tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965748373609840221.post257931568100043185..comments2023-07-27T15:45:22.644+03:00Comments on Direct Action News from Greece: Residents clash with riot police against dump construction (Corfu, 16/6/2008)directactiongr.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11574250806343721702noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965748373609840221.post-72801843654212115002008-06-18T12:03:00.000+03:002008-06-18T12:03:00.000+03:00from a message posted on myspace.comLast Saturday,...from a message posted on myspace.com<BR/><BR/>Last Saturday, 14/6/2008, the residents of the south Corfu town of Lefkimi have resumed their mobilisation against the building of an open garbage-dump (XYTA) meant to accomodate refuse from the tourist-rich north of the island. After lengthy direct-democratic discussions, the town's "People's Council" has decided to refuse the mediation of political parties and demand the immediate departure of the riot police forces (MAT) stationed in their area since the last street battles (29/5) which led to the death of a 42 year old mother, an event that has triggered solidarity protest marches across the country. "No dialogue can even start while our town is under occupation", claimed the residents identifying the riot police with the nazi forces of the 40s.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>The situation escalated once again, when on Monday the 16th of July, faced with the government's refusal of their terms, the residents of Lefkimi errected once again barricades in an effort to inhibit construction of the new refuse unit. The renewed mobilisation of the residents was met with ruthless repression during which the riot-police used tear gas and, for the first time in recent greek history, plastic bullets. Four residents and 3 policemen have been wounded during the clashes, with the situation remaining tense and reinforcements sent by the mainland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com