Today's Topics:
1. [Spain] Not only antifascists - Ermengol Gassiot* By ANA
(ca, it, pt) [machine translation] (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
2. vrije bond: [Amsterdam] 2.Dh5 -- 2.Dh5 Festival will take
place in Amsterdam this weekend, this edition is all about
‘Power'. (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
3. Poland, rozbrat: Report from the Spit Jackdaw [machine
translation] (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
4. [Spain] Madrid: Carabanchel street court against evictions,
evictions and gentrification By ANA [machine translation]
(a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
5. [Italy] Our flag By ANA (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
6. [Greece] In Athens, anarchists invade embassy in Brazil By
ANA (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
7. France, Alternative Libertaire AL #291 - Asbestos: Impunity
is toxic (fr, it, pt)[machine translation] (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
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Message: 1
We are antifascist, but not only. I mean. We are radically anti-fascists. We think that in
the face of fascism, we have no choice but to fight it. But we also know that we are not
content to be simply anti-Fascists. Or that we are not anti-fascists anyway. All this, in
the present times and especially in those that will possibly come, should be clear. That
is why I make this post, which is not meant to be too long or say anything from another
world. But there are basic things that can never be repeated. - We are very clear that
fascism is the son of capitalism. Historically, there are many examples that prove this.
And when I speak of capitalism, I also mean states, as political entities, that protect,
guarantee and protect it. Indeed, fascism as an extreme form of authoritarianism requires
states and reifies them. But it is equally true that not all the children of capitalism
are fascism. Well, more than children, we must say that not all the forms that capitalism
acquires is what we call fascism. Indeed, although certain fascist manifestations end up
being present in virtually every capitalist society, this fascism rarely dominates.
Although the same states can protect and promote even in their marginal forms. although
certain fascist manifestations end up being present in practically all capitalist
societies, this fascism rarely ends up being dominant. Although the same states can
protect and promote even in their marginal forms. although certain fascist manifestations
end up being present in practically all capitalist societies, this fascism rarely ends up
being dominant. Although the same states can protect and promote even in their marginal forms.
Not only fascism kills. Liberal policies, following the dictates of markets, kill. Cuts in
health and basic social benefits kill. The perfectly conscious policies of the European
Union in the Mediterranean condemn thousands of drowning people each year. The free
activity of multinationals in Africa and in many other places in the world, besides
destroying the planet, kills. The greatest genocide in history, in terms of number of
deaths per day, was not made by a fascist state. It happened in a neocolonia, Rwanda,
during three months of the year 1994 with the active protection of the French Republic. A
republic that was not presided over by any "fascist" but the supposedly socialist
Mitterrand with a prime minister of a supposedly democratic party. Examples in this sense
can mention many. In short,
We fight against capitalism, patriarchy, the oppressions of states. Under their different
forms, which for the most part are not what we mean by fascism, however much they may
contain fascist practices. This does not mean that we can not recognize in fascism one of
the greatest exponents of the barbarism of capitalism and when we see it, we feel
compelled to fight. It happens for us, it is good that it happens to us and we must
actively build this confrontation. But we can not do that anyway.
In the same way that the antagonistic sectors of the powers are not a homogeneous whole,
in the opposite block there is also no absolute uniformity. There have always been those
who have chosen to be more "democratic" (in the liberal sense of doing politics) than
others who have argued for the need for tougher lines, at least in the formal aspects of
law enforcement and order. Even the various political forms of capitalism can enter into
intense conflict. And that requires intelligence. Perhaps the different situations advise
different exits at each moment, at the tactical level in a given situation. But we must
never lose sight of the purpose and meaning of our struggle, not only in a distant
horizon, but in our daily lives.
Lutamos contra a exploração capitalista e a opressão dos estados. Se isso for claro para
nós, isso nos levará a aceitar certas formas de antifascismo e a nos diferenciar dos
outros. Sem mencionar ninguém, vou apenas dar um exemplo. No último dia 6 de dezembro, em
Terrassa, muitas pessoas foram enfrentar uma organização fascista que decidiu fazer
propaganda em um bairro da cidade. Ela o fez sob forte proteção dos Mossos[polícia
catalã], que até usavam armas proibidas antes de começarem a atacar e causar muitas
feridas e feridos. Em Terrassa se viram novamente barricadas, chamas e conflitos na rua.
Once past, several questions arose. Someone pointed out that the City Hall or the
Department of the Interior of the Generalitat should have banned the act. We have often
heard that fascism should be prohibited by law. Even in meetings in the mainstream media.
