Anti-NATO - Useful Tips For The Action in Istanbul
Before and during the NATO summit which will be held on 28-29 of June in Istanbul, many groups will organize different activities. As the summit comes closer, the state seems to carry on its repression that has been continuing for a long while. Operations, cameras those of which have already been located in many places of Istanbul and which are said to be visible during the NATO summit and indexing of the people residing and working in the area where the summit will be held are all important indicators of this. All these and the statements that were made shows that the state and agents coming from the worldwide – mainly CIA – will not tolerate the actions that are going to be held during the summit. Showing that democracy rhetoric consists of lies, there is a huge probability that they’ll exhibit a harsh manner. In this sense we should know about all the opportunites we have and what to do in different situations to act accordingly.
If you are arrested they should sent you to the court within 24 hours. However in case of mass arrests with the order of republic attorney general this period may be extended up to 4 days. If the investigation is not completed until time is over (there is a big possibility that they will do such a thing) with the demand of republic attorney general and decision of the court this period may be extended up to 7 days. The person who has been caught, the lawyer of the person who has been caught, a close relative or mate can apply for immediate release or for not extending duration of the surveillance to the closest judgeship of the peace where the person has been caught. (CMUK 128)
During the interrogation, first of all, questions concerning your identity should be answered correctly (otherwise it may later cause bigger problems). During the interrogation you have right to appoint a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, concerning your demand a lawyer has to be appointed for you by the body of the lawyers. For this, you have to give the procuration. In addition to these, when you are caught you should be reminded about informing one of your relatives that you are caught (CMUK 135) and if you are a foreigner this will be reported to the consulateship you are connected to. (Agreement of Wien) It is your legal right not making any explanation about the charges on you and you cannot be forced to make explanations. (It will be better for you not giving evidence till lawyer comes.) Furthermore you have right to see your lawyer in any phase of the investigation. (CMUK 136)
In the cases that if the one who has been caught will be arrested or he/she has been caught with use of force, his/her health condition should be determined. If the place of the arrested person is changed, duration of surveillance is extended, he/she is released or before he/she is sent to the judicial authorities, his/her health condition should also be determined.
Basic materials that may be required during the “festival”:
• Swimmer glasses (To protect eyes from the effect of gas bomb)
• Thick Operation Mask, Wet Handkerchief and Lemon Juice (It is as effective as a gas mask when gas bomb is used)
• Cap with visor, cap or a dress having a cap (to cover the face)
• Gloves (Preferably leather) (to be protected from the strokes on the hand)
• Saddlebag with zipper, bag or pants having big pockets (to put things in it)
• Kerchief, scarf etc. (to conceal the face)
• Cloths that are suitable for running (especially shoes)
• Rubber tourniquet (for situations like sprain)
ADDITIONAL INFO:
If they use gas and if the gas they will use will be like the one which was used in Thessaloniki – probably it’ll be so – operation mask, wet handkerchief or lemon juice may not work. In Thessaloniki we had felt the effect of the gas in spite of the rubber gas masks covering half of our heads. ABC had prepared a quite effective white solution against the gas. Preparation of it can be learned from the comrades in ABC. Swimmer glasses had also leaked gas inside, it will be better to find gas mask. Thick construction gloves are required, they are important for hurling hot gas bombs without burning our hands. The gas mostly effects eyes, face, shoulder area and hands. Never use water to lessen the effect of the gas. It makes reverse effect. Those who have contact lenses should certainly take them off. There are masks that can be put on over the eyeglasses.
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