war crimes
REGISTER FOR THE JUNE 10 TRIBUNAL ON U.S./NATO WAR CRIMES AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA
11 May 2000
We are asking you to join us in making history when we convene the International Tribunal on U.S.-NATO War Crimes in Yugoslavia on Saturday, June 10 in New York City. The Tribunal will be held in the Martin Luther King Auditorium, 66th St. and Amsterdam (10th Ave.), between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
This Tribunal is the culmination of a global truth-telling campaign. Scores of hearings in countries around the world have collected eyewitness testimony, expert testimony and analysis. All of this will be presented at the Tribunal.
On June 10, a gathering of renowned international judges will hear expert and eyewitness testimony before hundreds of participants on U.S./NATO war crimes against Yugoslavia.
TESTIMONY WILL COVER:
Targeting civilians and environmental destruction - Violations of international laws and conventions; a crime against peace - Similar crimes against Iraq, Cuba, Korea, Puerto Rico - War propaganda and media lies - U.S. occupation: One year later - U.S. geopolitical strategy for Eastern Europe and the former USSR - Results of other hearings—Italy, Germany, Russia, Greece
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Former Canadian foreign minister James Bisset, Spanish member of parliament Angeles Maestro Martin, president of the African Association of Writers Charles Pascal Tolno, Italian peace leader Raniero LaValle, Millions for Mumia national coordinator Monica Moorehead, Native American Movement leader Dennis Banks, former German Admiral Elmar Schmaehling, former first lady of Greece Margarite Papandreau, former Haitian Ambassador to the UN Ben Dupuy, representatives of the movement to end U.S. bombing of Vieques in Puerto Rico and others who have spoken, written and acted against the U.S.-led NATO war of aggression.
Don’t miss attending this historic gathering on the one-year anniversary of NATO’s occupation of Kosovo. Play a role in ending the ongoing sanctions against Yugoslavia.
The war against Yugoslavia is not over. The cruel NATO occupation of Kosovo continues to inflict new human tragedy every day. Sanctions take their toll on the civilian population throughout Yugoslavia and the embers of a new U.S.-inspired military conflict are smoldering in southern Serbia and in Montenegro.
The International Action Center initiated a Commission of Inquiry into U.S./NATO War Crimes in Yugoslavia last July 31. Former Attorney General Ramsey Clark brought 19 counts of war crimes, crimes against humanity and crimes against peace against the leaders of the U.S. and NATO countries. We intend this effort to serve as a tool to stop wars before they start and prevent future violations of human rights.
Most of all, we want to hold the most powerful criminals accountable for their acts.
The IAC initiated a movement that has encouraged thousands to expose NATO crimes and show solidarity with Yugoslavia. From Oslo to Berlin to Belgrade to Kiev to Athens to Sydney, in 24 cities in 14 countries, there have been tribunal hearings. Lawyers from Canada, Greece and Russia have tried to bring similar charges against NATO before the Hague Tribunal. Lawyers from Britain, Italy, Greece, Germany and others have sued their own governments.
Because of the dominant U.S. role in the Balkan conflict and especially in the air war against Yugoslavia, the tribunal will focus primarily on U.S. criminal conduct, aided and abetted by other NATO members.
While we are not now holding the named criminals under lock and key, we see the tribunal process as a challenge to arrogant and arbitrary power. We are confident that it is the first step in a process that will continue to resonate throughout the NATO countries and among all the peoples targeted by the New World Order.
Show with your presence, your solidarity and your contributions that you stand shoulder to shoulder with us in this undertaking.
LOCATION & LOGISTICS FOR TRIBUNAL WEEKEND
The Martin Luther King Auditorium is located in a school at 66th St. and Amsterdam (10th Ave.), near Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle. It can be reached by the No. 1 and No. 9, A, D, C, or B subway lines and by many buses.
For those traveling from out of New York, the IAC web site at www.iacenter.org will begin posting choices of housing locations where others will be staying, or call the IAC office at 212-633-6646 after May 10.
REGISTRATION
We recommend advance registration to assure seating. To cover our expenses, we request a $10 to $20 donation (not required). Write checks for registration to "International Action Center." Tax deductible donations of $50 or more can be written to "People’s Rights Fund/Tribunal." Send registration information/ payment and donations to International Action Center, 39 West 14 Street #206, N.Y., NY 10011.
ONLINE CONTRIBUTIONS
Credit card donations can be made online at www.peoplesrightsfund.org .
International Action Center
39 West 14th Street, Room 206
New York, NY 10011
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