Justice for Altantuya beyond Malaysian borders

Photo: An example of the endorsement from Mongolian NGOs sent to me by Shariibuu’s lawyer. Please circulate far and wide.

According to the New Straits Times today (malaysiakini, where are you?):

Shaariibuu Setev, Altantuya’s father, arrived in Kuala Lumpur yesterday with a representative of Mongolian non-governmental organisations. The NGO representative, who wanted only to be known as Muugi, said she represented some 20 46 (see inside) child and women rights organisations in her country. Both of them would be attending the trial today (NST).

Before the duo arrived in KL, the Mongolian NGOs have issued an appeal to International organisations to step up their campaign to seek justice for Altantuya beyond Malaysian borders.

Their appeal, a copy of which I’ve received, reads like this: 

Sh. Altantuya was brutally murdered using military C4 explosives by security officers of the Malaysian government on the 19^th of October 2006. The security officers facing trial now were personal body guards of Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak. Sh. Altantuya was avisitor to Malaysia. She was there to meet Najib’s political ally and a political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda. The trial has been in progress since June 2007.

Sh. Altantuya was the mother of two boys. The children have been suffering from grave social and health issues since the loss of their mother. The murder has caused serious psychological trauma and further crises for the two boys in their daily lives. The youngest son suffers from peripheral nerve paralysis and his health continues to deteriorate daily.

We ask that Malaysia and the world that is watching to please not forget that Sh. Alatantuya cared for the health and social wellbeing of her two sons as well as her extended family before her untimely death.

The wellbeing and livelihoods of these two young boys must not be forgotten and we strongly encourage that care and acknowledgement of Sh. Altantuya’s sons be taken into consideration during this trial.

We are asking those who are aware of this case to join our struggle and demand a FAIR TRIAL. We should stand together in this issue of human rights and demand that the Malaysian authorities and judiciary NOT FORGET the livelihoods of these two children that have been devastatingly affected by the murder of their mother.

As the brutal murder of the Mongolian citizen took place in Malaysia’s territory and was committed by  government special security guard, orphaning two young children, we demand that the Malaysian Government provide compensation for the loss of the breadwinner to the victim’s children, including support for living and medical treatment costs for the youngest son for the duration of his lifetime, in compliance with the United Nations Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power adopted by the General Assembly Resolution No. 40/34 in 1985.  

We hope and trust that YOU, as International Human Right organizations will support our struggle and demands for the right to life.

Recommended Action:

Please write to the authorities listed below. Remind them of the government’s obligation under CEDAW and Child Right Convention to ensure equal protection of the law to women and children. Urge them to find ways to ensure that the case of the murder of Sh. Altantuya in Malaysia is appropriately investigated and punished, in particular, by prosecuting all the defendants.

Please call on authorities to bring justice by prosecuting the responsible defendant and not to forget to ensure compensation for the loss of the breadwinner to the victim’s children.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Kementerian Luar Negeri
http://www.kln.gov.my/
Minister: Datuk Seri Rais Yatim
Deputy: Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum
Wisma Putra, 1 Jalan Wisma Putra, Precinct 2, 62602 Putrajaya
Tel: 03 8887 4000, 03 887 4570 (After Hours/Emergency), Fax: 03 8889 1717

Ministry of Women, Family & Community Development
Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluaga & Masyarakat
http://www.kpwkm.gov.my/
Minister: Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen
Deputy: Senator Noriah Kasnon 
Aras 1-6, Blok E, Kompleks Pejabat Kerajaan Bukit Perdana, Jalan Dato’ Onn, 50515 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2693 0095, Fax: 03 2693 4982

Ministry of Defence
Kementerian Pertahanan
http://www.mod.gov.my/
Minister: Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak
Deputy: Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop
Jalan Padang Tembak, 50634 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2071 1333, Fax: 03 2691 7217

Ministry of Rural & Regional Development
Kementerian Kemajuan Luar Bandar & Wilayah
http://www.rurallink.gov.my/
Minister: Tan Sri Muhammad Mohd Taib
Deputy: Tan Sri Joseph Kurup
Deputy: Encik Joseph Entulu
Blok D9, Parcel D, Kompleks Kerajaan Persekutuan, 62606 Putrajaya
Tel: 03 8886 3500, Fax: 03 8889 2104

This urgent appeal was endorsed by:

1.    Mongolian Women’s NGOs’ National Network

2.    Mongolian National Network on Prevention from Child Abuse

3.    ÅÑÐÀÒ- network

4.    National Center Against Violence

5.    Citizens’ Alliance Center

6.    Center Human right and development

7.    Sustainbale Development and Gender center 

8.    Pure Intention Women’s NGO

9.    Gal Golomt Movement

10. Youth development Foundation

11. Image association

12. Women writers’ Tsagtsai association

13. Rural Women’s Development Foundation

14. Iveel association

15. Creative women’s association

16. Ulaanbaatar city’s Women’s consul

17. Princess center

18. Women and social progress association

19. Mongolian Democratic Socialist Association

20. Mongolian Nature and Women’s association

21. Mongolian Leadership foundation

22. Protecting citizens from Drug and Alcohol association  

23. Urban ger districts’ development foundation

24. Woman caption foundation

25. Mongolian businesswomen’s association

26. Mongolian women’s lawyers association

27. Liberal Women’s Intellectual Foundation

28. Democratic women’s association

29. High educated women’s association 

30. Ladies XXI century

31. Child and women’s development center

32. Motherland, family and women’s association 

33. Women’s justice association

34. Green Gold

35. Disability citizens’ right center

36. Gender equal right center

37.  Equal way center 

38. ’Youth mind’’ Foundation

39. Mongolian child development and protection association’

40. Preventing and protecting child from violence 

41. Mongolian professional social worker’s association

42. Child welfare and service “Gerelt” center

43. Development Nisora foundation

44. One world- adolescent center 

45. Mongolian Youth Development foundation

46. Mongolian Volunteer Organizations’ network