Appendices

1. RESOLUTIONS

The concerns of the Asia Youth Assembly were expressed in many ways: through art, drama, intercession, open debate, keynote addresses and so on. Some major concerns, but not all, were voiced through the Assembly resolutions which are given below. They were considered and passed by the Assembly on October 9, 1984, the final day of the Assembly.

KOREA

I. Violation Of Human Rights Of Christian Leaders

Preamble:

A highly repressive dictatorial military regime in Korea has been stepping up its suppression of the church. The nature of the suppression has become increasingly direct and indiscriminate.

Since September 1983, the life of the Jei Il Church in Seoul has been continuously disrupted by agitations instigated by persons who identify themselves as coming from the National Security Bureau and by conservative members of the church.

On September 10, 1984, the latter persons used violence to confine to a room the Rev. Park Hyung Kyu, the pastor, who is a respected movement leader fighting for human rights and the restoration of democracy in Korea, and some of the church members who support the same cause. They were confined to the room for three days without food and water.

While the confinement was going on, a legal appeal was made to the police for intervention. But the police did not promptly intervene.

Instead the police detained Mr. Kim Choi Kee, General Secretary of the Ecumenical Youth Council, who had made a situation report on the incident, and charged him with disseminating "groundless" information about the incident.

The Asia Youth Assembly has made an appeal for Mr. Kim's release but this appeal has achieved no result to date. Consequently Mr. Kim has not been able to deliver his keynote address here at the Asia Youth Assembly in Delhi.

On September 23, 1984, the Rev. Park Hyung Kyu was attacked in broad daylight in front of his church by a group of political terrorists. As a result of the injuries he received, Rev. Park was hospitalized and remained in a critical condition. (This is the most recent news received.)

RESOLUTION

Therefore, THIS ASSEMBLY demands that the attackers of the Rev. Park Hyung Kyu be brought to justice; that Mr. Kim Chul Kee be released from political detention.

In addition, THIS ASSEMBLY conveys its support for and solidarity with the Rev. Park Hyung Kyu and Mr. Kim Chul Kee as they continue

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to struggle for human rights and the restoration of democracy in Korea.

II. Korean Concern Over Japanese Militarization

Preamble:

Militarization is one of the most formidable and threatening phenomena of contemporary Asia. Some major aspects include:

- increasing arms sales by superpowers to Asian countries and the promotion of regional conflicts in the interests of the superpowers;

- superpower support for military-dictatorial regimes which protect their economic interest;

- superpower orchestration of regional security alliances which divide Asian countries.

The increasing role of Japan in this process of militarization gives rise to grave concern. Under the influence of the USA, Japan’s "Self-Defense" Forces now rank as the sixth most powerful in the world. The Nakasone Administration is promoting Japan’s military build-up and whipping up nationalist sentiment within Japanese society.. Having established its economic dominance in Asia and now consolidating its political influence in the region, Japan’s projection of its military power into Asia must be expected.

RESOLUTION

Therefore, THIS ASSEMBLY opposes any triangular military alliance between Korea, Japan and the United States of America.

Furthermore, THIS ASSEMBLY appeals to all movements, organisations and churches represented here

(a) to monitor closely the militarization of Japan; and,

(b) to inform their constituencies and all Asian peoples of developments and to oppose vigorously all aspects of militarization.

III. Korean Struggle Linked To Other Asian Struggles

Preamble:

Recognising that the Korean struggle for human rights and democracy is part of many Asian struggles for justice and self-determination;

Acknowledging the need for prompt responses to the severe military aggression against Tamils in Sri Lanka, against East Timorese and against Kanaks in New Caledonia;

RESOLUTION

THIS ASSEMBLY calls on Asian youth and their movements, organisations and churches to expose to the world the military killings of civilians, other violations of human rights, foreign intervention and racist policies which oppress the people and frustrate God's will for them.

Furthermore, THIS ASSEMBLY calls on all participating persons and

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organisations actively to support the people in these countries who are suffering and crying out for justice.

INDIA

RESOLUTION

THIS ASSEMBLY demands that the Government of India repeal anti-democratic "black laws" (like the National Security Act, Maintenance Act, Disturbed Areas Act, Press Censorship in Punjab Act) and thus restore the full democratic rights of the people of India.

THIS ASSEMBLY views with deep concern the discrimination prevalent in the Indian society and churches against the people of Untouchable background and condemns strongly all forms of discrimination and injustice done against them.

Furthermore, THIS ASSEMBLY resolves to support the youth movement in the CSI Diocese of Central Kerala and the Faith Movement for People's Liberation which have been, in solidarity with the poor and the Untouchables, fighting against the oppressive authorities of the church and society and records its strong protest at the disciplinary action taken against the youth movement and the leaders of the Faith Movement.

SRI LANKA

RESOLUTION

THIS ASSEMBLY strongly condemns the atrocities committed against the Tamil people in Sri Lanka and expresses its anguish and concern over the continuing genocide.

