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Thessaloniki political prisoner and stitch-up victim Simon Chapman convicted?

22-08-2008 06:58 | Thessaloniki EU | History | Repression | World

Four years on from his reported acquittal, British activist Simon Chapman has allegedly been sentenced in absentia to over five years in prison for taking part in protests against the Thessaloniki EU summit in Greece in 2003. He was the target of a high-profile activist defence campaign after widespread coverage of police corruption in the case - videos show riot police planting a bag of Molotov cocktails on him which formed the basis of the case against him.

Heavy sentences for demonstrators against EU summit 2003

03-06-2008 09:05 | Saloniki Prisoner Support | Thessaloniki EU | Repression | World

On May 28 the judge sentenced seven demonstrators who had been arrested during the protests against the EU summit in Thessalonica, Greece in 2003.

EU targets "anarchist terror"

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Justice for Urslaan! Detained by US Military in Iraq for 7 weeks without charge

13-12-2003 19:24 | Thessaloniki EU | Anti-militarism | Anti-racism | World

British student arrested and detained without charge for 7 weeks by the US Military in Iraq. Despite been under constant interrogation, he has had no access to legal support or his family. We appeal to the Foreign Office to bring him back to the UK immediately and if any charges are made, at least he will be given his full legal and human rights.

Saloniki 7: The Greek State won't give up that easily...

03-12-2003 02:07 | Thessaloniki EU | Repression | World

The following article appeared on "Eleutherotipia", an Athens daily that could be described as a Guardian- equivalent. It brings bad (but also expected) news: The Greek State doesn't give up and with new, ridiculous claims tries to fit up Simon and the rest of the Saloniki 7. Will we let them do so?

PLEASE NOTE: What follows is a translation of the article, as genuine and precise as possible. No comments have been added and no info has been altered.

Letter of the FZLN to the Saloniki 7

01-12-2003 00:10 | Thessaloniki EU | Repression | Social Struggles | World

"...in order for you to get out of jail it was necessary to take the decision of being fed with nothing but dignity, starting a hunger strike that lasted more than 50 days..."

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity - Evidence

There is convincing evidence which clearly demonstrates police brutality and the planting of evidence on Simon Chapman. This includes photos and TV footage from the Greek national news channel ET3. On 25 Nov 03, a photo by Reuters photographer Yannis Behrakis was publicised.

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity - Support

There is a constant need for money for Simon and the other prisoners inside. They also need to save money for bail (if they are offered it) and there are the legal fees to be paid. Cheques should be made payable to "ABC" and sent to:

ABC,
BM Automatic,
London WC1N 3XX

Alternatively, get involved in the Thessaloniki Prisoner Support Group: contact ThessalonikiPrisoners [AT] yahoo.co.uk to join the email group.

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity - Solidarity Actions

Solidarity actions for the incarcerated Thessaloniki Prisoners happened around the world. This is a fairly complete listing, as previously contained on the Solidarity page.

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity

Solidarity actions for the incarcerated Thessaloniki Prisoners happened around the world. This is a fairly complete listing, as previously contained on the Solidarity page.

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity - Corporate Media

Listing of corporate/mainstream media reports from around the world (predominantly English language).

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity - Reports

26 Nov 03: Press Release TPSG - 2 Hungerstrikers moved to hospital in critical condition
25 Nov 03 New photo by Reuters photographer Yannis Behrakis clearly proves that Simon has been framed by the greek police!
25 Nov 03 Amnesty International Press Release calls for independent investigation into ill-treatment of demonstrators

Thessaloniki Prisoner Solidarity - Introduction

Thessalonik Solidarity logo More than five months after the EU summit in Thessaloniki, 7 people incarcerated within the Greek prison system - Simon Chapman (English), Fernando Perez Gorraiz (Spanish), Carlos Martin Martinez (Spanish), Souleiman "Kastro" Dakduk (Syrian), Spyros Tsitsas (Greek) and two Greek juveniles - have finally been released pending trial. Despite overwhelming evidence that they have been framed and despite solidarity protests around the world, this only occurred after approximately 2 months of hunger strikes by 5 of the prisoners.