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01-DEC-2013 MiekeWAMinkjan

Girl power

In a dark corner in Melbourne’s laneways I found these posters of Nadezhda (Nadja) Tolokonnikova,
a member of Pussy Riot, who is momentary serving a two-year sentence for performing in a church.
In prison Nadezhda remains active for women rights.
On 23 September 2013 she went on hunger strike over prison conditions and
alleged threats against her life made by prison staff.
The prisoners must work 16-17 hours and sleep 3-4 hours a day; they have a day-off every 8th week.
In the beginning of November she was reported missing from the prison system,
only to be found back 3 weeks later in a TB Hospital.

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Jola Dziubinska06-Dec-2013 00:45
Pussy Riot should be freed, great and strong entry, Mieke! V.
J. Scott Coile02-Dec-2013 18:23
Quite a strong conviction. Well presented and told.
larose forest photos02-Dec-2013 17:57
Fantastic image, and perfect choice. I have been following this story and it is appalling. Freedom of speech? I don't think so. I wish her and the others well. V
LynnH02-Dec-2013 00:48
A perfect choice for Girl Power. She is brave. I hope she survives, but I know they don't make it easy. Very powerful entry for the challenge.
Janet Donnelly01-Dec-2013 20:41
A tragic story of injustice!
John Lamb01-Dec-2013 19:19
The dark side of the street is getting bigger.
Maaike Huizer01-Dec-2013 14:32
Heel sterk, Mieke, en zo passend bij het thema.
Stephanie01-Dec-2013 10:10
Excellent image and information Mieke!
I'm not familiar with this woman but will have to read more about her.
Janice Dunn01-Dec-2013 07:48
Oh yes, I have been following this young lady. The latest I heard (Nov 15) was that they think she might be in a prison hospital in Siberia, 2,000 miles from Moscow. My heart goes out to her.
laine01-Dec-2013 04:53
This is a powerful and sad message, Mieke...