Hundreds of protesters gathered in Blanchardstown, a suburb of Dublin, after the police murder of George Nkencho, a mentally ill Nigerian immigrant. Demonstrators called for a criminal investigation into Nchenko's murder by the Gardaí, and reform against racism within government services.
Daily Archives: December 31, 2020
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French abolitionists clashed with police on New Year's in the Haut-Rhin province during a noise demo for prisoners, setting fires and launching fireworks against state repression and capitalism.
French anarchists in Strasbourg lit fires across the city for New Year's, against state repression and brutal curfew established by the government.
Anarchists in San Francisco paid a visit to the home of House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, tagging graffiti all over its front and leaving an apparent pig’s head at the door. Anarchists in San Francisco paid a visit to the home of House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, tagging graffiti all over its front and leaving an apparent pig’s […]
Dozens of protesters gathered in Denver at a federal prison, in solidarity with those caged inside. Lights could be seen flickering from several cells inside the facility as demonstrators made noise to let the inmates inside know that they are not alone.
Greek anarchists in Chaidari, a western suburb of Athens, dropped banners in condemnation of state mismanagement of the pandemic, with the Greek government refusing to cut its military budget to aid the plight of its medical system. Greece is the 2nd most militarized country in Europe, with 4% of its budget going to the armed forces. Greek anarchists in Chaidari, […]
Hundreds of protesters gathered at 36th & Cedar in Minneapolis for a vigil in remembrance of Dolal Idd, a 23-year-old son of Somali immigrants murdered by police the night before. Neighbors went outside to cheer on the demonstrators, who marched around the block after listening to speeches given out.
75 demonstrators gathered for New Years' Eve outside of the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, as part of the nationwide noise demos called for by the Anarchist Black Cross. Prisoners inside showed their support by waving and turning the lights in their cells on and off.
Dozens of protesters gathered at the Center of Justice in Santiago to protest for amnesty for all political prisoners of the 18th of October Uprising. Demonstrators then marched to the CDP Santiago 1 prison, banging on the walls and flying flags.
About 50 abolitionists gathered at the minimum-security federal prison for men in Laval, Quebec, setting off fireworks, banging on pots and pans, and yelling chants in solidarity with those inside during the New Years' noise demo. Prisoners at the jail have been kept in isolation from months, with limited to no access to the gym or library and no visits from family.
Protesters gathered in Concepción to demand amnesty for all political prisoners of the 18th of October Uprising, marching at the Tribunals of Justice to pressure the government to halt the isolation of many prisoners, including minors, for months under the guise of the coronavirus pandemic.
Protesters gathered in Seattle for a vigil and march for Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old murdered by police in 2014; it was decided that day that federal charges would not be laid against his murderers. Demonstrators then marched on Marion Street, and were attacked by police who made several arrests.
Greek anarchists in the University of Ioannina dropped banners against an anti-education bill sponsored by Minister of Education Niki Kerameos, also condemning police raids on university dormitories in Athens.
Greek vegan anarchists in Athens gathered on New Year's Eve to protest against speciesism and brutality on animals, by the form of mass confinement and murder for meat and other products. Demonstrators marched to Kato Patisia and Agios Nikolaos, dropping leaflets and shouting slogans in front of butchers and fishmongers. Before dispersing, a banner was dropped in the Cyprus park of Patision, after which the march ended.
Greek anarchists gathered in Karditsa to demand that city officials take action to stop the construction of wind turbines in the Agrafa area and use the money instead for the criminally underfunded healthcare system. Police responded with a heavy presence in the area, poised to make arrests over anti-protest quarantine guidelines. They were unsuccessful, and all protesters made it out […]