Solidarity With Copenhagen Squatters
Riversider | 25.11.2006 00:02 | Culture | Social Struggles
Copenhagen Squatters need your support. Fancy a trip to Copenhagen? Fancy standing up to the authorities beside brothers and sisters who desire nothing more than the chance to live without interference from the state? Join those who are determined to defend the brave squatters of Ungdomshuset
This is a call for help to defend a squatted social centre in Copenhagen which has been running for a long time. There is more about its long history here: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ungdomshuset
The original call (here in an edited/spelling checked version) can be found here http://www.ungdomshuset.info/spip.php?article48
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Troublemakers of the world - We bid you welcome
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We invite everybody who supports Ungdomshuset to come to Copenhagen in December. From the 13th through the 17th there will be actions, workshops, concerts and at least one demonstration.
For seven years we have struggled for a political solution that could remove the eviction threat against Ungdomshuset. These efforts have been in vain.
We are still trying to find a peaceful way to save the house, but there is not much to hope for. Though the politicians have spoken a lot they have not done anything. The right-wing Christian sect whom the politicians gave our house to is refusing to sell, despire generous offers from an independent fund. Instead they have asked for permission to tear it down.
From just about everywhere there has been statements of support. From local citizens to revolutionary political groups abroad. Danish labour unions, artists, mucisians and many more have spoken in our favour. We are very grateful for this support. But so far it has not had an effect on the leadership of the Church that is crusading against us. They still push for war.
We are still hoping and working for a political solution but from December 14th onwards the question is no longer *if* we are going to be attacked by the police in an eviction attempt. From that day on it will be a question of *when* we are attacked.
That is why we are calling upon all the friends of Ungdomshuset in particular and supporters of squatting and social change in general to come to Copenhagen from the 13th of December. Activities are planned until December 17th, but you are welcome to stay longer. We need you.
Hope to see you here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ungdomshuset The original call (here in an edited/spelling checked version) can be found here
http://www.ungdomshuset.info/spip.php?article48 =================================================
Troublemakers of the world - We bid you welcome
=================================================
We invite everybody who supports Ungdomshuset to come to Copenhagen in December. From the 13th through the 17th there will be actions, workshops, concerts and at least one demonstration.
For seven years we have struggled for a political solution that could remove the eviction threat against Ungdomshuset. These efforts have been in vain.
We are still trying to find a peaceful way to save the house, but there is not much to hope for. Though the politicians have spoken a lot they have not done anything. The right-wing Christian sect whom the politicians gave our house to is refusing to sell, despire generous offers from an independent fund. Instead they have asked for permission to tear it down.
From just about everywhere there has been statements of support. From local citizens to revolutionary political groups abroad. Danish labour unions, artists, mucisians and many more have spoken in our favour. We are very grateful for this support. But so far it has not had an effect on the leadership of the Church that is crusading against us. They still push for war.
We are still hoping and working for a political solution but from December 14th onwards the question is no longer *if* we are going to be attacked by the police in an eviction attempt. From that day on it will be a question of *when* we are attacked.
That is why we are calling upon all the friends of Ungdomshuset in particular and supporters of squatting and social change in general to come to Copenhagen from the 13th of December. Activities are planned until December 17th, but you are welcome to stay longer. We need you.
Hope to see you here
Riversider
Homepage:
http://humantide.blogspot.com/2006/11/copenhagen-squatters-call-for.html