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Wanneer: 26/06/2012 - 15:18

Coming Tuesday (tomorrow, 26 June) there will be a deportation from Stockholm via Amsterdam towards Burundi.
Flight number: 21H Amsterdam-Nairobi (KL4141)
In Stockholm, a group will organize in the Arlanda airport, together with the remaining No Border Camp groups.
But hereby a callout to organize in Amsterdam Schiphol!
The person in question will be executed in Burundi for his political dissent in this country.

More information: anahita.apifera@gmail.com

More info:
The 28-year-old Jean-Pierre Nzeyimana is a refugee from Burundi in Western Africa, who came to Sweden in 2007. Today he is being forcefully deported back to Burundi, where he awaits execution.

Jean-Pierre is a so-called political refugee. In Burundi, he was subjected to threats and persecution by his own government (which is ruled by former rebels from the Burundian Civil War). The regime also targeted Jean-Pierre's family and amongst other things, burnt down their house. Jean-Pierre's request for asylum in Sweden was turned down because he allegedly didn't have enough evidence to gain refugee status. Although he finally managed to get the evidence needed, his case was not taken up by the Swedish Migration Board again.

When he arrives to Bujumbura, Burundi, Jean-Pierre will probably not have the chance to see his parents and younger siblings again. He will most likely be transported directly from the airport, to jail, to his death.

Its is possible to call KLM Customer Service and - for example - threaten to never again fly with them if they carry through with this deportation. Here's the number: KLM Customer Service + 31 (0)20 5459780

Possible flyer to spread at the airport to passengers of the same airplane:
[above info]
We've explained the situation. Now we appeal to you, Jean-Pierre's fellow passengers, for help. Talk to each other. The only thing you need to do is stand up together and tell the crew that you refuse to sit down until Jean-Pierre is taken off the plane. The plane cannot take off if people are standing up inside. You risk nothing more than perhaps a 30 minute delay, and in return you can save a life. Note: This tactic has worked before in similar cases!

Be courageous. Do not sit down in the plane. Stand up. Stand up for human rights and human life.

Want to do even more? Talk to the pilots, flight crew and your fellow passengers about Jean-Pierre. Also call KLM Customer Service and - for example - threaten to never again fly with them if they carry through with this deportation.

More information: anahita.apifera@gmail.com