dennistowler   10 #49 Posted September 28, 2007 The latest seems to be that the army are continuing to crack down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
emmaandhugh   10 #50 Posted September 28, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
MelW Â Â 10 #51 Posted September 28, 2007 I had no idea there were so many people here. See you there. Â Up the monks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Deerobe   10 #52 Posted September 29, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
emmaandhugh   10 #53 Posted September 29, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   862 #54 Posted September 29, 2007 sadly i wont be there but ill be there in thought on monday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pippadoll   10 #55 Posted September 29, 2007 Can't make it at that time, any chance of a Sheffield petition...putting a link on the forum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DIVA Â Â 10 #56 Posted September 29, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
emmaandhugh   10 #57 Posted September 29, 2007 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Snook   10 #58 Posted September 29, 2007 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
emmaandhugh   10 #59 Posted September 29, 2007 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!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
woodmally   10 #60 Posted September 29, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...