Subject: TRANSNATIONAL - part 5 of 5
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.. NOT JUST BOSNIA
Due to lack of space, in this issue of the newsletter we can only give a
brief outline of the initiatives in progress or under preparation on the
other objectives set out by the motion at the last Congress.
Further details will be given in the next issue.
Anti-prohibitionism
* Demonstration in support of the Dutch government
After pressure from other European governments, a project was presented in
the Netherlands which envisaged severe limitations of the Dutch "harm
reduction" policy. On 19 May, together with our friends from the European
Cannabis Consumers Organization (ECCO), we organized demonstrations outside
over 200 Dutch embassies and consulates. The demonstrations had an
immediate effect: the project was blocked.
* 1000 lire publications: Stop Prohibitionism
The Italian edition of a brochure outlining the main arguments in favour of
the anti-prohibitionist battle is ready for publication. If contributions
are forthcoming, it will also be published in other languages.
* First Anti-prohibitionist March
Together with the CoRa and ECCO, we are organizing the First
Anti-prohibitionist March in Europe, from Amsterdam to Brussels via
Maastricht and Schengen, to be held from 25 August to 5 September. If we
are successful, it will be a powerful initiative.
* CoRAction
Maurizio Turco is working on a project for a newsletter to inform and
co-ordinate the action of anti-prohibitionists all over the world. It will
be two-weekly, and distributed by fax or post. The pilot issue is almost
ready.
Campaign for the abolition of the death penalty
* Will Europe put the demand for a universal moratorium on executions on
the agenda of the next session of the United Nations? It is possible: we
are working to have a motion presented in the July session of the European
Parliament. We will also try to present similar motions in a number of
national parliaments (in particular in Russia, Ukraine, Spain, Belgium,
Romania, Poland, Burkina Faso, and Albania). In Italy, over 50
parliamentarians have already signed the motion.
Permanent Criminal Court
* The news which Emma Bonino brought on her return from New York is
encouraging. Our plan, which involves the rapid institution of a Court with
responsibility for crimes against humanity and war crimes, is gaining
ground within the ad hoc Commission set up last year.
In August, when the proceedings of the Commission will be concluded, we
will have to organize powerful nonviolent initiatives to ensure that the
conclusion of the proceedings of the Commission is not postponed: it is
essential that the next session of the United Nations should be able to
come to a decision.
Satyagraha for Tibet
* During the Second World Parliamentary Assembly for Tibet, held in Vilnius
at the end of May, Olivier Dupuis, Secretary of the Radical Party, Massimo
Lenzi and Piero Verni, President of the Italy-Tibet Association, met Prof.
Samdong Rimpoche, President of the Tibetan Parliament in exile. In the next
issue of the newsletter (if we have enough funds to publish another
issue!), we will present an important paper written by Prof. Samdong on the
Satyagraha and on the preparations for what should become a great
international nonviolent initiative for a free Tibet.
International language
* We are working on a report addressed to the deputies of the European
Parliament on the political and economic costs of (non)-communication in
the European institutions, and in Europe in general.
Anti-militarism
* The Radical Anti-militarist Association (R.A.A) was founded in Moscow in
May. Its objective is the rapid approval of a law on conscientious
objection in Russia. The R.A.A, a Radical association in Russia, is open to
everyone (see page 1 for the address of the offices in Moscow).
