UPDATE!

It has been three years since our friend Aymen Amin was arbitrarily arrested by the police and then brutally assaulted in the police car and at the police station. The perpetrator is now on trial.

The trial on 20 March, which included the examination of witnesses, the presentation of evidence and the closing arguments, was concluded on the very first day of proceedings. There will be no further court days.

It was an exhausting day, and offered few surprises. None of the police officers summoned could recall any violence. After all, they had participated in the violence and would have incriminated themselves. The police officer’s ‘defence’ had nothing to offer. And those affected summoned all their courage and recounted the violence they had experienced once again. So brave of you!

Following the large demonstration on 21 March, where we showed our solidarity with all those affected by police violence, here’s what happens next:

1️⃣ The court will deliver its verdict.
📍When: Wednesday 25 March, 3.00 pm
📍Where: Schützenmattstrasse 20, Basel

3️⃣ Come to the rally outside the criminal court!
📍When: Wednesday 25 March, 4.00 pm
📍Where: Schützenmattstrasse 20, Basel

Let’s show our solidarity with those affected. Against racist police violence!

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