New case won in Sint Maarten: Minister lifts conditions on peaceful protest
The Minister of Justice of Sint Maarten has decided that the conditions that were imposed on the demonstration of January 10, are in violation of the law and human rights and had to be withdrawn. SXM in Solidarity with Palestine has been vindicated by the Justice Minister of Sint Maarten, Nathalie Tackling on all points. […]
Victory for citizens in first SXM case on right to protest
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – Today, in a landmark victory for free speech, the freedom of assembly and democratic rights, the court ruled in favor of SXM in Solidarity with Palestine – an action group that wanted to demonstrate peacefully in Philipsburg after the onslaughts on Gaza began in October 2023. They organized a March of Love and […]
Lawsuit launched against demonstration ban Sint Maarten
The inhumane and horrible events in Israel and Gaza have led to people all over the world organizing demonstrations and marches calling for a cease fire and in solidarity with the plight of Palestinians. A group of concerned citizens in Sint Maarten also felt obliged to take to the streets and organize a dignified and […]