"Freedom for the hostages Khimki" - Action in Izhevsk

September 5, 2010 in Izhevsk, held the first of the planned actions in the international campaign of solidarity with the arrested anti-fascists Gaskarova Alexey and Maxim Solopovym, as well as other persecuted advocates of Khimki woods. The rally was organized by activists of Izhevsk "Autonomous Action". It was attended by more than 30 people, among whom were autonomy, the anti-fascists and environmentalists.

The picketers demanded to stop deforestation, stop the repression against the defenders of nature and to immediately release the illegally detained community activists: Maxim Solopova and Alexei Gaskarova.

During the rally extended for two big banner: "FREEDOM Khimkinskiy HOSTAGES!" And "Autonomous Action - Izhevsk, as well as two smaller banner:" STOP lawlessness! "And" Bandits cut! AUTHORITIES COVERED! ".In addition, the participants were holding some colorful, painted watercolors, posters, and in the air waving the four black-and-red flag.

Throughout the activists are never tired of chanting various chants: "Down with the police state!", "Plant trees, not people!", "FREEDOM DEFENDER OF FOREST!", "Down with repression!" And others.

During the action was carried out as usual distribution of leaflets, which are explained in understandable terms to all who want the essence of what is happening event.As a result, two hours were distributed approximately 1000 flyers. Reaction to picket at the majority of passers-by was positive!

Some people are keenly interested in going on, stopped and had a long talk with activists about the events in our country, expressed its concern about ever-increasing police supervision and outrage from authorities.

In general, the action was successful, without any provocation on the part of law enforcement and neo-Nazis.

We do not need a State which destroys nature, does not abide by the constitution, jailed dissidents and supports the neo-Nazis!

FREEDOM! EQUALITY! SOLIDARITY!

Autonomous Action - Izhevsk

Links:

Spetsrazdel on the struggle of the Khimki for maintaining forests and the release of the arrested anti-fascists Alexei GasqArov and Maxim Solopova

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