As the poverty and deprivation in Greece deepens the state is still working away at repression, protests are dealt with in brutal fashion and intimidation on the streets is wide spread. What is happening in Athens at the moment is probably reminiscent of the Nazi round ups before and during WW2. This is Europe 2012, this is democracy under the financial Mafia, this is corporate fascism on display, but will it be reported on mainstream media?
In the past few days, police have been conducting their largest ever
pogrom operation in the centre of Athens. According to the released
information, 1,500 people were detained by police in the first two days
of the operation (August 2-3) and another 4,900 in its third day alone
(August 4). The operation has been taking place in Athens and in Evros,
at the NE border with Turkey. At least 1,630 people have been arrested
and are facing deportation.
In an Orwellian twist, the racist pogrom operation has been named “Zeus Xenios” — the ancient god of travelers and hospitality.
The racist operation is continuing for a fourth day today (Sunday,
Aug 5). It appears that today’ s operation is centred around Omonoia
Square, Monastiraki, Mars’ Fields (Pedion tou Areos) and Vathis Square,
all in central Athens. We are getting reports that police stop, search and detain all migrants in their path, regardless of whether or not they carry documents.
