The DRCongo has been destabilised by wars so that its natural resources can be extracted. It was the view of those on the action that people fleeing the instability in DRC are partly environmental refugees and the repressive attitude to refugees and asylum seekers in this country is part of a hardening-up process as climate chaos increasingly impacts on people and planet. (This is a very brief analysis!)The action happened as part of the Camp for Climate action, taking direct action from Heathrow to Gatwick in anticipation of the No Borders camp.
Lesson learnt - pressure on these airlines works.
Court hearing is all day Thursday and Friday at Horsham magistrates, if anyone wants to turn up for any of it and show your support. Direct aid (like money) and offering practical help to refugee community groups is also a good way to express your support.