Source: www.DefenseForumFoundation.org
Date: August 31, 2023
Dear Friends:
Despite the best efforts of many governments and advocates, very tragically our greatest fears have been realized: Xi Jinping has now begun the forceful repatriation of North Korean children, women and men back to North Korea to face certain torture, certain brutal detention, and potential public execution. On August 29th, two buses of refugees crossed the bridge from Dandong to Sinuji with the precious lives of between 90 to 100 refugees now in the balance. See attached videos from trusted source.
What can be done at this point?
Despite this horrible news, we must remain vigilant as this will be an ongoing fight.
Action items for your consideration:
1) Send your own appeal directly to Xi Jinping to stop carrying out this heinous crime. Best to send to Xi in care of the embassy or consul office that represents your state/country. You can find the list here:
If you can plan to join item 4 (boycott) feel free to mention that in your appeal.
2) Join demonstrations at Lafayette Park and the United Nations appealing for the North Korean refugees that will be held next week. Lafayette Park demonstrations will be held on Tuesday, (9/5) 1-2:30 pm and Wednesday (9/6) and Thursday (9/7) from 11-12:30 pm EST next week and there will also be demonstrations at the United Nations. These demonstrations will continue until September 23, the first day of Hangzhou Asia Game and are be spearheaded by the Esther Prayer Movement.
3) Volunteer to be a city or country coordinator for the annual Save North Korean Refugees Day September 22nd being organized by the North Korea Freedom Coalition by committing to send additional appeals simultaneously to Xi Jinping in solidarity and in concert with a demonstration that will be held in Seoul on September 22th led by North Korean defectors organizing the 20th annual North Korea Freedom Week. Let Johnny Park know at Johnnypark@ defenseforumfoundation.org if you can serve in this way.
4) Boycott China: Please make a commitment to never again purchase anything made in China until the Xi regime stops this brutal, cruel and inhuman and illegal activity. Mention this in your appeal to Xi.
And most importantly,
6) Please PRAY: for the refugees in peril that they will prevail against this evil and also please pray for those who advocate for them to have wisdom and strategy and perseverance. In the words of Mrs. Kim, who was once a North Korea refugee detained in China with her family of four, it was her prayers to God that made it possible for her to miraculously be flown to South Korea directly from China in November 2021. Let's pray for more miracles!
Many thanks and blessings and
ACTA NON VERBA,
Suzanne
Suzanne Scholte
Seoul Peace Prize Laureate
President, Defense Forum Foundation
Chair, North Korea Freedom Coalition