Furthermore, THIS ASSEMBLY expresses its solidarity with all the democratic peoples' movements in Sri Lanka struggling for the self-determination of the Tamil people, and calls on the Government of Sri Lanka

- to stop the violation of human rights of the Tamil people;

- to withdraw immediately the armed forces from the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka;

- to release Tamil youth held in detention;

- to concede the right of self-determination to the Tamil people

In addition, THIS ASSEMBLY

(On Student Repression)

- urges the Government of Sri Lanka to take action against the police personnel responsible for the recent killings of two students from the universities of Peradeniya and Colombo, and against the continuing intimidation and harassment of students by elements of law enforcement agencies and by hired criminal elements. THIS ASSEMBLY further calls on the Government to restore the rights of

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student representative councils and student federations in the universities.

(On Repressive Laws)

- urges the Government of Sri Lanka to withdraw immediately the prevailing Emergency Rule and to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act, and whatever other legislation which is contrary to the international Human Rights convenants of the United Nations of which Sri Lanka is a signatory;

- demands of the Government of Sri Lanka the urgent withdrawal of power given to various state agencies to dispose of dead bodies without recourse to normal and proper judicial process;

- condemns the increasing harassment of peoples' organisations by the state including the banning of popular political movements.

(On State Militarization)

- urges the Government of Sri Lanka to halt its increasing involvement with the strategic interests of the United States particularly through the possible offering of port facilities to the US at Trincomalee;

- condemns Sri Lanka's cooperation with Israel on security and military matters and urges the government to reject use of the techniques of Israeli state terror;

- urges the Government of Sri Lanka to pursue a genuinely non-aligned foreign policy.

EAST TIMOR

RESOLUTION

THIS ASSEMBLY shares the deep concerns of the worldwide Christian community at the continuing suffering, violence and abuse of human rights in East Timor;

expresses its solidarity with the church and people of East Timor in their struggle for peace and justice;

joins with the head of the East Timorese church, Monsignor Belo, in calling for a cease-fire, the withdrawal of the Indonesian armed forces and a dialogue between Indonesia and the Fretilin-led resistance;

urges the UN Secretary-General and the Portuguese Government in their efforts to achieve a political settlement, to uphold the right of the East Timorese to self-determination

urges each delegation to THIS ASSEMBLY to seek the support of their own church and government for a speedy and just settlement of the East Timor conflict.

* (Eight Indonesian participants requested that their dissent from motions on East Timor be noted.)

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BANGLADESH

Preamble:

On September 27, 1984, a general strike was held all over Bangladesh from 6 am to 6 pm to protest against and denounce ten years of military rule and to make an effort to establish democratic values in Bangladesh.

RESOLUTION

THIS ASSEMBLY expresses its sympathy and solidarity with the Bangladesh participants at the news that eleven people, including an opposition Member of Parliament, have been killed by the military regime in Dhaka on September 27, and strongly condemns this action by the military authorities.

Furthermore, THIS ASSEMBLY expresses its earnest hope that military rule will be abolished in Bangladesh in favour of a just and democratic system of government.

AUSTRALIA

RESOLUTION

THIS ASSEMBLY expresses its strong support for the Aboriginal people of' Australia in their struggle for their land rights and for self-determination.

AOTEAROA

RESOLUTION

THIS ASSEMBLY affirms that the Maori people are the "tangatii whenua", that is, the true representatives of Aotearoa and supports the struggle of the Maori people for self-determination.

PACIFIC REGION

RESOLUTION

THIS ASSEMBLY expresses its support for the nuclear free an([ independent Pacific movements around the Pacific region; and, TH IS' ASSEMBLY expresses its support for the goals and aims of the Pacific People's Charter.

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PHILIPPINES

Preamble:

Whereas, police and military forces violently dispersed a peaceful assembly on September 27 which was organised as an act of indignation and protest over the government's forcible breaking up of an overnight vigil-rally on September 21 and 22;

Whereas, the military action on September 27 turned out to be even more violent and serious than that of September 21 and 22. At least 55 people were injured, 12 from gunshot wounds. Nearly one hundred people who participated in the assembly were reportedly missing as of September 29, many of whom may be in the hands of government forces. In addition, eleven people, believed to be abducted from the ranks of the demonstrators, were found dead the following day, bearing uniform marks of a brutal and violent death;

Whereas, the Philippine Government under Mr. Marcos' control should be made responsible for the consequences of its repressive actions against demonstrations and other democratic actions of the people, the U.S.A. and other foreign governments such as Japan and Australia should likewise be made liable for providing military and financial aid to the regime. This allows the government to import anti-riot equipment such as water cannons, teargas, rubber or plastic bullets etc. in spite of the current foreign exchange crisis facing the Philippines' economy.

RESOLUTION

Therefore, THIS ASSEMBLY strongly denounces the Marcos Government's repressive actions against the September 27 demonstration and against similar protest actions in the past; and views such repressive actions as essentially part of an effort by the government to contain and reverse the tremendous gains made by the broad democratic movement since the Aquino assassination.

Furthermore, THIS ASSEMBLY demands of the Philippine Government:

immediate investigation and prosecution of those responsible, directly or indirectly, for the deaths and critical injuries suffered by demonstrators last September 27;

immediate release of all participants in the demonstration who were arrested or abducted by government forces;

the prohibition of anti-riot troops and forces from being present at future protest actions.

Finally, THIS ASSEMBLY expresses its unity and solidarity with the Filipino youth and people in their struggle for justice, national freedom and democracy; their struggle against the imperialist stranglehold being part of the great and historic struggles of peoples in the Asia-Pacific region for independence and self-determination.