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Syndicalists are facing imprisonment 35 syndicalists -two of whom are our anarchist comrades- from KESK(*)
are punished to 1 year 3 months imprisonment with the claim of not obeying
to the "Meeting and Demonstrations Act". The judge Sahin Kurt declared
that the syndicalists did not obey the order of the police telling them
"to split away" and offended the "Meeting and Demonstrations Act" #
2911, Article 32/1; that is why he "punished" them to 1 year 3 months
imprisonment. The punishment did not postponed nor turned into fine
as usual. Syndicalists expressed that "from the beginning the court
operated in prejudice" and "this decision is fully political". They
also celebrated 10 December Human Rights' Day of the judge punishing
them on 10th of December. The court was about a demonstration organized
by KESK on 7th of June 2001 against the law offer about trade-unions
banning strikes. The syndicalists were accused of blocking the traffic,
passing through the police barricade illegally, not obeying to the police
order telling "to split away". We call everyone supporting struggles
of liberation and labor to protest this venture decision of Turkish
state and mobilize solidarity with those syndicalists facing imprisonment.
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Dave Blenkinsop is now serving 10 years Today British animal rights activist, Dave Blenkinsop, appeared in
court to be sentenced for his role in an Animal Liberation Front action
which saw the planting of incendiary devices under lorries belonging
to an abattoir. The Prosecution also said that similar devices had been
planted under the vehicles of Huntingdon Life Sciences staff. For his
role in the ALF action, Dave was sentenced to an additional five and
a half years which is to run consecutively with two other sentences
he is currently serving: A three year sentence for a stave attack on
the Managing Director of HLS and an 18 month sentence for helping to
rescue guinea pigs from a laboratory animal supplier. As all his sentences
are to run consecutively this means, in total, Dave is now serving a
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Anarchist freigesprochen Am 18.09. 2002 wurde in Athen der Anarchist Abraham Lesperoglou erneut freigesprochen. Bereits einmal im März 2001 wurde Abraham freigesprochen, ihm wurde vorgeworfen Mitglied einer terroristischen Vereinigung gewesen zu sein und bei einem Banküberfall in Jahre 1982 einen Bullen verletzt zu haben. Mit 4 zu 3 Stimmen entschied die Jury, dass Abraham unschuldig ist. |
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A Belarussian Anarchist is Cruelly Beaten by Policemen. On the night of 7-8 September, in Belarus (East European country), in the city of Grodno, a group of 10-15 people was going back from a birthday party. Suddenly two police cars drove up to them and policeman started pushing the people into the cars. Stas Pochobut, a 26-year old Belarussian anarchist, the "Navinki" newspaper reporter and the leader of the punk-band "Deviation", was attacked just for asking the policemen's documents and was put into handcuffs. The policemen started beating him right in the car. On the arrival at the police department a member of the Active Communities Confederation "Razam!" ("Together!") Zmitser Dul'ko was also arrested. All the rest people were released. Stas Pochobut was being cruelly beaten over all this time by the policemen, especially by the one called Valerii Shpakevitch. Stas's brother Andrei Adlianitskii, a journalist, arrived at the police department and insisted on calling the emergency. But when Andrei informed the police about his intention to sue to the Public Prosecutor's Office, he was immediately accused of hooliganism and arrested as well. Andrei got a warning from the judge, he and Zmitser will appear in court on the 11th of September to get their final verdicts. Stas is in still in hospital, in neurology department. His facial bones are broken and the doctor says that his eyesight can be badly ruined. Verdicts and phone numbers of the Public Prosecutor's Office will be added later. Pictures of Stas: http://www.razam.by.ru/actions/090902/stas1.jpg
