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Angarsk, Siberia: Activist Killed in Attack

by source: ((i)) - 22.07.2007 18:51

Neo-Nazis Attack Anti-Nuclear Protest Camp

Ilya Borodaenko

source: imc-uk 21.07.2007 23:42

In the early morning of 21st July 2007, neo-nazi skinheads launched a vicious and unprovoked attack on an anti-nuclear protest camp in Angarsk, Siberia, Russia. The nazis violently attacked activists in their sleeping bags and tents with iron rods, knives and air pressure guns. 21 year old Ilya Borodaenko from Nachodka suffered a head-fracture during the attack and later died in hospital from his injuries. At least nine others have been reported to be seriously injured, one of which has had both their legs broken. Tents were set on fire and several belongings were stolen.

The camp started last week and is aimed at protesting against a planned centre of uranium enrichment in Angarsk. Ever since the arrival of the activists, the police have tried to intimidate them and have entered the camp in an attempt to gather information about planned actions. The organisation who planned the camp, the 'Ecological Wave of Baikal', had planned various rallies in the surrounding area to inform locals about the plans and drum up support for the campaign.

Financial help and other forms of solidarity are urgently needed. Contact xmakimax at gmail.com or ogopogos at gmail.com if you are able to offer some.

Photos: The Camp before the attack: