Update March4Freedom and action camp Brxl
Wanneer: 24/06/2014 - 23:25
Friday it was the day of arrival of the March4Freedom into Brussels, it wasn't even sure where the camp could be set up at the end of the day. But the last 20 km were again powerful. We passed the European Parlement were a press conference on the streets took place and we held a sit-in. After that we joined a manifestation for the Day of Refugees. And then we arrived at Parc Maximillia where we started to build a camp, which will be the home for the action week.
Saturday was spent by part of the camp to have meetings about organising the action week, everyone was invited to come with proposals for demonstrations and actions. Parallel a delegation of 7 cars/vans went to a support demo at the detention centre at Vottem, close to Luik.
In the evening many people of the camp joined a festival with a great and very crowded concert of Max Romeo. Of course also there we took the opportunity to spread the March4Freedom flyers and chant our songs. After the concert ended we spent over an hour with 80 people of the protest camp at the square, chanting the songs and slogans of the march. It was very powerful, with a lot of energy and very cheerful. We got a lot of nice reactions from curious bystanders. Afterwards we walked in a vivid demo in the middle of the night back to the camp. No police :)
Sunday we were first very worried about the Italian delegation who were on their way to Brussels stopped by the police at the border with France. 5 refugees were arrested. Euro-parlementarians were contacted to put pressure on a quick release. And luckily a few hours later the refugees were released. Just after that 2 big busses with refugees from Paris arrived at the camp. Right after that we left for a spontanous demonstration into the city, we passed a closed asylum centre were we paused to make contact with the people behind the fence and we visited a church that has been offering shelter to many refugees for the past years. We also stopped at the trademarket to make a short protest.
Monday there were more demonstrations. One was at the German embassy against the eviction of the refugee school in Berlin. There was a demo at the European Parlement and at the NATO headquarter. Also this morning refugees and supporters went to an immigration office close to the camp to inform the people that are standing in line to start an asylumprocedure in Brussels, about their rights, certain risks (of detention) and options for good lawyers.
The camp is still growing. Sunday evening 300 people participated. Many of whom refugees/people without papers. More people are still arriving. The atmosphere is very vibrant and empowering. Participating people are from many different countries, there are many beautiful banners and many different and strong slogans and songs. The people we meet on the street seem interested and willing to take our flyers and start reading. The camp is very much Do It Yourself, with simple basic facilities. People sleep in small tents, big tents and even outside. A collective peoples kitchen provides food 3 times a day and people of the camp are welcome to help out in the kitchen. Toilets and water connections are simple and improvised and daily cleaned by people of the camp. During the night people take shifts in securing safety in the camp. A small media tent gives access to some computers, internet and power plugs.
Tuesday was a difficult day because of the eviction of the school in Berlin. People at the camp are very angry. An action took place at the German embassy and people are thinking about more actions.
Also a visit was paid to the Dutch embassy this day. People from the We Are Here movement in Amsterdam and Recht op Bestaan in Den Haag explained in front of the embassy about the situation in the Netherlands. The demonstration demanded a proper solution and to stop the misery of migrants without papers in the Netherlands and everywhere.
In the evening the camp was focussing on the situation at the borders between Marocco and Spain and Tunisia and Europe. Also an autobiographic theatre play about the story of a migrant from Tunisia to Europe was staged.
For Wednesday new actions are planned.
On Thursday, the big demo day, transport is arranged to go back and forth from Amsterdam to Brussels. Time of departure will be around 10 o' clock in the morning. If you want to join please let us know at: freedomnotfrontexnl(at)gmail.com
here are a couple of videos made by supporters of WE ARE HERE / WIJ ZIJN HIER:
- march for freedom - last day walking and arrival in brussels
https://vimeo.com/98862434
- action @ vottem detention center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uBWc0LLcw0
- demo @ night in brussels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3HAkrEH3C0
- french delegation arrives in camp in brussels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2b_HWifkYo
nice pictures: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2014/06/pictures-marching-fr...
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DEMONSTRATION of the Caravan 2014 of undocumented migrants and refugees
26 juin 2014
Start : Place du Béguinage Brussel 04.30 p.m
People from all over Europe organise a Caravan For Freedom to protest against the repressive European migration regime.
