We are shocked and disappointed by today’s verdict. These proceedings arose following the misguided and hasty arrest of Hicham for possessing genuine research material on the university campus, and the subsequent public outcry no doubt cause embarrassment for the authorities. Hicham’s initial arrested was described as a serious ‘cock-up’ by Nottingham South MP [...]

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On Sunday 15 February, Hich will be performing in the celebrated show ‘Four Heartbeats, One Rhythm: A Night of Traditional and Contemporary Palestinian Dance and Music’ (featuring Oud Master and Singer Nizar Al Issa).
All funds raised will be dedicated to the emergency appeal for Gaza.
Sunday 15th February 2009
7.30pm
£12 / £10 / £15 on the night

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The exhibition of Hich’s ‘Tête à Tête: Conversations in Z Minor‘ cartoons has ended at Lee Rosy’s Tea Shop in Hockley. The quirky and erudite cartoon series has received widespread praise and acclaim. A full exhibition, where the original cartoons (many of which were drawn in detention) will be available for purchase, will be advertised [...]

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On Monday, 19th January. Hicham will introduce and chair a unique event: The only chance to see two former Guantamano detainees and a former Guantanamo guard speak in Nottingham about their experiences. Not to be missed - even if you have exams!
Guantanamo Bay stands as one of the most potent symbols of unlawful detention in [...]

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Hich will speak at an event organised by CAMPACC, the London Guantánamo Campaign, London Against Injustice and others. The event is a commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Speakers/panel: Professor AC Grayling (on Surveillance), Andy Worthington (author of the Guantanamo Files), Hicham Yezza (editor of Ceasefire magazine and recent detainee), [...]

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On tuesday, 9th December, Hicham is to address an audience from The University of Kent staff and students (including the Kent Law School) on the subject of his ordeal at the hands of the Home Office and the wider topic of the erosion of civil liberties. The role and collusion of the University of Nottingham’s [...]

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Milan Rai, celebrated activist and author will deliver a talk on Thursday 27th Nov on the topic of “Why does the Media Lie: The Chomsky-Herman Propoganda Model”. This will be an interesting follow-up to last week’s film screening of the documentary “Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media”.
Hich will chair the talk which will be [...]

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Hicham gave a speech at the plenary session of the NUS Black Students Campaign conference. Hicham received the backing and the support of the Campaign in his current ordeal. His contribution centered on the fears and concerns of many Muslim and international students in Nottingham University about the behaviour of the Nottingham University authorities. The [...]

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On Friday 21st November, Hicham will introduce a screening of “Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media”.The screening will be at 7PM in room C11 (Portland Building, Nottingham University Main Campus).
Hich will talk about the continuing relevance of this landmark multi-award-winning documentary which discusses mass media, propaganda and thought control in democratic societies. This event [...]

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ITV News ran a piece on Saturday, Nov 15th about the Free Hich campaign, it mentionned Hicham’s current legal fight, his delight to finally get his day in court and the impressive continued success of the Free Hich campaign.
The piece can be seen here (at the 1:15 minute mark) and also discusses the Feature Documentary [...]

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