Zaporozhye: An action of solidarity with the hostages Khimki "

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Anti-fascist activists held a series of Zaporozhye shares in a campaign of solidarity with rosiyskimi social activists who are harassed, detained and tortured because of their participation in the protection of forests Khimki. All last week the anti-fascists of the "Kozak сіті" distributed leaflets in the streets. At the end of the week, one of the bridges of the city had posted a banner with the slogan "Free the hostages Khimkinskiy!".

Thus, the activists wanted to demonstrate their solidarity with the Russian comrades who are now exposed to brutal repression by the authorities and law enforcement agencies of Russia.Also, the actions of anti-fascists zaporizhzhya must remind those who are applying repression that attention to the fate of their victims are not weakened.

Text of leaflet:

"July 28, 2010 in front of the administration in the city of Khimki Moscow more than 200 young anti-fascists and anarchists held a spontaneous demonstration in support of Khimki timber, which in those days were cut down for the needs of big business.The action, during which several windows were smashed, received wide publicity.

And the authorities for their part responded with repression. The day after the rally were arrested two prominent social activist - Alexey Gaskarov and Maxim Solopov. He faces up to seven years in prison for hooliganism, although there is no evidence of involvement in illegal activities. On the other activists, especially involved in antifashitskom movement, continues a police hunt. "

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The campaign for the release of hostages Khimki

Spetsrazdel dedicated to fighting for the preservation of Khimki woods and release of the arrested anti-fascists Gaskarova A. and M. Solopova

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