Greenpeace
Hi Larry,
263 cities, 43 countries. Today, thousands of people took their outrage
over the ongoing detention of the Arctic 30 straight to the doorsteps
of Russian embassies and oil giants Shell and Gazprom. In a massive
global day of action people all over the world demanded the release of
the Arctic 30 and showed the oil companies that we will not let them get
away with the silencing of peaceful protest.
I’m truly blown away by the support that has been demonstrated for our
30 friends all over the world. In the UK, there were protests at over 70
Shell petrol stations all across the country. In Germany, volunteers
walked in massive lantern marches to Russian consulates in six cities.
In India and Belgium, activists engaged in 30 hour long peaceful
protests, and in Argentina and the US solidarity music concerts were
staged.
Below are a few of my favourite pictures from today - you can click on them to share them on Facebook.
As you know, the Investigative Committee will apply for an extension to
the Arctic 30’s detention in court early next week. Here’s hoping that
news about this global public show of support for the Arctic 30 will
make its way to the presiding judge before then…
Thanks,
Fran
Fran
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