Show last 20 articles - information to antimilitarizm, recruitment, resisting and asylum en-en http://www.connection-ev.de/bilder/logo_connxml.jpg http://www.connection-ev.de/bilder/logo_connxml.jpg Connection e.V. - About Us Many countries practice forceful recruitment for war. Objectors are discriminated against and persecuted. Connection e.V., an association founded in 1993, advocates a comprehensive right to conscientious objection at an international level. The organisation collaborates with groups opposing war, conscription and the military. Beyond Europe, our network extends to Turkey, the U.S., Israel, Latin America and Africa. The danger of prosecution has forced many conscientious objectors to leave their countries. However, prosecution as a conscientious objector is usually not recognized as a reason for asylum. Connection e.V. demands that conscientious objectors from war regions should get asylum. We offer counseling and information to refugees and support for their self-organization. (Aktualisiert am 26.01.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=592 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=592 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (26.01.2012) Maikel Nabil Sanad after his 302 days of an unjust detention aiming to suppress criticism of the Egyptian military. Detained on 29 March, Maikel was sentenced in April by a military court to three years' imprisonment for insulting the People's Assembly, the Shura Council or any State Authority, or the Army or the Courts", and article 102, "spreading false information". This verdict was annulled but a new trial in December, also in front of a military court, sentenced Maikel to two years. (Aktualisiert am 26.01.2012) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1543 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1543 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (15.12.2011) Imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad was sentenced to two years' imprisonment by a military court on 14 December 2011, after a re-trial that had been postponed repeatedly, and had turned into a complete farce. (Aktualisiert am 24.12.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1529 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1529 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (14.12.2011) Last Friday, Turkish-Kurdish conscientious objector Inan Süver was released earlier then expected. Inan Süver explained that he is extremely happy and excited to be out of the prison cell and part of daily life again. We thank all who supported Inan Süver and helped to achieve his early release. (Aktualisiert am 18.01.2012) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1527 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1527 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (12.12.2011) The European Bureau for Conscientious Objection welcomes the recent landmark decision on the case of the TurkishCypriot conscientious objector Murat Kanatli. On December 8 the Military Court in Lefkosa ("northern" Nicosia, Cyprus) accepted the demand of Murat Kanatli to refer his case to the Constitutional Court on the basis of the freedom of thought and expression. EBCO calls on the Military Court of Ioannina, Greece, to deem itself incompetent on the case of conscientious objector Gerasimos Koroneos in his trial tomorrow. For both Murat Kanatli and Gerasimos Koroneos EBCO demands the immediate and unconditional end of their persecution. (Aktualisiert am 13.12.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1525 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1525 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (07.12.2011) In the case of imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad, the military court on 7 December again postponed the trial against Maikel Nabil Sanad, this time to 14 December, for no apparent reason. On 27 November the court adjourned the trial to 4 December, to hear a new prosecution witness. Then, the trial was adjourned until 7 December, only to be adjourned yet another time. Meanwhile, Maikel Nabil Sanad passed day 107 of his hunger strike, surviving only on fruit juice and milk. (Aktualisiert am 08.12.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1521 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1521 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (06.12.2011) Today, the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan chaired by Imran Hajibayov considered the appeal of Bakhtiyar Hajiyev, the imprisoned youth activist and blogger. In May this year he was sentenced to two years of imprisonment on charges of evading military service. The Supreme Court judge declared that Bakhtiyar Hajiyev's appeal was rejected. Hajiyev's lawyer said since it is impossible to achieve justice in Azerbaijani courts he intended to seek justice in the European Court of Human Rights. (Aktualisiert am 21.12.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1534 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1534 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (02.12.2011) At the General Assembly of the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY) in Istanbul, Turkey, Maikel Nabil was given the first IFLRY Freedom Award for his firm commitment to freedom. (Aktualisiert am 07.12.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1519 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1519 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (28.11.2011) In the case of imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad, the military court on 27 November again adjourned the trial, this time until 4 December, to hear a new prosecution witness. At the hearing on 27 November, Maikel Nabil Sanad's internet provider TE Data told the prosecution that they would not be able to provide the court with the information requested, and that the military should have requested that the internet company monitor the blogger's activity prior to arrest. (Aktualisiert am 24.12.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1511 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1511 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (22.11.2011) Conscientious objector (CO) Süleyman Tatar appeared in court on Monday on charges of "turning the people against military service," a crime under Article 318 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK). Tatar, a member of the Conscientious Objection for Peace platform, is accused of making society hostile toward military service with his remarks in an anti-war press statement he made during a protest at Boğazici University. (Aktualisiert am 01.12.