Lindis Percy, veteran campaigner from the Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases (CAAB) was arrested today while taking part in a demonstration at NSA/USAF Menwith Hill in North Yorkshire.
Lindis talking to the gathering before her arrest
The event, 2004 – Space Oddity – was part of the International week of protest 'KEEP SPACE FOR PEACE' called for by the Global Network Against Nuclear Weapons and Power in Space. Menwith Hill is part of a worldwide network of military bases provides the United States with a global platform for warfare and espionage and is part of the so called Star Wars system.
Part of the perimeter of the base is skirted by a footpath and it was while walking along this path that Lindis was arrested for breaching bail conditions which prohibit her from coming within five metres of the site. North Yorkshire police officers led the demonstration along the path and then arrested Lindis, holding her down forcibly although she was making no resistance. One officer was heard to remark that after the “nuisance” she causes every Tuesday (when she holds a vigil at the Base) she “had it coming”.
Earlier, Lindis had addressed the gathering and provided background information as people walked around the Base. Music was provided by The Peace Artistes and Rhythms of Resistance Sheffield
Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases (CAAB
www.caab.org.uk/
Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space
www.globenet.free-online.co.uk/index.htm
The Peace Artistes
www.frogsdesign.fsnet.co.uk/peacearts
Rhythms of Resistance Sheffield
www.rhythmsofresistancesheffield.org.uk
Part of the perimeter of the base is skirted by a footpath and it was while walking along this path that Lindis was arrested for breaching bail conditions which prohibit her from coming within five metres of the site. North Yorkshire police officers led the demonstration along the path and then arrested Lindis, holding her down forcibly although she was making no resistance. One officer was heard to remark that after the “nuisance” she causes every Tuesday (when she holds a vigil at the Base) she “had it coming”.
Earlier, Lindis had addressed the gathering and provided background information as people walked around the Base. Music was provided by The Peace Artistes and Rhythms of Resistance Sheffield
Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases (CAAB
www.caab.org.uk/
Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space
www.globenet.free-online.co.uk/index.htm
The Peace Artistes
www.frogsdesign.fsnet.co.uk/peacearts
Rhythms of Resistance Sheffield
www.rhythmsofresistancesheffield.org.uk
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