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The International Movements Committee (USA) Long March and Hunger Strike for
Free Burma and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi www.longmarchforburma.blogspot.com Immediate Release Activists March 900 Miles for Burma’s Freedom New York, NY – (May 27, 2009) – Burmese activists are gearing up to begin a 900 mile march from Fort Wayne, Indiana, to New York City, home to the United Nations. Dismayed by the current situation in Burma where the democratic leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is facing trial, Burmese human rights activists are eager to start their long journey. On 27th morning at 9:09 AM, on the anniversary of Burma’s 1990 general election, Maung Maung Tate, Kyaw Shein, Min Shwe Oo, Saw Ngo, Ka Baw Yu, and Kyaw Tun will begin their march at the Peace-land pagoda in Fort Wayne. The activists have declared that they are frustrated with the international community’s inability to take on the military junta which currently rules Myanmar (Burma). Throughout the march, the protestors will call, “free Burma and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi,” said Maung Maung Tate, one of the activists. He added, “The misery and agony of our people continues unabated. With the leaders of democracy movement constantly threatened, Burma seriously needs collective and coordinated action from the international community. Such action must come from the UN Security Council.” After traversing five states to arrive in New York City, they will sit in and demonstrate for 9 days across from the U.N. The activists will then go on hunger strike for 9 more days. The activists also call for support from Americans across the country to join in and show solidarity with the people of Burma. Burma's icon of democracy, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has asked of the free world, "Please use your liberty to promote ours!" In that spirit, the activists hope to raise awareness and collect many signatures during their long journey. Upon arrival they will present their petitions to U.N. Secretary General Mr. Ban Kimoon. For more information contact: Maung Maung Tate: 260-418-4971 Min Shwe Oo: 315-527-4486
For additional information please contact Burma Point. [email protected], 718-396-1464, 646-643-8689
Free Burma and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi www.longmarchforburma.blogspot.com Immediate Release Activists March 900 Miles for Burma’s Freedom New York, NY – (May 27, 2009) – Burmese activists are gearing up to begin a 900 mile march from Fort Wayne, Indiana, to New York City, home to the United Nations. Dismayed by the current situation in Burma where the democratic leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is facing trial, Burmese human rights activists are eager to start their long journey. On 27th morning at 9:09 AM, on the anniversary of Burma’s 1990 general election, Maung Maung Tate, Kyaw Shein, Min Shwe Oo, Saw Ngo, Ka Baw Yu, and Kyaw Tun will begin their march at the Peace-land pagoda in Fort Wayne. The activists have declared that they are frustrated with the international community’s inability to take on the military junta which currently rules Myanmar (Burma). Throughout the march, the protestors will call, “free Burma and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi,” said Maung Maung Tate, one of the activists. He added, “The misery and agony of our people continues unabated. With the leaders of democracy movement constantly threatened, Burma seriously needs collective and coordinated action from the international community. Such action must come from the UN Security Council.” After traversing five states to arrive in New York City, they will sit in and demonstrate for 9 days across from the U.N. The activists will then go on hunger strike for 9 more days. The activists also call for support from Americans across the country to join in and show solidarity with the people of Burma. Burma's icon of democracy, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has asked of the free world, "Please use your liberty to promote ours!" In that spirit, the activists hope to raise awareness and collect many signatures during their long journey. Upon arrival they will present their petitions to U.N. Secretary General Mr. Ban Kimoon. For more information contact: Maung Maung Tate: 260-418-4971 Min Shwe Oo: 315-527-4486
For additional information please contact Burma Point. [email protected], 718-396-1464, 646-643-8689