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Emma Murphy Ellis drohen mehrere Jahre Haft Emma "Pitch" Murphy-Ellis ist eine 19 Jahre alte Umweltaktivistin. Emma war dieses Jahr bereits einmal im Knast, weil sie sich im ameri-kanischen Bundesstaat Oregon an einer Strassenbesetzung beteiligt hatte, als Bulldozer begannen den Wald in Eagle Creek abzuholzen. Nachdem sie wegen dieser Aktion festgenommen wurde, wurde sie zu vier Monaten Knast verurteilt. Am 30. August ´02 wurde Emma, nachdem sie aus dem Knast herausgekommen war, wieder festgenommen, als sie sich erneut an einer Strassenbesetzung, während einer Anti-HolzfällerInnen Demo beteiligte. Die Bullen griffen diese gewaltfreie Besetzung mit Pfeffer-Spray an und beschuldigten die Festgenommenen später, "Krawalle" begannen zu haben. Da im örtlichen Knast nicht genug Platz war, kam Emma gegen eine Kaution frei, ihr drohen allerdings, falls es zu einem Prozess kommt, mehrere Jahre Knast. |
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Anarchist auf Zypern verurteilt Am 4. September wurde der Anarchist Georgios Karakasian, wegen der Auseinandersetzungen mit den Cops vor dem Haus des israelischen Botschafters auf Zypern zu 7 Monaten Haft und 100 zypriotischen Lire Geldstrafe verurteilt. Am 18. April fand im Haus des israelischen Botschafters eine Feier anlaessig der Gruendung des Staates Israel mit mehreren Offiziellen und Diplomaten statt. Bei einer Demonstration gegen die Verbrechen im Nahen Osten, die zeitgleich vor dem Haus stattfand, kam es zu einer Konfrontation mit den Cops, wobei fuenf Leute verhaftet und mehrere schwer verletzt wurden. Georgios Karakasian wurde von fuenf Cops auf das Grundstueck des Botschafters gezerrt und verpruegelt, dabei riefen die Cops "Fuck your anarchy", spaeter musste er im Krankenhaus behandelt werden. Von den fuenf Verhafteten wurde nur 3 Anarchisten etwas vorgeworfen, darunter auch Georgios ihm wurde vorgeworfen einen Cop, der noch am selben Abend ein Fernsehinterview gegeben hatte, am Kopf schwer verletzt zu haben und ein Auto vor dem Haus beschaedigt zu haben. Am 23. April wurde Georgios erneut verhaftet, bei einer Hausdurchsuchung beschlagnahmten die Cops anarchistische Flugblaetter, ausserdem starteten die Medien eine Kriminalisierungskampagne gegen AnarchistInnen. Waehrend sich Georgios in Untersuchungshaft befand, liessen die Cops keine Besuche zu. Nachdem sich keinE AnwaltIn auf der Insel finden liess, der/die einen Anarchisten verteidigen wuerde, verteidigte sich Georgios selbst und uebernahm die Verantwortung fuer seine Aktionen. Am 19. September beginnt ein weiterer Prozess gegen den Anarchisten Sotiri Marango, ihm wird das gleiche vorgeworfen. Weitere Infos: exegersi2002@yahoo.com |
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Massive Repression in Strasbourg / Aktivist in Untersuchungshaft Strasbourg, 26. July 2002 hallo liebe freundinnen und freunde der weiten homepagelandschaft. macht uns doch bitte den gefallen und publiziert diese info in allen medien die euch zur verfügung stehen. bitte auch in eure e-mail verteiler mitreinpacken. danke legal support no border/ strasbourg Massive Repression in Strasbourg / Aktivist in Untersuchungshaft Strasbourg, 26. July 2002 Am achten Tag des Internationalen No Border Grenzcamps spitzt sich die Polizei- Repression von Stunde zu Stunde zu. So weit ein Bericht der Rechtshilfsgruppe. Durch eine amtliche Maßnahme (\"Arret du Prefect \") die der Polizeichef verhängt hat, ist es seit dem 25. July um Mitternacht weder Gruppen noch Aktivisten des \"No Border Kollektivs\" erlaubt in den Strassen von Strasbourg zu demonstrieren. Die Strassen von Strasbourg sind blau gefärbt; überseht mit Uniformierten Polizisten, die jede Ecke bewachen und nur darauf warten ihre Knüppel, Gummigeschosse (Flashball), ihr Tränengas und ihr Pfefferspray zu benutzen. Heute um 14:00 Uhr fand ein Schnellverfahren gegen einen am Mittwoch festgenommenen statt. Nach französischer Rechtsprechung sind solche Prozesse normalerweise für die Öffentlichkeit zur Beobachtung frei zugänglich, doch die Polizei verwehrte allen den Zugang (auch den Medien). Die Anhörung war geschlossen, was nach Aussage unserer Anwälte nicht zulässig, oder einfach illegal ist. UnterstützerInnen der festgenommenen Person forderten Zugang zu der Anhörung, und letztendlich wurden 15 Personen in den Gerichtshof reingelassen, nicht aber ohne sie zu durchsuchen und ihre Identität festzustellen. Mehr als 100 UnterstützerInnen warten vor dem Gerichtshof auf Neuigkeiten; die soeben eingetroffen sind: Der Beschuldigte muß im Gefängnis auf seinen Prozess am 21. August warten. Momentan wurden mehrere Personen ohne Angaben von Gründen im Stadtzentrum von Strasbourg in Gewahrsam genommen. |
