Antifa:
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to designate Antifa a terrorist organisation after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- Antifa = “Anti-Fascist” movement.
- Not an organisation but a loosely connected network of activists opposing fascism, white supremacy, and far-right extremism.
- Roots in 1930s Europe, e.g., Antifaschistische Aktion (1932, Germany) and the Battle of Cable Street (1936, UK).
- Aim:
- Confront groups perceived as fascist, authoritarian, or racist.
- Prevent rise of extremist ideologies through direct action and activism.
- Features:
- Structure: Decentralised, no hierarchy or leadership.
- Ideology: Left-leaning, anarchist, anti-capitalist, anti-authoritarian beliefs.
- Tactics: Range from peaceful protests to confrontational methods (e.g., doxxing, disrupting far-right rallies).
