Brighton Kurdistan Solidarity

Join us to discuss #Kurdish long-term political prisoner Abdullah Ocalan's understanding of economy and the system of #coops and #unions his ideas inspired in NE Syria and beyond, hear from the Water for Rojava campaign and share food. #FreeOcalan: you​ can't imprison ideas!✌️

Freedom for Öcalan campaign launched for release of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan medyanews.net/freedom-for-oc…

The persecution of Kurdish culture and identity continues in Turkey. Iran likewise constantly arrests Kurdish language teachers. They are determined to permanently silence Kurdish voices, Kurdish language and identity.

“Our struggle is not only for the liberation of the Kurdish people but it also, in a sense, means the liberation of the humanity of the world. The loftiness of the Kurdish people will, in the final analysis, mean the loftiness of the world’s humanity too.” ― Abdullah Öcalan ☀️ 🌍

The International Conspiracy: Imperialism's attack on the alternative to Capitalist Modernity Part 3: #FreedomforOcalan - A Political Solution for the Kurdish Question!

The International Conspiracy: Imperialism's attack on the alternative to Capitalist Modernity Part 2: Abdullah Ocalan's impact & the unfolding of the conspiracy

📺See how Turkey's hostage-taking of Abdullah Öcalan on February 15, 1999 is part of a larger conspiracy intertwined with the history of imperialism in the Middle East. The goal: eliminating the threat to imperialist interests posed by a democratic & free Middle East ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#KenmureStreet protest stopped the Home Office raid on 2 migrants AND showed the world what's possible when community come together in solidarity to protect everyone. That spirit of solidarity scares the authorities - so predictably they come after it. theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/j…

The UK government has for years been complicit in the Turkish state's genocidal attacks on Kurds. Join us to #DefendKurdistan and demand that the UK stop selling arms to Turkey! 11 June 2022 11am EDINBURGH. 1pm LONDON.

One of the largest U.K. donors to the Tory party is the owner of Moon Pig . When we say prison industrial complex this is what we mean. There is no sensible reason that hand written cards can’t be mailed to prisoners. An absolute scam.

that's funny i missed the bit in the human rights act that offers an exclusion to freedom of expression and assembly in the event there is anti-cop sentiment present... theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/j…

#Rojava and its allies across Kurdistan are a beacon of hope across the world, a vision of a peaceful future for the Middle East. The Turkish state's brutal attacks on Kurdistan are warfare against freedom and democracy. Join us on 11 June to #DefendKurdistan 📣🔥☀️

LEGENDARY THREAD ALERT. LEGENDARY THREAD ALERT. 🔥🔥🔥

Today, on the Platinum Jubilee, I’m thinking of the 72 people who died at Grenfell. I’m thinking of the people shaking with the fear of being deported to Rwanda in two weeks’ time. I’m thinking of

We need to be more mindful of people who pivot into “activism” or “organizing” as a “career” or “brand.” Their actions are grounded in little beyond narcissism and opportunism. Those fed via organization for systems change know they need to “organize” themselves out of a “job.”

Workers at Saint James Tavern in Brighton commence strike action soon. Hospitality strikes are rare, but these workers fighting for sector-wide change ! To show your solidarity and support, including on strike and picket dates, join the Action Group here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

People are already over "it.” People already feel the status quo isn’t worth it. So why aren't more of us building on this to pool together time + resources, get more land + property, decommodify it via "solidarity economy” institutions, and live cooperatively, centering needs?

International Working Brigades on its way to #Rojava After a short stay in Sulaymaniya, the group of volunteers is now heading to the Semalka border crossing. Through out the day we will update you on their journey here #workingbrigades

As residential streets up and down the UK get ready to mark the Jubilee weekend with traditional street parties, the Grenfell Community has once more taken to the streets to protest the lack of justice. 72 place cards, each with the name of one of the victims, were laid out