Defend the right to protest

Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 13:00

On July 1 police launched an unprovoked attack on a peaceful demonstration outside the Max Brenner chocolate shop in Melbourne. 19 people were arrested in an attempt to intimidate the campaign for Boycotts, Divestments and Sanctions against Israel. In a similar incident, two activists were arrested on July 9 in Parramatta.
Four of the Melbourne activists were re-arrested on August 9 in dawn raids for allegedly breaching their bail conditions by attending another BDS protest. $18,000 surety had to be paid before the police would release them.
Join us to defend Palestinian human rights and our civil rights. Meet outside the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, opposite Newtown Station, and march to Max Brenner (142-146 King St). Speakers include Sylvia Hale - former NSW Greens MLC and the arrested Sydney activists.