First Report from the NoBorders Demo in Harmondsworth
one of noborders | 10.02.2007 13:00 | Migration | Repression | London
Detainees (especially in Colnbrook) are aware of the demo as they had been leafleted inside beforehand. There are reports that some of those caught with leaflets have been subjected to repressive measures (put in isolation cells etc.). Hopefully the demonstrators will manage to speak on the phone to some detainees inside and get more information.
one of noborders
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10.02.2007 14:01
one of noborders
A few pictures from the start of the demo
10.02.2007 22:55
Iraqi Asylum Seekers say NO to Deportation
Police push demonstrators to one side to let a car enter
A demonstrator talks to a driver leaving the site
Demonstrator on the A4: Harmondsworth Detention centre in background
The police were pretty low key while I was there, and fairly restrained as they pushed demonstrators to one side to allow cars to leave. There was none of the questioning of the media that we've seen at some demos - I wasn't even asked to show my press card.
Most of the demonstrators were in the roadway leading to the two detention centres, but there was a line of banners along the main road (A4) outside the centres.
As usual, I'll put up more pictures on 'my london diary' ( http://mylondondiary.co.uk/2007/02/feb.htm) in the next couple of days.
Peter Marshall
e-mail:
petermarshall@cix.co.uk
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