Support Hunger Strikers & Rashid Johnson at Red Onion State Prison, USA
By Oakland Abolition & Solidarity
Since December 26, 2023, up to 30 prisoners in solitary confinement at Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison have been on hunger strike to protest the continued use of torturous long-term solitary confinement.
Read MoreIsrael – Support conscientious objector Tal Mitnick imprisoned again
By War Resisters International
Tal Mitnick was first imprisoned for 30 days on 26 December 2023, becoming the first Israeli conscientious objector imprisoned for their refusal to serve in the army since the start of the war in Gaza. On 23 January 2024, he was detained again.
Read MoreIsraeli critic Meir Baruchin reinstated
By Payday
Israeli critic Meir Baruchin reinstated after he was sacked and detained for posts on social media criticising the military and the occupation. A defeat for the Israeli state who wanted to make an example of him.
Read MoreIsraeli refusers Atalya Ben Aba and Sofia Orr speak out
By Payday
Atalya Ben Abab spoke of her refusal after 4 months in jail. Sofia Orr’s refusal to be part of the IDF was broadcasted on Al Jazeera on 30 December 2023. She has received death threats and rape threats for her position. We must defend her.
Read MoreActions around International Day of Migrants – 18 December 2023
By various organisations in PapersForAll network
Organisations in the international #PapersForAll network which supports regularisation of all migrants are organising actions around International Day of Migrants on 18 December 2023. Please share widely.
Read MoreLondon action to support refuseniks in Belarus, Israel, Russia, Ukraine & worldwide!
By Payday
Connecting refuseniks in Israel with refuseniks in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, part of the week of action of the #ObjectWarCampaign
Read MoreCeasefire Now! From Ukraine to Palestine Support refuseniks in Belarus, Israel, Russia, Ukraine & worldwide!
By Payday
The protest will highlight the #ObjectWarCampaign’s demands for asylum and protection to conscientious objectors and deserters from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine and our support to refusers from Israel who oppose occupation, apartheid and genocide.
Read MoreUkraine to change conscription policies in drive to sustain fighting capacity
By Shaun Walker, The Guardian
The Ukrainian government is planning to change its conscription practices as it seeks to sustain fighting capacity after nearly two years of full-fledged war with Russia.
Read MoreIsraeli refuseniks speak out against the genocide of Palestinian people
Israeli conscientious objectors
Despite a ban on protests and ongoing repression by the Israeli government since the start of the ongoing war on Palestinians, conscientious objectors have spoken out against the genocide of Palestinian women, children and men.
Read MoreWhy the No Borders movement cannot remain silent about Palestine!
By No Borders groups in Germany
In a time where it has become illegal in Germany to say “Free Palestine” and solidarity demos have been banned, it is essential for the No Borders movement to speak up, not just against some forms of racism, but against all racism!
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