They are camping during the week 22 June-28 June in the Parc Maximilien in Brussel.
during this week various actions are made and debating take place. There will also be big demonstration on 26 June
The claims are
- Freedom of movement and of residence for all
- Stop the Dublin trap and the obligatory residence in asylum centres such as "Lagers" throughout Europe
- Permanent documents without criteria (not depending on working contracts or individual state prosecution)
- Stop imprisonment and deportation of migrants
- Same working conditions for all
- Same political, social and cultural rights for all
- Stop the European imperialist policies: no more freetrade treaties and NATO wars
- Abolish Frontex, Eurosur and other anti-migration agencies and measures
http://caravan2014.noblogs.org/contacts-2/
https://www.facebook.com/caravanesp
http://freedomnotfrontex.noblogs.org
little info on the summit of the European Council this Thursday and Friday in and around Brussels:
http://register.consilium.europa.eu/doc/srv?l=EN&f=ST%208280%202014%20INIT
http://register.consilium.europa.eu/doc/srv?l=NL&f=ST%208280%202014%20INIT
I.FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE
The European Council will define the strategic guidelines for legislative and operational planning
within the area of freedom, security and justice.
World : Belgium : March for Freedom heeft jullie hulp nodig - needs your help - besoin de votre aide - braucht Ihre Hilfe (NL/ENG/FR/D/)
NL
Voor alle mensen van goede wil. ... inzet voor gerechtigheid, die zich bekommert om zijn medemens.
Het kamp met vluchtelingen, mensen zonder papieren en activisten, dat momenteel meer dan 300 personen van MARCH FOR FREEDOM opvangt, heeft dringend nood aan voeding,tenten, slaapzakken, enz...
Men verwacht vanavond en morgen nog meer personen die mee willen doen aan de diverse activiteiten die nu bezig zijn en dit tot en met zaterdagavond.
Wij hebben dringend uw hulp nodig , zij het in natura of financieel.
Ook vraag ik aan al de organisaties en activisten die het lot van vluchtelingen, asielzoekers enz zich aantrekken, met aandrang jullie steun en solidariteit. Zij hebben jullie nodig ..NIET MORGEN MAAR VANDAAG ...
BROOD,
KOFFIE,
THEE,
SOJAMELK,
GROENTEN , (grote hoeveelheden )
FRUIT , grote hoeveelheden )
LOOK
OLIE
TENTEN
SLAAPZAKKEN
DEKENS
TOILETPAPIER
Men kan boven vermelde dingen leveren aan het kamp.
Het kamp van de vluchtelingen en mensen zonder papieren is gelegen in
het Maximiliaanpark (de Noordwijk van Brussel) aan de voorkant van Dienst Vreemdelingenzaken, Antwerpsesteenweg 59 B, 1000 Brussel
.
Men kan ook de keuken Kokkerellen@riseup.net financieel steunen op de bankrekening nummer :
BE09973022952557
Indien u dringend geld wil over maken aan andere organisaties die bij MARCH FOR FREEDOM betrokken zijn ...Uiteraard van harte welkom
Neem contact op met onderstaande organisaties
http://caravan2014.noblogs.org
Freedom Not Frontex NL
We need a lot of money for travel expenses for the refugees to the border crossing action and the week in Brussels. Also for guidance by legal teams and medics, for action materials and mobilization flyers costs are being made.
We are counting on your contribution to realize all of this! All donations, large or small, are welcome and can be transferred to
IBAN: NL75 INGB 0004 2530 90. In the name of: Ithaka, Utrecht. Subject: Freedom Not Frontex NL. Thank you very much
http://freedomnotfrontex.noblogs.org/
http://leedsnoborders.wordpress.com/freedom-not-frontex-month-of-protest...
Luc Schrijvers
twitter @lucschrijvers
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ENG
For all people of good will. Work for justice ... who cares about his fellow human.
The camp with refugees, undocumented migrants and activists, that counts more than 300 people from MARCH FOR FREEDOM, is badly in need of food, tents, sleeping bags, blankets, etc. ..
Is expected tonight and tomorrow even more people who want to participate in the several activities which are now busy and this until Saturday.
We urgently need your help, be it in kind or financially.
I also ask all the organizations and activists that support the plight of refugees, asylum seekers etc, with insistence your support and solidarity. They need you .. NOT TOMORROW BUT TODAY ...
BREAD,
COFFEE,
TEA,
soy milk,
EDIBLE VEGETABLES (large amounts)
FRUITS, large amounts)
GARLIC
OIL
TENTS
SLEEPING BAGS
BLANKETS
TOILET PAPER,
One can deliver above mentioned products to the camp.
The camp of refugees and undocumented is located in
Maximilien Park (the Brussels' North) on the front of the Immigration Department, Antwerpsesteenweg 59 B, 1000 Brussels
.
