Kostas Sakkas Explained

Kostas Sakkas is a Greek Anarchist who was charged with belonging to a terrorist group and aggravated possession of weapons after his arrest at a warehouse where arms were found. He was charged with participating in the Conspiracy of Cells of Fire though both he and the CCF deny this. He has been on a hunger strike since June 4, 2013 in protest of his detention for two and a half years without trial.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Reactions of Political Parties

Sakkas' long detention, along with his hunger strike has led the political party Syriza call for his release.^[5] In response to this, the New Democracy party stated that "SYRIZA should forget the lessons in democracy" and should "stop defending all kinds of people accused of anarchy and terrorism."^[6]

Notes and References

1. http://blog.occupiedlondon.org/2013/06/15/anarchist-kostas-sakkas-on-hunger-strike-since-june-4/ "Anarchist Kostas Sakkas on Hunger Strike since June 4"
2. http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_26/06/2013_506039 Detainee’s Hunger Strike Prompts Political Argument."
3. Ekathimerini, 26 June 2013. Web. 27 June 2013.
4. Web site: 2013-07-04 . In Greece, things move fast – except justice for Kostas Sakkas Hara Kouki and Antonis Vradis . 2022-12-07 . the Guardian . en.
5. Web site: Balkan signals eKathimerini.com . 2022-12-07 . www.ekathimerini.com . English.
6. Web site: Balkan signals . 2022-12-07 . www.ekathimerini.com . English.