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Manchester: "Abolish All Immigration Prisons" - report in pictures, part 1

manc no borders | 22.03.2009 14:07 | Migration

On 21st March 09, Manchester No Borders and other groups held a protest in the city centre on Albert Square, before travelling to the airport. Over 70 people took part, calling for an end to immigration detention and for the closure of Pennine House.

over 70 protesters assemble at the town hall for a rally
over 70 protesters assemble at the town hall for a rally

they have detained an effigy of Phil Woolas to have him deported
they have detained an effigy of Phil Woolas to have him deported

a group of cyclists pose for the press before taking him to the airport
a group of cyclists pose for the press before taking him to the airport

...eagerly watched by evidence gatherers
...eagerly watched by evidence gatherers

...and by two cross-country motorbike cops
...and by two cross-country motorbike cops

...who follow the bike ride (as well as a helicopter) all the way
...who follow the bike ride (as well as a helicopter) all the way

the No Borders demo joins forces with over 50 Congolese fighting deportation
the No Borders demo joins forces with over 50 Congolese fighting deportation


part 2 to follow shortly

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