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04.02.99 New total objector in Finland/Neuer Totalverweigerer in FinlandA Finnish anarchist Henri Hellén, from Helsinki, began today his prison sentence of 71 days. He was sentenced for total objection. He wishes letters and cards of support to his prison address: Henri Hellen there is also an other total objector in the same prison: Teppo Salonen The lenght of the sentence is half of the (civil) service he has refused to do (maximum 197 days, if one does no service). Total objectors who refuse directly from the military forces without applying for civilian service are also often sentenced for desertion to suspended imprisonment. In February there were 7 total objector in the Finnish prisons. Further information: Union of Conscientious Objectors - Finland Tel.: +3 58 - 9 - 14 04 27 |
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