Newsletter of the transnational Radical Party's campaigns for the freedom of Tibet

Number 4 of 17 January 1996

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51 DAYS UNTIL THE BRUSSELS DEMONSTRATION

In this issue we are publishing the first details (itinerary and slogans, obviously not yet definitive, suggested by the adhering organizations) for the March 10th demonstration, as well as the news we receive on a daily basis from the national Coordinations.

It is very important for us to know how the organization of the demonstration is developing, so that beginning from the next issues we will get a clearer idea about the participation, thus helping the European Coordination in all those preparations for a success of the demonstration.

Thanks to the efforts of many friends, this issue of "Freedom for Tibet" is circulated in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian and Croatian.

MARCH 10th DEMONSTRATION: ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING IN MILAN

A meeting of the Italian Coordination for the March 10th initiatives was held in Milan on January 15th. The representatives of the three entities promoting the campaign, together with other activists particularly committed to the initiative participated.

The Coordination established some objectives: 1) to organize the participation of at least 1,500 people from Italy in the Brussels demonstration; and 2) to call on Italian associations, trade unions, political parties (at both their national and local levels) to: a) take the organization of their members and sympathizers' trip to Brussels upon themselves; b) promote the adherences of local administrations within various cities, provinces and regions, to the "A Flag for Tibet" initiative; and c) disseminate to each private citizen the proposal to fly the Tibetan flag from his/her own window on March 10th.

FRANCE GETS INVOLVED !

The French Association of Mayors has been contacted and it is likely that they will distribute the Appeal to the Mayors among at least some of the French provinces.

The French Coordination for the March 10th demonstration will meet in Paris on January 17th with the participation of Kunsang, the new President of the Tibetan committee.

MARCH 10th DEMONSTRATION: ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING IN BUDAPEST

A meeting of the Hungarian Coordination for the March 10th demonstration took place in Budapest. The Coordination decided to gather together as soon as possible in Budapest all the members of the adhering organizations, and to call on the political parties represented in the Hungarian National Assembly to join the demonstration's platform. The organizers' goal for the Hungarian participation in the Brussels demonstration was set at 50 people minimum.

WEJ FOR NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 1996

Within the next few days, all declarations supporting the Chinese dissident Wej Jingsheng's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize 1996, must be submitted to Stockholm for official acceptance.

Recently, other signatures from the Hungarian and the Polish parliaments have been received by the Radical Party, the total number of MP and university professor adherences reaching 121.

PARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITY IN ALBANIA

The Democratic Party MP Rudolf Marku collected 13 signatures from his colleagues for a draft parliamentary motion regarding freedom in Tibet to be discussed in the Albanian Parliament, this initiative coming at the same time President Berisha of Albania has planned an official visit to China to finalize important bilateral economic agreements.

MEETING AT THE CHINESE EMBASSY IN BUCHAREST

Rumanian Coordination members Monica Ivan and Mihai Romanciuc met in Bucharest the 2nd Secretary of the Chinese Embassy, Yan Jianwu, by invitation of the latter. Questioned about the abduction of the Panchen Lama, as recognized by the Dalai Lama, Jianwu declared that "I don't believe the child has been abducted, but even so, no harm would come to him and you can imagine why".

MANIFESTO FOR MARCH 10th

A manifesto for March 10th, under the title "Freedom for Tibet", is being prepared in several languages. Should you be interested in printing a certain quantity (min 1,000) in your language, please contact our Coordination in Brussels (tel. +32-2-2845198).

DEMONSTRATION ITINERARY

We will soon publish here the itinerary mapping the route of the demonstration, and technical information for meeting-points, bus parking, etc.

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PROPOSED ITINERARY FOR THE MARCH 10th EUROPEAN DEMONSTRATION IN BRUSSELS

11:00 hrs

All participants will gather near the Chinese Embassy, Avenue Tervueren 445 - 1015 Brussels

(Adequate temporary bus parking will be available)

12:00 hrs

Demonstration in front of the Chinese Embassy:

- Introductory speech by members of the Coordinating Committee;

- Tibetan National Anthem with band from Tibetan Community, Switzerland;

- His Holiness the Dalai Lama's statement to be read by His Holiness' Representative;

- Presentation by a delegation (composed of Prof Samdong Rinpoche, Mr James Moorhouse and Mr Patrick Maton) to the Chinese Ambassador of a letter of protest and demands from the demonstrators;

(demonstrators will shout slogans "China go home" & "Freedom for Tibet" to be lead by Tibetan Community members)

12.20 hrs

Demonstrators will walk towards the European Parliament with two short stops:

1) in front of the European Commission (Breydel); &

2) in front of the European Council.