Honestly, I do not think we can stand for that. Fascism we must fight, the people, the
people, the working class. We must do it actively and in the different spaces of our day
to day. If necessary, talk to co-workers when they say we should not accept more workers
from outside or that they should receive less for any reason. Or actively reject racist
"attacks" of different police officers. Or cutting off racist, xenophobic, or homophobic
comments and jokes at the root. Or again raising barricades and bonfires ...
To argue that the very institutions that have to do this, as they in our day to day abduct
our ability to act collectively implies, in the end, that we strengthen a tool of
oppression against us. Who says that those who, one day, prohibit a fascist act, will not
prohibit, with the excuse that it is violent, against the precepts of capital, some
activity of ours? Moreover, what is the point of the fact that, in order to combat
fascism, we strengthen a state that, at the same time, even fascism, even if it is
concealed, is promoted?
The answers are simple and we have them on the table for many years. To combat fascism, we
must also strive to change from root to reality.
* Ermengol Gassiot is General Secretary of the CGT in Catalonia
[1] https://lasaldelaterra.wordpress.com/2014/09/05/morir-treballant/
Source: https://lasaldelaterra.wordpress.com/2019/01/21/no-nomes-antifeixistes/
Translation> Liberto
anarchist-ana news agency
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Message: 2
Are you interested in feminism, queer, anti-racism, anti-fascism, de-colonisation,
anti-militarism, international solidarity, climate/ecology, labour & class struggles,
migration/no-border, internet freedom/privacy, right to the city/gentrification and all
their intersections? ---- 2.Dh5 brings together different groups, campaigns and
individuals who are active around the themes mentioned and wants to contribute to building
a broad left-wing extra-parliamentary movements. In dozens of workshops, discussions,
lectures, we will talk about these action themes and strategies. Focused on radical theory
and analysis as well as providing practical tools to turn ideals into action. In this way
we can meet other activists, organize ourselves better, take more effective action and
forge new plans to bring closer our ideals of a free and inclusive society.
https://www.vrijebond.org/amsterdam-2-dh5/
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Message: 3
From Friday, the tree cutting action on the Vistula Spit is in progress, preparing the
area for the Vistula Spit. This investment raises a lot of controversy. From the economic
point of view, it is completely pointless, because the reimbursement of costs amounting to
one billion zlotys is to take place after 500 years. From an ecological point of view, it
is unlawful, because it takes place without the consent to scare off animals, during the
environmental procedure and contrary to the recommendations of the European Commission.
Nevertheless, the works are in full swing, because foresters want to make it before the
breeding season begins, which falls on March 1. ---- I had the opportunity to participate
in what was happening in the Vistula Spit almost from the beginning, because fate meant
that at that time I was in Gdansk.
The scale of the work is shocking. Until yesterday (20.02), the forest has already been
cut down from the Gulf of Gdansk to the Vistula Lagoon. Thanks to 4 harvester and saws,
who worked 24 hours a day from Friday, several thousand trees were removed. According to
what was said at yesterday's press conference, the section was finished. However, this is
not testified by the harvesters circling around the area. However, the end of the felling
does not mean the end of work. There are still forwarders out there, cleaning the area and
doing it for at least the next few days.
The area is still protected by the Eco-Trade company, which, famous for not paying
employees, was able to offer a competitive tender price of only PLN 70,000 per day. In 10
days of protection of this area, PLN 700,000 will be collected. In addition, the
additional costs are the police, which also protect the area 24 hours a day - both from
Gdansk prevention and criminal units. One of the police cars is equipped with LRAD - a
weapon that is used to stun demonstrators, illegal in the EU. For most of the time a plane
that observes the area flies. There is a Coast Guard (or Border) cutter on the Gulf side
that makes sure there is no landing on the beach. The whole is completed by the Forest
Guard unit, the Border Guard and the Fire Brigade on the spot. It is not known exactly
what the costs of this operation are, however, one can guess that the first millions have
already been spent on the investment. It is known, however, that all of them, just like
the very high pace of work, were dictated by the fear of protesters, which happened at
yesterday's conference. So why fear of protests, since according to the rulers it is such
a crystalline and profitable investment?
Next events are planned for next weekend. They will begin on Friday with a demonstration
at Neptun in Gdansk at 19:00 , and then they will move to Krynica Morska, where they will
last until Sunday. It is worth emphasizing that it would not have been possible without
the very strong commitment and support of both residents and officials from Krynica.
