Rua do Benformeoso in the area of Martim Moniz, in Lisbon.
The PSP issued a negative opinion to the concentration with “Pork on the Skewer” that was being organized by far-right movements for Martim Moniz in Lisbon, this April 25, the date on which the 51 years of freedom are celebrated.
In a statement, the PSP justifies the decision, already communicated to the Lisbon City Council, with the holding of “ANTAGONIC CONNECTIONS/CONCEPTIONS for the same time and geographical area ”, with“ distinct and antagonistic ideological designs and positions ”and the need to“guarantee public order and tranquility“.
Far-right movements marked a concentration with “Pork on Skewer” at Martim Moniz in Lisbon for this Friday, April 25. It is a Zone where many Muslims live And the action was seen as a provocation to this community.
The event was being organized by the far-right party and the habeas corpus movement, which has been involved in various controversial actions, with the support of, linked to.
About a year ago, a anti-side march At Martim Moniz was also prohibited by the authorities.
Initially, the PSP authorized the barbecue, considering that there was no “evidence” of possible public disorder.
However, the marking of counter-manifestations To the raise event for the same time and place, led PSP to ponder the initial evaluation and change ideas.
“Pig on skewer” at Martim Moniz is freedom for some, provocation for others…
The social networks of Elevar-You, Habeas Corpus and Group 1143 have been promoting concentration by highlighting as high moments a barbecue with “pig on skewer”.
Muslims consider the pig an impure animal and the consumption of your meat is prohibited by the Quranthe sacred book of Islam.
Thus, it is considered that concentration would be a clear provocation to the many Muslim immigrants that live in the area of.
Because these far right movements often spread through social networks Xenophobic and Anti-Supplies Publicationsdefending racist concepts such as “population replacement”.
On the other hand, there are those who report to the “Concept of freedom”. “Freedom, as long as it is not here or there, is not freedom,” writes one user of social network X, the old Twitter.
“Why not in Cascais and grilled sausages and beer?”questions another user who opposes fraternization, while a third party for “freedom in Lisbon” power “eating bifanas and liquids” at ease.
“O April 25 is also freedom for those who want to defend Portugal“It throws another user of X.
Raise you want to “celebrate Portugal”
Earga-Te has released the event by calling “All who defend Portugal and the Portuguese“, Stressing that it will be a“ big party ”to“ celebrate Portugal ”.
It’s almost coming to the day of the big party – celebrate Portugal 🇵🇹
It’s already the 25th!All who defend Portugal and the Portuguese are welcome!
Lift up for the truth
-Party lift (@pnr_ergue_te)
Already has been organizing Free bus travel And warns that their elements must go “personal”, without connotations with parties and “They cannot take anything alluding to the group“.
“Such as We did last year with the arrivalwe decided this year giving youfor all that has done, for everything the doctor has done, ”says one of the leaders of Group 1143 in a publication that is being shared in X.
Next 25/4
Group 1143 confirmed its presence. We invite all other groups, associations and movements to be present.On April 25, join us at Martim Moniz Square in Lisbon at 15:00.
You have a body
Truth Honesty & Courage– Sports (@HabeCasterpus_pt)
