Repression of anarchists in Turkey – solidarity with Huseyin Civan, Meydan and DAF
4 January 2017Posted by W
The wave of repression unleashed by the Erdogan regime in Turkey has resulted in thousands losing their jobs and thousands imprisoned. Recently Huseyin Civan, managing editor of Meydan, a paper that represented the views of the DAF (Devrimci Anarsist Faaliyet / Anarchist Revolutionary Action), received a prison sentence of one year and three months.
2017: what it holds, and what all anarchists can do about it
3 January 2017Posted by W
2016 was very demoralising, and 2017 is looking worse. Anarchists have tended to be enduringly optimistic about the revolutionary potential of the working class. Now it seems to be at an all-time low. But this only makes revolutionary analysis and social activism more important than ever. It is time to work out what to do for the best in the new political environment, and to do it.
‘A box of ashes, the state and the next Cuban revolution’ – article by a Cuban anarchist following Castro’s demise
2 January 2017Posted by W
A box of ashes, the state and the next Cuban revolution
Una caja de cenizas, el Estado y la próxima revolución en Cuba
By Marcelo ‘Liberato’ Salinas
Translated by the Anarchist Federation, Britain. 2nd January 2017
Disruptj20 – statement of support from the International of Anarchist Federations
29 December 2016Posted by W
#DisruptJ20 As the International of Anarchist Federations (IAF-IFA), we support the demonstrations planned to take place during the inauguration of Donald Trump, 20 January 2017….
Anarchists on Cuba
26 November 2016Posted by W
It will be difficult to escape the eulogies to Fidel Castro (1926-2016) from the British Left. Jeremy Corbyn’s take is perhaps most significant though. Treading…
Misogyny in Politics: It’s not Trump, it’s Trotskyists
13 October 2016Posted by W
The Anarchist Federation was amongst others organising AFem2014, a series of events and activities by anarcha-feminists two years ago. Its organisers recently signed a the letter Stand Up To Racism: Stand Up To Rape Culture highlighting the problem of sharing a platform with the Socialist Workers Party in the organisation ‘Stand Up To Racism’.
Solidarity needed in the Calais Jungle
12 January 2016Posted by AFed
Eviction of refugees camped near Calais has begun, with tear gas being used and a call out for on-the-ground solidarity made. If you can get over then now is the time to do so.
Cuban Anarchism Reborn – Video
19 November 2015Posted by AFed
Video recording from the Glasgow-leg of the 2015 ‘Cuban Anarchism Reborn’ speaking tour. The speaker is part of Taller Libertario Alfredo Lopez (TLAL) in Havana.
Report from Shutdown Dungavel
7 November 2015Posted by AFed
We Will Rise held a protest at Dungavel Detention Centre and sent us a report on the action.
Six Reasons the Higher Education Green Paper Sucks
6 November 2015Posted by AFed
The Higher Education green paper came out today and it’s fucking catastrophic for anyone wanting to learn. Here are six reasons why:
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