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Hong Kong Department
Date: 22 December 1988
CC: Mr Burns, News Dept
Mrs Hatcher, Information
Dept
Mr Colvin, SEAD
VIETNAMESE BOAT PEOPLE IN HONG KONG: LETTER TO THE SPECTATOR
A
/ 1.
I attach a letter to the Spectator from the Secretary General
of the International Society for Human Rights. As you will see, it
makes serious and unfounded allegations about our policy towards Vietnamese boat people in Hong Kong.
2.
The International Society for Human Rights has a curious and rather dubious background. Information Department have produced the attached series of minutes and cuttings which convey the flavour
well. Although the organisation appears to be well supported in
Germany, where it has its headquarters, its standing in this country
is more tenuous. It is strongly right-wing. It has been alleged,
variously, that it is dominated by Russian emigre organisations and
financed by the CIA and the Moonies.
3
News Department are preparing a letter to be sent by a
Minister to the editor of the Spectator, refuting Mr Chambers'
allegations. They are so monstrous that I would see advantage in
your sending a letter direct to the author, in particular because he
purports to be the office holder of a reputable organisation.
CONFIDENTIAL
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