Earth First! Action Update
Archive of the Earth First! Action Update – the newsletter of the UK EF! network 1991-2012
EFAU 20 - September '95Back to list of articles in this issue

Free Mumia Abu-Jamal!

On August 7th Judge Sabo announced an indefinite stay of execution for Mumia Abu-Jamal. BUT as Mumia himself says; “The state of Pennsylvania still has every intention of killing me - just not right now ... Although many radicals and progressives expressed joy at news of the stay, other political analysts saw it as a clever move by a clever judge, who did what higher courts would’ve done and, in so doing, attempted to blunt the edge off of a growing and militant anti-death penalty movement ... Whatever the reason, let us utilize this precious time to build a stronger and broader movement, to not "stay" one execution, but to halt them all!”

Angry protests have taken place around the world. Political prisoners in the USA, as well as from the Red Brigades in Italy and from the Red Army Faction in Germany have gone on hunger strike in solidarity with Mumia. Here in Britain there have been actions in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Brighton and Bristol, as well as the vigil and demos in London. More actions are desperately needed. Use your imagination, there are American Government buildings, consulates, corporations etc. in most major cities (including one near YOU). Contact: Friends of Move, PO BOX 3069, London SW9 8LU. Tel. 0181 519 9228