war crimes
International War Crimes Tribunal Hearing on the U.S./NATO War Against Yugoslavia
Ramsey Clark, Michael Parenti, Gloria La Riva and others featured
New Evidence that Chinese Embassy Bombed Deliberately by NATO and Other Discoveries About War Will Be Discussed Saturday, November 13, 9:30 am -- 5 pm Horace Mann School, 23rd St. near Valencia in San Francisco
You are invited to hear former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark and others testify at the San Francisco International War Crimes Tribunal Hearing on the US/NATO war against Yugoslavia on Sat., November 13 at Horace Mann School. Registration starts at 9:30 am. The San Francisco event is part of a series of hearings of the grassroots Commission of Inquiry for the Tribunal, which are scheduled in at least 8 countries and 25 cities. The Tribunal is designed to hold the US and NATO responsible for war crimes committed against Yugoslavia.
The recent London Observer investigation, which revealed new evidence of the deliberate targeting of the Chinese Embassy by NATO forces, will be one of the topics discussed. Plenary panels and workshops throughout the day will cover: effects of the war on the environment and civilian infrastructure; instances of media falsifications and an analysis of the role of the US media in the war; the US aims; historical background to the break-up of Yugoslavia; violations of international law; and more.
Other featured speakers will include:
Dr. Michel Chossudovsky, Professor, University of Ottawa, co-author, "NATO in the Balkans"
Gloria La Riva, activist and producer of the video "NATO Targets," traveled twice to Yugoslavia during the bombing war
Michael Parenti, author and activist
Prof. George Wright, Cal. State Chico, on "Parallels between US Policy in Angola and Yugoslavia"
Ljerka Stimec, Yugoslav American activist, just returned from Yugoslavia
Richard Becker, International Action Center, reporting on international hearings in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia, which he returned from this week
Shani Rifati, Voice of the Roma, from Kosovo, on the situation of Roma refugees driven out by KLA under NATO occupation
Karen Talbot, Women’s Peace Movement
and others…
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Ramsey Clark Heads War Crimes Tribunal This Saturday In SF Program
International Tribunal on U.S./NATO War Crimes Against Yugoslavia
San Francisco Hearing Saturday, November 13
Horace Mann Middle School, 23rd & Valencia Streets
Registration 9:30 am
The San Francisco hearing will feature two panels and four workshops on Saturday. Keynote speakers include: Ramsey Clark, former U.S. attorney general on the charges, indictment & international law Michael Parenti, author and activist, on U.S. Militarism & the New World Order Gloria La Riva, video journalist who traveled twice to Yugoslavia during the bombing … and othersWorkshops will allow for the discussion and participation by all participants, and the topics are:
The schedule for the hearing is:
Volunteer Sign-in 8:30 am
Registration 9:30 am
Opening Panel 10:00 am
Hearing Closing 5:00 pm
Workshops and panels will be held in the throughout the day, with a featured showing of the NATO Targets video by award-winner Gloria La Riva during lunch. Lunch will be available at the hearing.
To reach Horace Mann Middle School,
take 24th St. BART or MUNI #14, 49, 26, 67, 48. From US101, exit Army St. (Cesar Chavez Blvd.) and follow the signs for Army St. West. Continue about ¾-mile to Valencia St. and turn right. Continue four blocks to 23rd St. where the school is located. From I-280 North, exit San Jose Avenue, and continue approximately 1-3/4 miles to 23rd St. Turn right and continue 2 blocks to the school. Parking is in short supply at the school, but street parking is available and a municipal garage is located two blocks from the school at 21st St. and Bartlett St.
Valuable information and organizing resources will be available at literature tables throughout the hearing. Dramatic photos depicting the war also will be on display. Join us on Saturday and add your voice to those demanding that the Pentagon war-mongers be judged for all the world to see.
Please contact the International Action Center at (415) 821-6545 for more information, to schedule an interview, or if you would like to volunteer.
2489 Mission St. #28,
San Francisco 94110 •
(415) 821-6545
e-mail: actionsf@actionsf.org • web: www.actionsf.org
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