Salma Yaqoob Protest for Gaza, Against BBC Charity Broadcast refusal London 24 January 2009

Protest for Gaza, Against BBC Charity Broadcast refusal London 24 Jan 2009

The BBC has been accused of "being complicit in denying humanitarian aid" to the people of Gaza after refusing to broadcast an appeal for emergency funds.
Director General Mark Thompson is coming under increasing pressure to allow the screening of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) film.

He yesterday turned down an appeal from the International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander to reverse his decision not to show the appeal, fearing it could compromise the broadcaster's impartiality.

Today health minister Ben Bradshaw claimed the decision was "inexplicable", while the Muslim Council for Britain said it would "severely jeopardize efforts to raise millions" for the aid effort.

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Tony Benn on BBC's Gaza decision



Tony Benn accuses the BBC ON AIR of capitualating to the Israeli Government by refusing to air an appeal for the Gazan people by the Disaster Emergency Commitee (DEC) he then broadcasts the Address himself much to the consternation of the interviewer!

Disaster Emergency Commitee (DEC)
Gaza Crisis
PO BOX 999
LONDON
EC3A 3AA

Disasters Emergency Committee Gaza humanitarian appeal:
Launched by UK charities on 22 January to raise money for Gaza aid relief and reconstruction

Participants: Action Aid, British Red Cross, Cafod, Care International, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide, Help the Aged, Islamic Relief, Merlin, Oxfam, Save the Children, Tearfund, World Vision

Information on 0370 60 60 900 or at DEC website

protests in Scotland Sit-in at BBC Scotland

protest by signing this petition and by
making a complaint

further possiblities to support:

http://www.helpupa.com
Middle East Children's Alliance
http://www.ramadhanfoundation.com/gazacnference.htm
check out other aid organisations with Charity Navigator

Take Action:
Pres. Obama Calls for Lifting Gaza Siege;
Rep. Olver for Gaza Aid

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