One can also contact kitchen Kokkerellen@riseup.net to financially support the bank account number:
BE09973022952557
If you want to transfer to other organizations involved in MARCH FOR FREEDOM ... money urgently Of course welcome
Please contact the following organizations
http://caravan2014.noblogs.org
Freedom Not Frontex NL
We need a lot of money for travel expenses for the refugees to the border crossing action and the week in Brussels. Also for guidance by legal teams and medics, for action materials and mobilization flyers costs are being made.
We are counting on your contribution to realize all of this! All donations, large or small, are welcome and can be transferred to
IBAN: NL75 INGB 0004 2530 90. In the name of: Ithaka, Utrecht. Subject: Freedom Not Frontex NL. Thank you very much
http://freedomnotfrontex.noblogs.org/
http://leedsnoborders.wordpress.com/freedom-not-frontex-month-of-protest...
Luc Schrijvers
twitter @lucschrijvers
___________________________________________________________
FR
Pour tous les gens de bonnes volonté. En faveur de la justice ... qui se soucie de son prochain.
Le camp de réfugiés, les migrants et les militants sans-papiers, plus de 300 personnes de MARCH FOR FREEDOM, ont besoin d'aliments, tentes, sacs de couchage, etc ..
On s'attend à ce ce soir et demain encore plus de gens qui veulent participer aux diverses activités qui ont lieu maintenant et jusqu'à samedi.
Nous avons urgemment besoin de votre aide, que ce soit en nature ou financièrement.
Je demande également à toutes les organisations et militants qui supportent les réfugiés, demandeurs d'asile, etc , instamment votre soutien et de solidarité. Ils ont besoin de vous .. pas demain mais aujourd'hui ...
PAIN,
CAFÉ,
TEA,
Le lait de soja,
LÉGUMES (grandes quantités)
FRUIT, de grandes quantités)
AIL
OIL
TENTES
sacs de couchage
COUVERTURES
PAPIER DE TOILETTE
On peut apporter les choses ci-dessus dans le camp.
Le camp de réfugiés et sans-papiers est situé à dans
Maximilien Park (Nord 'de Bruxelles) à l'avant du ministère de l'Immigration, chaussée d'Anvers 59 B, 1000 Bruxelles
.
Il est également possible de contacter la cuisine Kokkerellen@riseup.net pour soutenir financièrement le numéro de compte bancaire:
BE09973022952557 Si vous souhaitez transférer à d'autres organisations impliquées dans la March for Freedom ... de l'argent de toute urgence est bienvenu.
S'il vous plaît contacter les organismes suivants
http://caravan2014.noblogs.org
Freedom Not Frontex NL
We need a lot of money for travel expenses for the refugees to the border crossing action and the week in Brussels. Also for guidance by legal teams and medics, for action materials and mobilization flyers costs are being made.
We are counting on your contribution to realize all of this! All donations, large or small, are welcome and can be transferred to
IBAN: NL75 INGB 0004 2530 90. In the name of: Ithaka, Utrecht. Subject: Freedom Not Frontex NL. Thank you very much
http://freedomnotfrontex.noblogs.org/
http://leedsnoborders.wordpress.com/freedom-not-frontex-month-of-protest...
Luc Schrijvers
http://luc-schrijvers.blogspot.com
twitter @lucschrijvers
___________________________________________________________
D
Für alle Menschen guten Willens. Engagement für Gerechtigkeit ...der sich um seine Nebenmenschen kümmert sich.
Das Camp mit Flüchtlingen, Migranten ohne Papiere und Aktivisten, dass mehr als 300 Personen aus MARCH FOR FREEDOM nimmt, braucht dringend Nahrung, Zelte, Schlafsäcke, etc. ..
Es wird erwartet, heute Abend und morgen noch mehr Menschen, die an verschiedenen Aktivitäten, die jetzt tätig sind teilnehmen wollen und dies bis zum Samstag.
Wir brauchen dringend Ihre Hilfe, sei es in Form von Sach oder finanziell.
Auch ich alle Organisationen und Aktivisten dass die Not der Flüchtlinge, Asylsuchende etc anziehen wird, nachdrücklich Ihre Unterstützung und Solidarität bitten. Sie brauchen dich .. nicht morgen, aber heute ...
BROT,
KAFFEE,
TEA,
Soja-Milch,
GEMÜSE (größere Mengen)
OBST (große Mengen)
knoblauch
öl
ZELTE
SCHLAFSÄCKE
SCHLAFDECKE
KLOPAPIER
Man kann die oben genannten Dinge im Camp bringen.