Whereby, the same delegation will present letters of appeal.

14.00 hrs

Demonstrators will reach the European Parliament, 97 rue Belliard, 1040 Brussels

- Welcoming statement by M. Piero VERNI, on behalf of the Coordinating Committee: 5 minutes;

- "Tsemed Yonten" prayer with band from TC, Switzerland: 10 minutes;

- Welcoming statement by the Representative of the City of Brussels: 5 minutes;

- Speech by Prof Samdhong RINPOCHE, President of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile: 15 minutes;

- Speech by Mr James MOORHOUSE: 5 minutes;

- Song from Mr Julos BEAUCARNE, Belgian singer: 5 minutes;

- Speech by German MP from Inter-Group in the Bundestag: 5 minutes;

- Speech by Mr Louis DE BROSSIA, MP, President of Inter-Group in the French National Assembly;

- Speech by Mr Marco PANNELLA, MEP, Italy: 5 minutes;

- Speech by a Belgian Senator from Inter-group: 5 minutes;

- Speech by Mr José Antonio ARDANZA, President of the PNV, Spain: 5 minutes;

- Song by Ms Gianna NANNINI, Italian singer: 5 minutes;

- Speech by Mr Patrick MATON on behalf of the TSGs: 5 minutes;

- Speech by Mr Tenzin EMCHI on behalf of the Tibetan Communities: 5 minutes;

- Closing speech and acknowledgements by Olivier DUPUIS, Radical Party Secretary General;

- End with "LONG SHOK" with band from TC, Switzerland.

(All speakers will be introduced by Mr Gianfranco DELL'ALBA, MEP)

DEMONSTRATION AT THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT WILL END AROUND 16.OO hrs

Buses can be brought around the European Parliament for boarding. Detailed map of road locations will be sent afterwards.

SUGGESTED SLOGANS FOR SIGNS AND BANNERS BY TIBET SUPPORT GROUPS AND RADICAL PARTY

MARCH 10th, 1996 - BRUSSELS

1) FREEDOM FOR TIBET

2) INDEPENDENCE FOR TIBET

3) SAVE TIBET, SAVE PEACE

4) FREE TIBET

5) STOP DUMPING NUCLEAR WASTE IN TIBET

6) CHINA GO HOME

7) FREE TIBET - FREE YOUR CONSCIENCE

8) FREEDOM FOR PANCHEN LAMA

9) EUROPE STANDS BY THE TIBETAN PEOPLE

10) SUPPORT TIBETAN PEOPLE'S STRUGGLE FOR LIBERATION

11) DECOLONIZE TIBET

12) STOP CHINESE POPULATION TRANSFER INTO TIBET

13) RELEASE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS IN TIBET

14) RECOGNIZE ONLY THE TIBETAN GOV'T-IN-EXILE

15) RECOGNIZE TIBET AS AN OCCUPIED COUNTRY

16) GIVE TIBET OBSERVER STATUS IN THE UN

FRANKFURT FOR TIBET, BUDAPEST FOR TIBET, ROME FOR TIBET, ...

SUGGESTED SLOGANS FOR SIGNS AND BANNERS BY TIBETAN COMMUNITY MEMBERS

MARCH 10th 1996 - BRUSSELS

1) TIBET BELONGS TO TIBETANS

2) INDEPENDENCE IS OUR BIRTH-RIGHT

3) CHINESE LEAVE TIBET

4) STOP FORCIBLE ABORTION AND STERILIZATION OF TIBETAN WOMEN

5) STOP STATE KILLINGS OF TIBETAN BABIES

6) LONG LIVE HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA

7) DOWN WITH EXPANSIONIST CHINESE COMMUNISTS

8) DOWN WITH CHINESE COLONIALISM