Around 30 people took part in the rally on May 18th in Aarau.
This was significantly less than expected, but still not a bad result considering the short-term organization.
Unfortunately, no one from the high court was willing to talk to us. Apparently the Aargau Higher Court is off today, even though, at its instigation, an innocent girl has to live in isolation for even longer. It is worrying how members of the authorities treat children. You could easily believe that they don't care what happens to Sandra.
In any case, we are sticking with the matter.
Media reports on the rally:
Radio Argovia lunchtime information
Tele M1 Aktuell
SF1 Schweiz Aktuell
The Aargauer Zeitung reported in its edition of May 19, 2007 as follows:
© Aargauer Zeitung / MLZ ; May 19, 2007 ; Page 24
Protest against repatriation in the higher court
Aarau “Vigil” in the custody dispute over 13-year-old “Sandra”
Around two dozen women, men and children demonstrated yesterday in front of the Aargau High Court against the deportation of a 13-year-old girl from Fricktal. The child is to be returned to his mother in Brazil against his will.
" Sandra " (the child's fictitious name) should stay here," the participants demanded on banners. The “vigil” in front of the courthouse in Aarau was organized by the Aargau Region Association of “Responsible Fathers and Mothers” (vev). He was supported by various child protection organizations. The child's will and his well-being should not be ignored by the courts, said vev President Oliver Hunziker. A 13-year-old who spent 11 years of her life in Switzerland could very well decide for herself where she wanted to live and in what social environment she wanted to grow up. Hunziker accused the authorities of treating the girl like a “felon.” According to experts, being locked up in a home was “very stressful for the girl”.
The guardianship chamber of the higher court was asked to make a decision in the best interests of the child. There is enough scope for action. (sda)