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Mr. Donald Tsang
 Chief Executive
 Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong People's Republic of China

Cc: Commissioner of Police, Mr. LEE Ming Kwai
    Secretary for Security, Mr. Ambrose SK LEE

Dear Chief Executive Tsang:

I am writing to express my deep concerns about the arrest of 14 protestors from South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and mainland China, who are facing charges of unlawful assembly for the events that transpired on the December 17, 2005 near the vicinity of the 6th World Trade Organization's Ministerial Conference site in Hong Kong.

The 14 protestors charged were among more than 1,300 people arrested on the night of December 17 questioning the on-going negotiations within the conference site, which would undoubtedly be detrimental to the livelihood of farmers, workers, and people around the world. The protestors were attempting to voice their frustration and desperation at yet another round of the WTO Ministerial conference that yielded no measures to alleviate poverty or to address their concerns.

Although all fourteen are released on bail, it is my understanding that the Hong Kong government has formally charged them with "unlawful assembly" and they are considering adding new charges. I am very concerned by the actions of the Hong Kong government and the police. Thus, I strongly call for the immediate release of the 14 protestors so that they can return home to their families.

I must also voice my serious concerns at the uncalled for and excessive use of force by the Hong Kong Police during the night of the 17th. Many were injured, and electric shock batons were used, while reports of "beanbags pellets" being fired upon have also been confirmed. I have been told that there were numerous instances of human rights violations during the process of detaining over 1,300 protestors that have been documented by human rights organizations. I urge that an impartial and thorough inquiry into the human rights violations and the violence used on the part of the Hong Kong police be pursued.

Regarding this matter, I would like to point out that a failure to properly investigate and rectify human rights violations would reflect negatively on the human rights standards of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. A harsh sentence for the 14 would also put into question the democratic tolerance of the region, taking into account that no foreigners have been arrested in previous cases of similar demonstrations.

I will continue to monitor closely the proceedings regarding the 14 protestors and again stress my call for the immediate release of the 14 activists.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.

Sincerely,

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