< FREEDOM FOR TIBET/DEMOCRACY IN CHINA ! - #40 >

Newsletter on the campaigns of the Radical Party for the freedom of Tibet and the democracy on China.

"I truly believe that individuals can make a difference in society. Since periods of great change such as the present one come so rarely in human history, it is up to each of us to make the best use of our time to help create a happier world".

His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, 1992

Issue #40, October 22nd, 1996

Editors office: Massimo Lensi, Dorottya u. 3.III.em6 - 1051 Budapest (H)Tel. +36-1-266.34.86 - 266.09.35 Fax. +36-1-11.87.937

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Published in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Hungarian, Croatian and Rumanian

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DECEMBER 10TH:

WALK-AROUND AT THE MINISTRIES OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

MARCH 9-10, 1997:

MANIFESTATIONS IN GENEVA, NEW YORK, NEW DELHI, AND MOSCOW FOR FREEDOM IN TIBET.

Only a few days after the launch of the initiative for December 10th in five cities the first coordinations have been constituted and in other cities the first organizational appraisals have begun as well. It is not a simple initiative, that of the "24 Hours of Walk-Around" at the ministries of foreign affairs. It is an essential initiative to accent our pressure aimed at the redoubling of efforts to reach our objective

of the liberation of the Panchen Lama and Wei Jingsheng, which will reinforce, non-violently, our forces and organizational capacities in sight of the global Satyagraha for the liberty of Tibet which we must undertake in 1998.

The progress of this work (which began this past March 10th with the manifestation in Brussels), which is in constant contrast with national and international institutions, obviously requires a continuous determination that cannot surrender itself to the silences - obvious in these phases - of our ministers and mass media, but by departing from precisely these political weaknesses and the continual economic compromises of the western nations with Peking, we will find the force to unite hundreds of thousands of persons in the coming months for the campaign for the liberty of Tibet and democracy in China. The aim is to convert those who are silent into taking definite positions in favor of our requests.

The defeats suffered, such as the resolution of the UN Commission on Human Rights created in Geneva last year, should become the starting point of international mobilization, and for the intense conflict with the governments for the requests that for months we ask of them with increasing force. And not by chance was Geneva adopted by the resolution of the 2nd TSG conference in Bonn as the European city where, on March 9th and 10th, 1997, the manifestation "Freedom for Tibet" for the 38th anniversary of the tragic events of Lhasa in 1959. Together with Geneva,

manifestations could also be held in New York, New Delhi, and Moscow with the intention of concentrating in less cities a greater amount of persons

so as to avoid the fragmentation of dozens and dozens of micro-manifestations that would possibly weaken the cause of liberty for Tibet.

It is precisely in this spirit of communal work that an important signal has reached us from the Indian Parliament, where 14 deputies have signed an international appeal designated for the secretary of the UN so that he may receive the Dalai Lama, thus bringing to nearly 1,200 the signatures of Parliamentarians that have been gathered. And many more are expected from Great Britain....

On December 10, 1996, the Walk-Around will be an important test in sight of March 9-10, 1997. We must immediately begin to contact the organs of information in order to prepare the way for real and proper press offices. Obsessively we repeat it, but one of the keys to our victory will be in having our own press and television stations, combatting in this way the counter-propaganda of Peking.

Good Work!

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DECEMBER 9-10;

WALK-AROUND FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE PANCHEN LAMA AND WEI JINGSHENG

The first news has begun to arrive concerning the organization of the "24 Hour Walk-Around" at the ministries of Foreign Affairs for the freedom of the Panchen Lama and Wei Jingsheng. The first coordinations have formed and in numerous cities more specific reunions on this initiative will be held in the coming days.

What follows is a list of the first coordinations that have been constituted to organize the Walk-Around. Whoever wishes to participate in this initiative can telephone the phone numbers listed in parentheses.

