do u think calling my friend in myanmar is dangerous to him.i will not talk politics but to let him know that i have sent him some money..and where to pick it up.
Amnesty International today announced that a global day of public action in support of the people of Myanmar will be held on 6 October.
Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan will lead the march in London. Other marches have been organized in many countries around the world including in Mongolia, Malaysia, Thailand, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US.
UK march details ... here
Burmese leader 'agrees to meet Suu Kyi'
Matthew Weaver and agencies
Thursday October 4, 2007
Guardian Unlimited
Burma's reclusive military ruler has agreed to meet the detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, it was reported today.
The reports came as the Burmese regime admitted rounding up more than 2,000 monks and protesters during days of recent anti-government demonstrations.
State media said General Than Shwe had told the UN envoy to Burma, Ibrahim Gambari, that he was prepared to hold…
I'm in Chiang Mai right now and feel like I have to go to Burma to see everything for myself. I don't have a visa and didn't think it was possible to get one. Does anyone know if I can still go in and fly to Rangoon or Mandelay or any other city where there is action taking place? I want to write about it.
I am another one who has planned to go to Myanmar, flying on 17th October. Anyone who has successfully travelled there since the recent situation, please let me know how things went. I am still thinking of going, but I have doubts in my mind, so I am interested in whatever people think.
Cheers
Pleased to see a letter in the Times today where 33 lawyers offered their services .... here
Sir, Lawyers from around the world condemn the criminal actions of the military forces of Burma. The barbaric killing, torture and imprisonment of Burmese citizens undertaking an internationally recognised right of peaceful protest is criminal and must stop immediately.
The signatories to this letter wish to stress the following: Burma must establish and comply with internationally recognised standards…
Myanmar junta tightens screw on dissenters
By Aung Hla Tun 21 minutes ago
YANGON (Reuters) - Despite gradually easing its iron grip on Myanmar's main city on Thursday, the junta continued to round up scores of people and grill hundreds more arrested during and after a ruthless crackdown on pro-democracy marches.
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Although most are too terrified to talk, the monks and civilians slowly being freed from a makeshift interrogation centre in north Yangon are giving a glimpse of the mechanics…
The Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma is an organisation whose credentials I can wholly vouch for. They are activists, including several Australian parliamentarians, with close links to pro-democracy activists and groups in Burma. The resources of these groups within Burma are, as most of you will understand, severely limited-many dont have fax machines or paper to do the organising work.
The pro-democracy forces in Burma are not dead, they are re-grouping and planning more actions to…
