I had the black star-adorned flag of the SACP hanged on my balcony since January and only recently was informed by my landlord that multiple complaints have been levied to the police over the flag, though with not a single call, letter or any other form of contact until today afternoon. Allegedly, the complaints are from other residents in nearby apartment buildings, over the presentation of this “Russian Z-flag” and according to the landlord, I should be expecting a call/visit from the police yet again. I had already taken the flag down the day before in preparation to observe the 9th of May presentation on the Russian side across the river between Narva and Ivangorod, which also serves as the border between Estonia and Russia.

Note that according to the turboliberal Estonian law, only overtly pro-Russian symbols (such as the red-orange ribbons, Russian Federation flags and stylised Z insignias), symbols supporting “totalitarianism”, genocide, crimes of humanity or hate/terrorist groups, are banned by law. There is no explicit ban on the USSR flag, or even the hammer-and-sickle; At most, these are “controversial” but not illegal.

I will of course attempt to challenge this in court, if push comes to shove. What also does make matters more problematic is I have family coming over from the Shaytan al-Akbar for the next 2.5 months. If I get arrested/fined for “Putin/Iran/Hamas apologia” or some bullshit, hastily moving back to South Africa when able may be the best move.

Ah shit, might have to wait until 25 November 2030 to see the total solar eclipse in Durban then