There’s an nazi-ish protest in enschede, the netherlands coming up. Is it unwise to go there to counterprotest if you’re not part of an organisation or larger group? I’m also a minor. I think it’s a bad idea but I also want to do something.

kropotkindersurprise:

antifainternational:

First to clarify, the demonstration you’re talking
about isn’t just Nazi-ish, it’s full Nazi. Pegida have finally given up
their pretence of just being concerned citizens and have invited German
Neo-Nazi hooligan organisation HoGeSa and a German Neo-Nazi band to
their demo.

To answer your question, while it’s
always better (and more fun) to go to counter-demonstrations with a
group of people, in most cases it’s no problem to go by yourself. Keep
an eye on the facebook event page, usually there will be a time and
place announced for antifascists to assemble before the demonstration.

When you’re at the demonstration by yourself and you see some other
antifascists it’s no problem to ask if they mind if you just tag along
with them. If you’re still worried, it’s always worth a try to get your
friends or family to come along, because the more counter-demonstrators
the better! If that’s not a possibility, you could also try to contact
your local antifa group to see if you can meet up beforehand with them
and travel together.

At most antifascist
demonstrations we have been to in the Netherlands there have been people
of all ages there to show their opposition to the fascists, from minors
to old ladies. Just keep an eye out and stay aware of your
surroundings, and stay out of the front-lines if it seems like the
Nazi’s are being aggressive. Bring some water, counter-protesting is
thirsty work, and write down the phone number of the arrestee-support,
just in case.

HAVE FUN & GOOD LUCK!!!

German and Dutch antifascist comrades, let’s show up in great numbers to this and make sure our anon friend up there feels

welcomed and safe to voice their opposition to fascism!