You’re reminded that history repeats itself when hearing Omar - TopicsExpress



          

You’re reminded that history repeats itself when hearing Omar Mehri speak about his brother’s case. In 2005, Omar’s brother, Abdullah Mehri, was one of a group of 12 Muslim men (known as “the Barwon 12”) who were prosecuted for thought crimes. Omar recently spoke as part of a panel discussion with Kath Larkin, Rail, Tram and Bus Union delegate, at Socialist Alternative’s union conference. At a time of escalating racism towards Muslim Australians, the special session was organised to discuss the responsibility that union militants have to take up the issue. An organiser in the Electrical Trades Union, Omar is uniquely placed to discuss the topic, having personally witnessed the devastating effects of institutionalised racism towards Muslims. His describes his brother as being “broken” by nearly five years in a high security prison.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:50:08 +0000

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