Catalan Solidarity: Torch Light March For Political Prisoners

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Torch Light March For Political Prisoners

In Catalonia each year a torch light procession takes place for International solidarity with those who fight for the liberation of the nations and for socialism in the Catalan Countries. What follows is a link to one of the recent demonstrations held by RESCAT (or Rescue) the Catalan Collective for Political Prisoners.

VIDEO Political prisoners: March of torches
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cdr7tvSilc

You can also visit: http://rescat.wordpress.com/

Support that Political Prisoners receive from inside Catalonia

Catalan Solidarity has been inspired by the work of Catalan Anti-Repressive organisations such as Alerta Solidària and Rescat, who were set up with the aim of supporting Catalan people who have been imprisoned by the Spanish government for politically motivated activism. Following mass arrests and imprisonment of activists connected to the independentists and anti-fascist movements an informal collective came together to provide both practical support to prisoners and challenge the media portrayal of such individuals which had been fuelled throughout the Spanish mainland by a government, media and police conspiracy. As well as offering practical support and advice to imprisoned Catalans, their supporters and those awaiting trial, Rescat has been involved in high profile demonstrations, including those in front of the main court in Madrid where people have been judged, actions to support political prisoners who are on hunger strike and events to raise awareness of the political situation in Catalonia.