Pro Palestinian activists who have manifested this Thursday afternoon in Barcelona have announced the Start of an indefinite camping in the Plaza de la Carboneraepicenter of the protest that has gathered 15,000 people, with the aim of reiterating their message and demanding the release of the members of the Global Smud Flotillaas well as denounce war and famine in Gaza.
There a dozen tents have risen – kitchen some – and a member of the organization has explained to Europa Press that the intention is Camp “at least” until Saturdaywhen a unitary manifestation by Palestine is convened. “There is dinner prepared for about 500 people“And an assembly will be held to explain the initiative, added this member of the organization, which has said that the camping has been communicated to the Barcelona City Council and together with Global Sumud Sumud Flotilla and Global Movement to Gaza, social and union entities have been added.
At 8.30 pm the protesters have begun to lift the first tents on the walk that connects the square with the World Trade Center to spend the night. And, in one of the tents, the organizers have distributed informative brochures in which they encourage protesters to organize in “shifts” according to the needs that arise.
The organizers have assured that The camp will not be lifted until its claims are attended: End the blockade in Gaza, guarantee the immediate release of the members of the flotilla, decree a total embargo of weapons to Israel and break the diplomatic, commercial, cultural and sports relations with the Israeli state.
More mobilizations called
After this afternoon’s incidents, for this Friday Several concentrations are plannedtwo of them with end at the Plaza de la Carbonera. In addition, on Saturday at noon another demonstration will come out from the Jardinets of Gràcia, within the framework of a coordinated protests day in different cities in the world.
Tonight the organizers too They have summoned an assembly to define the organization of the camping. The initiative has already joined the Tenant unionwhich has called for citizens to participate in both the camping and in the mobilizations of the next few days.