select region...strange, Belfast isn't on here?

national | public consultation / irish social forum | opinion/analysis

Wednesday September 14, 2005 06:52

by observer

Belfast doesn't exist as a selectable region on indymedia

Events in Belfast over the weekend seem to have been missed totally by indymedia. Despite serious violence and rioting, not to mention heavily armed assault on the police, there is nothing to be found on indymedia.

While I do not agree with the aspirations of those who are rioting in belfast at present, I think there is a need for an alternative reporting to balance the line we are being fed.
Surely, the voice of these people must be listened to, just as the voice of the republican side was heard. It might be a first step to a restoration of peace.
How often is it said of other people who resist, that they wouldn't resist unless they had a good reason. Perhaps we ought at least find out the reasons put forward by these people themselves, rather than the politicians who claim to represent them. Perhaps we should inform and educate them about indymedia?Or are they simply not welcome?