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Suiza 6 jailed: “A repressive trend against unionism”

Suiza 6 jailed: “A repressive trend against unionism”

Fight continues for bakery workers convicted of ‘coercive’ union action ~ punkacademic ~ The Suiza 6 began their jail sentences yesterday (10 July) after being ordered to report to prison by the authorities. The six, bakery workers in Gijón in Asturias and members of the CNT syndicalist union, were sentenced to three and a half years in

Will the ban on Palestine Action terrify enough people into silence?

Will the ban on Palestine Action terrify enough people into silence?

The proscription is part of a wider push to stifle dissent in an increasingly authoritarian Britain ~ Kevin Blowe ~ The repression of political dissent in Britain has been escalating for years: first against Black Lives Matter and environmental campaigners and now the Palestine solidarity movement. Throughout the last 20 months, campaigners have been demonised,

Palestine Action proscription: Criminalising effectiveness

Palestine Action proscription: Criminalising effectiveness

The proposed ban, rooted in colonial counter-insurgency law, could end up demystifying direct action and increasing public resolve ~ Blade Runner ~ This week, the UK Parliament is expected to approve the proscription of Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000. This follows the group’s recent breach of RAF Brize Norton, where activists sprayed red

Labour’s authoritarian urge

Labour’s authoritarian urge

Labour’s desire for authority comes from an instinct to prove they can manage the workers best ~ Jon Bigger ~ Two themes have been ever-present in Labour Party history. The first is an elitist view of the working class, in which the best voices, the most intelligent and responsible voices, will be found at the

Russia: Anarchist war saboteurs on trial

Russia: Anarchist war saboteurs on trial

Alexy Rozhkov sentenced to 16 years, Ruslan Sidiki faces life imprisonment for political ‘terrorism’ charges ~ Josie Ó Súileabháin ~ Update: Sidiki was sentenced to 29 years on May 23. In the military court of Yekaterinburg, Alexy Rozhkov was sentenced to 16 years yesterday (May 20th) for setting fire to a military enlistment office. Also

Berlin: Heavy repression at Nakba 77 protest

Berlin: Heavy repression at Nakba 77 protest

Dozens of injuries and 50 arrests reported as riot police blocks Palestine solidarity march ~ Josie Ó Súileabháin ~ Thousands of Palestine solidarity activists gathered in Neukölln, Berlin yesterday (May 15th) to mark Nakba Day and protest Israel’s continuing genocide in the Gaza Strip. Media reported dozens of injuries and over 50 arrests at the