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Torture and arbitrary arrests in a Finnish animal rights camp Police raided anti-vivisection camp going on in Karttula near city of Kuopio in mid-Finland from 1st to 31st of July in saturday 20th of July. Camp is targeted against Karttula dog and rabbit breeder, which is the only dog breeder in Finland. 19 persons were arrested, accused of having illegally trespassed to area of the breeder, 5 of them were taken to Suonenjoki and 14 of them were taken to Kuopio. Those who were arrested the longest time spent 40 hours in jail. In Suonenjoki, no adult was given a right to phonecall until sunday (this is not obligatory in Finland), nor vegetarian food. Lights were on 24 hours a day. Questions in interrogations were such as "are you member of some animal protection organisation ?" and "with whom you were in a same tent?". At least one underage arrested was threated with 3 year prison sentence if he does not give testimony. Some of the children went to shock due to police pressure and threats. |
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Party & Protest prisoner gets five years A 22 year old man from Stockholm recieved a 5 years of prison today.
It's the hardest verdict efter the EU-summit in Gothenburg 2001. He
has also retained in custody since the trial in the middle of June and
the city court decieded the keep him there until the verdict has been
legally binding. He will appeal. Write and support him in the custody
of Gothenburg. Letters of support can be sent to him by addressing your
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Earth liberation prisoners ELP has just learnt of the imprisonment of American animal rights activist,
Benjamin Persky. Last April, ten people were arrested during the World
Week for Animals In Labs protest in New York City. Four of those arrested
have had all the charges against them dropped. But six of the activists
have been indicted on felony criminal mischief (in the second degree).
And as a result of these charges, one of the activists, Benjamin Persky
has been remanded into custody on a $15,000 cash only bond with conditions
set so that no activist my post bail for him. Apparently the District
Attorney prosecuting the case has so requested prison sentences of 1-3
years on four of the defendants who have been charge. In the case of
Benjamin the District Attorney is seeking a sentence of 2-6 years whilst
in the case of the sixth defendant the DA is seeking a 5 year probation
sentence. Naturally ELP will keep you informed as to any developments
in this case, but in the meantime please write urgent letters of support
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Anarchisten in Usak kommen frei Der Prozess gegen die 5 Anarchisten aus Usak (Türkei) ist vor
kurzem zu Ende gegangen. Die fünf wurden am 1. Dezember wegen der Verteilung
von Flugblättern mit der Aufschrift "Nein zum Krieg und Kapitalismus"
festgenommen. Mehr unter http://www.ainfos.ca/de/ainfos01722.html
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ELP Announcement (19th June 2002) British Prisoner Satpal Ram is free! Back in 1986, Satpal Ram was convicted of murder after
accidentally killing a man whilst defending himself against a racist
attacker. At his trial Satpal was sentenced to Life imprisonment with
the recommendation he served at least 11 years inside before being considered
for parole. When Satpal's time for parole came up, despite maintaining
his innocence, the parole board saw no reason to keep Satpal inside
and recommended that he be released. However in an overtly political
decision the then Home Secretary Jack Straw (the one who made who those
anti-asylum seeker comments) overturned the decision of the parole board
and said Satpal could not be released. Satpal would still be inside
today if it wasn't for a recent test case where a convicted murderer
challenged the legality, under European Human Rights legislation, of
a British Home Secretary to over rule on the recommendations of both
a sentencing Judge and the Parole Board. Under that test case it was
deemed illegal for a Home Secretary to keep someone inside prison after
they'd served their minimum sentence if a parole board agreed that person
posed no risk to the public. This test case has now opened the gates
for other Life sentence prisoners to be released and its brilliant news
that Satpal Ram has been released.
