Almost two weeks after over 200,000 critics of corporate globalization descended upon Genoa, Italy to make their views known to the "G8," leaders of eight of the world?s most powerful countries, the political fallout from the demonstrations still remains unclear. While activists around the world debate the implications of Genoa on the burgeoning movement?s strategy and tactics, those in Genoa are still trying to confirm the safety and health of those still in jail and in the hospital. According to recent reports from IMC-Italy, 331 were injured during the course of the demonstrations, plus the over two hundred treated by medics from the Genoa Social Forum, and approximately 280 were arrested. As of August 7 there are still 51 people in jail; lawyers will appeal their continued incarceration next week. Twenty-five members of an international theatre troupe, PublixTheatre Caravan, are still in jail as well, accused of vandalism, endangering public safety and participating in a criminal organization. Their recent statement describes their imprisonment and disputes their charges. In addition to those still in jail, there were more than 100 people deported from Italy, not allowed to return for five years.
Solidarity protests continue around the world as allegations of police brutality and abuse in jails threaten to embarrass the two-month old Berlusconi government. Continue to follow the Indymedia newswires for updates, especially IMC Italy for documents like the urgent news for people who are arrested, injured or want to sue the Italian police, and IMC-Austria for updates on the arrested theater troupe.
UPDATES and SUMMARIES from IMC-News Blast and IMC-Print teams:
July 29 -- IMC News Blast | Genoa Legal and Human Rights Issues -- English
July 24 -- IMC News Blast | Genoa G8: What happened? -- English and Italian
July 22 -- Special Edition of the IMC "Printista" -- English PDF
July 21 -- IMC News Blast | Genoa G8: What is happening? -- English
July 20 -- Special Edition of the IMC "Printista -- English PDF | Portuguese PDF
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