On the 15th of December,
about 40 Neonazis attacked an antifaschist demonstration in Stockholm
using sticks, knives, and bottles. Joel, along with other antifaschists,
could successfully help to defend themselves against the attack.
Several days later Joel was, though it is apparently absolutely absurd,
accused of murder and arrested. While Joel is still in jail, Neonazis
attacked another group of activists on the 8th of March in Malmö. They
had previously participated in a demonstration for the international
womens day. Three people were injured severely by the nazis with knives.
One of the victims life was in danger, he had two emergency operations
and is in a stable condition now, but is still in a coma.
On
the 24th of January in Vienna, 8000 antifaschists demonstrated against
the “Wiener Akademikerball” (the Vienna Academics Ball). The entire
right wing from the Austrian FPÖ, a delegation from French Front
National, the German “Pro Deutschland” and the traditionally right wing
fraternities, came to waltz. As a consequence of the protests against
the event, Josef from Jena was arrested. It seems he is being used to
set an example: He is being kept in custody by the police during the
investigation against him. Alongside, the media is running a smear
campaign.
But
we know and must point out time and time again: Antifascist resistance
is not only made up of symbolic acts. It also has a practical component
that is carried out on the streets. Our solidarity does not end at the
national borders. As a small sign, we will show our solidarity with
Josef and Joel on the 19. of March in front of the Austrian and Swedish
embassies and demand their immediate release. We understand our
manifestation as a part of the upcoming antirepression demonstration on
March 22nd in Berlin. As important as it is to show our solidarity on
the streets, we will not forget our comrades that are stuck in jail.
Freedom for Josef and Joel! Our solidarity against their repression!
Wednesday March 19th
- 6:30 pm: Swedish Embassy, Rauchstraße 1, 10787 Berlin
- 7:15 pm: Austrian Embassy, Stauffenbergstraße 1, 10785 Berlin
More Information
- Solidarity group for Joel: https://www.facebook.com/freejoel
- "Solikollektiv für die Repressionsbetroffenen vom 24. Jänner": http://soli2401.blogsport.eu/
- About nazi attack in malmö: https://linksunten.indymedia.org/de/node/108129
- Antifa-Call for action for manifestation on march 22nd: http://www.antifa-berlin.info/antirep2014