* In Brussels: Les Amis du Tibet (tel. 32-2-217.02.83); Transnational Radical Party (tel. 32-2-230.41.21 fax 230.36.70)

* In Rome: Italia-Tibet (tel. 39-2-706.38.382 Milan office); Transnational Radical Party (tel. 39-6-68.97.91 fax 688.05.396)

* In Budapest: Tibetet Segito Tarsasag (tel. 36-06-304.40.260 fax 200.57.92); Transnational Radical Party (tel. 36-1-266.34.86 fax 118.79.37)

* In Marseilles: CSPTC (tel. 333-91.07.33.13 fax 91.07.31.42)

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PARTICIPATION FORM FOR THE WALK AROUND

(image of the Panchen Lama) (image of Wei)

( ) I support the Dec. 9th and 10th Walk Around for the liberation of

Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama, and for the freedom of

Wei Jingsheng, the Chinese dissident.

( ) I intend to work on the preparation committee of the initiative

in

............................. (country).

( ) I intend to participate in the Walk Around that will take place

in

.............................. (country).

* The hour I prefer to walk is:

- from.......to....... on Dec. 9th

- from.......to....... on Dec. 10th

First and last name:.......................................

Complete Address:..........................................

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Country:...................................................

Telephone:.................................................

Fax:.......................................................

E-Mail:....................................................

Profession:................................................

Organization:..............................................

Note:......................................................

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* please send this completed form (please print information) to one

of the following addresses:

- by mail: Transnational Radical Party, Rue Belliard 97-113, Rem 508,

1047 Brussels (Belgium)

- by fax: +32-2-230.36.70 - 284.91.98 / 97

- by E-Mail: pr.bruxelles@agora.stm.it

* you may also declare your participation and that of other people by

telephone at +32-2-230.41.21

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WEI JINGSHENG FOR THE 1997 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

In the last few days an additional 29 Parliamentarians and university professors have signed the proposal for his candidacy, bringing the total

to 540 signatures (387 parliamentarians, 151 professors, and two members of government).

* Members of Parliaments

Elodio ARAGON (Belize, United Democratic Party) Minister of Education,

Peter BOTTOMLEY (UK, Tory), Etekia BATIUA (Kiribati,M.M.), Enneus HERMA

(Netherlands, CDA), Gregor GYSI (Germany, President PDS), A.RAYNELL

ANDREYCHUK (Canada), Adama KONE (Mali), Franco FRATTINI (Italy, Forza Italia), Francesca Scopelliti (Italy, Forza Italia), Edita TAHIRI (Kosova,LDK), Anton NOKAJ (Kosova, LDK), Abdyl RAMAJ (Kosova, LDK), Skender KASTRATI (Kosova, LDK), Fatmir SEJDIU (Kosova, LDK), Xhavit AHMETI (Kosova,LDK), Giorgio REBUFFA (Italy, Forza Italia), Paolo ARMAROLI (Italy, National Alliance), Doris POLLET-KAMMERLANDER (Austria, Greens), Mariclaire

AGOSTA (Mexico), Liliana AYETZ (Argentina, Indipendent), Patrick MORIAU (Belgium, PS), Tiziana MAIOLO (Italy, FI).

* University Professors

Roberto NANIA (University ofBologna), Fulco Lanchester (University "La Sapienza", Rome) Giovanni MOTZO (University "La Sapienza", Rome) Vincenzo CERULLI IRELLI (University "La Sapienza", Rome), Giuseppe CONTINI (University of Palermo).

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APPEAL TO THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE UN TO RECEIVE THE DALAI LAMA

1,172 SUPPORTERS UNITED TO DATE, AMONG THEM 144 INDIAN DEPUTIES AND THE ENTIRE PARLIAMENT IN EXILE OF TIBET.

The collection of signatures continues among deputies and senators so that the secretary general of the UN receives the Dalai Lama with the objective of making the opening of Sino-Tibetan negotiations concrete as soon as possible. In the last few days 144 deputies of the Indian Parliament signed the document. Among them were George FERNANDES of the Sanata Party and Sahib Singh VERMA of the Bhartiya Janata Party, as well as all of the members of the Tibetan Parliament in exile, including Prof. Samdhong RINPOCHE, its president, and Thupten LUNGRIG, its vice-president. The total number of signatures collected as of October 15th is 1,172 among the deputies and senators of 43 nations on three continents.

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FREEDOM FOR THE PANCHEN LAMA

POSTCARD CAMPAIGN TO PRESIDENT ZEMIN: OVER 7,000 CARDS HAVE BEEN SENT. OBJECTIVE: TO REACH 10,000 WITHIN ONE MONTH.

