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May 04
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This show includes an interview with Keith Reynolds, a Canadian humanitarian worker from Whistler, who recently returned from Palestine. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_May04_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
May 04
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News Highlights: On May 4th, Israeli troops launch another attack on Gaza, killing two Palestinians and also surround Yasser Arafat’s compound. On May 3rd, Israeli forces tighten the siege on Nablus, after killing four Palestinians. Ariel Sharon claims he will make another “disengagement plan” for Gaza, and Washington reaffirms its support. Former inmates of the …
Apr 27
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(A special segment was dedicated to pledges for Coop Radio’s Spring Marathon, and listeners were encouraged to call in and support the show and the station, and keep the Palestinian voice alive on the airwaves.) News Highlights: An Israeli invasion into Gaza on April 21st left 12 Palestinians dead, including a 12-year-old boy. On April …
Apr 27
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This show includes a live interview with Rabie Masri from Montreal about the campaign to stop the deportations of Palestinian refugees from Canada. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Apr27_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
Apr 20
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News Highlights: On April 18th, Israeli forces clash with protestors after the assassination of Hamas leader Dr. Rantisi, wounding three teenagers. The same day, a Biddu villager dies after being shot in the chest by Israeli snipers during a demo against the apartheid wall. George Bush meets with Ariel Sharon on April 14th, and agrees …
Apr 20
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This show includes a live interview from Palestine with Huweida Araf, one of the cofounders of the International Solidarity Movement. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Apr20_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
Apr 13
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This show include a special Eyewitness Palestine-Eyewitness Jenin featuring two reports, one an account from one of the first human rights observers into the Jenin camp after the Israeli war crimes in April 2002, and the other an eyewitness account by an international volunteer of the Israeli shooting of Brian Avery in April 2003, also …
Apr 13
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News Highlights: Protests continue in Biddu village as Israel resumes construction of apartheid wall On April 12th, Biddu village leader says more than 20 people arrested for peaceful resistance against the wall. Palestinians protest outside cabinet meeting over inaction of Palestinian Authority towards the wall. Two Palestinians beaten by Israeli soldiers near Bethlehem. Ariel Sharon …
Apr 06
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This show includes an interview with Khaled Barakat, a local Palestinian activist, about the over 100 Palestinian refugees facing deportation across Canada. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Apr6_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
Apr 06
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News Highlights: To mark Day of the Child, Defence for Children Int’l. – Palestine issued a statement highlighting the plight of Palestinian children under occupation. In 2003, 130 Palestinian children killed by Israeli troops and a further 21 killed in the first 3 months of 2004. Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committees issues an appeal …