UNITED NATIONS TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL Distr. GENERAL T/PET.l0/344 23 May 1985 ., !il !'I ; t' ; : .!:. i ORIGINAL: ENGLISH PETITION FROM MS. HOPE A. CRISTOBAL, CHAIRPERSON, ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE FOR INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, CONCERNING THE TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS (Circulated in accordance with rule 85, paragraph 1, of the rules of procedure of the Trusteeship council) ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE FOR INDIGENOUS RIGHTS Post Office Box 7932, Tamuning, Guam 96911 21 May 1985 President Trusteeship Council United Nations New York, N.Y. 10017 Dear Sir: We are contacting you on behalf of an indigenous island group known as the Old Peoples Square Level (OPSL) and Justice Organization of Ponape and Kosrae (JOOP). The central theme of this Micronesian organization deals with the subject of war reparations with the United States and Japan. To date, this is a subject that has been unresolved in most of Micronesia and Guam. We wish to request on their behalf that they be allowed to send several representatives to appear before the Trusteeship Council for the purpose of testifying on this subject. It is our understanding that they have the financial resources to attend; however, they will require at least two weeks' prior notice. This time delay is necessary because of their remote location and the fact that their members are spread throughout many small islands. Upon your approval, kindly telex the time and date for their testimony to: OPSL and JOOP cjo Senator Ted Nelson, 18th Guam Legislature, Chairman on General Governmental Operations, Post Office Box CB-1, Agana, Guam 96910. It is vital that their input be considered in the ongoing session of your Council. 85-15046 1578s (E) I .. I ... T/PET.l0/344 English Page 2 Your indulgence and consideration would be greatly appreciated in helping 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a petition to the United Nations Trusteeship Council, seeking recognition and compensation for indigenous island groups affected by war reparations with the United States and Japan. The focus is on the historical and ongoing impact of these reparations on the island groups, rather than on specific economic or environmental issues. The petitioners are seeking to testify before the Council to share their experiences and perspectives.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture