BBC: Fears for hunger strike Briton

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/3272203.stm

Fears for hunger strike Briton


Briton Simon Chapman says evidence was planted

The family of a British man on hunger strike in a Greek prison are becoming increasingly concerned about his health.

Simon Chapman, 30, from Basildon, Essex, has not eaten since 5 October 2003 in protest at his detention for crimes he says he did not commit, during an anti-capitalist protest.

But while his brother, Chris Chapman, has flown to Greece to urge him to give up the hunger strike, Simon has said he will continue until the claims against him are resolved.

Simon Chapman, speaking to the BBC from his prison in Greece, said he felt the police were looking for "someone to punish" when they arrested him and four other protesters.

He said: "I don't think it's anything personal against me directly.

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for more info: http://www.freesimonchapman.org

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1. Guardian: Firebomb attackers demand Briton's release

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1085615,00.html

Firebomb attackers demand Briton's release

Helena Smith in Athens
Saturday November 15, 2003
The Guardian

Greek militants firebombed five Athens banks and a political party's offices yesterday and demanded the release of a Briton arrested during anti-globalisation riots last June.

The blasts caused minor damage at the banks and a branch of the opposition conservative party as concern grew over the condition of Simon Chapman and four other anti-capitalist activists - from Greece, Spain and Syria - who have been on hunger strike since October 5.

The Essex-born graphic designer, 30, was arrested on June 21 during protests against the EU summit near Salonika. He was taken to a prison hospital this week as doctors voiced concern at his deteriorating health.

They feared he had begun to show symptoms of serious heart and lung problems. "They are all at the second, critical stage when a hunger strike can cause irreversible damage," said Milto Griva, one of the group's doctors. "Simon is especially weak because he is a heavy smoker."

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2. Hell yes...

This is the kind of anger that will be needed, maybe, in the future...

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3. Hey Pescao ...

Are you getting ready for Mr. Bush's visit?
:evilgrin: