Anarchist Radio The Final Straw: Interview with two anarchists living in Czech about operation Fenix

An anarchist radio from North Carolina, USA – The Final Straw in the show from January 31st called Repression of Czech anarchists by Operation Fenix, Zolo Azania, Jared Chase, and the State of Emergency at la ZAD made an interview with Sasha and Igor about operation Fenix and the anarchist responds in Czech Republic.

“For the majority of this show, we spoke with Sascha and Igor who live in Prague about Operation Fenix, which began in April 2015 when the police of the Czech Republic commenced an operation against the anarchist, anti-authoritarian and animal liberation movement. During the course of this wave of repression, there were a number of house raids during which equipment was confiscated, and it has since come to light that agent provocateurs were used heavily in the arrests which took place. In this interview, we talk about how anarchists in Prague are handling this scrutiny, as well as ways to combat divide and conquer tactics used by cops, how the media is weaponized against anarchists, and what someone might do about these things. ”

Follow and support the radio on Asheville FM: http://www.ashevillefm.org/the-final-straw or on their blog on noblogs: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/

Solidarity event in Bristol, UK

Operation Fenix is a murky & dirty tale of Police repression, fit-ups & coercion in the Czech republic. It targetted anarchists, animal liberationists & other radicals, leading to numerous arrests, leaving some comrades on remand in prison and numerous facing long trials.

There’ll be a Presentation on Operation Fenix, followed by questions & answers & discussion. Starts at 7.30pm.

https://www.facebook.com/events/964962850246229/

22. leden je Mezinárodním Dnem Akcí a Solidarity s uvězněnými trans-gender lidmi // January 22nd – Trans Prisoner Day of Action and Solidarity

Jen zřídka zveřejňujeme články o jiných represích, než ty spojené s operací Fénix. Lidem s trans-gender se ale i v anarchistických kruzích dává velice málo prostoru. Proto jsme se rozhodli zveřejnit prohlášení Mariuse Mason, který je nejdéle odsouzeným vězněm při represích proti radikálně enviromentálnímu hnutí v USA pod názvem “green scare”.
Marius má 26. ledna narozeniny, tak mu nezapomeňte poslat blahopřání! Adresa najdete dole.

Pro více informací můžete navštívit internetovou stránku na podporu Mariuse a internetové stránky o trans-gender vězních a vězenkyních.


We do not often write about another cases and prisoners than people from the Czech Republic (operation Fenix), but we think that there is very little room being given to trans-gender peoples within anarchist circles. Therefore we decided to publish a statement written by Marius – a long term anarchist prisoner who was sentenced during so called green scare in the USA. On January 26th Marius has a birthday so don’t forget to send him a card! The address is bellow.

For more information visit supportmariusmason.org or transprisoners.net

 Marie (Marius) Mason #04672-061
FMC Carswell
Federal Medical Center
P.O. Box 27137
Fort Worth, TX 76127

New Accusation Another entrapment – Same agents

This post is an English translation from the post we put up on December 14th.

Petr has been out of custodial prison for just a few days, following
this, the police came up with a new accusation, reminiscent of previous
bogus accusations, such as the “conspiracy of preparing a terrorist
attack on a military train”.

The following text is a message from Martin’s sister.
Martin I – awaiting trial in custodial prison (edited by ANTIfenix)

According to the criminal police department of organised crime, since
December 7th 2015 a new accusation of ‘gross misdemeanour’ has been made
against defendants Martin I, Petr S, and one other defendant. The
details of the accusation; the preparation of a violent attack against
a public figure (police officer) by an organised group.

This new accusation is related to the eviction of the Squat Cibulka
which happened July 2015. The group allegedly planned to attack a
police car during the eviction. This accusation has been brought
forward by the two undercover agents responsible for planning the
attack of the military train, and therefore we find this to be equally
as absurd as previous accusations, and view it as more fishy tactics
from the repressive organs, cultivating cases of planned attacks which
never happened.

Martin’s sister would like to express that Martin has always been a
pacifist and has never before been accused or charged for damage of any
kind.

For more information see antifenix.noblogs.org

Support from DURANGO, Colorado

20151116_191820We feel as a collective it’s crucial to support struggles, locally and abroad. The methods used in Operation Fenix are shockingly similar to the repressive tactics the US government has employed here in the States, from infiltration of activist circles  to the fabrication of plots under the continued use of COINTELPRO tactics. We must understand how these operations work and how they threaten people, and stand up in support when comrades fall victim to these repressive tactics.


Náš kolektiv cítí zásandní potřebu podporovat boje na lokální i mezinárodní úrovni. Metody použité při operaci Fénix jsou až překvapivě podobné represivním taktikám, které vláda USA požívá na území Spojených Států. Od infiltrace aktivistických kruhů, až po vyfabrikované komploty, které se používají v pokračující kampani COINTELPRO*. Musíme pochopit jak tyto operace fungují a jak moc jsou pro lidi ohrožující. Postavit se jim a podpořit naše přátele, kteří se stali obětí těchto represivních taktik.

*CONTELPRO je krycí název rasistické operace FBI, jejíž původní záměr bylo rozbití Černých Panterů. Od počátku této původně tajné operace FBI zabila desítky lidí (černé pleti), často ve spánku, v jejich domě, kde bydleli se svými rodinami. Tyto vraždy si FBI ospravedlňovala jako boj proti terorismu.

PETR S. PROPUŠTĚN Z VAZEBNÍ VĚZNICE // PETR S. RELEASED FROM REMAND

Ve středu 2. prosince, v odpoledních hodinách byl z vazební věznice Ruzyně propuštěn Petr S. Petr je obviněný v rámci akce Fénix z trestného činu terorismu – příprava útoku na vlak s vojenským materiálem, který připravili infiltrovaní policejní agenti. Policie Petra vyšetřuje i v dalších případech. O celé kauze už jsme napsali mnoho, mnoho informací je v naší brožuře “Fénix nevstal z popela”, která vyšla v průběhu léta. Více o Petrovi, jeho články a dopisy naleznete v kategorii “Petr S.”

Petr je sice v tuto chvíli mimo zdi vězení, ale jeho případ rozhodně není u konce a stále čeká na soud, který ho může odsoudit na několik dlouhých let. Stejně jako i dalších 7 lidí obviněných při akci Fénix a podobných represích má Petr stále naší plnou podporu.

Petře vítej doma!


December 2nd: Petr S., an anarchist who was accused during police operation Fenix for conspiring to prepare a terrorist attack against a train carrying military equipment – attack prepared by two infiltrated police men – was released from custodial jail. Petr has been under investigation for more cases lately. In our pamphlet “Fenix didn’t rise from the ashes” you can read more information about the case. Also more about Petr can be found under the category “Petr S.”

Although Petr is out of prison at the moment, his case isn’t over and he is still awaiting trial. A trial which can send him behind bars for many long years. Like the other 7 people accused during operation Fenix – Petr still has our full support.

Welcome home Petr!

The CrimethInc ExWorker Podcast #41: Anarchism in Belarus, Czech Republic, Korea, and Beyond

Our favorite podcast released new issue which is as well about the repressions in Czech Republic. This issue is btw dedicated to Martin, Petr and Igor.

The interview about the situation in Czech starts at 45:00. More info: http://crimethinc.com/podcast/41/ Continue reading