Precedent seen in Belau
Sir,—Amongst all the debate surrounding United States reprisals because of our nuclear warships stance, let us not forget our Pacific neighbours. Since 1979 Belau has been under intense and unabated United States pressure to change its democratically-chosen constitution, which includes articles prohibiting the storage, transmission and testing of nuclear weapons. This tiny country, with a land area that would fit into Lake Taupo and a population of only 15,000, has rejected at least five United Statesinspired referendums to overturn its constitution. If this tiny, strategically-placed island can do so, then we too, can support it and follow it to a truly nuclear-free and independent Pacific. It is interesting to note that the Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society which nominated Mr Lange for a Nobel Peace Prize also nominated Haruo Remeliik, President of the Republic of Belau.—Yours, etc., BRUCE MEDER. March 7, 1985.
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Press, 13 March 1985, Page 16
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146Precedent seen in Belau Press, 13 March 1985, Page 16
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