Newsletter on the campaigns of the Trasnational Radical Party for the freedom of Tibet.

Number 6 of the 30th of January 1996

Editor's office: rue Belliard 89 - R.508, Bruxelles (B); tel. 32-2-2304121, fax 32-2-2303670. Published in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Hungarian, Croatian and Rumanian.

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38 DAYS TO THE BRUSSELS DEMONSTRATION

The 202 adhesions of parliamentarians and of personalities on the appeal to the Secretary General of the United Nations so that he may receive the Dalai Lama, the 91 mayors from the 17 countries that will fly the Tibetan flag, the first adhesions of parties and associations to the Platform of the Demonstration, give us the certainty that the difficult common journey undertaken - decided by the conclusion of the works of the Strawboard Seminar - is becoming reality in important political results.

Now we must turn them into the physical, concrete presences of thousands of people to the European demonstration of March 10 for the freedom of Tibet in BRUSSELS. The demonstration could be the passport to access international institutions, parliaments and European governments in order to finally open the necessary political dialogue on the freedom for Tibet.

There is a little more than a month to the demonstration of Brussels and, as you will read in this number of "Freedom for Tibet", other groups, in addition to those already indicated, are organizing themselves from various European cities in order to arrive in Brussels, in spite of the numerous difficulties that the distance to the Belgian capital involves.

Beginning with this number of "Freedom for Tibet" we are opening a space dedicated to "Dates for the week". A small corner to let all the readers know about the initiatives, the debates, the press conferences that are scheduled in Europe for the coming week. Obviously we would like to ask you to inform the Editor's office about your meeting dates for the freedom for Tibet. On the second page - dedicated, as usual, to all the aspects of the March 10 day - we are publishing the Map of Brussels with the route and the stops of the demonstration.

All that is left is to wish ourselves good luck!

MARCH 10: A FLAG AT THE WINDOW

As previously announced in the preceding numbers of "Freedom for Tibet" it is possible to buy the Tibetan flag and display it at one's own window on the coming March 10, participating that way, even in this form, with a small but concrete act of solidarity with the struggle of the people of Tibet, to the initiatives for the freedom for Tibet.

From Italy, the members of the Apollo Pietrosanti and Marina Sisani Committee, have informed us that, to date, the Italian citizens who will display the flag on their balconies are about 2,000.

Also from Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Russia, Austria we are receiving orders for a few hundreds flags which we are being sent out to the consignees.

We would like to remind you that in order to have a flag delivered, you simply contact the Editor's office of "Freedom for Tibet" or the nearest TRP branch office.

ADHESIONS TO THE PLATFORM OF THE DEMONSTRATION

From the Russian Federation have joined the Platform the "Civic Peace" Association and the Antifascist Youth Association (AYA), both from Moscow.

From Ukraine have declared their full support the Liberal Party, the "Dalekyi Skhid" Association (Far East), The Christian-Democratic Youth and the Beer Admirers Party (of liberal orientation). From Vojvodina, in addition, we have the adhesion of the VMDK (Democratic League of the Hungarians of Vojvodina).

CAMPAIGN OF EUROPEAN MAYORS: THEY ARE NOW 121

To the "A flag for Tibet" Campaign have adhered this week: From Belgium, Jacqueline Herzet, Mayor of Rixensart, Luc Piette, Mauor of Anhee and kRobert Dermience, Mayor of Wellin; from the Gran Duchy of Luxembourg, Camille Gira, Mayor of Beckerich, Arthur Sinner, Mayor of Rieser and Camille Weiler, Mayor of Winseler; from Italy, Vincenzo Cadei, Mayor of Paratico, Fabio Ceccherini, Mayor of Poggibonsi, Domenico Guidi, Mayor of Bassiano and Alberto Morselli, Mayor of Mirandola; from Ukraine, Pavlo Vasyliovich Prysiazhny, Mayor of Novovolynsk; from Albania, Kadri Rrapi, Mayor of Peshkopia.

The European municipalities that on March 10 will display the Tibetan national flag on their town halls are, as of today January 30, 91 from 17 countries.

BARCELONA: 25 PEOPLE IN BRUSSELS

From Barcelona, Thubten Wangcheng, of the "House of Tibet", has informed us that at least 25 people will participate to the demonstration in Brussels and that they are looking for other people in order to receive airline group discounts. Whoever wishes to join the 25, should contact Thubten Wangchen ("House of Tibet" of Barcelona, tel/fax 34-3-207.5966) or Begonia Rodriguez in Madrid (tel 43-1-458.7274, fax 34-1-344.0166 e-mail B.Rodri@Agora.stm.it)

SWEDEN: 10 PEOPLE TO BRUSSELS

The "Tibet Association" of Stockholm is organizing a group, currently composed of 10 people between youth and members of the local Tibetan community, to participate to the demonstration of March 10 in Brussels. For further information or to join the group, please contact: Eva Lindholm, "Tibet Association of Sweden", tel, 46-8-642.96.15 fax 46-8-714.91.95.

