11 Jul 2007 -
Free Mansour Osanloo

09:45 GMT, 6 March 2008

* Protest in Jakarta and Sydney
* Solidarity message by MUA crew members
* Leafleting in Hong Kong

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Indonesia
More than 200 unionists from all ITF affiliates in Indonesia (KPI, IKAGI, SPKA, JICT, TPK-Koja, FTA-SBSI) took part in the Action Day. Led by the KPI, representatives of the maritime, railway, bus, aviation and port workers held a peaceful rally in front of the Iranian Embassy in Jakarata. A letter of protest signed by all the unions was received by the chief of security of the mission. Leaflets were distributed to the public as the demonstration took place. Media coverage was very good.
(Email report by Hanafi Rustandi and phone report by Sonny Pattiselanno)

Australia
A rally in support of Mansour Osanloo and Mahmoud Salehi was held at Hyde Park in Sydney today. Initiated by the ACTU and its affiliates, 120 unionists took part as well as members of Amnesty and the Iranian community groups. Paddy Crumlin, MUA and Andrew Thomas, RTBU addressed the rally amongst other speakers. The ACTU has sent a protest letter to the Iranian Government.
(Email report by Dean Summers)

A solidarity message has been received from MUA crew members on board the GEO Atlantic.
(Email report by Mick Williams via Eric Lee)

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We the MUA crew on-board GEO Atlantic. Strongly condanm the wrongful imprisonment of Iranian Trade unionists Mansour Osanllo and others.- sentenced to 5 years jail and more for union activity. the crime organising the work place. on this International day of action which calls for there release. We express solidarity with Mansour and other unionist . And call on your Government for their Immediate release to their rightful place of work.

MUA Delegates

Mick Williams
Dallas Armstrong

Hong Kong
Activists from the bus union affiliated to HKCTU delivered leaflets at one of the major bus terminals in Hong Kong. (Email report by Vincent Sung)