We condemn attempts by far right groups to hi-jack our peaceful protest tonight, which is about the conditions facing people in the asylum system in Glasgow. Our demo has nothing to do with the cenotaph.
We've heard reports that police are about Polloksheilds trying to gather information on what what happened yesterday. Gentle reminder - you do not have to speak to them or give them any personal details!
AMAZING news - the two men have now been released. Thank you to everyone who showed up today to send a clear message that our community will not allow
@ukhomeoffice
to carry our racists and inhumane raids in our city or anywhere across the UK
#NoEvictions
When we say community power is the ultimate power, we meant it and this is another example of the power that comes with unity and solidarity. Amazing work& great achievements people well done ๐
โNo Evictions Refugees Welcomeโโthanks to Celticโs Green Brigade for holding up these banners in support of an end to asylum seeker evictions!
We ask other football teams to do the same, and help us
#StopSercoEvictions
We are hearing news that the two men are about to be released - police are asking people to leave the area but let's make sure they let them out first!!
#communityresistance
#NoEvictions
We will not be scared off from highlighting the horrific conditions in Glasgowโs asylum accommodation, and all those who are living under
#hostileenvironment
policies
If you are heading down to Kenmure St to resist the immigration raid please brings snacks and water and sunscreen if you can - our community has been resisting for several hours now and need sustenance to continue the fight โ๐พ๐ช๐พ
Every single street and road in Scotland ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ is Kenmure Street , and will remain so until there is no one in fear of deportation, detention and eviction.
โผ๏ธ3 people protesting have been arrested. These people are protesting the removal of their neighbours by a racist
#hostileenvironment
policy that pulls people from their homes with no warning, forcibly returns them to countries where they are in dangerโผ๏ธ
#noborders
#letthemgo
The British govt has refused to set up a safe route for Ukrainian refugees. They've tried to muddy the waters with a press release about existing visas and relatives of British nationals, but make no mistake -1/3
Immigration often try to do a few raids in the morning, so it might not be their only stop today. keep an eye out for the vans especially if you're anywhere near the Paisley area, and it's not a bad idea to follow a van if you're driving or cycling
RN: 2 men are being held in an 'immigration enforcement' van in Pollokshields. They have been detained in this tiny space for 3.5 hours without access to a toilet, legal support, food or information. Go + support the resistance on the ground if you can !
#letthemgo
#antiraids
Reports coming in that police are now using forceful tactics and attempting to kettle protestors
@NicolaSturgeon
@HumzaYousaf
@scotgov
you MUST order
@ScotPolice
to stand down and leave the scene NOW they are only creating violence.
The No Evictions Network is deeply shocked and saddened by what happened today at the Park Inn Hotel. Our thoughts go out to all those involved and their families. Our focus at this time is continuing to support the people being accommodated in the hotels. (1/2)
More
@policescotland
arriving - this looks like they are about to kettle protestors. There has been no violence by the public who have been resisting all day, police are escalating the situation and not helping
#letthemgo
and protesters will leave too.
UPDATE!! A few people have been to this location in Drumchapel and there is no sign of a raid currently. If anyone has any further info please let us know.
Why are
@ScotPolice
sending mounted police to the protest in Pollockshields? If the situations escalates you are responsible. We do not need more police presence, you are not protecting anyone here
#letthemgo
#noevictions
@no_evictions
statement regarding the events at the demonstration tonight.
" We will not be silenced by the dismissal of basic human rights by
@mearsgroup
, the
@ukhomeoffice
or a minority of fascists who disrupted tonightโs demonstration. "
No state ever survived to resist its power, demand. But always when people come together the change will happen. Welcome to all those who are and were there and congratulations ๐
We are saddened to hear the other side of Thursday's story where
@ukhomeoffice
successfully detained an individual from another part of Glasgow where the raid sadly went unnoticed.
#lethimgo
#enddetention
(1/2) While it feels strange to capitalise off the racist state violence of the UK Home Office and Police Scotland yesterday, itโs unprecedented to be getting this much coverage of No Evictions Network.
Yesterdayโs community defence felt historic, but it shouldnโt feel unique - any community anywhere could respond that way, if they set up dedicated community groups on social media and seek out training and support from anti-deportation activists.
We will not be stopped by any far-right fascists who think that simply because of the fact they were born in the UK they have more right to a safe place to live, healthcare, housing than those who are born elsewhere. WHOS STREETS? OUR STREETS.
#borderskill
#solidaritywillwin
As constituency MSP, I am deeply concerned by this action by the Home Office, especially today in the heart of a community celebrating Eid. My office is making urgent enquiries and stands ready to offer any necessary assistance to those detained
Please don't post any photos or videos from the anti-raids action on Kenmure street that can identify protesters - protect our community !
#letthemgo
#antiraids
Police are likely to step-up and forcibly try to remove protestors before letting the two men out - be carful everyone but stand your ground. They have not been released yet and we should not stop resisting until they
#LetThemOut
Kenmure street spirit is living among all us and everyone around the country!
We are more United than ever. We is anyone who fights back inhumanity.
โBig crowds gathering in Peckham to block an immigration raid. Theyโre our neighbours, let them go!โ
The new bill will undermine human rights, the new bill is not standing for our moral valuesโ
In Scotland, we are different
In Scotland, we are new Scots
If you can't make it to Pollockshields here are some actions you can take:
1. Email Nicola.Sturgeon.msp
@parliament
.sco & firstminister
@gov
.scot (template below)
2. Call 0141 424 1174 to raise your concerns / jam the phone
This is solidarity in its truest sense to stop the forced removable of members of our communities. The peopleโs blockade- mass sit downs, car blockages and hundreds on the streets. Any means necessary to stop state violence on our communities.
