‘Free Alaa’ protest shuts British Consulate in Melbourne
A small protest outside the British Consulate became a strong attitude for the imprisoned writer Alaa US al-Fattah and forced the building to close its doors, Pen Melbourne.
The British Consulate in Melbourne closed its doors on Monday (June 16th) after being informed about something planned Melbourne pencil Protest on the ongoing arbitrary detainees of high -profile writers and human rights activist Alaa US al-Fattah In Egypt.
The US al-Fattah, who is a bilateral citizen, is an award-winning poet and political philosopher, an important figure that overthrew the ancient Egyptian president in the 2011-12 uprising. Hosni MubarakHowever, since then, most of the period has been locked and has been subjected to ill -treatment, including torture.
The Melbourne action on Monday saw Pen Melbourne members aiming to raise awareness about al-Fattah’s case and increase the increasing pressure to the British and Australian governments to raise more powerful with Egypt. ‘Free Alaa’ Banners, one open letter And the information pages take a position outside the Collins Street’s Consulate Office building at the Paris end.
Spokesman Jackie MansourianA Coordinator of the Group Writers in prison Network said that Pen Melbourne “adopted the US al-Fattah’s case because it was clear that focus on individuals was one of the most powerful things that the organization could do to raise awareness about the situation in certain countries.
In addition, the book with the US al-Fattah, You have not been defeated yetForces readers ‘to change [their] its own democracy ‘He said that not only by the countries he lives in, but also by the world of the world.
Mansourian said:
“The Middle East needs people like Alaa – they are brave, reflective thinkers who work with everyone. And we are all dependent on each other. Global is very important in a human network.”
Australian journalist owes his life to US al-Fattah
Australian journalist Peter Greste In 2012, he says he owes his life to the US al-Fattah for his support during his imprisonment in Cairo. This match took place in the latest version. CorrespondentRe -revived with Greste’s experiences Richard Roxburghand US al-Fattah played by the Australian actor Mojean Aria.
Earlier this year, the grease joined US al-Fattah’s mother, Laila SoueifHe’s on a hunger strike to encourage England to press Egypt to print to his friend’s release. After more than 250 days, Laila Soueif continues to strike a hunger strike in a weaker situation in London Hospital.
Among the busy vehicles and other members of the people were a Pakistani refugee who participated in the Melbourne protest during the fluffy colds, an art seller with diplomatic connections, and a senior citizen congratulating for his crew commitments.
“Justice is over because of people like you” This fan said, taking a copy of the June 16 open letter about Alaa US al-Fattah, who was unjustly arrested. The consular staff received a copy of this letter through a police officer.
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