Wednesday, June 17, 2009

AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S BIRTHDAY

The information below is a news release from "Free Burma's Political Prisoners Now!":


June 19th is Aung San Suu Kyi’s 64th birthday. It is also Women of Burma day.Join in the celebrations by sending your birthday wish at www.64forsuu.org along with thousands of supporters including world leaders, politicians and celebrities.

Your message will tell Aung San Suu Kyi the world has not forgotten her, despite being under house arrest for more than 13 years. It will also tell the people of Burma you support their struggle for democracy.Canada Minister of Foreign Affairs just entered his birthday wish for Honorary Canadian Citizen Aung San Suu Kyi. Please see below message from the minister.

Aung San Suu Kyi, Your continued, unjust and unwarranted detention illustrates the complete disregard that the Burmese military junta has for human rights and democratic freedoms. On your 64th birthday, Canada commends you on your ongoing struggle to promote freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and commits to continue advocating for your release and that of all political prisoners in Burma.
Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada).

On June 19, there will be a gathering at Dundas Square (Yonge and Dundas) in Toronto at 6:30 pm to express Birthday wish for ASSK and demand support for her freedom.




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