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? Now tfmt *e United Stales has Trade Agreement, it k especially rating that we take a look at recent activities involving Indian people in Mesico. Even though ladai people hete in the United States are still frequently subject to racial, economic and otter forms of injustice, moat Americans would say that die "Indian Wars" of the last three centuries ate over. In Mexico that is apparently not the case. In January of this year various U.S. news media briefly carried the story of an "uprising" in southern Mexico, in the state of Chiapas (that's chee-AH-pnhs). The story weal that "rebels" known as the Zapatista National Liberation Army had revolted, and wens quickly defeated by loyal forces of the Mexican government Our southern border was made safe from yet another allegedly leftist "Liberation Army* and all was well in the world. On to the next news But is that ail there is to the story? Information coming out of Mexico from the International Indian Treaty Council and Amnesty International, a human rights organization, paints a somewhat different picture than we have been given by mainstream news coverage For a long time the Native people of the highlands of Chiapas stale, mainly Tzdtal and Tzotzil Indians (closely related Mayan-speaking nations), have been straggling to keep i their beads above the judicial waters. Their traditional homelands have been gradually taken away by non-Indian landowners and companies, and what little political power they once may have had has been eroded by fraudulent elections They have appealed to state and Mexican federal governments for redress of their grievances, bat have generally been ignored. People who made the must noise have been arrested, detained illegally (without access to legal counsel or communioUhin with their ftmdliesj.mdorien tenured Sane of these vocal propoaenu of Indian rights, including tone nan-Native friend* of ladiaa people, have tin ply Finally ? icons ?nt the people bad taken all tbcy could stand. "On 1 January 1994, a previously unknown armed opposition group called the Ejdrcito Zapatista de Libcracidn Nacional (EZLN), Zapatista National Liberation Amy, took control of several towns in the state of Chiapas. By the cad of the week, the EZLN, most of whose members seem to belong to local fzotzil Indian communities, had retreated towards dense and mostly uninhabited jangle areas although heavy fighting between the armed farces and drerebets continued to be reported. On 5 and 6 January indigenous communities outside the City of Sao Cristdbal de las Casas wear bombed from the air. On 12 January the government declared a ceasefire, although there were reports of continuing land attacks by the armed forces [government troops] during the following days. Early reports indicated a number of human rights abuses, such as (be extrajudicial execution [killing by government agents without due process of law] of at least five rebels, and the torture of rebel and civilian detainees at the hands of the security farces. "Chiapas has Itmg been the scene of human rights abuses by the security forces in the context of land disputes and allegations of electoral fraud. These violations have included mass and arbitrary arrests, torture, ill treatment and political killings... Very rarely have those responsible been brought to justice." On 26 January Amnesty International sent an appeal fur urgent action in the cases of three specific individuals ? Sever!ano Santiz Gomez, aged 65: Sebastian Santiz Ltqiez. aged 65; and Hcrmelindo Santiz Gomez, aged 40 ? as well as other members of tk Tzeltal Indian community of Morelia, state of Chiapas These people had "disappeared" following arrest by government farces. Oa 27 January Amnesty Imenmtiooai reported that two other Indian people ? Jorge Mariano Soils, aged 21; and Eduardo Gomez Hernandez, aged 22 ? had been killed in an "exlr^udicial execution." These two men from the Indian community of Las Margaritas had been arrested by local police, taken to jail, from whence they were taken by government troops, never to be seen alive again. A forensic examination of their bodies, verified by two members of the U.S. organization. Physicians for Human Rights, revealed thai they bad suffered multiple stab wounds. In the same report, nine other Indian people were reported to have "disappeared" following their arrest by government troops. On 14 March Amnesty International reported that fourteen more Tzeltal Indians bad "disappeared" following their arrest by Mexican army troops. In the same report, it was learned that the three Tzeltal men listed as "disappeared" on 26 January (see above) had been found dead. The Mexican government had acknowledged the detention of one of these men on 9 February, but by 13 February the government was denying that any of these three men had ever been detained by government forces, despite reports by 25 Indian witnesses who saw the men being taken away by the army. Doth Amnesty International and the International Indian Treaty Council continue to report fear for the safety of Indian people in Chiapas. The Indian Wars may be over in the U.S., but they're still being waged by our new trading partner, Mexico. For more information, visit the Native American Resource Center in Old Main Building, on the campus of Pembroke State University. company to view the Latest stales of "The Cat\son Craft 'Wedding Line" featuring Wedding ?nvttatiofu and Announcements In beautiful thermography on a variety of fine papers. Also featured are napkins, thank you notes, gued hooks, everything to create the perfect wedding )063tormal5tCoUege'Plaza3tonbroke.TC2S372 (910)521-0620 - Prospect . School ' Honor Roll The baner rail far the fourth six weeks gradlag ptritd has been released frem Presect Schaal. Jahaay Hal is principal iajpiSalSSeal's Heaer Rail Braadoa Emanuel A Haaar Rail Melius Bine. Jacquline Camming!, Crystal Bui land. Porsha Dial. Michesl Hum. Jessica Lambert, Dam ten Locklear. Christy Oxendtne. Melissa Revels. Eryn Sanderson. Melltssa