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ACTION ALERT - Police Attack Mumia Demo - 3 H
soa@. yahoo.com - 12.12.2001 22:34
8 december: Bruut politiegeweld & arrestaties bij de demo van International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal in de VS
From: "Refuse & Resist!"
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 8:48 PM
Urgent Response Needed
Police attacked the Mumia demonstration today in Philadelphia called
by International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal.
At least 7 people were arrested including youth who work with International
Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal in Philly, someone who
worked with the October 22nd Coalition in New York, and a member of
Refuse & Resist! from Chicago. Three of those arrested are in the hospital.
Charges include felony assault and felony riot.
More than 600 people demonstrated to mark the 20 years our brother
Mumia has lived, locked down, under threat of death by the government.
There was a rally at City Hall, speeches at 13th and Locust and then a march
to The Ethical Culture Center for an indoor rally. A few blocks from the
Center, people in the middle of the march were attacked by the police. Some
were thrown to the ground. Cops used their batons to beat people. People
were maced. A gun was put to the head of a demonstrator. Another
demonstrator dragged away by the neck.
This is a dangerous time for the people. From death row, Mumia has
used his voice to speak to and for millions around the world who are raising
their voices against racism, war, injustice and the destruction of the
earth. We will not let this voice be silenced. They will not silence our
voices.
Call to protest these arrests and the brutality of the police:
-- Deputy Commissioner Sylvester Johnson 215-686-3358; 686-3359
-- The 9th Precinct 215-686-3007
-- Mayor John Street 215-686-2181
On behalf of the
National Office of Refuse & Resist!
305 Madison Ave., Suite 1166
NY, NY 10165
 http://www.refuseandresist.org
info@r...
Tel: 212.713.5657
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