Solidarität mit Maarten GBG 2001

www.supportmaarten.org 01.09.2004 23:10
For some people the events of the Gothenburg EU-summit still have consequences. Maarten has now finally been extradited to Sweden, after 3 years. Even though he has still not officially been charged, and there is no record of any investigation. The Swedish authorities say, he will be tried-and probably convicted-on the 23rd of September. Even though their is sufficient evidence to prove his innocence.
Call for solidarity

Manifestation on the 23rd of September in Gothenburg

On the 23rd of September the 23 year old bicycle-repairman from Amsterdam, Maarten Blok, will have his trial following the 2001 EU-summit in Gothenburg. Although he can easily prove his innocence in Holland he is being extradited to Sweden, where the infamous Gothenburg Court will decide on his faith. His Dutch support group is trying to organize a manifestation on the same day and is calling on different groups in Sweden and abroad to come and protest against the miscarriages of Justice after the summit, repression and the criminalisation of demonstrators and activism in general.

The idea is to hold the manifestation in front of the Gothenburg Courthouse. Therefore we are looking for support. We would like to give the manifestation some international depth; we hope to get some interesting speakers and are also looking for cultural content, such as music and film. Ideas about performance and actions are welcome. We are planning to give our presence some colour and are preparing to make ourselves heard.

We’re hoping to get your support in finding people for the program and especially in finding ways to reach people to let them know about this manifestation. The more people will come the stronger our statement will be. Also a group of Dutch (and other foreign) activists will be coming to the city in support, and they are looking for places to sleep during there stay. This will be from the 22nd of August and stay until after the trial.

If you want to know more about the support group, Maarten’s case or actions that we did in the past you can check out the website www.supportmaarten.org or www.stodmaarten.se

Please e-mail to  info@steunmaarten.org for more information, or suggestions and proposals.
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