London calling:In front of the junta’s embassy-7 August 2009 (Fri)
21st Anniversary of 8.8.88 Burma Democracy Uprising –LONDON
Burmese democratic forces and their friends will be holding a protest in front of the junta’s embassy
Date: 7 August 2009 (Fri)
Place: In front of the junta’s embassy
Time: 12:00-14:00
21 years ago, on August 8, 1988 (8888), people from all walks of life throughout Burma came out in unison to call for freedom, democracy and justice in Burma. The military regime responded to these peaceful calls by using lethal force, killing about 3000 innocent people including students and monks.
Even to this day, the Burmese military regime continues its atrocities. They harass and arrest human rights activists including Noble Laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Many activists were killed during recent peaceful demonstrations. Many more died in interrogation camps and some died while imprisoned due to systematic abuse targeted to political prisoners.
Everyone is welcome to give their respect and support to those who have sacrificed their lives for democracy.
Date: Saturday, 08 August 2009
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: 10 East 77th St. (bet. Madison and 5th Ave.), New York, NY 10075
*note*
Download Aung San Suu Kyi mask here: http://www.u2.com/stream/article/display/id/4770
Print it. Bring it. Ware it.