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6 arrested after Earth First! activists halt logging truck with banner hang MISSOULA, MT - June 19, 2002 - Two activists with Wild
Rockies Earth First!(WREF!) repelled from the Van Buren St. bridge on
ropes anchored to a log truck. The truck was hauling trees cut as part
of the Bitterroot salvage scam. Between the two activists a banner declared
"Global Capitalism Kills Our Forest" to bring home awareness of the
cost of globalization to our local community. About an hour later police
removed the two activist. The two are charged with felony criminal endangerment.
Four other activists were arrested for stopping the log truck and charged
with disorderly conduct and pedestrians in a roadway.
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MARK BARNSLEY RELEASED FROM WHITEMOOR PRISON We are overjoyed to announce that miscarriage of justice prisoner Mark Barnsley was finally released from Whitemoor prison on the morning of Monday 24th June 2002. Mark walked out of maximum securty HMP Whitemoor to loud cheers and applause from waiting supporters. Friends, eager to welcome Mark out of prison had travelled from around the country and included an official delegation from the NUM, complete with their National Union banner. After having his first decent breakfast in 8 years at a local cafe and thanking everyone for coming, Mark set off back to South Yorkshire where he will be living for the foreseeable future. He was later reunited with his children. Mark's youngest daughter who is now 8 years old, last saw him outside a prison when she was just 6 weeks old. After spending over 8 years in just about every Maximum
security hell- hole the prison system has to offer, Mark is in good
spirits and obviously glad to be finally out. Mark and his campaign
would like to take ths opportunity to thank everyone who has supported
him over his 8 long years of Whilst Mark tries to rebuild his life and adjust to living
in the outside world again the Justice for Mark Barnsley campaign will
continue to help him get the justice which is long overdue. Mark has
been released after serving two thirds of his 12 year prison sentence
but he has yet to clear hisname and have his wrongful conviction overturned.
Prior to his release Mark refused to sign his Before Mark was even released, the Police in South Yorkshire tried to intimidate local supporters. In a very obvious attempt to make things even harder for Mark, the place where he was intending to live upon his release was visited by the local Police Intelligence Unit (Special Branch). This sadly resulted in Mark loosing his new home before he was even out of prison. Thanks to friends and supporters rallying round though, a local alternative was quckly arranged so that Mark's release could go ahead and he at least has a decent place to stay. This action by the Police is obviously of concern to us and we will continue to closely monitor the situation. The Justice for Mark Barnsley campaign will be producing a more detailed bulletin shortly which will contain updated news about Mark's release and a few words from Mark himself. The bulletin will also contain details of a national meeting we are organising to discuss Mark's release and the campaign. This will be followed by a social get-together and will be in about a months' time. If you have Mark on your mailing lists (magazines and
other > publications)please change his details to those below. Also
if you'd like to contact Mark you can now write to him at: We will forward any mail addressed to him. Until Mark
gets his own e-mail address you can send e-mails to him at: jfmbsyorks@aol.com
Mark will be also contactable on the campaign mobile phone, hopefully
within a few days once he's learnt how to use it. The number is: 07944
522001. Whilst we know that Mark is glad of your support, please bear
in mind that he already has a big
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Matt Whyte in the hole Matt was sent to the hole last week for "threatening an
officer." After a week in the Segregation Housing Unit (the hole) at
Taft Correctional Institution, he attended his preliminary hearing,
where it was decided that the charge against him would not be dropped.
