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[parat nanakorn]

To:
Chief Executive of HK: Mr Donald Tsang ceo at ceo.gov.hk
Head of the Security Bureau: Mr Ambrose S.K. LEE at sbenq at sb.gov.hk


Dear Mr Tsang / Mr. Lee

I am Asia Pacific worker Solidarity links (APWSL) my organisation deeply
concerned about the 14 demonstrators still held in police custody in Hong
Kong, following the rally of December 17, 2005. I/we (my organisation) call
upon you to immediately release them, and drop all of the charges.

Over the past few weeks, dozens of peaceful rallies were organized in Hong
Kong. Furthermore, the local and international community was deeply moved by
the sincere actions of demonstrators and expressed their strong support to
the Korean peasants.

During the whole demonstration, there was no damage to private shops or
public property. Police labeling of this incident as a “riot” is totally
misleading and completely untrue.

I'm APWSL regret that the police force used unnecessary excessive force
during the rally, on December 17, 2005. Tear gas was applied without prior
warning to the public and reporters on the spot. We regret the fact that
considerable numbers of demonstrators and Hong Kong citizens were injured by
water cannon and tear gas and express our deepest concern to all injured
people.

Many international NGO and trade union representatives were present in Hong
Kong during the WTO conference, and joined in the rallies and actions
together with those presently kept in custody. The international community
will continue to closely monitor the situation of the detainees and the
actions of the Hong Kong authorities. We sincerely hope you will hear our
call and release all detainees unconditionally and without pressing charges.

Sincerely,


Parat Na nakorn

APWSL Co ordinator
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