Free Mumia Demo's

Demo’s took place across the world when black activist Mumia Abu Jamal’s death warrant was signed. He is now expected to appear in court for his appeal in March after both sides have presented their cases in writing. After that it is a question of whether the judge decides to hear the new evidence that was not available, or not presented, in the original trial, or simply to rule on the basis of the existing transcripts. The death warrant hangs over the proceedings and Mumia's life is still in grave danger.

Bristol

The Bristol Free Mumia group organised a public meeting, daily leafletting and a demo, plus a benefit gig on Friday 19th Nov. The leafletting happened outside the Disney shop, because the American companies are accomplices in this injustice. Some activists also discouraged potential Disney customers to buy from them. At the 6th November demo, about 50 people turned up. They carried placards with the text “Mumia must live!” and banners. Shouts demanding Justice and freedom for Mumia happened along the march. The most attractive thing of the demo was the performance of three activists as Mme Justice and the ‘men in black’. This was a parody of Justice being under the control of some real dodgy geezers. It grabbed the attention of the Saturday shoppers and the activists ended up performing the sinister chasing of Justice for more than an hour (as a result the Mme Justice has lost her voice...), making the coppers lose their temper with so much running up and down. Bristol has also hosted an Exhibition: ‘Art for Mumia‘, while Interference FM broadcasted Mumia’s spoken word together with relevant music.

Edinburgh

25-30 people held a successful picket of US-owned businesses McDonalds and American Express in support of Mumia on Sat 6th November in Princes St. The American Express window was decorated with posters. Small groups entered McDonalds and American Express and leafleted workers and customers inside. The police came and took everyone's names, but there were no arrests.

Liverpool

On Thursday 25th November there was a Street Protest in Liverpool sponsored by the local Trades Council, UNISON branch, Green Party, Catholic Worker and various socialist groups.

London

Over 150 people gathered in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 6 November and moved on to hold a rally in Hanover Square, home to US magazine Vanity Fair and TV company ABC, both of which have contributed to the vicious campaign to kill Mumia. Mumia Must Live! BM Haven, London WC1N 3XX www.callnetuk.com/home/mumia