very very moving work in the UK tonight. people out in the streets in the thousands, completely fucking over planned fash riots. seen videos of like 1 nazi surrounded on all sides, screenshots of the alt right telegram chats "lads be careful we are outnumbered"
seeing this and learning more about bangladesh . Very encouraging.
in all cases, not a complete victory. Incredible things accomplished but work isnt finished. The underlying imbalances remain. In UK, this is already apparent: 5years in prison for climate activists planning a possible nonviolent disruption, vs 2months in prison for one of the nazi rioters. the systems enabling this shit remain in place. Mainstream praising the police for work they didnt do.
but fuck if it aint good to see proof! We keep us safe.
The oppressive systems here are international, folks like Trump and Biden and Elon Musk and Netanyahu and Hasina and Modi and Zuckerberg and Starmer and Farage and John Hagee and (others), they all share their money and resources and the lives of the people they oppress,
but they are few and we are many, and promises of a better life they use to sway people to their side are hollow.
Keep the momentum,
The trauma and pain and loss of life seen in the UK cannot be undone, and must not be allowed to happen again, and the horrors that continue -- like the funding of Israel's genocide against Palestinians -- must be stopped.
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the work continues, and there are people asking for help,
Black & POC Rage, Rest & Recharge Events - Fundraising by Dope Black Queers to create a space in response to the UK hate riots & lynchings
I will share when I find further related collectives asking for contributions :] if you know of any of course add on :]]
There is more love in the world than we know
!!! The work is not finished !!!
!!! The VICTIMS of the UK neo nazi riots are being CHARGED IN COURT for defending themselves !!!
@ leedspsc (instagram) - Two POC arrested & charged with affray after being attacked by >200 neo nazis on Saturday, Aug 3rd.
@ copwatchnetwork (instagram) - Corroborates the above, and asks for people to share in comments if they know of other instances of this affray charge.
22 MORE environment activists , part of Reclaim the Power , before they can begin a 6-day protest encampment. This was during the riots ... now you know where the cops were.
Portsmouth antifa was outnumbered. Luckily evacuated with no arrests or injuries. But Portsmouth antifa has reached out saying they welcome messages from those who would like to support them on @ hampshireantifascists (instagram).
Events by a recently-made Scottish fash tiktok are still planned to happen. @ realedin @ edinastine @ socialistscotland @ edin.pal have boosted a SUtR counter-protest in Bathgate TONIGHT (18:00 , 09/08/2024). They have acknowledged the fact SUtR is SWP is Shitty, but the risk of not helping is too great.
!!! Activist who defended the UK on 07/08/2024 are being arrested after their faces were recorded !!!