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Anniversary of Sabra-Chatila massacre: URGENT

LONDON-I.S.M | 16.09.2002 18:44

The 20 year anniversary of the massacres falls today, details of commemorative events.

Today, 'Palestinians will remember their September massacre of 1982.
Will a single candle be lit for them in the West?
Will there be a single memorial service?
Will a single American newspaper dare to recall this atrocity?
Will a single British paper commemorate the 20th anniversary of these mass killings of 1,700 innocents?
Do I even need to give an answer?'

Tomorrow, Tuesday the 17th of September at 9pm, The Sabra and Chatila Massacre 20 years on Commemoration Candle Vigil at Trafalgar Square, screening BBC Panorama's 'The Accused'.
more details: www.ism-london.org
There will also be a talk at SOAS before the vigil, starting at 6pm. see Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) for details www.prc.org.uk

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16.09.2002 19:59

Dear all,

I am sorry to inform you that the Vigil planned to commemorate the Sabra and
Shatila massacres in Tarfalgar Square had to be cancelled. Instead we are planning to walk through London carrying candles immediately after the talk
at SOAS (information below). We will walk from SOAS through Covent Garden and Leceister Square to Trafalgar Square. If you cannot make the talk you are still welcome to join us afterwards at 9 PM for our candle commemoration
walk.

The Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) invites you to a PUBLIC SEMINAR
> marking the 20th anniversary of the Sabra and Chatila massacre under the
> title 'From Sabra and Chatila to Jenin: the humanitarian and & legal
> consequences'
>
> Date: 17th September 2002 Time: 7:00 - 9:00
> (tea and refreshments will be served from 6:00 p.m.)
> Venue: School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), LectureTheatre, Main
> Building, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, WC1 0XG
>
> Chaired by Mr. John Austin MP
>
> Participants:
> Dr. Swee Chai Ang: A British surgeon who worked in Beirut during the Sabra
> and Chatila massacre.
> Mr. Lloyd Quinan MSP: One of the first British officials to visitJenin
> camp after the massacre in April 2002.
> Copies of his report will be distributed at the seminar.
> A British lawyer: will explore the possibility of criminal charges against
> Israeli officials in a British court A Belgian attorney involved in the
> case against Ariel Sharon > Enquiries to PRC: Tel: 0208 453 0919 e-mail:
>  info@prc.org.uk
> > Website: www.prc.org.uk

You may wish to join those walking down to Trafalgar Square following the talk at SOAS.
>

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