NUCLEAR PROTEST
Sin,—Nuclear disarmament movements in several countries are extremely concerned about the forth- coming French atomic tests in the Sahara. A number of African States have already protested vigorously --especially Nigeria and Ghana, which will be in the direct path of the fall-Out carried by the pre- vailing winds. The anti-bomb movements in France, Belgium, Britain and the US have also been con- sidering ways and means of protesting.
As a result an international team is planning to make a non-violent demonstration against the tests at the end of October. Having informed the French authorities of their plans, they will assemble in Ghana and travel by motor vehicle to the Reggan area of the Sahara where the tests are to take place.
The team's immediate aim will be to dissuade the technicians on the spot from carrying out the test. If they fail in this they will stay in the area when the test is made. The purpose of the demonstration will be to focus world attention on the perils of nuclear war and to challenge the conscience of people everywhere to . take action against nuclear weapons before it is too late.
We appeal to all those who believe in the value of such a protest to give as generous a donation as they can afford towards the heavy costs of organising such a project. —Yours faithfully,
MICHAEL RANDLE (Chairman) LORD BOYD ORR DR. ALEX COMFORT EARL RUSSELL REV. MICHAEL•SCOTI DR. DONALD SOPER
The Direct Action Committee A gains' Nuclear War, 344 Seven Sisters Road, N4
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