Stricklin. Tyler Thompson B Haaar Rail AdraniaClark.CcnccaCummings. Katam Harris. Cadiy Hunt. Beth Lane, Coochau Locklear. John Locklear. Kristin Locklear. Eugenia Dial. Kimberiy Dial. Brandy Locklear. Scott I whiter Eighth Grade A Haaar Rail Lecbelie Chavu. Tadenc Lowry. Sabrtna Pickens B Haaar Rah Christina Barton. Jessica Ballard. Chnsti L. Chavts. Deidre Chavu. Cindy M Clark. Tonys Lowry. Rodney R. Locklear. Randy L. Locklear. Brian Jacobs. Teddy (W. Joey Ballard, Derek Brewer. Ronald SamDion Tina Hunt Tart Jacob* wsawavw) a nuaaa ? a aanaa Starlet Chevia. Elizabeth Deeae, Tara Deeae. Karaa Dial. Johaaa R. Locfciear. Krtsttaa Locklear. Annie B. Lowery. Ashley Thompson. April Williams I I News From Carroll Middle School <? Many students enrolled in orchestra classes at Carroll Middle School continue to grow as musicians once the school day of school week has ended They are involved m activities either as spectators or participants Many of these activities involve Carroll students participating with orchestra students mm other students in the school system. Recently some orchestra students gave up a Sunday evening at home to attend a children's concert performed by the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra students serve our community by performing at various functions Recently theyperformed at Knuckles Elementary School, the Delta Jabberwock Pageant at the Carolina Civic Center, and an assembly at our school. One strings student. Veraice Lassiter. played at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Many Carroll students auditioned for a position in the school system's orchestral Esther Kwong made first chair and Kristen Herring made second chair in the "All County Senior Orchestra." Other Carroll students were also named to positrons in the "All County Junior Orchestra." Some students are so committed to music that they perform in two different orchestras Just recently some orchestra students at Carroll Middle school auditioned for the "Eastern Regional All State Orchestra" at Duke University. The entire school orchestra will be performing at the Carowinds Musical Festival in Charlotte and the orchestra Concert Festival in Fayetteville this April. Carolina Indian Yoke is published every Thursday by First American Publications 304 Normal St - College Plaza Post Office Box 1075 Pembroke. North Carolina 28372 Phone (919) 521-2826 Fax (919) 521-1975 Cotmee Brayboy, Editor Helen Loddear, Office Manager Subscriptions One year in NC $20.00 Out of state, $25.00 Second Class Postage Paid at Hi Mfi\WTIEV9 Attorneys & Counselors At Law 521-3413 Mo Chars* For Initial Consultation ARNOLD LOCKLEAR ARLIE JACOBS RONNIE SUTTON GRADY HUNT 203 S. Vance St. Pembroke Lowry and Townsend to Wed ; at Berea Baptist Church Dr. Wei ton Lowry of Pembroke, North Carolina announces the engagement of his daughter, Rose Marie Lowry of Pembroke to Larry Marshal Town send of Raleigh, formerly of Pembroke, son of Mrs. Julia Townsend Bollard of Wakulla, NC. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Pembroke State University, East.. Carolina University and a doctoral candidate at Campbell University. She is presently serving as president of the North Carolina Association of Educators during a leave of absence as principal with the Public Schools of Robeson County. The groom-to-be is a graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan College. He is employed by Southern Bel! Telephone Company and is the Democratic nominee for the North Carolina House of Representatives District IS in Wake County. The wedding is planned for Saturday, May 14 at Berea Baptist Church in Pembroke, North Carolina. IMWWMIfj || Or?| (Mm t )?4. I,t*kt*ki. NC. OUI DMIM | Pharmacist lfe*art}fitftdl iam [ Medicines and nursing ? { Some substances that come through a mother's " mijk are handled poorly by infants, even in low J doses, and should be avoided by nursing mothers. j Included among these drugs are antihistamines, <| which can cause drowsiness, and decongestants, "j which can cause excessive crying and sleeplessness. ? Nicotine from smoking not only inhibits breast milk j ? formation, but can also cause diarrhea, vomiting, rapid heart rate and restlessness in the baby. Alcohol a*j passes easily into breast milk, and it does not take h i much to permanently damage a baby's brain. fj We care about the health of you and your family, fj 1,1 | | |, I Wt Take the Ttmt to Ansiver Your jjuestions || ? tffiwi TKanmacy Now You Don't Have To Leave Town For Most Heart Catheterizations You Need Only To Come To The SRMC Cardiac Catheterization !, 'nit I Heart disease is tlx* lending eunse ot de-uth among Americans today. And while great strides I lave lxx*n made in k tlx* treatment (if eualk avascular disease. ' tlx* key to impkiixnting tlx*se pnxxxlua*s is proper and tinx'ly I diagnosis of'tlx* condition Sxitlx-.Lstem Uegion.il Medical I (. Center's (anliac Cntlxicri/atkm I 'nil tsorxr.ik.xl in asstxiutkm with IXike I 'nivcrsiiy Medical CxTttor. which is irncrn.itkniiilly .. at* wikh r< >r us i iidtk-wnKfrtN in iIk* f nv-.itnKiit ?if Ik-.ui (Xir r.tali.it catlxieri/atk mi team is medically ditvtlod l>y IX. Steve Koy-al. Soutlx-astem Kexkinal Medical Centers staff canlK>Utgist. t le is atsc> an ? active mentlx*r oftlte Duke I niversity I cardiology faculty. 'litis working association Ivtween Ixnlt facilities provides for givatcr continuity ofcaiv f*( >r < *ir canliology patients. Soutlte-.istern Regional Meclic-al (enters cardiac catlxtcrization sen ices and our growing association with I Duke I 'niversity Medical (enter is a nuiorsu.'puuM.ir on-yoinyeflort to briny you state tiMlKxifl kvhnology w iih tlut airing Imnikkami ttH It'll. jlSt SOUTHEASTERN KM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Flnomscope view of heart repeals arterial condition. Ih Royal ami assistant perform catketrriwtion procedure in Southeastern's eatkelenwtwn nnit. We iv Gone Out O/Oiir Way, So You Dou7 Hcuv ToT .*X) West 27th Stavt. Lumlxiton, NC 28359. (910)671-5000 r
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