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1931: Michael Schirru and the attempted assassination of Mussolini
An account of the trial and death of American anarchist Michael Schirru, who travelled to Italy to attempt to assassinate the fascist dictator.
Despite the fact that his "crimes" were not legally punishable by death, Schirru was executed by firing squad.
1919: The murder of Wesley Everest
The story of the lynching of the American revolutionary unionist and former soldier Wesley Everest by "patriots."
Death of a Wobbly
Following the Seattle General Strike of 1919, in which the revolutionary rank-and-file union the Industrial Workers of the World was a key player, bosses and the US government stepped up the repression of the IWW.
1886: The Haymarket Martyrs and Mayday
The history of the world holiday on the 1st May - Mayday, held in commemoration of four anarchists executed for struggling for an 8-hour day.
Originally a pagan holiday, the roots of the modern Mayday bank holiday are in the fight for the eight-hour working day in Chicago in 1886, and the subsequent execution of innocent anarchist trade unionists.
1901: The assassination of President William McKinley
An account of assassination of the President of the United States, William McKinley, by young Detroit-born anarchist, Leon Czolgosz.
At the beginning of the 20th Century, anarchists were in the middle of what was known as the ‘Propaganda by the Deed’ period. The idea was that by killing members of the ruling order, not only would the ‘fear of God’ be put into them but that it would eventually inspire the masses into rising up against their masters.
Shusui, Kotoko, 1871-1911
A short biography of journalist Kotoku Shusui, who helped introduce anarchism to Japan and was executed for treason.
Kotoku Shusui
Born 4 November or 23 September 1871 - Japan, died 24 January 1911 - Japan
Bangladesh: Police open fire on striking workers, killing one
At least one person was killed and 80 injured as police opened fire on garment workers who have been on a wildcat strike demanding a pay increase and the release of two imprisoned colleagues.
The Bangladesh Independent reported that two police officers and seven constables were also injured during a three-hour-long clash between unruly garment workers and police on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway near Mawna crossing in Gazipur yesterday.
Mexican government kill striking workers
Mexican Police have shot and killed 2 steelworkers, injured 45 more in recapturing the occupied SICARTSA steel mill in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán.
The workers of the Miners and Metalworkers Union (SNTMMRM) have been on strike since April 2nd demanding the reinstatement of Napoleón Gómez Urrutia, the union leader whose election victory was annulled by the government, and replaced with a more moderate candidate.
Butchers of Nepal
International organisations have condemned the murders of union and pro-democracy activists in Nepal on the orders of members of the ruling junta.
Members of the government's armed forces opened fire on Nepali Congress (Morang District) killing President Amrit Aryal, town president Kamaksha Parajuli, and political activists Umesh Thapa and Hurrilal Rana on February 8th during municipal polling. Another pro-democracy campaigner was also seriously injured on the same day.
Sirakova, Mariola, 1904-1925
Biographical information about Bulgarian student, actress and anarchist revolutionary Mariola Sirakova.
Born 1904 - Kilifarevo, Bulgaria, died 2 June 1925 - Belovo, Bulgaria.
Born in Kilifarevo, Bulgaria in 1904, the student-actress Mariola Sirakova belonged to a well-off family. She revolted from an early age against her social background and joined the anarchist movement at a young age.
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