Pussy Riot share an international anthem against police violence, ‘1312’

Pussy Riot have released ‘1312’, “an international anthem against police brutality”, inspired by the 2019 protesters in Chile and released in solidarity with people across the world protesting the murder of George Floyd. Pussy Riot are joined here by Argentinian artists Parcas, Dillom, and Muerejoven, in a call to arms for those who are showing extreme bravery and strength in the face of increasingly violent abuse by police officers. The song is accompanied by an animated video from Vladimir Storm.

They have also released a manifesto against police violence:

“1. Refocus police forces towards protection of the civilians

2. We are here to hold the police forces accountable for every act of violence against civilians

3. We demand that the police protect our right to speak our minds freely, act respectfully and peacefully

4. We express our solidarity with all Latin American sisters and street fighters who only want to have a damn right to be in charge of their bodies and their reproductive system

5. Police forces in Latin America and Russia need to be urgently re-trained to focus on protecting women’s rights, LQBTQ+ community, and the rights of alternatively able people