NO BORDERS GROUP OCCUPY CHIEF OF POLICE OFFICES IN CALAIS
Currently, twenty No Borders activists including some from the UK are
occupying the *sous-prefecture* in Calais, demanding an immediate end to
the persecution of migrants and calling for freedom of movement for all.
Currently, twenty No Borders activists including some from the UK are
occupying the *sous-prefecture* in Calais, demanding an immediate end to
the persecution of migrants and calling for freedom of movement for all.
The activists unfurled a banner proclaiming “Human Rights have No Borders,” alongside others made by migrants in response to their eviction on Tuesday. One banner read, “The jungle is our house, please don't destroy it. If you do, so then where is the place to go?”
The clearances which began on Tuesday were due to end today. However, Besson has now admitted that the operation is likely to continue for weeks. One activist commented, “Since the destruction of squats and jungles doesn't offer a viable solution, the harsh repression of migrants has no end in sight.”
A fellow activist added, “Instead of attacking migrants, Western
governments need to address the problems of war and economic inequality which force people into exile.”
For interviews/comments call: +33669567181
http://calaismigrantsolidarity.wordpress.com
http://noborders.org.uk/
Note:
*sous-prefecture* roughly translates as Chief of Police for the region.
The clearances which began on Tuesday were due to end today. However, Besson has now admitted that the operation is likely to continue for weeks. One activist commented, “Since the destruction of squats and jungles doesn't offer a viable solution, the harsh repression of migrants has no end in sight.”
A fellow activist added, “Instead of attacking migrants, Western
governments need to address the problems of war and economic inequality which force people into exile.”
For interviews/comments call: +33669567181
http://calaismigrantsolidarity.wordpress.com http://noborders.org.uk/ Note:
*sous-prefecture* roughly translates as Chief of Police for the region.
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update
25.09.2009 13:10
remember to check out calais migrant solidarity blog for ways to show ongoing solidarity with calais, nice one
no one is illegal
Updating the website
25.09.2009 16:48
- The Twitter updates
- Details on how to donate (plenty of people want to help but don't see how/where)
HOW TO DONATE
Please make a transfer to the Calais No Borders bank account.
Unfortunately, as this is an international bank account (IBAN), transfers
can only be made over the phone, and not over the internet.
Account Holder : ASS A L D I R
IBAN : FR76 1350 7001 4747 0335 7190 547
BIC : CCBPFRPPLIL
Bank: Banque Populaire du Nord
THANKS!
no borders
French news video of the protest
25.09.2009 18:35
basically saying the No Borders militants were demonstrating against the continued police persecution of migrants in Calais
calais migrant solidarity
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