Action in memory of those killed may 2 in Odessa took place in the cities of Europe

The memory of those who died during the tragedy on may 2 in Odessa House of trade unions was honored in the European Union: the Shares were held in European cities from Dublin to Riga, told Last news organizers and Activists of events.

The second of may, held on the Kulikovo field in Odessa activists " antimiani " Campaign turned into a tragedy oposlya, As their opponents were the radicals of the Right sector " football " ultras ". Dozens of participants " antimiani " lost his life during a fire in the House of trade unions in Odessa. According to official figures, victims of 48 who received damages of not less than 200. Anti-fascist and public organizations in Europe said on 2 September, the European share in the Memory of the dead in Odessa.



The most numerous was the flashmob in the city to commemorate the victims of the tragedy and to participate in the Action " Odessa before and after may 2 came about 400 Odessa.

" the trial is four months, But no results. Guilty is released, and innocent people sitting in prison. Odessa disagree with it. But due to the Fact that We have such a terror in relation to people who are telling the truth, citizens are afraid to Express. We wish to show that we should not be afraid no matter what, " said Fins news the head of the public organization " Voice of Odessa " Svetlana Naboka, organized the action.

The event, in its expression, was marred by an unpleasant incident: there was a scuffle with the police once one of the guards tried to stop the Action, taking the participants column. Activists surrounded the car of a policeman, and they, for their part, began to disperse the police.

However, in the evening, she said, the situation is normalized: Activists of the event lit candles and released into the sky black balls.



As said the organizer of the Action in Riga, co-chair of the party " Russian Union of Latvia " Miroslav Mitrofanov, opposite the Embassy of Ukraine gathered supposedly 200 people. All hands were black balloons with the words Never again and Remember Odessa. Activists of the event demanded not only an objective and impartial investigation into the tragedy, But also the reaction of the Latvian authorities.

" We expect a change of rhetoric from the Latvian authorities. They must stop repeating one-to-one propaganda clich?s taken from Ukrainian news agencies, and at least moderately behave in this respect. You cannot put all the responsibility and blame for what is happening on the opponents of the Ukrainian authorities, " said Mitrofanov.

according to him, human rights and anti-Fascist organizations in Europe every second amount each month have plans to hold such events, " until there are no positive changes in Ukraine ".

Residents of Riga warmly responded to the campaign emphasizes Mitrofanov." Was joined by passers-by, and by passing citizens. Motorists hooted, cheered Us. We felt the support, " said Mitrofanov.



Shares in other European cities were not so numerous, But, As emphasized by the Participants, local residents and tourists are afraid of the events in Ukraine. In addition, Among the active participants there were a lot of Europeans.

in Denmark, the Action was attended by about 25 people who came to the town hall square of Copenhagen with black balloons and pictures of the burned House of trade unions in Odessa." We have a mixed Company - Ukrainians, Russians, Latvians and other. Nearby We have the Danes, They are very active, " said Svetlana Roadway, member of the Board of the public organization " Danish-Russian dialogue ".

in her expressions, the Action was good and despite the fact that passers-by reacted differently with someone Activists activities were differences of opinion, Everything went peacefully." We told them that stand here, As we wish, so We drew the attention of the press, the Danish policy, and that They demanded at least an objective investigation of this lawlessness, " she explained.

As told the participant and the organizer of the Action in Rome Sergei Seregin, activist had to hold an unsanctioned rally, because local authorities have not given them permission. Anyway, emphasizes Seregin, 't without incident.

" We had about 20 people - immigrants and Italians. The action took place without the balls, so as not to attract the attention of the police. Everything was peaceful, perhaps because the Action was attended by children, because their parents didn't have anyone to leave, " said he. Participants were handing out badges, someone responded positively, others tried to ignore.

in Zurich Activists came out with posters and black balloons on the waterfront. As said event participant, witness to the events of 2 may, the event was attended by 16 people, Among them Residents of Donbas, Odessa, Swiss. As in Rome, the Activists of the event in Zurich came with children.

The campaign, organized a local anti-fascist organizations were held in other cities of Europe - Brussels, Madrid, Barcelona, Bonn, Vienna and Lisbon.


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