He must attend a hearing next week, where the duration of his time in
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Anti-war action criminalised Anarchist PZ, member of CSAF and editor of A-kontra magazine,
has been accused of "hooligenism" and "property damage" because of March
anti-war action during a visit of George Robertson in Prague (for more
info about the action please look http://akontra.csaf.cz/english/news/2002/antinato3.htm).
US embassy claimed 14.000 CZK (about 460 EUR) damage for a smashed flag
(!!!) because according to them PZ had destroyed some special flag holder
(in reality usually iron stick)... PZ could now be sentenced up to 20.000
CZK (660 EUR) fine or conditional sentence up to 2 years (or both).
Police is waiting for expert expression regarding price of flag holder
now. When the real damage would be up to 5.000 CZK (160 EUR) PZ will
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Rob los Ricos Enterprises - May 2002 Over the past 3 years of my prison experience, friends,
supporters, well-wishers and comrades have been very generous to me,
sending donations, books, zines, cards and letters. Thank you all very
much for thinking of me, it means a lot. The Oregon Department of Corrections
makes it difficult to send literature and monetary donations to prisoners,
so a friend offered to start a bank Send donations to: In Revolt: Rob Thaxton |
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Repression for defending the forest Emma is a dedicated and enthusiastic eco-activist with
a track record of forest defence activity. For example, when she was
17 and the authorities were removing all the protesters from a tree
sit, Emma put a rope around her neck and threated to hang herself if
anyone came near her. Emma is totally dedicated to forest protection
and is currently sitting in prison for her activities. Also, it is Emma's 19th birthday on 18th may.. We are
asking that people support Emma by sending e-mail birthday messages,
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Urgent ELP! Bulletin (24th May 2002) Dear friends ELP has just learnt that Animal/Earth liberation
activist Sarah Roberts has been sentenced to six months imprisonment
for "Unlawful Assembly" and "Concealing Identity" (wearing a ski-mask)
during the Mayday 2001 celebrations in Long Beach, California, USA.
This is a total bullshit charge and ELP urges everyone to write urgent
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California, jailed vegan in need of help I am writing to you in a desperate solicitation for help.
I have a friend who was recently sentenced to 180 days in jail. Her
sentence was a result of her participating in the 2001 May Day Long
Beach Protest. Her support group and the Long Beach activists think
her sentence was extremely harsh considering her charges, and the fact
that this was her first offence. Her charges were wearing a mask [medical],
and attending anunlawful protest.She had no prior record. She is now
being held at the Twin Towers correctional facility. Thank you,
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Earth First! Activist arrested After Demonstration Wild Rockies Earth First(WREF!) activist Redge Peterson
will be arraigned on federal felony charges of conspiracy to impede
and obstructing an officer at 9:30am, May 30th in Judge Ericson's court.
Redge was arrested May 28th after a successful 11 hour blockade of the
Bitterroot National Forest Service headquarters. Redge and other members
of WREF! gathered at the Forest Service office yesterday to demand an
immediate end to logging under Yesterday's action brought back to public light the failings of the current Forest Service plan of logging to restore the Bitterroot Forest. "As evidence in the forest shows, logging is not restoration." stated Julia Piaskowski of WREF!. "In our field assessment we found that the Forest Service has violated public trust. They implemented a plan that does not restore our forest and are unwilling to even follow that plan's inadequate guidelines." WREF!'s monitoring activities found numerous violations of the current plan. In a reversal from earlier statements, the Forest Service
denied that any violations have occurred in the Bitterroot National
Forest timber sales. "The Forest Serviceís denial of violations shows
once again that they are incompetent to oversee even the plan they supported
in this salvage logging scam. We have photographic evidence of violations
that we will gladly provide to the public." Since the fires of 2000 burned the Bitterroot National
Forest, WREF! has been working to stop the USFS from destroying yet
another unique and beautiful part of the Northern Rockies ecosystem.
Using restoration as a smoke screen the USFS subverted the democratic
process of public participation to steal the Bitterroot forests to maximize
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