Announcement ๐ฃ:-
We are planning to have U.K. Wide action and stand against the New Anti-immigration Bill, we are thinking about a demo U.K. wide at the same date and time all of us together! If you are organiser/group activists, happy to work with together! Get in touch!!
Hi everyone! Welcome to our new Asylum Landlords twitter. We are dedicated to extracting profits from people seeking asylum across Britain, and today we'll be introducing our team and work! You can start by checking out our brand new website:
Urgent ๐จ ๐จ A guy detained since 10am at Brand St. He came to report as usual. No-one has heard from hom since. His phone rings! Contacted Dungavel and he is not there. Friends very worried. Just want to know where he is and what's happening. He had a Rwanda notice since 2022!
No Evictions strongly condemns the news that Serco has begun lock changes in Glasgow. This is a cowardly act on Sercoโs part, targeting the most vulnerable among us, putting them at risk of further anxiety and trauma as they navigate the U.K. asylum system.
Scotland stays undefeated against the Home Office inhuman attempt to detain, deport and kidnap our neighbours.
๐ ๐ช power of strong community ๐ช
๐ฅ๐ก
@mearsgroup
held a press conference today regarding the situation of people in the asylum system being moved and kept in hotels instead of homes.
@no_evictions
would like to refute the following points that were made..๐ก๐ฅ
!!!UPDATE!!! Itโs been decided the location of the demo at this time is not safe so we are going to leave the area as a group. If you havenโt made it in donโt try get in and stay away from the square. Try + make sure you are not alone if you are at the demo or in the vicinity
This morning we planted a tree in memory of Adnan Walid Elbi, Badreddin Abedlla Adam and Mercy Baguma, who died last year while in "the care" of
@mearsgroup
and
@ukhomeoffice
.
Our vigil was also in solidarity with all those facing the Hostile Environment.
#endhoteldetention
๐จ ๐จ Home Office released a video of detaining few people to offload them to Rwanda.
This performative cruelty must alarm every citizens in the country, it shows how far they want to go to retain power.
We will resist with all we can, please join the resistance groups.
๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธHere to stay! Here to fight! Housing is a human right!
๐ฅWatch our new video about the campaign about Serco's evictions in Glasgow! Share it widely and get involved
tw for mentions of suicide, rape, and torture in the video
You might couldnโt attend this protest!
But you can still support us to spread this message as wide as possible!
New Scots are welcome here!
No one is illegal here!
Please Share this! Almost 6,000 view! Letโs keep the protest and the message alive!
If you are there to ensure public safety why are your officers surrounding the van and why did your sergeant tell protestors they are here to assist immigration officers?
#LetThemGo
#NoEvictions
"The call was made by UK Immigration Enforcement after a group of protesters gathered at the address where UKIE staff were in attendance. Police Scotland doesn't assist in the removal of asylum seekers. Officers are at the scene to police the protest and to ensure public safety"
@no_evictions
' statement in response to the events of Friday 26th June. Our thoughts continue to go out to the victims, their families and all those affected by these events.
the nationality and borders bill was always about leaving people like these to die. Use whatever channels you have to exert pressure, talk to your friends and organise whatever demonstrations you can at home office locations;2/3
Breaking ๐จ๐จ๐จ: NO Eviction Network will hold a peaceful demo in front of the Scottish Parliament, 02/09/2021 Edinburgh, we ask the Scottish Government to discuss the Immigration Issue in the Scottish Parliament and push the UK Gov to Have its own immigration system! join us!
@no_evictions
wants to highlight concern for the welfare of those affected by the incident y'day, the
@ukhomeoffice
decisions that led to their increased vulnerability in this context + ensure they are being provided w/ services that support their physical + emotional wellbeing
(2/2) So for those of you that wish to show solidarity through making a donation - all money donated will go directly to supporting members of our network with phone top-ups, internet access, legal and arrestee support and other essential costs to continue our organising.
The Scottish Government has a question to answer: you canโt condemn WM for passing Protest Bill, while arresting people for protesting in Scotland! Which is it, favour or not?
We have agreed with almost over 30+ organisations to take an action all together all around the U.K.! You will hear more about this in the coming weeks!
We will resist the cruel bill! We will win! Only if we stay together!
๐จ๐จ๐จ reminder!
we will be holding a peaceful protest in front of Holyrood on 02/09/2021, we have booked the coach, we still have some space left! the pick up point will going to be in Glasgow please text us for more detail!
wee snack will be provided for asylum seekers!
we will be holding a peaceful vigil in the coming weeks against the (new immigration bill), which we think it is not a plan to fix the 'broken system' it is in fact a plan to abolish the whole system in the way we no longer support those who needs us the most! please get in touch
Support our gofundme to provide phone top ups to migrants in Glasgow โ top ups allow members of the network to stay connected and join organising meetings during this time of crisis - please share!!
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#newimmigrationbill
please get in touch for collective action against the bill democratically! please send us a message through our social media platform,
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Essential reading to understanding the past few years of our campaign and how the privatization of asylum seeker housing has plagued Glasgow. All these events have created the current situation where people are now being detained in hotels! โ๐ผ
@onthebrigg