UN Special Rapporteurs send joint allegation letter to South Korean government on human rights violations in Gangjeong, Jeju

Posted by | Thursday, 13 September 2012 | English, Uncategorized

In response to individual complaints sent to the UN special procedure mandate holders, a joint letter was sent to South Korean government on alleged acts of harassment, intimidation and ill-treatment of peaceful protesters in Gangjeong village on 30 May 2012. In the letter, the Rapporteurs ask questions on the cases for clarification and request the Government to send a response […]

Asia-Pacific Peace Declaration for No Naval Base in Jeju Island International Action Week

Posted by | Monday, 10 September 2012 | English, Uncategorized

Update! Deadline extended to September 30! Sign Now! “Bring peace and cooperation to East Asia! Don’t militarize Jeju Island and the pacific! Make Jeju an Island of World Peace! While witnessing the construction of a gigantic naval base in beautiful Gangjeong village in Jeju Island, located in the Western Pacific Ocean, we cannot help but raise questions again: why war […]