Picket for the Release of Political Prisoner: Mehmet Tarhan Turkish consulate 6300 Wilshire Blvd. 11 am Friday, December 9
Mehmet Tarhan is a gay anarchist conscientious objector – against all wars and any alternative to military service. He was sentenced to four years by a military court for “refusing orders”. Turkey does not recognize conscientious objection and provides no alternative to military service.
This Protest has been called by the Global Women's Strike/LA
For more info, contact GWS/LA 323-292-7405
Links for background information:
http://www.refusingtokill.net/Turkey/ReleaseMehmet.htm
http://www.wri-irg.org/co/turkcampaign-en.htm
http://www.anarkismo.net/newswire.php?story_id=583
Original: Dec 9th Protest for Mehmet Tarhan