The action started at lunchtime and coincided with the US presidential elections. Activists were wearing orange overalls and we had one activist dressed up as Uncle Sam. In Holland the winter has started to get chilly so it was not very warm; however this did not stop the students from making this action successful. Every half hour the group walked around in circles with Uncle Sam.

The local press paid loads of attention to this action and a lots of people came especially to the Square to sign our petition. It is amazing that there are still people who have never heard about Guantanamo Bay. As with every action, there are always some funny stories to tell. At the end of the night, we are proud to present 1045 signatures to add to the AI petition to end illegal US detention at Guantanamo Bay!!

Add your name to Amnesty International’s petition to end the US illegal detention at Guantanamo Bay

Daisy Temple,
Holland