* Update on the campaign (postcards arrived at the TPR office in Brussels)

Tibet: Postcard Panchen Lama (7119)

au 15/10 21/10 Total

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Australia: 3 0 3

Austria: 29 0 29

Belgium: 521 6 527

Belarus: 10 0 10

Brasil: 14 0 14

Bulgaria: 72 0 72

Czech Republic: 55 1 56

Colombia: 3 0 3

Costa Rica: 2 0 2

Croatia: 79 0 79

Denmark: 16 1 17

Spain: 254 1 255

Finland: 1 0 1

France: 1233 22 1255

Georgia: 1 0 1

Germany: 737 42 779

Hungary: 29 0 29

Japan: 1 0 1

India: 8 1 9

Ireland: 41 0 41

Iceland: 1 0 1

Italy: 1404 23 1427

Liechtestein: 9 0 9

Lithuania: 2 0 2

Luxembourg: 16 0 16

Mexico: 1 0 1

Nepal: 1 0 1

Norway: 455 1 456

New Caledonia: 2 0 2

New Zealand: 75 0 75

Netherlands: 65 0 65

Poland: 56 0 56

Portugal: 7 0 7

South Africa: 47 1 48

Russian Federation 89 3 92

Slovakia: 11 0 11

Slovenia: 2 0 2

Sweden: 87 12 99

Switzerland: 1215 4 1219

Ukraine: 94 0 94

United Kingdom 209 0 209

United States 22 0 22

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Total: 7001 118 7119

Let us remember that it is politically important to also send the second part of the postcard (that for Brussels) in order that we will have an exact idea of the dimensions of the campaign. The postcards will eventually be consigned to the secretary of the United Nations.

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WEI/AGENDA OF THE DAY FOR CITY COUNCILS

A project of the Agenda of the Day that will be deposited with the community and regional councils has been prepared by the editors of "Tibet-China Fax" in order to sustain the candidacy of Wei for the Nobel Peace prize for 1997. At the moment it is ready in its Italian version.

Who would like a copy should contact the editor's office.

* TIBET CHINA TELEX *

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OCT. 2ND/LOSANNA

More news has reached us concerning the three days of fasting dialogue. In Lossana, Switzerland, thanks to the work of Isabelle DUBOIS and Walter OBERMOSER, a sit-in took place in the center of the city on the night of Oct. 2nd. Approximately twenty people participated in it, and an information stand was kept open for the entire three days.

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WEI/INTERNATIONAL TIBET INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT

The International Tibet Independence Movement (USA), through its president Larry Gerstein, supports the international campaign for the candidacy of Wei for the Nobel Peace Prize for 1997.

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LIONE/NEW TSG

A new Tibet Support Group was founded in Lione (France) for the French region "Rhone Alpes). The group's name is "Lions des neiges." The news arrives from Dominique HOPITAL, to whom we wish good work.

E-Mail: tibet.infonie.fr

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KIEV/PRESS CONFERENCE

On October 18th a press conference was held in Kiev by Amnesty International and the Transnational Radical Party on the political campaigns for the protection of human rights in China and for the freedom of Tibet. Alexander KOSTRITSKIY, coordinator of the TRP in the Ukraine, has informed the press on the various initiatives in progress. At the conclusion the journalists who were present filled out postcards for the freedom of the Panchen Lama.

* PRESS RELEASE *

* "China, Italy recover. Dini (Italian minister of Foreign Affairs)

points to economic relations and does not mention the dissidents " by Maurizio CAPRARA in Il Corriere della Sera (Italy) 17.10.96.

Any comment is superfluous..... (Tibet conference: 1515)

* "L'extreme-Orient instable" by Francis DERON, Jean-Claude POMONTI, and Phillipe PONS in Le Monde (France) 1.10.96. Panoramic of the unstable situation in the extreme Orient: from Sino-Japanese relations to the Senkaku-Diaoyu islands of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the anti-Japanese nationalism in South Korea.(Tibet Conference: 1538)

* "Le recit dissonant d'un dissident Chinois" by Francis DERON, in Le Monde (France) 10.15.96 On the situation of the Chinese dissidents in labor camps and prisons. (Tibet Conference 1538)

The archival codes of the telematic system Agora' are in parentheses (telnet: agora.stm.it).