Nizhny Novgorod criminal case – Interview with Artem Bystrov, framed Anti-Fascist activist

On April 26, 2011, in the morning, six young people were arrested by Center “E” detectives (so-called “Anti-Extremist” cops). Five anti-fascists of Nizhny Novgorod were subject to home-searches. One of the flats was stormed by OMON (Special Police Squad), the windows were broken because nobody was at home.

During the searches the membership cards of a non-existing organisation “RASH-Antifa” with photos and serial numbers, evidently made by Center “E” (Anti-Extremist Center) detectives, were planted in suspects’ homes.

Currently funds are needed for court costs of Nizhni Novgorod anti-fascists. If you are interested to help, you may contact Nizhni Novgorod ABC directly:

 

achknn@gmail.com

, +7 910 874 0594

Or contact Anarchist Black Cross of Moscow: abc-msk@riseup.net.

Solidarity actions during upcoming court are also most welcome!

 

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