Vigil in solidarity with Russian anarchist murdered by fascists

A group of Sydney anarchists held a protest vigil at the Russian Consulate in Woollahra on the morning of August 2^nd, to demonstrate solidarity with comrades in Russia.

In the early morning of 21st July, neo-nazis launched a vicious and unprovoked attack on an anti-nuclear protest camp in Angarsk, Siberia, Russia. The nazis violently attacked activists in their sleeping bags and tents with iron rods, knives and air pressure guns. 21 year old Ilya Borodaenko suffered a head-fracture during the attack and later died in hospital from his injuries. At least nine others have been reported to be seriously injured, one of which has had both their legs broken.

The local authorities first tried to deny that there was any political motive in the attack, blaming it on ‘hooligans.’ They later cast doubt on the victims’ environmental credentials, refusing to understand that ecological politics and opposition to fascism are connected.

This violent attack from neo-fascists was not an isolated event. Violence against foreigners and activists occurs all too commonly in Russia, unchecked and sometimes supported by state authorities.

The planned Angarsk uranium enrichment center, which the camp was in protest against, is a pet project of president Putin, who will be in Sydney for the APEC meeting in September.

We offer solidarity and condolences to camp organisers - Ecological Wave of Baikal, Autonomous Action, and Rainbow Keepers, and to the friends, family and comrades of all those attacked by fascists.

For more on the camp and the attack:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/07/376699.html