The order has been signed for the execution of revolutionary prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. Mumia is a former black panther and a member of the radical ecology group MOVE. He has been an outspoken opponent of police racism and brutality, which has lead to him having powerful enemies.
For the last 16 years Mumia has been on death row fighting his conviction. He was sent down for the murder of a Philadelphia policeman, despite overwhelming evidence that he is innocent. Since then, Mumia has carried on the struggle inside, fighting both for himself and others. His refusal to keep silent has only increased the determination of the authorities to silence him forever - with the most permanent gag!
It is not the first time that Mumia has faced the final stage before execution. In 1995, international pressure ensured that the authorities caved in at the last minute by issuing a stay of execution; but only as a result of marches, demonstrations and occupations of American big-business all over the world. Once again, international action is all that can save Mumia from the claws of crazy Pennsylvania governor Tom “tosser” Ridge, who has pledged to execute Mumia as soon as he legally can.
Mumia now moves to Phase 2, where his head is shaved, he is stripped of his legal materials and possessions and is denied access to visitors. All this in a prison where he has had much of his legal mail kept from him for the last 6 months, by sick racist prison guards determined to see him dead.
The response from supporters has been swift: A national demonstration in Philadelphia on November 7th was supported by solidarity actions as far away as Oslo and Cape Town. In London, supporters joined up with the Friends of Move in a demo outside the American Embassy. The following Saturday, they turned their attention to American businesses , symbols of corporate America. But action needs to continue and build, if Mumia is to be granted a further stay of execution.
Mumia needs all the support he can get so join us in the struggle against this injustice
What You Can Do
Fax Governor Tom Ridge on 1-717-783-4429. Express your concerns and demand that Mumia be allowed a new trial.
Send letters of support to:
Mumia Abu-Jamal AM8335, SCI Greene, 1040 East R. Furman Highway, Waynesburg, PA 15370-8090, UNITED STATES.
Join in the demonstrations. These are going to be regular events. Regular meetings are held in London to plan the campaign
Contact:
Mumia Must Live! at: BM Haven, London, WC1N 3XX or email us at [email protected]
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