Join us On 14th March, Worldwide protests against Kalabagh Dam

[Ishaq Tunio <itunio@HOTMAIL.COM>]

WORLDWIDE CAMPAIGN AGAINST KALABAGH  DAM

FRIENDS OF THE RIVER INDUS UNITE AGAINST DAMS AND CANALS ON  THE INDUS RIVER

Chicago( USA) : March 14th marks the eighth annual International Day of 
Action for Rivers, sponsored by the International Rivers Network (IRN). 
Friends of the River Indus from Pakistan, USA and UK will unite for a day of 
prayer, protest and awareness campaign in response to the ceaseless dam and 
canal projects along the Indus River in Pakistan. Supporters of water rights 
will demonstrate in peaceful protests in Washington, DC , Los Angeles, CA 
(USA); London (UK); and Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and Larkana  in  Sindh ( 
Pakistan.).

WE INVITE ALL FRIENDS OF THE RIVRER INDUS TO JOIN US  in a Peaceful Protest 
and Vigil for Humanity

Date: Monday, March 14, 2005   Times*: Vary by location

Locations*:

Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA (USA); London (opposite Parliament House) 
; Karachi ( Karachi Press Club)  Hyderabad, Sukkur and  Larkana  (Sindh).

Environmental, social, human rights  and political groups from Sindh and 
overseas including USA and UK based  World Sindhi Congress and World Sindhi 
Institute,   Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz ( JSQM), Jeay Sindh Mahaz, Awami 
Tahreek, Sindh Water Committee have already  announced the participation and 
   programs for the day  and Secretary General Amnesty International 
Pakistan Iqbal Detho, Chairman Pakistan Fisher folk Forum Mohammad Ali Shah. 
and few other NGOs have   showed  their willingness  to participate.

We have extended the invitation to PPP, STPP,SNF,  SNC, GTC& KBD Forum, 
Awami National Party ( NWFP ) ,  SANA  ( North America )  and  other 
political and social / NGOs  in Sindh and abroad and still waiting for their 
response.

Contact your specific location organizer below for specific times and 
locations.

Join the united struggle against Mega Dams and canals  on Indus

Say NO to dams and canals!

Speak out for water rights along the Indus River

and support  Water for life only !

The Indus River flows through the heart of Sindh currently province of 
Pakistan, and the livelihood of its citizens depends on it for drinking 
water, irrigation, and employment.

“An Ecological Disaster” Dam and canal projects upstream of the Indus River 
have created a man-made water shortage that has devastated the province of 
Sindh.  The World Conservation Union (IUCN) described the environmental 
condition of Sindh’s Indus Delta as “on the brink of an ecological 
disaster".  Yet in spite of the environmental and social consequences that 
additional water projects along the Indus will bring, the government insists 
on continuing the process.  The proposed construction of the Kalabagh Dam 
and completion of the Thal Canal are the latest threats to the Indus River 
and to the Sindhis of Sindh.

The Damage to Date from Dams and Canals Along the Indus River Deforestation 
and Desertification  Mangrove Forest Destruction  Salt Water 
Intrusion  Coastal Land Lost  Indus Water Pollution  
Lakes and Wetlands in Danger  Rare and Endangered Species at Risk 
 Biodiversity at Risk  Agriculture Problems  
Inadequate Water for Drinking  Health Problems  Social 
Problems  Water Transportation Impossible  Cultural 
Diversity Threatened

Contact Information

For additional information on the worldwide  events, or to join as a 
participant, or media inquiries please contact:
Friends of the River Indus (FOTRI)
Ishaq Tunio Phone: 773 727 1440

Email: fotri_org@yahoo.com;     itunio@hotmail.com

Web Site: www.saveindus.org ,   www. kalabaghdam.org

For inquiries about event in London and LA, please contact:
Mr. Saghir Shaikh, World Sindhi Congress (WSC)
saghir.shaikh@att.net
Web Site: www.sindhlink.net

For inquiries about event in Washinton DC, please contact:
The World Sindhi Institute (WSI)
Phone: 202-637-3244/3245
Fax: 202-637-3246
Email: wsihq@worldsindhi.org
Web Site: www.worldsindhi.org

For inquiries about event in London , contact Ms. Suraiya Makhdoom

    smakhdoom3@yahoo.co.uk

For inquiries about event in Pakistan: contact  Qazi Asif :

    junejoasif@yahoo.com