Originally published December 21st 2016 on ‘Libertad Preses Hambach‘: “It has been confirmed that Hodei, Siao and Maya have just been released from prison. We hope to have more information soon.” ABC Rhineland also confirm …
France: Letter from Damien, arrested last month in connection with labour law protests
(reposted from Rabble) Damien Camélio was arrested on 7th December in Brittany, accused of attacks that took place during a manif sauvage (wild demo) in Paris against the labour law in April last year. He is …
Bristol NYE 2016 prison demo!
On New Years Eve 2016 we made a successful noise demo outside Horfield prison to remember those inside. While most other people are celebrating, for people locked up it’s just another night of the same …
‘Swaleside is burning!’ Masked prisoners riot on wing for 6 hours
(reposted from Fire on the Horizon) Masked rioters amongst the destruction of the wing Last Thursday (23rd Dec) another riot broke out on prison island, this time it exploded at HMP Swaleside, as 60 masked …
Major riot at Winson Green prison! Worst disorder since Strangeways!
(reposted from Fire on the Horizon) [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvqScoPCCIw?feature=oembed] Last night a full scale riot escalated at HMP Birmingham, better known locally as Winson Green, continuing for 12 hours as several riot cop units were unable …
Denmark – arrests at an antifascist demo
At least 10 people were arrested after the incidents that broke out on Saturday the 4th of December when riot police in Copenhagen prevented antifascist demonstrators from reaching an Islamophobic PEDIGA rally. It gathered only …
Acquittal of an anarchist accused of bank robbery in Aachen!
On 8 December, the Aachen court acquitted a Dutch anarchist accused of a bank robbery in Aachen in 2013. Almost 60 people were present in court to show their support. The judge refused to allow …
Hungary: refugee given 10 year sentence for rebellion at Röszke border crossing
(Reposted from rabble) On Wednesday, a court in Szeged, Hungary, sentenced Ahmed H. to 10 years’ imprisonment plus expulsion for the unrest at the Röszke/Horgos border crossing in September 2015. Ahmed is a Syrian refugee. …
Prison strike organiser Kinetik Justice is in danger for his life
On October 21, 2016 Robert Earl Council (aka Kinetik Justice Amun) went on a Hunger Strike based on threats against his life from the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) administration and staff. He was transferred …
Turkey moves towards re-establishment of the death penalty
Turkish President Erdogan said on the 29th of October that the restoration of the death penalty would be submitted to Parliament, adding that the criticisms made about it by Western countries “do not count”. During …