Libya: The Manufacturing of Consent

Views expressed do not necessarily represent those of the broadcasters: Abu Mukid (Prophecy Media), Mia Roberts, Fatima Begum, Harry Fear — http://HarryFear.tv

Monday, November 14 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Bolivar Hall
54 Grafton Way, London, W1T 5DL
London, United Kingdom

Political and cultural event that focuses on the role of mainstream media which is fundamental to western plans for war against the countries of the Global South, most recently Libya. This event will be discussing what are our challenges in fighting against media that prepares audiences to accept wars of aggression.

Speakers:

Libyan resident of Sirte – returned from there recently
Merlin Emmanuel – founder of ‘Campaign for Justice’, nephew of Smiley culture and author (of the soon to be released book, ‘Generation X’)
Lizzie Phelan – independent journalist, who reported from Tripoli until the NATO takeover of the city
Sukant Chandan – political analyst and filmmaker, currently producing a doc-film ‘NATO war on Libya’

Chair: Iman Hussein

Performances:

Samira Musa (spoken word artist)
Muslimah Shire (singer)

THIS EVENT WILL BE LIVE STREAMED:

Live stream online http://bit.ly/libya-the-manufacturing-of-consent

The event will be live streamed online by Harry Fear
http://HarryFear.tv/