‘Revolution within the revolution’: The battle against ISIS

From: Syrian Anarchists أناركيون سوريون Facebook page

Those that have bought into regime narratives that it is engaged in an existential battle against Al Qaeda terrorists must be feeling a little confused this week.

Revolutionary activists have long been protesting against the Islamic State of Iraq and Sham (ISIS), known locally as Daesh, the main Al Qaeda affiliated group in Syria.[1] Comprised mainly of foreign militant jihadi fighters, ISIS has focused on consolidating its control over large parts of territory primarily in the north of the country rather than fighting on the front lines or coordinating with armed opposition groups. It has established Islamic emirates in areas under its control implementing a strict interpretation of Sharia law, alien to the vast majority of the local population, and assaulting the rights of women and minorities including dictating women’s dress and attacking churches.[2] Read the rest of this entry »

Rote Flora, Politics and Police – „Critical Police“ Officers Press Release

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Press Release No. 4: On domestic policy in Hamburg since March 2011

Rote Flora, Politics and Police

We Critical Police Officers present herewith our first written position on the militant altercation between state organs and citizens regarding the Rote Flora Social Center, the ESSO high-rises, the so- called ‘Lampedusa’ refugees and rent prices in Hamburg. Read the rest of this entry »

Press Release: Labitzke is Occupied!

Since 10pm yesterday, the as yet unused factory buildings of the Labitzke Complex in Zurich have been occupied. And not a moment too soon: at 7:30 this morning, per the real estate firm Mobimo’s plan, the remaining tenants of the Complex were to hand in their keys. Read the rest of this entry »