The first stage of work, i.e. getting rid of the forest, will not take too long. That is
why it is very important to be on the spot and to protest right now. We must support both
the inhabitants of Krynica and activists from the newly created initiative Camp for the
Vistula Spit. Therefore, pack up and come to a premature vacation on the Bay.
All information about upcoming events will be available on the Vistula Spit Camp fanpage .
Come! The struggle now takes place, and we do not have a planet B where we can live.
http://www.rozbrat.org/informacje/krajowe/4658-raport-z-mierzei
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Message: 4
On February 13, the traffic was cut off and stopped at Rua da Oca, at the height of Vista
Alegre Subway. There were two banners in which one could read " No eviction without
response " and " Against gentrification and capitalist speculation: direct action ",
several flames were lit and a real estate was found. Pamphlets were also distributed
informing about the eviction of Postal Street, stopped last week, but executed on the
13th. After that we dispersed. There were no identified and when the police arrived there
was no one. ---- This small action is a response to evictions, evictions and threats to
squatter spaces such as social centers, housing ... Carabanchel is in the sights of
gentrification and other processes of urban reconfiguration in the service of the market
and social control.
State and capitalism will always have us in front of the processes that transform and
expel us from our neighborhoods, in the face of evictions and evictions from our homes and
projects. Against his world of exploitation and misery.
Solidarity and strength to the companions struck by a new antiterrorist operation in Italy
in Turin and the eviction of the Occupy Asylum.
Solidarity with the compas of Barcelona who struggle to avoid the overthrow of the Ca La
Trava building in Gràcia, and face gentrification and the state.
No eviction with no response!
Destroy the capital city!
War on the State!
Anarchy!
Anarchists
Source:
https://contramadriz.espivblogs.net/2019/02/14/corte-de-calle-en-carabanchel-contra-los-deshaljos-desahucios-y-la-gentrificacion/
Translation> Sol de Abril
anarchist-ana news agency
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Message: 5
Red by streams of blood spilled, black by the mourning of millions of deaths, these are
the colors of the anarchist flag, which has never been lowered, which groups all the
people who love humanity. ---- They fight for freedom and fight against all social
injustices. By these noble feelings the anarchists have been defamed, slandered, tortured,
persecuted, imprisoned and murdered in a vile, shameful manner, which repels the human
conscience. ---- The anarchists want to live a human and fraternal society, without state,
army, money, masters; without police or prisons and without explorers, where work is
directed to the production of useful things, to live authentically our brief existence,
without hatred or fear, without worries about tomorrow.
Now and ever.
Long live anarchy!
(Text of the plaque on the door of the Goliardo Fiaschi Circle in Carrara, Italy)
anarchist-ana news agency
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Message: 6
Members of the "Rubikon" anarchist group invaded, spiked and spread leaflets at the
Brazilian embassy in Athens on Wednesday, 20/02, as a sign of solidarity "with Brazilian
social and anti-fascist fighters, the social base that is attacked by the state and
fighter Cesare Battisti, and against the rise of the far right that spreads throughout the
world." ---- "We are fighting daily for autonomous political and class structures. We know
that the world is connected, the similarities between Bolsonaro and his peers in the rest
of the world (and in Greece sooner or later) are not merely accidental. We know that the
state and capital, seeing that social resistance is not so powerful as it should be,
expands its fields of absolute power and does not intend to stop expanding, "he says,
among other things, a long text that was posted by the" Rubikon "group on the
anti-authoritarian portal" Athens Indymedia. "
>> Watch video (01:13) with part of the action here:
https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=smvbc_1550677673
Source: https://athens.indymedia.org/post/1595812/
anarchist-ana news agency
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Message: 7
As asbestos continues to kill all over the world, and although its dangerousness is
recognized in France, that its prohibition is pronounced, the victims do not manage, until
this day, to obtain that the guilty of this crime industrialists can be prosecuted. ----
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), asbestos causes 3,000 victims each year
in France, and 107,000 worldwide. Prohibited in France and in more than 60 countries, the
production and use of asbestos still persists in many countries of the world. But this
production is losing momentum. Prohibition decisions continue to be taken as in the
Brazilian Supreme Court, which on 24 August 2017 banned the sale and production of
asbestos in the state of Sao Paulo, the most industrial in the country.
