Aaron Bushnell was my friend. May he never be forgotten
By Levi Pierpont, conscientious objector
Aaron is by no means the only United States military member who has felt complicit in the military’s violence, powerless to change anything, and stuck waiting until the end of a four- or six-year contract. There are thousands of military members similarly distraught, having thoughts of taking extreme actions to escape something that feels inescapable.
Read MoreRelease Tal Mitnick! Our letter to the Israeli Defence minister
By Payday
Tal Mitnick has been imprisoned for his refusal to participate in genocide against the Palestinian people. We therefore urge you to release Mr Mitnick, recognise his conscientious objection and stop punishing him for refusing to join the IDF.
Read MoreVictory in Paris – Homeless minors, many Sans-Papiers, win shelter
By The Belleville Park Youth Collective &
Paris 20th Collective in solidarity with all migrants
Thanks to unaccompanied minors in Belleville Park, helped by supporters, residents, high school and university students and organisations, 177 young people who were previously sleeping rough are now being housed!
Read MoreFeltre, Italy: March against the genocide in Palestine
By Palestinian and anti genocide organisations in Italy
On 11 February 2024, there was a demonstration in Feltre, a 22,000 people small town in North East Italy. 400 people marched under the driving rain with the banner from Palestinian Community that reads: “The last day of the occupation will be the first day of freedom”.
Read MoreLondon protest support refuser Tal Mitnick
By Payday
Payday joined the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network’s weekly picket at the Israeli ambassador’s residence in London. We publicised the campaign of support of Israeli refuser Tal Mitnick initiated by War Resisters International. Send a message to him!
Read MoreSupport 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.
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