Four countries trashed by China are to stage a joint demonstration outside
the Embassy. Representatives of Burma, Sudan, Tibet and Zimbabwe will lay
flowers in mourning for the deaths of millions of victims of dictators
supported by China. All four countries are victims of China’s use of its
veto in the UN Security Council to protect human rights abusers.
The demonstration will start at 10 am and there will be a media presentation
at 11 am when the Zimbabwean, Burmese and Sudanese dictators will be seen
bowing down to a figure representing China. The masks used were widely shown
at the Europe / Africa summit in Lisbon last December. A black coffin will
be on display representing those who have died in the liberation struggles
of these countries. Tibetans wearing gags will be representing the 216
Tibetans who have been killed in demonstrations since March this year.
The protest will culminate at 13.08 when the Tibetan flag will be raised,
accompanied by the national anthems of the four countries. We will be joined
by the Falun Gong who have been protesting in support of freedom outside the
Chinese Embassy for many years.
Time: 10:00 – 13:08
Venue: RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 6AD (opposite Chinese Embassy)
Map link:
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Underground: Regents Park, Great Portland Street, Oxford Circus.
Zimbabwe Vigil Co-ordinators
The Vigil, outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London, takes place
every Saturday from 14.00 to 18.00 to protest against gross violations of
human rights by the current regime in Zimbabwe. The Vigil which started in
October 2002 will continue until internationally-monitored, free and fair
elections are held in Zimbabwe. http://www.zimvigil.co.uk
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