HOLLAND: ACTIVITIES FOR MARCH 10

In Holland, thanks to the effort of the TSG of Amsterdam "Stichting Tibet", a working group has been formed in order to organize the participation of the largest possible number of people to the demonstration in Brussels. A corresponding poster was printed and a letter sent to several Dutch organizations as well as the media. If you would like to get involved, please contact: "Stichting Tibet Support Groep Nederland," Prisengracht 200, 1016 HD, Amsterdam. Tel./fax 020-623.76.99. E-mail: tibetsg@antenna.nl.

USA: The State of Massachusetts declares March 10, 1996, "TIBET DAY."

Marino Busdachin informed us that the Governor of Massachusetts, William F. WELD, has officially declared March 10, 1996, as "Tibet Day." In his proclamation delivered on the sixth of December, 1995, the Governor states that March 10 commemoration will "pay tribute to the more than one million Tibetans who lost their lives in the struggle for freedom, liberty, and justice". Governor Weld also stressed the importance of recognizing Tibet's cultural and artistic legacy and urged the citizens of Massachusetts to unite and join the people of Tibet in a fitting observance of this historic occasion. Governor Weld's proclamation is a direct response to the Radical Party's initiative among all fifty American states to adhere to the "Freedom for Tibet" campaign and proclaim March 10, "Tibet Day." Initial procedures for the Proclamation have begun as well in the states of Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota and Vermont.

TIBET TELEX

THE 1996 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE CAMPAIGN FOR WEJ

In Paris, a Radical Party delegation collected and submitted the 123 parliamentary and university adhesions to Marie HOLSMAN, president of the "Chinese House of Democracy." Among these adhesions, most notably are Jose Maria GIL ROBLES, European Parliament Vice-President; Abel MATUTES JUAN, European Parliament High Commissioner of Foreign Affairs; and Fernando SAVATER, writer and philosopher.

APPEAL TO BOUTROS-GHALI: 202 ADHESIONS COLLECTED

Still continuing is the campaign to collect signatures supporting the Appeal to the UN General Secretary to receive the Dalai Lama as soon as possible. To this day, 202 adhesions have been collected among several national parliaments, within the European Parliament itself, and among the cultural and political circles of many cities. In the last few days, the notable additions, among others, have been from Marion LAMESRE, Belgian Minister; Krasimir MOMCHEV, Bulgarian Minister; Valentin NIKITIN, Russian Duma Minister; and the European Parliamentarians, Viviane REDING and Ben FAYOT.

PAPER TIBETAN FLAGS

From the TSG in Budapest, Timor HENDREI informs us that he can provide the publication and distribution of paper Tibetan flags in color (A5 format). Requests for the flags must begin with at least 2,000 copies. Those groups and individuals interested may contact the Hungarian Coordination at: TRP:Dorottya u. 3. III.6., H-1051 Budapest, tel: 36.1.266.34.86 or fax: 36.1.118.79.37, or E-mail: c.budapest@agora.stm.it.

HUNGARIAN COORDINATION: WEEKLY MEETING

Open to all those interested, the Hungarian Coordination will hold an organizational meeting for the March 10 Demonstration every Friday at 3:00pm. (address above)

INTERNET

"Freedom For Tibet" is now available in the language of your choice through the Internet. Simply contact Alberto NOVI. (E-mail: a.novi@agora.stm.it)

CORRECTIONS

Small translation errors were reported in the Italian and French issues of the "Freedom for Tibet-Fax" under the heading, The Importance of March 10. These corrections will be sent out shortly by fax to the appropriate destinations.

SECOND PAGE

On the second page, we are printing a City Map of Bruxelles with the itinerary and projected path of the March 10 Demonstration. In the next issues we will dedicate this page to all information which might be useful and those details specific to the demonstration.

APPOINTMENTS FOR THE WEEK

-Rome: Wednesday, January 30, 12:00pm.

In commemoration of the death of Mahatma Ghandi, a debate regarding the topicality of Ghandian non-violence will be held by Marco PANNELLA, European Parliamentarian; K.N. BAKSHI, Indian Ambassador in Rome; and Gianni SOFRI, historian; and presented by Apollo PIETROSANTI, General Council Member of the Radical Party.

ADDRESS: Sala della Sagrestia della Camera dei Deputati (Vicolo Valdina), Rome.

-Vienna: Thursday, February 1, 7:30pm.

Inaugural soirePree to launch the Austrian tour of "TIPA", a Tibetan group from its Swiss community. For more information, please contact the TSG in Vienna, "Save Tibet".

TEL: 43.1.522.81.92.

-Brussels: Thursday, February 1, 8:00pm.

General meeting to discuss the initiatives in progress for Freedom in Tibet with the participation of Dawa THONDUP, the Dalai Lama's representative in Paris; and Olivier DUPUIS, Radical Party General Secretary.

ADDRESS: European Parliament; Eastmann Room; 132, rue Belliard; 1040 Bruxelles.

TEL: 32.2.230.4121

(second page)

City map of Brussels with projected path of Demonstration.