Mapuche Political Prisoner Patricia Troncoso in Critical Condition, more than 95 days in Hunger Strike(Attached whole info)

FOR THE LIFE OF PATRICIA TRONCOSO!
NO TO MINING, FORESTRY AND ENERGY EXPLOITATION ON HISTORIC MAPUCHE TERRITORY!
STOP THE DESTRUCTION OF MAPUCHE LAND!
FREEDOM FOR ALL MAPUCHE POLITICAL PRISONERS IN CHILE, NOW!
BARRICK GOLD OUT OF CHILE AND ARGENTINA

JANUARY, TUESDAY 15, 2008
5 PM AT MELBOURNE GPO,
CNR SWANSTON AND BOURKE STREETS

“Patricia Troncoso who began her fast in early October was taken to the hospital from her jail in the southern city of Angol to treat her deteriorating heath. She and three others were found guilty of “terrorism” for a series of “called” arson attacks on Mapuche lands, but owned by forestry companies. Their first trial ended in a mistrial, while in the second prosecutors used the testimony of an anonymous hooded witness to get a conviction. The four were charged and sentenced under a set of anti-terrorism laws passed during the Pinochet dictatorship. Efforts to reduce their charges from terrorism failed after negotiations broke down between the Mapuche, senators and the government. The Mapuche want prosecutors to stop using the anti-terrorist act. They are also demanding the return of Mapuche lands, currently in the hands of forestry companies be returned to Mapuche communities. The government says it is willing to listen and negotiate but not “under” pressure, now the government is waiting for Patricia Troncoso’s death”.

We urgently request support in any way as possible, assisting to the rally on Tuesday 15 at Melbourne GPO at 5pm, organising activities in you city or state, sign the petitions and write letters, emails and faxes to the Chilean authorities expressing you concern and demanding the release of all Mapuche political prisoners and respect their lives.

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