Soli-Demo zu Griechenland in Istanbul

Another gesture of solidarity with the Greek anarchists who have turned Greece into a massive bonfire following the murder of a 15 year old anarchist by greek police was shown in Istanbul. Today at 2pm the Greek Embassy, found on one of the busiest pedestrian streets in Istanbul, and another building where visa procedures for Greece take place, were painted red by anarchists.

Coming from two opposite ends of the street, Taksim and Galatasaray, anarchists marched towards the embassy chanting "States are Murderers, Cops are Murderers" and carrying signs which read "Police are killers everywhere." The most interesting banner during the demonstration was by "High schooler A Activity" and read "We are also 16 years old." High school student anarchists were also present to voice their reaction to the murder of one of their peers. Under the curious looks of those passing by anarchists started to empty the red paint they had brought with them all over the building and the street in front of it turning it into the sight of a bloodbath.

After one anarchist explained why the action had taken place lightbulbs filled with red paint were thrown to the buildings top floors and windows. A circle-A anarchy symbol was painted on the front sign of the embassy building and a greek banner reading "Police are Killers Everywhere" and a turkish banner reading "We are also 16 years old" was hung in front of the building.

After this action was pulled-off on Istiklal Street without any police presence the group proceeded to the building on a side street where visa procedures take place. Red paint filled lightbulbs were also thrown at the building here. Not encountering any police here either the group left chanting "Police are killers everywhere" without any detainments. Police arrived at the scene to investigate a while after the action was completed.

fotos :  http://istanbul.indymedia.org/news/2008/12/252121.php