https://iclfi.org/pubs/wv/1181/rcit
While Israeli bombs continue to rain down on Gaza, Michael Pröbsting, International Secretary of the Revolutionary Communist International Tendency, faces trial in Vienna on May 2 for defending the Palestinians and opposing the Zionist state. Charged with “incitement to commit terrorist offenses and approval of terrorist offenses,” Michael could serve up to two years in jail if found guilty. This would set a precedent for governments throughout West Europe to criminalize all those who stand in defense of Palestine. Other activists, including two supporters of the International Marxist Tendency, Sonja Kopf and Alex Rauter, have also been questioned by the Austrian state under the witchhunt Law 282.
The International Communist League and its fraternal defense organizations call on the left, the Palestinian movement and all fighters for civil liberties to protest Michael’s prosecution. Join the PDC and SL/U.S. in organizing a demonstration in NYC and Los Angeles outside the Austrian consulate in the days leading up to his May 2 trial.
- Drop the charges against Michael Pröbsting!
- Hands off all pro-Palestinian activists!
Endorsed by the RCIT
Contact the Partisan Defense Committee to endorse and for
more details:
partisandefense@earthlink.net,
(212) 406-4252, @PartisanDefense
For more information and to sign the petition “No to the Criminal Complaint against Pro-Palestine Activist Michael Pröbsting!," see thecommunists.net/rcit/petition-no-to-criminal-complaint-against-pro-palestine-activist-michael-proebsting
Demonstrate at the Austrian Consulate!
New York City
April 25, 4 p.m.
31 East 69th St.
Los Angeles
April 29, 3 p.m.
11859 Wilshire Blvd.
