Steenokkerzeel – Blockade of detention centre 127 bis against deportation

25 people gathered around 4 AM in front of the deportation prison 127 bis. They protested against the planned collective deportation of 60 Congolese and Nigerians, which were all brought together the night before in the only open wing of the prison – the two others were burnt a few months ago. Ten activists chained themselves to the entrance and tried to block the deportation in this way. Around 9 AM, federal police unlocked the activists and detained them for a few hours. At 1 PM, the refugees were deported.

29.04.2011
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