The responsible industrialists
Faced with this situation, the asbestos industry is trying every possible move to stay
afloat. Every year, the Rotterdam Convention on Hazardous Products brings together the
emissaries of the world's great and small powers. In April 2017, the 8 th edition
registration as dangerous chrysotile asbestos, accounting for 90% of global asbestos
production was rejected for the sixth consecutive time at the request of India, Zimbabwe,
from Kazakhstan and Russia. " The forum works unanimously: it is enough for a country to
produce this crap and continue to market it, and it is given a veto " [1].
In addition to the pressure of the multinationals during the meetings of the Rotterdam
Convention, the tactics already used by the industry of tobacco, oil, coal is at work for
asbestos. It is not necessary to refute the numerous scientific studies that establish the
dangerousness of the product. But, for example, many Russian research reports put forward
doubts about the dangerousness of chrysotile asbestos. " It's the corruption of science.
These industries succeed by paying scientists to publish articles and research that are
not objective ... In Canada, they have been able to disseminate false scientific studies
for years and corrupt the country's health policy. " [2].
In France, those responsible for the asbestos health disaster are well-known: first and
foremost the industrialists who traded asbestos. While everything was known dangers of
asbestos since the beginning of the XX th century, they have developed a global market of
this fiber. They have, within the global asbestos cartel, built a strategy of
misinformation of public authorities, workers, unions, all embarked behind the anesthetic
formula: " the controlled use of asbestos ".
This mystification lasted in France until the scientific and labor mobilization, which,
from the beginning of the 1990s, saw the emergence of a social mobilization. In 1996, the
Inserm collective expert report gathered all the damning knowledge about the toxicity of
all categories of asbestos. The publication of this report will compel the public
authorities to ban all uses and all asbestos trade in July 1996.
But this responsibility is shared with senior officials and doctors, especially those who
were involved, from 1982 to 1995, in the Standing Committee on Asbestos (CPA), the
propaganda structure for this deadly fiber. Recall in particular the place of Claude
Raffaelli, ex-occupational doctor Ferodo-Valeo, " recognized as the best connoisseur in
France of exposure to asbestos " and who has done everything to hide the dangers
associated with the asbestos. He " attends to a slaughter among the workers he is in
charge of and the pensioners without reacting, without screaming, without farting a cable
" . " Raffaelli's archives clearly show that he was the medical surety of the industrial
lobby " [3].
Industrial crime is not characterized by intent to kill, but by deliberate use of
substances known to be lethal. The perpetrator knows that serious consequences will be
unavoidable. In 2017, two trials, that of AZF-Grande Paroisse at the Paris Court of Appeal
in 2017 and that of Vinci at the Court of Cassation, have shown that industrial crimes can
be criminally punished under French law.
Overwhelming evidence of toxicity
Yet a series of judicial setbacks leave doubts about the will of the French justice to
judge those responsible. And if the trial of those responsible for asbestos should not
happen, it would promote the multiplication of such practices endangering human lives, and
the repetition of this scandal for all these chemical molecules, endocrine disruptors,
radioactivity, and other biocides .
Charged between the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012, nine industrialists, senior
civil servants or doctors had already been dismissed from the court of appeal in July
2014. Rationale: the intoxication of employees can not be dated to the day close, it is
impossible to define responsible.
A desire to make a lawsuit impossible
On September 18, 2018, the Paris prosecutor's office asked for a non-general place in the
case of the asbestos exposure of 22 employees of the automotive supplier Valeo-Ferodo in
Condé-sur-Noireau (Calvados), between 1952 and 2007.
The criminal chamber of the Court of Cassation confirmed, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, the
cancellation of the indictment of eight national officials in the files of the university
campus of Paris Jussieu and the shipyards of the Normed Dunkirk.
Faced with these setbacks, the National Association of Victims of Asbestos and Other
Pollutants (AVA) announced on January 8 a change of strategy and hopes by an unprecedented
procedure - the filing of a collective direct citation in the court of great instance of
Paris - to obtain within one to two years the holding of the criminal trial of the
national leaders of this industrial crime. Case to follow !
Jacques Dubart (AL Nantes)
[1] Alain Bobbio, spokesman for Andeva (National Association for the Defense of Asbestos
Victims), Reporterre, September 5, 2017.
[2] Kathleen Ruff, Historical figure of the fight against asbestos in Canada, Reporterre,
September 5, 2017.
[3] Médiapart, February 19, 2018.
http://www.alternativelibertaire.org/?Amiante-L-impunite-c-est-toxique
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