Rainbow Keepers Attacked

The Rainbow Keepers, who have been blocking the only road into the Rostov Nuclear Plant in Russia since 16th July 1997, were violently attacked by 500 workers, and the camp was burnt down on 29th July. Many of the blockaders were injured as they were dragged out from lock-on barrels, others were viciously assaulted. The next day, the local militia arrested 22 Rainbow Keepers for their part in the blockade.

The blockade carried on with the help of Kosacks (former Russian border army) until the local government agreed to open an enquiry on the beatings (12th of Aug) and open discussions on a potential referendum. For more information contact root@rk.vdonsk.ru or rk@glas.apc.org or cotter@rosinter.ru. tel: 7-86392-3-52-71 (Volgodonsk) +7 (86392) 3-71-14 (duties), +7 (095) 311-11-80 Vlad, +7 (095) 298-30-87 press-service of Socio-Ecological Union.

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