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Burma 2007. The Saffron Revolution

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Dear Friends,

 

I'm sure all of you will be aware of what's happening

at the moment in Burma. You might also be aware that

Sheffield has the most Karen (ethnic minority from

Burma) refugees of any town in the UK.

 

The Karen community have organised a solidarity demo

this Monday 1st October, meeting at 4:30 outside the

town Hall / Peace Gardens.

 

These are incredibly exciting times, the closest the

grassroots Burmese have come to overthrowing the

military junta in 20 years. Every day they're risking

their lives to challenge a brutal regime. It would be

nice to let them know that people in other countries

support what they're doing.

 

If any of you can come, please do so.

 

Hope to see you there,

 

Hugh.

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I had no idea there were so many people here. See you there.

 

Up the monks!

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I will be there. I am a Buddhist and cannot come to terms with the way the people and monks are being treated. I am really glad you have posted this information on the Forum emmaandhugh. Thank you.

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Thanks Deerobe, please pass the info on to as many people as possible. It would be great to get a big turnout. I believe people from the council are going to be there at the beginning to talk with a representative from the Karen community.

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Can't make it at that time, any chance of a Sheffield petition...putting a link on the forum?

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Glad to hear this demo is happening. Sorry I won't be able to make it. If there is a petitition you know of, please post a link.

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There is a lot of information about petitions etc on the Facebook group 'support the monks' protest in Burma'. Also have a look at the website for the Burma Campaign x

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Sorry, bit off topic, but hasn't Burma been called Myanmar for quite a few years now? I find it quite confusing because they are always calling it Burma on TV.

 

Good luck with the demo!

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DEMO UPDATE: Schedule of events

 

4.30-5.00 - Arrive outside town Hall: materials will be available to make banners, or please bring your own.

5.30 - Media are arriving

6.00 - Councillors are meeting with representatives from the Karen cummunity

 

Weather forecast is good!!

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Dear Friends,

 

I'm sure all of you will be aware of what's happening

at the moment in Burma. You might also be aware that

Sheffield has the most Karen (ethnic minority from

Burma) refugees of any town in the UK.

 

The Karen community have organised a solidarity demo

this Monday 1st October, meeting at 4:30 outside the

town Hall / Peace Gardens.

 

These are incredibly exciting times, the closest the

grassroots Burmese have come to overthrowing the

military junta in 20 years. Every day they're risking

their lives to challenge a brutal regime. It would be

nice to let them know that people in other countries

support what they're doing.

 

If any of you can come, please do so.

 

Hope to see you there,

 

Hugh.

 

Sorry I won't be there Im working and ran out of holidays. But I certainly support what you are doing and wish you the best of luck.:thumbsup:

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