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Call for an International Day of Action in support of the International
Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita!<br><br>
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 will mark the second commemoration of
Hurricane Katrina and the Great Flood that devastated New Orleans and
revealed to the world the ongoing depth of racism and national oppression
that exists within the United States. The People’s Hurricane Relief Fund
and Oversight Coalition (PHRF/OC – visit www.peopleshurricane.org for
more details), a US based coalition of survivors of Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita and their supporters, is holding its Second Annual Commemorative
March on August 29th and the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita from August 29th – September 2nd, 2007 (see
www.internationaltribunal.org for more details). <br><br>
PHRF/OC is calling on justice seeking people throughout the world to
stand in solidarity with us on Wednesday, August 29th in support of these
actions and demand that the US government be made accountable for the
crimes it perpetrated against the marginalized and oppressed peoples of
the Gulf Coast – people African descent, Indigenous Peoples, migrants,
and the poor - during and after Hurricane Katrina. We are demanding the
following:<br>
1. That the US government declare the victims of
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Internally Displace Persons (IDP’s) and that
they be provided with the basic rights and securities that come with this
designation. <br>
2. That the US government provide immediate restitution
to all Gulf Coast IDP’s, regardless of race, income, or property holding
status. <br>
3. That those government officers, institutions, and
agencies responsible for the death of over 2,000 individuals and the
numerous human rights violations and crimes committed during and after
Hurricane Katrina be held legally accountable for their actions.
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To support this initiative PHRF/OC is asking all of our international
supporters and allies to take one or all of the following actions:<br>
1. Hold a demonstration on August 29th at the US
Embassy or Consulate in your country and raise the aforementioned demands
in support the Gulf Coast IDP’s and the International Tribunal. <br>
2. Deliver a statement addressed to US President George
Bush demanding that the US government comply with the just demands of the
Gulf Coast IDP’s, including the demands for recognition and restitution.
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3. Issue a statement of solidarity to the International
Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, alerting the body of your
actions and support. <br>
4. Join the International Tribunal network and support
our ongoing campaign work for justice by registering at the
<a href="http://www.internationaltribunal.org/" eudora="autourl">
www.internationaltribunal.org</a> website<br><br>
If you plan on conducting any of the above actions or to receive more
information please contact us at tribunal@peopleshurricane.org. <br><br>
Uphold the Right of Return and hold the US government accountable for its
crimes against humanity in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Act Now!
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In Unity and Struggle,<br>
Kali Akuno<br>
Executive Director, People's Hurricane Relief Fund <br>
Monday, August 6, 2007 <br><br>
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