Demonstrations in several countries of the world to demand the freedom of the members of the Sumud flotilla and the end of genocide
As planned, thousands of protesters took to the streets to claim for the brave activists of the humanitarian flotilla that were intercepted, attacked several of the ships, and then kidnapped by the state of Israel. Germany, France, Spanish State, Italy, Sweden, Argentina, Uruguay, are some of the countries where large demonstrations are currently made, which the international left network is covering.
The main cities of Italy, such as Rome, Milan or Naples, lived this Wednesday afternoon protests after the interception of Israel of the Global Sumud Flotilla was concentrated.
For its part, the main union of the country, the CGIL, and the USB have convened for this Friday, October 3, a general strike in solidarity.
“The attack on ships that transport Italian citizens is a very serious matter. It is serious for the Government to have abandoned them.” The initiative was announced this afternoon by the Secretary General of the CGIL, Maurizio Landini.
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Roma:
Activists congregated in the Piazza dei Cinquecento de Rome, in front of the Termini station. They plan to organize a spontaneous manifestation. “Let’s block everything!” The participants chanted; The square and adjacent streets were occupied, with paralyzed traffic. In police order, several subway stations were closed. Access to the Termini station was limited.
Genoapicket in the port: a picket has been convened at 22:00 h in front of the Albertazzi door of the port of Genoa. “We block everything!”: This is the motto that students used to occupy the Italo Calvino school, also in Genoa, after an assembly. “Only through the active role of students, workers and citizens can overcome the deficiencies of the ruling classes.”
* Naplesoccupied station: students from the University and Pro Palestinian groups occupied the platforms of the Central Station of Naples this afternoon. Rail traffic is blocked, both on arrival and in exit. The news was confirmed by Trenitalia.
* TurinAccess to closed Nuova Porta: the main entrance to the Porta Nuova train station has been closed to avoid the blocking of rail traffic. A demonstration is also planned in support of the flotilla at 21:30 in Turin. The activists gathered in front of the City Palace, the City Council. Student groups also joined the demonstration.
* In MilanLa Piazza Della Scala becomes the “Plaza de Gaza”: the Lambotta Social Center is among the promoters of the initiative. The motto “Free Gaza” has been projected in the Pirellone skyscraper.
* Giant screens and march in Bologna: The attack on the flotilla was broadcast live on giant screens in the Piazza Maggiore of Bologna, between the permanent pro-wid tents. A march is expected to get out of there that same night.
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Germany:
Sweden: Swedish activists block the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, demanding by the crew of the flotilla
Barcelona: thousands in a demonstration protest against the Israel Consulate
Greece:
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Argentina:
Source: www.laizquierdadiario.com
