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Anti-fascist callout in Durham

DurhamAF | 29.03.2009 17:27 | Anti-racism | Repression | Social Struggles

An urgent callout for action in and around Durham/Newcastle/Teesside, in response to recent BNP/NF activity.

This is an urgent callout for anti-fascist assistance in the North East, following recent BNP activity in Durham and Newcastle.

Yesterday the BNP were seen distributing leaflets in Durham CIty marketplace. Unfortunately, they got away relatively unchallenged, due to their large numbers and an inability to arouse a counter-demo (many activists in London). This isn't an unusual occurence, as BNP activists have recently been sighted (though successfully challenged) throughout Durham, with stickers, leaflets etc spotted in many parks and residential areas. One activist confronted a BNP member distributing leaflets outside Durham Bus Station to local college/school kids.

BNP and NF reports are also becoming increasingly alarming in Newcastle and other areas since the NF held a 'Stop Immigration - Start Repatriation' themed counter-demo to TCAR's 2nd March Against Racism last October, including leafletting sightings, and many attempts at intimidating local anti-fascists activists. One activist narrowly escaped with his life, after a right-wing neighbour set his house on fire at the end of 2008.

Activists are concerned that, as in many regions, the BNP are exploiting the economic recession to enunciate their right-wing views. The North East has an unproportionately high unemployment rate in contrast with the rest of the UK (in January, the North East had an 8.6% unemployment rate, in contrast to the UK's 6.5% rate). As many others are, Northern activists are concerned that the BNP and other far-right groups will manipulate such figures to their advantage in the run-up to June's European elections, using immigration a scapegoat for the problems caused by the government, bankers, and the rampant neoliberal eonomic system.

In response, we are organising frequent leafletting sessions in Durham and surrounding areas, and urge anyone with reports of recent right-wing activity to get in touch.

To report any sightings, regardless of how 'minor', or to join our action mailing list, email  DurhamAF@hushmail.com

Website coming soon - will be announced via the mailing list.

DurhamAF
- e-mail: DurhamAF@hushmail.com

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