Defend our Civil Rights

national | miscellaneous | news report

Tuesday May 07, 2002 18:50

by Joe Carolan - globalise Resistance

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All out mobilisation against Police brutality

Defend our Civil Rights Protest Thursday 6pm May 9th Pearse |Street Garda Station, Dublin

Defend our Civil Rights
All out mobilisation against Police brutality

Protest
Thursday 6pm May 9th
Pearse |Street Garda Station, Dublin

Globalise Resistance is calling for an all out mobilisation this Thursday to defend the right to protest and demonstrate, after Monday’s ugly scenes of police violence at the Reclaim the Streets party. The Gardai went absolutely mental with batons, fists and boots- many people were severely beaten, and over 14 people were hospitalised. 24 peaceful protesters were arrested and now face a multitude of charges.

This is the Burntollet Bridge of the Irish anti capitalist movement. Throughout Ireland, thousands of people are reacting with shock and disgust that the Gardai suppressed this demonstration with the utmost of violence. On Thursday evening, hundreds of people will gather outside Pearse Street garda station to defend civil liberties, and press for criminal charges to be brought against Gardai who used unnecessary force.

Bring your friends, family and workmates. Make placards, signs and flags in defence of peaceful protest and against police brutality. Let’s stand up for our civil rights with colour and passion.

Globalise Resistance!

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