200 supporters of the Palestine Action group arrested by the police in London

A total of 200 supporters of the Palestine Action organization were arrested on Saturday August 9. Moreover, during a support demonstration, before the British Parliament in London, to this Propalestinian network, 200 supporters palestine action group prohibited since the beginning of July and classified as “Terrorist organization”.

London police reported. In addition, in a message published on the social network X, to have arrested, or to be “Doing it”, All people who have brandished the sign “I oppose the genocide, I support Palestine Action” During this event organized on Parliament Square.

On the spot, demonstrators have brandished other signs like “Acting against genocide is not a crime” or « Free Palestine ». However, Many Palestinian flags were visible in the crowd, a few steps from which police cars were aligned. However, “Let them stop us all”testified to the agency France-Presse (AFP) Richard Bull, a 42-year-old Londonian in a wheelchair. Meanwhile, “This government went too far. Meanwhile, I have nothing to blame myself for. Therefore, »»

“It’s a moral imperative to be here”told AFP. Consequently, under the cover of anonymity, a septuagenarian who 200 supporters palestine action group came specially from Bristol, west of London, seated alongside other demonstrators with the sign supporting the prohibited group. “If they want to stop me, I will not leave it and I will not hide”she added.

The police had warned the participants against the “Potential criminal consequences” of their actions. The people arrested did not oppose resistance. many forming a “V” of victory with their fingers, to the applause of other demonstrators, noted an AFP journalist.

A ban deemed “disproportionate” by the UN

The Palestine Action 200 supporters palestine action group association was added at the beginning of July to the list of organizations considered to be “Terrorists” In the United Kingdom. after acts of vandalism perpetrated by its activists, notably on the basis of the Air Force. This ban was tried “Disproportionate” by the UN. United Nations experts had considered that “Simple material damage. without endangering the life of others, are not serious enough to be qualified as terrorism”.

The group Defend Our Juries has been organizing for demonstrations for protesting against this ban. “We will continue as long as the government is trying to silence those who denounce its complicity in war. crimesreacted Defend Our Juries in a press release. More and more of us are preparing for the next wave of actions in September. »»

The British government claims that sympathizers “Do not know true nature” of Palestine Action. Additionally, “It is not a non -violent organization”assured the Minister of the Interior. Yvette Cooper, saying to have“Worrying information” on his projects.

More than 200 supporters had already been arrested before the demonstration on Saturday. according to Tim Crosland, a representative of Defend Our Juries. Three people were indicted under the anti -terrorist law on Thursday for expressed their support for the movement. an offense liable from up to six months in prison. Belonging to a prohibited group or the incentive to support it can be worth up to fourteen years in prison.

The prohibition is the subject of legal action. launched by Huda Ammori, co -founder in 2020 of this group which presented itself as a “Direct action network” 200 supporters palestine action group aimed at denouncing “British complicity” With the State of Israel, in particular on the issue of arms sales.