Freedom for our comrade Gino!

25.11.2024 Uutiset 0

Our friend and comrade Gino was arrested last week in France under an European Arrest Warrant. He is facing extradition to Hungary, where authorities accuse him of involvement in events that unfolded in February 2023 in relation to the anti-fascist demonstration in Budapest against the annual “Day of Glory” demonstration organized by neo-nazis. Having lived in Finland for a decade and been active in local political movements, Gino is not only a comrade but also a good friend to many of us.
The treatment of anti-fascist prisoners in Hungary has been humiliating: they have been shackled, their access to health care has been restricted and their cells have been infested with cockroaches, bedbugs and mice. Such treatment is also awaiting our friend Gino if he is extradited to Hungary.

We would like to express our full solidarity with Gino and call on everyone to act to prevent another anti-fascist from falling into Orban´s hands. No extradition to Hungary! Free Gino and other anti-fascist prisoners!

/ A-ryhmä, Aurora Helsinki, Emilia, Lymy, Mustan Kanin Kolo, Riseup4Rojava Finland, Tattoo Circus Helsinki & Varisverkosto

Below some photos, links and articles to spread awareness of the case:

Anti-fascist and anti-authoritarian groups gathered in Helsinki 19th of November to express solidarity with Gino. “We gathered to show that Gino is not alone in the fight against the Hungarian warrant, but is joined by friends and comrades from around Europe. Gino lived in Finland for a decade and was active in social movement both here and abroad. He also joined the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Rojava (northern Syria), where he helped defeat the terror organization Isis.”
Antifascists in Tampere showing their solidarity with Gino.
Solidarity picture from the Liberez Gino committee, Mouvement Indépendant de Riposte Antifasciste, AFA Paris-Banlieue, Ménlimontant FC and Tolbiac FC in Paris.
AFA Brussels in solidarity with the imprisoned anti-fascists
Ménilmontant FC 1871 supporters showing their support in Paris.
Free Maja! Free Nanuk and all antifas! Anti-fascists and anti-authoritarians showing their support for imprisoned comrades at the Helsinki Shadow Book Fair in October 2024. It is important to show solidarity, raise awareness and funds for all activists affected by state repression in Hungary, Germany and all around the world. At this point in time Gino was still not arrested.

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