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1517 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1517 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (22.11.2011) In today's Chamber judgment in the case Ercep v. Turkey (application no. 43965/04), which is not final, the European Court of Human Rights held, unanimously, that there had been: A violation of Article 9 (right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion) of the European Convention on Human Rights and, A violation of Article 6 (right to a fair trial) of the Convention. The case concerned the refusal by the applicant, a Jehovah's Witness and conscientious objector, to perform military service for reasons of conscience. (Aktualisiert am 01.02.2012) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1513 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1513 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (16.11.2011) In the case of imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad, the military court on 13 November again adjourned the trial, this time until 27 November, to wait for the report of the internet service provider. At the hearing on 13 November, none of the witnesses called on 1 November showed up. Meanwhile, Maikel Nabil Sanad passed the 80th day of his hunger strike, surviving on fruit and dairy juices. (Aktualisiert am 16.11.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1501 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1501 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (15.11.2011) The Turkish government is considering legalizing conscientious objection to military service, state ministers said on Tuesday, signaling a surprising reversal on a long-held policy. "The Defense Ministry will assess the issue of conscientious objectors," Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin told reporters in Ankara. "It will be discussed and, if it is seen as appropriate, it will be brought to Parliament's agenda." (Aktualisiert am 16.11.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1500 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1500 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (11.11.2011) My name is Chris, and I am an Iraq war, Veteran. I served in Baghdad in 2005-2006. I am joined today by Dave, a Vietnam veteran, and others who are here to support us as we participate in another occupation. This war will not be fought with guns and bombs, but with our ideas and our will to transform and reshape the world. This war is the war of the 99%, the vast majority of the population, standing up against 1%, the self styled elites whose control over the government and private sectors have brought them unimaginable wealth at the expense of normal people. We are here to stand in solidarity with you, the people, who have been oppressed and exploited by the corporate and political elites of the world, the bankers and the political powers that are at their beck and call. (Aktualisiert am 01.12.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1514 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1514 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (08.11.2011) Anti-conscription campaigners will continue protesting through the courts despite Premier Paula Cox's pledge to introduce an alternative national service. Bermudians Against the Draft yesterday gave a cautious welcome to Ms Cox's Throne Speech promise to "table legislation that makes provision for new alternatives to conscription, including the introduction of a national youth service". (Aktualisiert am 17.11.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1503 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1503 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (28.10.2011) After conscientious objector İnan Süver was examined at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA), the related report determined to reduce Süver's sentence due to his mental illness at the time. It was also suggested that Süver shall serve his remaining sentence in hospital. The conscientious objector was convicted of "absence without leave" in 2007. (Aktualisiert am 07.11.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1492 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1492 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (27.10.2011) China's Ministry of Defense held a monthly press conference on Oct. 26. At the conference, the spokesman Yang Yujun answered a question about reviewing the amendment to China's military conscription law. The amendment seems to refer to an amendment presented at the end of June, which is aimed at recruiting more college graduates to the military. (Aktualisiert am 24.12.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1505 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1505 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (20.10.2011) War Resisters' International learned today that a military court ordered on 18 October to send imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad to a psychiatric hospital for examination. According to the information received, the blogger is presently still being held in El Marg prison, and is on hunger strike since 23 August. (Aktualisiert am 21.10.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1482 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1482 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (17.10.2011) Nearly 57,000 18-year-olds have been called into possible active military service, the Chilean government said Sunday. The announcement comes on the heels of government reports of a 30 percent decrease in military volunteers since October 2010. This year has seen only 14,127 men and women, between 18 and 24 years old, volunteer for military service, which leaves a 11,340-person gap to be filled in the current military ranks. Chile has mandatory military service for all 18-year-old men, but typically has been able to fill its ranks with volunteers, avoiding the need for a draft. (Aktualisiert am 20.10.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1481 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1481 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. (13.10.2011) Today, the date for the re-trial of imprisoned pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad, who is on the 52nd day of his hunger strike, has been set for next week, 18 October 2011 - which would be day 57 of his hunger strike. Although the military appeal court on Tuesday declared the initial sentence of three years' imprisonment void, and ordered a re-trial of the blogger, who has been on hunger strike since 23 August, the court did not order his release pending re-trial. While Tuesday's judgement looks positive on first view, it can turn into a de-facto death sentence for pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad, as he might not survive long enough to see his re-trial, which has now been set for 18 October. (Aktualisiert am 14.10.2011) http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1479 http://www.connection-ev.de/z.php?ID=1479 Connection e.V., Offenbach/M. http://www.connection-ev.de