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21 de Diciembre, 2006
Oaxaca Call for Global Solidarity
Categorized under Acción , Oaxaca , Política México , Raza , Resistencia | Tags: activism, brown pride, EZLN, indigenous, Mexico
FRIDAY, EL 22 DE DICIEMBRE (TOMORROW) is the day that Solidarity Actions with Oaxaca begin. If you have only come across this post and are wondering why this would be important to you, read here, and there's much more here.
EZLN llama a Movilización Mundial para Oaxaca (EZLN calls for a worldwide movement of solidarity with Oaxaca)
Communiqué of the Indigenous Revolutionary Clandestine Committee - General Command of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation.
Mexico.
December 2 of 2006
To the people of Mexico:
To the people of the world:
Brothers and Sisters:
The attack that our brothers, the people of Oaxaca suffered and suffer cannot be ignored by those who fight for freedom, justice and democracy in all corners of the planet.
This is why, the EZLN calls on all honest people, in Mexico and the world, to initiate, starting now, continual actions of solidarity and support to the Oaxacan people, with the following demands:
For the living reappearance of the disappeared, for the freedom of the detained, for the exit of Ulises Ruiz and the federal forces from Oaxaca, for the punishment of those guilty of torture, rape and murder.
We call to those in this international campaign to tell, in all forms and in all places possible, what has occurred and what is occurring in Oaxaca, everyone in their way, time and place. ...
—By the Indigenous Revolutionary Clandestine Committee - General Command of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation.
Mexico.
Insurgent Subcommander Marcos. Mexico, December of 2006
(Links, sample letter, addresses, downloadable [NEW one added] posters, and request for info below)
... We call for these actions to come together in a worldwide mobilization for Oaxaca on December 22, 2006.
The people of Oaxaca are not alone. We have to say so and demonstrate it, to them and to everyone.
Democracy!
Freedom!
Justice!
—By the Indigenous Revolutionary Clandestine Committee - General Command of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation.
Mexico.
Insurgent Subcommander Marcos. Mexico, December of 2006
Solidarity Demonstrations in the US on Friday, December 22nd
Atlanta 7:00am Rally at Mexican Consulate (2600 Apple Valley Rd NE)
http://elenemigocomun.net/731
Boston 12:00pm Protest at Mexican Consulate (20 Park Plaza)
http://elenemigocomun.net/713
Houston 9:00am Protest at Mexican Consulate (4507 San Jacinto St.)
http://elenemigocomun.net/718
Los Angeles 9:00am March with FIOB-LA and APPO-LA (Corner of Pico & Fedora)
http://elenemigocomun.net/719
Miami 7:00am Protest at Mexican Consulate (5975 Sunset Dr, South)
http://elenemigocomun.net/729
New York City 4:30pm Rally at Mexican Consulate (27 East 39th. St.) and March to Rockefeller Plaza
http://elenemigocomun.net/716
Sacramento 3:00pm Demonstration at Mexican Consulate (1010 8th St.)
http://elenemigocomun.net/730
San Diego 11:00am Protest at Consulate and 5:00pm Political Cultural Festival
http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2006/12/123854.shtml
San Jose 7:00am Protest at Mexican Consulate (540 North First St.)
http://elenemigocomun.net/717
Seattle 1:00pm Demonstration at Mexican Consulate (2132 Third Ave)
http://elenemigocomun.net/733
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EZLN call for Global Mobilizations for Oaxaca
http://elenemigocomun.net/627
 Dear Sir or Madam,
On November 25, 2006 152 people were detained in Oaxaca city during the violence that ensued that Saturday. On November 27th, 2006, 141 or those people were transferred to a prison in Nayarit, and have reportedly been denied access to family and independent legal counsel. It has also been reported that many of the detainees were bystanders in the march on Saturday, and may not have committed any crime. In addition, it has been reported that several people detained during the Oaxaca conflict have been beaten, tortured, sexually assaulted, and otherwise deprived of basic human rights. I am writing with grave concern for the detainees. If Mexico is to follow basic human rights guidelines, those detainees should be ensured immediate access to adequate medical attention, legal counsel of their choice, and communication with their families. As well, they should be charged with a recognizable criminal offense or released immediately. I also ask that the federal government immediately carry out investigations into the allegations of torture and allow human rights organizations to observe the current procedures taking place in prisons. I am calling on you to ensure the physical and mental integrity of those currently in custody. I am deeply interested in this issue, and very upset to hear about these reports of human rights abuses in Mexico. Should this situation not be resolved in a way that is fair to both the poor and the powerless, I will do my utmost to plan my vacations elsewhere, as well as find ways to divert any funds I would normally send your way. As you can see by my writing this letter, I am active politically, and I am going to make it my business to help my friends see the truth of this matter and act in concert. I would appreciate a reply from you detailing the actions you will take to ensure the proper treatment of the Oaxaca detainees. My concern for the basic rights of individuals in your country is not of a political nature, it is an unwavering and deep-seated concern for the dignity and well being of all humans. Sincerely, ——— |
| Minister of the Interior: Lic. Carlos Abascal Carranza Secretario de Gobernacion, Secretaria de Gobernacion Bucareli 99, 1er. piso Col. Juarez, Delegacion Cuauhtemoc Mexico D.F., C.P.06600, MEXICO Fax: 011 52 55 5093 3414 Salutation: Dear Minister/ Estimado Secretario de Gobernacion President of the National Human Rights Commission: |
"We call to those in this international campaign to tell, in all forms and in all places possible, what has occurred and what is occurring in Oaxaca, everyone in their way, time and place."
IF YOU HAVE any other information, phone numbers, actions, information, please feel free to drop it here. ¡BASTA YA! Not just a cool slogan. Because look around at this world of ours. What words could describe a sane and healthy human's sentiment better.
ENOUGH ALREADY!
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Comentarios (4)
brownfemipower dijo:
dude, i'm SO gonna post up those rockin cool posters you got there. did you see vegan kid? she's got a recipe for some sort of glue shit to put these pictures up--I'm gonna copy off a bunch of them then do some gluing...
Palabras por brownfemipower spat forth on el 21 de Diciembre, 2006 at 03:45 PM
Nezua Limón Xolografik-Jonez dijo:
sounds funktastic, hermana. i will seek out the vegan one. graz!
Palabras por Nezua Limón Xolografik-Jonez spat forth on el 21 de Diciembre, 2006 at 03:51 PM
Jennifer Rogers dijo:
Thanks for updating the letter and reminding people to send it. I am happy to see that the letter my friend wrote for her friend that was abused and taken by the PFP has been spread around. While some of the detainees have been released, many are still at Nayarit.
Palabras por Jennifer Rogers spat forth on el 24 de Diciembre, 2006 at 08:53 PM
nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez dijo:
Thank you Jennifer. I appreciate you letting us know. Feel free to send any other info to nlxj[-]theunapologeticmexican[-]org or comment anytime.
Palabras por nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez spat forth on el 24 de Diciembre, 2006 at 11:15 PM