burma

Interview with All-Burma Monks' Alliance Leader, U Pyinya Zawta

sammaditthi — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:32:43 -0700

A seven minute interview conducted with exiled Burmese Democracy leader, U Pyinya Zawta commenting on the current political and economic situation of the Burmese people, the rationale behind the democracy movement, government repression, and the upcoming constitutional referendum.

Protests sweep through Rangoon Burma Sept 2007

BurmaCampaign — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:31:04 -0700

On 24 and 26 September 2007, demonstrators hold hands to create a barrier of protection for the Buddhist monks in Rangoon, while others hold photos of Aung San, the independence hero of Burma.

Every Human Has Rights: Speak Out

Death of foreign photojournalist in Burma Sept 2007

BurmaCampaign — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:26:27 -0700

Japanese photojournalist Kenji Nagai was killed during demonstrations in downtown Rangoon, Burma on 27 September 2007.

US Campaign for Burma

March from Shwedagon Pagoda in Burma Sept 2007

BurmaCampaign — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:19:46 -0700

Demonstrators march in the heart of Rangoon, Burma from the Shwedagon Pagoda, the most sacred Buddhist Pagoda for the Burmese, during protests in September 2007.

US Campaign for Burma

Monks flood in protest Burma Sept 2007

BurmaCampaign — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:13:01 -0700

Taken on 24 and 25 September 2007 during the largest protests in 20 years, these clips from Rangoon, Burma show a sea of Buddhist monks shouting the words "Doi-yeh" meaning "Our Cause."

US Campaign for Burma

Second Life Solidarity with Burma

draxtor — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:45:06 -0800

90 percent of the 55 million who live in Burma survive on less then one dollar a day. The country became independent from British colonial rule just after the Second World War and its multi-ethnic society has struggled with nation building ever since. In the fall of 2007 peaceful protests against the military regime have been met with brutal force and Burmese armed forces had fired into crowds killing an untold number. The virtual world of Second Life showed support for the protesters and proofed that the virtual community cares deeply about Real Life issues.

Season of Fear: Internally Displaced People in Burma Call for International Action

WITNESS Archive — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:21:01 -0800

"In much of Asia a dry season could mean a break from monsoon rains and intermittent floods but for the Karen ethnic community, settled along Burma's eastern borders, it means a season of death, destruction and flight." (Marwaan Macan-Markar, Inter Press Service, Bangkok)

After massive protests in Burma, world refuses to let dust settle

Myanmar protests 2007

Amnesty International — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:33:46 -0800

Amnesty International joins the protests outside the Myanmar (Burma) embassy in London. Catherine Baber from Amnesty International speaks about the situation.

After massive protests in Burma, world refuses to let dust settle

Ryan Schlief — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:41:11 -0800

Beginning August 19, 2007 there was a series of peaceful protests across Burma as monks, activists and ordinary citizens challenged misrule and repression. On September 26, the Burmese military government responded with violence. Thousands were detained, hundreds disappeared and the country is in the grip of repression.

Campaign for a free Burma

helpfreeburma — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 04:19:54 -0800

A three minute video that provides a concise overview of the situation in Burma and tries to show that a move away from repression and human rights abuses is possible