Guia Protestas

Protestors Guide to Organize Demonstrations Amidst Repression (Handbook)

  DRAFT VERSION  

Due to the fact that there are countries starting to face their governments/regimes, a  "Riot Guide" is needed as a how‐to guide to demonstrations. So this guide exists to rectify that situation. 

Tips: Teargas (see How to deal with Tear gas chapter) ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Check the wind and move against thewind Spread the information to other demonstrators on the streets about where to go Never go out without little masks. Cover your mouth and nose. Synthetic fibers are better to wear (Ex. Nylon, Acrylic, Polyester). The teargas will not stay on clothing made from these. Fabric doused with vinegar will help neutralize teargas. If you have some, rinse your eyes with physiological saline or water.Teams
(If Possible Organize Different Leaders)
BE PEACEFUL! DO NOT ENGAGE IN VIOLENCE IF POSSIBLE! WHEN POSSIBLE, DO NOT ANSWER VIOLEN CE WITH VIOLENCE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE! TEAMS SHOULD, ACT LIKE PROS!

Different teams, different objectives
Every team needs a person in charge (if possible get Walkie Talkies, referred as WT). All people that are subject to teams should be wearing cloth withcolors, which corresponds with the team.

Important teams:
Runners (White)
Gives information from HQ to other teams and back! (Need perfect knowing of the neighborhood, with mobile capabilities => bike or so. If no bike is available, the fastest runner will have to do.) May also serve as a support team if any other team is in need of backup. (Used for secret message that can not be send by WT)Medical Team (Red)
Is in charge of helping people that needs help Be sure to act nice! THIS TEAM NEEDS RESPECT! In case of an emergency, you want as many people to help you as possible! It is very important that someone can take a leader position! People in this team should carry scissors, Band-Aids, gauze, antiseptic, painkillers, Physiological Serum, a lot of water, protein bars and a lotof other stuff. Please check the FirstAidGuide. Red teams need to very well marked so it is obvious to the people with the guns what they're doing. Examples: Big patch with red cross/red crescent, reflectors and red clothing.

Documenting Team (Green)
Very important ‐ People taking pictures, filming and documenting Using cell phones to create WiFi networks! Upload material as it happens!Don't necessarily need to be in the riots. Can stay back to organize data from wireless communications, and other places where data about what is going on can be accessed. The more that gets out of the riots, the better, as this will draw media attention. Protect yourself to upload data: http://pastebin.com/ksw2Xzxd | We do NOT propagate violence. Use Anonymous contacts to support on editing andspreading the information; Anonops.ru will help you ‐ leave the editing to people outside the riots, just keep recording, we'll do the rest. Real footage and reports are important; cause the media might be not on side or report in a correct and expected behavior. In some cases your government may have blacked out all media from reporting. When this happens, ordinary citizens become reporters, socapturing video/images is very important to get your struggle into the world and gain international support. Blur faces of people on pictures! Prevents oppression. Green Team should be updating Google Maps if possible, letting rioters know in real time where police are moving. +1(useless in presence of high‐tech cops, with operator cars and videos monitoring (like EU and US zone).

Front Row Team(Black)
These people usually confronts authorities (Be non violent if possible) The front row demonstrators are what the news and other media will focus on, they should be well prepared to relay their message effectively. (Signs, Banners, Megaphones, T‐shirts, Effigy's, etc) Protect yourself: wear cushions, helmets, ski goggles or even a gasmasks.

Observation Team (Gray)
Equipped with...