 5
November 7, 2011
Jailed Iraqi-American physician and philanthropist Rafil Dhafir will be resentenced on January 5th, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the Federal Building in Syracuse, New York. Dhafir, imprisoned for the last…
Hancock 38 drone resisters await verdict after 5 days in court
November 7, 2011
by Carol Baum of the Syracuse Peace Council After five long days in court, closing arguments were heard in the Hancock 38 Drone Resisters trial on Saturday, November 5. But…