Brussels: 'Socotan' squatt resisting eviction
red kitten | 25.03.2002 13:31
* Brussels, rue d'Angleterre, close to the South Station. The 'Socotan' squatt, opened in October 2001 may be evicted today. About 12 people are leaving there, 20 artists using the space to work or organise activities. Up to now (Monday March 25th // 02:15pm) the police haven's succeeded to evict the squatt. They actually didn't tried much because of the 150-200 persons partying on the street to prevent the eviction. (20 pix + links)
* Brussels, rue d'Angleterre, close to the South Station. The 'Socotan' squatt, opened in October 2001 may be evicted today. About 12 people are leaving there, 20 artists using the space to work or organise activities. Up to now (Monday March 25th // 02:15pm) the police haven's succeeded to evict the squatt. They actually didn't tried much because of the 150-200 persons partying on the street to prevent the eviction.
Other articles:
Infos expulsion: Rue d'Angleterre (FR), by Sokotan
Le squatt rue d'Angleterre tient bon (FR) by red kitten (1pik)
Squatt Socotan: kitty's photos (EN) by red kitten (20pix)
Actie aan de Engelandstraat 13 Brussel Zuid (NL) by Mara/Tim
Mobilisation contre l'expulsion du 13 rue d'Angleterre (NL) by collectif Sokotan
NV Brussel Zuid jaagt bewoners weg (NL) by Mara
* More than 150 persons came from 8am to support the squatt 'Socotan'
* A band did play for the crowd. The squatt is hosting music rooms where bands could practice. They also made some gigs, dance, art and photo worshops.
* Police didn't really know how to react facing such strange persons.
* Of course! ;-))
* Two squatters where hanging from the wondows, wearing fancy clothes. Funny but also practical: it may be quite difficult for the cop to take them down.
* Police discussion by the "street occupied" sign.
* When fearing an assault the supporters of the squatt make a sitting by the building. Music goes on.
* The all area is in danger because of the speculation. The neighbourhood of the new South Station is under attack...
* Collective painting discribing the neighbourhood destroyed to build up offices building.
* Waiting...
* The squatted building have been re-decorated.
* Living room in the street, the better way to demonstrate quitely! Coffee was served at 8am.
* Standing on stilts, fancy and usefull to see what "the boys in blue"are doing.
* Typical squatter anti-eviction weapon.
* Decorating a bit more.
* Solidarities expressed by blind workers, risking their jobs. Their workshop is in the same street.
*
* No violence, thanx.
* Some streets further: what they want to do with the squatted building...
Other articles:
Infos expulsion: Rue d'Angleterre (FR), by Sokotan
Le squatt rue d'Angleterre tient bon (FR) by red kitten (1pik)
Squatt Socotan: kitty's photos (EN) by red kitten (20pix)
Actie aan de Engelandstraat 13 Brussel Zuid (NL) by Mara/Tim
Mobilisation contre l'expulsion du 13 rue d'Angleterre (NL) by collectif Sokotan
NV Brussel Zuid jaagt bewoners weg (NL) by Mara
* More than 150 persons came from 8am to support the squatt 'Socotan'
* A band did play for the crowd. The squatt is hosting music rooms where bands could practice. They also made some gigs, dance, art and photo worshops.
* Police didn't really know how to react facing such strange persons.
* Of course! ;-))
* Two squatters where hanging from the wondows, wearing fancy clothes. Funny but also practical: it may be quite difficult for the cop to take them down.
* Police discussion by the "street occupied" sign.
* When fearing an assault the supporters of the squatt make a sitting by the building. Music goes on.
* The all area is in danger because of the speculation. The neighbourhood of the new South Station is under attack...
* Collective painting discribing the neighbourhood destroyed to build up offices building.
* Waiting...
* The squatted building have been re-decorated.
* Living room in the street, the better way to demonstrate quitely! Coffee was served at 8am.
* Standing on stilts, fancy and usefull to see what "the boys in blue"are doing.
* Typical squatter anti-eviction weapon.
* Decorating a bit more.
* Solidarities expressed by blind workers, risking their jobs. Their workshop is in the same street.
*
* No violence, thanx.
* Some streets further: what they want to do with the squatted building...
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