Theodorakis and the War in Kosovo (I)

Together with four important personalities of the Greek culture-life, Theodorakis has signed a declaration, that we publish here in full wording in English translation.

Whoever agrees with this appeal might inform us by e-mail. or sign the form.We will transmit the signatures.

We, citizens of the Balkans, knowing well and being conscious of the particularity of our area and being strongly concerned for the unforeseen continuation of the war;

Request:

  • The immediate cessation of bombing against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
  • The immediate cessation of military operations in Kossovo, the protection of civilians and the initiation of negotiations under the auspices of UN on the future of Kossovo; negotiations that will envisage a wide autonomy of the region and international protection of the frontiers of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
  • The preoccupation of the international community with the immediate needs of the refugees and thereafter their secure repatriation under the international supervision.
  • The liberation of all hostages and prisoners of war.
  • The supply of international economic aid for the restoration of all damages inflicted by the bombing and war attacks in all regions of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
  • The protection and restoration of all cultural monuments that were damaged by the bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
We promise that, together with all intellectuals of the Balkans, we will work with responsibility, in the utmost of our strength for the peaceful co-existence and equality of all the citizens of the region, for making known and promoting the particularities of Balkan culture.

We call all citizens of the world to protest and press their governments so that the war ends immediately.

We call all intellectuals of the world to sign this declaration and raise their voices so that the use of military violence ceases, at last, and peace prevails all over the world.

Manolis Anagnostakis, poet
Theodoros Angelopoulos, film director
Iakovos Kambanellis, dramatist
Mikis Theodorakis, composer
Giorgos Zongolopoulos, sculptor

First signatures from other Balkan countries:

Rumania : Mayia Morgenstern (actress), Mihai Bouboulei (sculptor), Mircea Dinescu (poet), Hari Tzvitian (composer)
Bulgaria : Stefan Danailov (actor), Valeri Petrov (writer), Sveltin Rousev (painter), Stefan Janev (dramatist).  
 

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