International Affairs
(Sunday 10.00/11.00)
- Support the motion Oppose the motion
That this Ard Fheis call on the UN to end the situation whereby the five
permanent members of the Security Council have a veto on all matters that
arise there.
Noble Six/Coen/MacManus Cumann, Sligo
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Sinn Fein re-affirms our opposition to the aggressive imperialist foreign
policy of the US. Its support for terrorist states in Indonesia, Turkey
and Israel. Its sponsoring of the worldwide arms trade. Its blockade of
Cuba. Its domination of the UN. Its atrocious record of intervention both
overt and covert in Central and South America which has hindered the
development of justice and peace there.
Limistéir Chorcaigh
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That this Ard Fheis calls for a halt to the current negotiations on the
Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) which will limit the ability of
governments - particularly in developing countries - to have control over
foreign investors and the activities of multinational corporations.
Negotiations should be resumed in the international public arena and
involve all parties to be impacted upon by the MAI including NGOs, regional
authorities, local government representatives and most importantly
developing countries.
Ard Chomhairle
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Believing that the people of East Timor have a right to self-determination
and that this can be achieved through dialogue. This Ard Fheis calls upon
the Indonesian government to release Xanana Guismao and all the other
Timorese leaders in order to create a climate for the peaceful resolution
of the East Timorese question. Sinn Fein also supports the initiatives of
President Nelson Mandela of South Africa and of the U.N. to secure a
peaceful settlement of the issue.
Ard Chomhairle
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Noting the near collapse of the peace process between the Israeli
government and the Palestinian authority and that 131 members of the UN
General Assembly regard the intransigence of the Netanyahu government as
being primarily responsible for the state of affairs. Sinn Fein calls upon
the Israeli government to :
(a) Stop the expropriation of ancestral Palestinian land.
(b) Withdraw from Palestinian areas in the West Bank as well as withdraw
from South Lebanon and the Golan Heights
(c) Release all Palestinian political prisoners
(d) Create the conditions for the full implementation of the Hebron and
Oslo Accords.
Ard Chomhairle
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That this Ard Fheis welcomes the progress that has been made towards the
resolution of the conflict over Western Sahara, including the final
agreement reached between he contending parties to implement the joint
OAU/UN settlement plan, making possible the holding of a free and fair
referendum under the authority of the UN in co-operation with the OAU.
That Sinn Fein congratulates the leaders of both parties on their efforts
to find a just and lasting resolution in accordance with the inalienable
right of the Saharawi people to self-determination.
Ard Chomhairle
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That this Ard Fheis calls on Bill Clinton, US President to abandon his
Thatcher like policy toward the Cuban people. We call on him to invite
Fidel Castro to the While House on (for example) Jose Marti day to begin
the process of inclusive negotiations. The economic blockade of Cuba and
the hardship, misery and deprivation of the Cuban people must be ended.
Sinn Fein through its leadership will raise these issues with the US
administration at every appropriate opportunity.
Cumann Carroll Ashe, Cabhrach, Baile Atha Cliath
- Support the motion Oppose the motion
That we reaffirm our support for the ending of the economic embargo on Cuba
Ceannt Breathnach, Gaillimh
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That this Ard Fheis deplores the recent imprisonment by the Spanish
government of the national leadership of the Basque party, Herri Batasuna
and calls for their immediate release. We support the ongoing struggle for
Basque independence.
Noble Six/Coen/MacManus Cumann, Sligo
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That this Ard Fheis deplores the political trial, and sentencing to seven
years imprisonment of the whole National Executive of Herri Batasuna and
we call upon the Spanish government to create the conditions for a
peaceful negotiated settlement leading to Basque self-determination .
Ard Chomhairle
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This Ard Fheis sends solidarity greetings to the imprisoned leadership of
Herri Batasuna and calls on the Spanish government to release them
immediately without charge.
Mairéad Farrell Cumann, Baile Atha Cliath
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This Ard Fheis salutes the people of the Basque country who are engaged in
struggle for a united free Basque nation.
Mairéad Farrell Cumann, Baile Atha Cliath
- Support the motion Oppose the motion
This Ard Fhéis expresses horror at the recent massacre in Chenalho (Mexico).
It calls on the Ard Fhéis to express its concern to President Zedillo about
the massacre.
It further calls on the
Ard Chomhairle to ask President Zedillo to ensure a
full, independent, international, judicial enquiry is carried out at all
levels, including state and national levels.
Pádraig Pearse Cumann, Derry
- Support the motion Oppose the motion
This Ard Fhéis calls on the Ard Chomhairle to express its concerns to the
Mexican Government about its continuing repression towards its indigenous
population.
Pádraig Pearse Cumann, Derry
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That Sinn Fein supports the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) in
Mexico in their struggle to end the oppression of indigenous peoples by the
Mexican Government
Séamus Harvey, Donegal
- Support the motion Oppose the motion
We confirm support for the Kurdish nation in its struggle to achieve
self-determination
Ceannt Breathnach, Gaillimh
- Support the motion Oppose the motion
This Ard Fheis deplores any victimisation of Iraqi citizens by Anglo
American forces whether through trade sanctions or military action.
Noble Six/Coen/MacManus Cumann, Sligo
- Support the motion Oppose the motion
Sinn Fein endorses international calls for an end to the Chinese occupation
of Tibet and sends solidarity greetings to those struggling for democracy
in China.
Limistéir Chorcaigh
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This Ard Fheis believes that asylum seekers and immigrants should be
accommodated where possible by this state and treated with the same respect
that Irish people receive abroad as a matter of routine.
Noble Six/Coen/MacManus Cumann, Sligo