Das Camp der Flüchtlinge und Menschen ohne Papiere befindet sich in
Maximilien Park (der Brüsseler Nord) auf der Vorderseite der Einwanderungsbehörde, Antwerpsesteenweg 59 B, 1000 Brüssel
.
Kann man auch Küche Kokkerellen@riseup.net finanziell zu unterstützen die Kontonummer:
BE09973022952557 Wenn Sie zu anderen MARCH FOR FREEDOM beteiligten Organisationen unterstützen wollen ... dringend Geld natürlich willkommen
Bitte kontaktieren Sie die folgenden Organisationen
http://caravan2014.noblogs.org
Freedom Not Frontex NL
We need a lot of money for travel expenses for the refugees to the border crossing action and the week in Brussels. Also for guidance by legal teams and medics, for action materials and mobilization flyers costs are being made.
We are counting on your contribution to realize all of this! All donations, large or small, are welcome and can be transferred to
IBAN: NL75 INGB 0004 2530 90. In the name of: Ithaka, Utrecht. Subject: Freedom Not Frontex NL. Thank you very much
http://freedomnotfrontex.noblogs.org/
http://leedsnoborders.wordpress.com/freedom-not-frontex-month-of-protest...
Luc Schrijvers
twitter @lucschrijvers
__________________________________________________________
1.3
Als solidariteit een wapen is:
DONDERDAG 26 JUNI 2014, 16:30 UUR
BEGIJNHOFPLEIN - PLACE DU BEGUINAGE BRUXELLES
"We are here and we will fight, for freedom and movement is everybody's right !"
2.3
Zo'n 800 mensen zijn op dit moment aan het betogen in Brussel, tegen de EU top over migratie, tegen landsgrenzen, gesloten centra en deportaties. We roepen op tot meer solidariteit met mensen zonder papieren en staan voor een eengemaakte wereld. Genoeg doden, genoeg miserie. Samen staan we sterker!
3.3
Stand off met de flikken in de Wetstraat.
http://vimeo.com/99410217
Refugees Migrants Sans Papiers from Belgium, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, gathered together in Brussels at the arrival of the March for Freedom from Strasbourg to Brussels. Different political languages, backgrounds and trajectories met in this action week 22 to 28 of June. Basis are there for transnational connections challenging the order of the criminal European border regime.
Refugees Migrants Sans Papiers from Belgium, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, gathered together in Brussels at the arrival of the March for Freedom from Strasbourg to Brussels. Different political languages, backgrounds and trajectories met in this action week 22 to 28 of June. Basis are there for transnational connections challenging the order of the criminal European border regime.
http://vimeo.com/99410217
http://vimeo.com/99355697
June 26, 2014. Press release of the Freedom March issued one day before the protest action took place in front of the building of the European Commission:
«BRUSSELS – As a transnational movement of around 400 refugees, migrants, sans-papiers and other activists, we invite the media and trade unions to tomorrow’s press conference at the action camp which we built up last Friday after our 500 km protest march against the European Union’s migration policies. You will get to know our activist camp and political agenda.»
«The March For Freedom, a self-organized protest march of refugees, Sans-Papiers, migrants and other activists from member and neighbour States of the EU, is a political action of collective disobediance aiming at refugee empowerment and unity.»
«On 18 May 2014, we – many of us threatened by the Dublin regulation, the German Residenzpflicht, deportation orders… – began marching by foot 500 km from Strasbourg to Brussels by crossing the border from Germany to France. At every stage of our march, we carried out political actions: In Schengen, we rewrote the Schengen Agreement, in Luxemburg, we demanded to take part in the Summit of the Ministers of the Interior of the members states of the EU, in Arlon and again in Brussels, we denounced the colonial memorial honouring King Leopold II of Belgium…»
«Here, in Brussels, we will demand that the European Council, on 26 and 27 June 2014, sets a new agenda for migration with the collaboration of refugees, Sans-Papiers and migrants.
We demand:
- end of the exploitation of our home countries, war business and its consequences by the EU (migrants displaced by NATO war from their life and work in Lybia, forced to live as in on the streets, forbidden to work in Europe, the disappeared on European soil..)
- freedom of movement and residency for asylum seekers (abolition of Dublin regulation trap, end of obligatory residence in camps throughout Europe)
- end of imprisonment and deportation
- equal political, social and cultural rights
- right to study and work in equal conditions
- permanents document without criteria
- the abolition of the repressive and securitarian anti-migration policies which push refugee to massive attacks at the border and death.»