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Blog: Suu Kyi Sentenced to 18 Months House Arrest  

Suu Kyi Sentenced to 18 Months House Arrest
Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was sentenced to a further 18 months house arrest by Rangoon Northern District Court on Tuesday, according to representatives of her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD).

NLD spokesman Khin Maung Swe told The Irrawaddy that the verdict was delivered at 11:50 a.m. Suu Kyi was initially sentenced to three years imprisonment, but later the court changed her sentence to 18 months to be served under house arrest.


A protester displays a yellow Chrysanthemum in front of an old portrait of Burmese opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest at the Burmese Embassy at Manila’s financial district of Makati city on August 11. (Photo: AP)

Journalists were unexpectedly allowed to be present in the court when the verdict was announced.


According to journalists, Burmese Home Minister Maung Oo entered the courtroom after the three-year sentence was announced and read aloud a special order from junta chief Snr-Gen Than Shwe stating that as Suu Kyi is the daughter of national hero Gen Aung San, her sentence should be reduced to 18 months and that the sentence should be suspended.


The same terms of suspended sentence were applied to the verdict on Suu Kyi’s two companions, Win Ma Ma and Khin Khin Win.


The Burmese state-run radio also announced the verdict on Tuesday afternoon.


The verdict was read under tightened security inside the Insein Prison compound. The trial had been held in the prison since May following the intrusion into her house of an American, John W Yettaw.


At a simultaneous trial, Yettaw was on Tuesday sentenced to seven years imprisonment with hard labor. According to Agence France-Presse, the seven-year term included three years for breaking immigration laws, three years for breeching security laws and one year for swimming unauthorized in Inya Lake.


Suu Kyi has been detained for nearly 14 of the last 20 years, mostly under house arrest. Analysts generally concur that the trial was a political showcase and that the military junta want to keep her under arrest ahead of the elections in 2010.


“We believe Suu Kyi is being imprisoned to stop her speaking and to limit her effect on
next year’s elections,” Oliver Spencer, Burma Program Officer of the London-based Article 19 told The Irrawaddy in an e-mail.


By WAI MOE Tuesday, August 11, 2009

 
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  Blog: Burma Democratic Concern Presents  


Burma Democratic Concern Presents

 Posted in Asia, Entertainment with tags BDC's Mingalaba Show, Burma, Voice of Democracy on July 9, 2009 by buffalohair

Disco Mingalaba copy


Burma’s own live Internet Radio Show filled with music critical information and news.

Friday and Saturday evening at 6 pm Rangoon time,

 7 am New York time

At;

 PHEONIX RADIO
 http://www.pheonixradio.net/

 For information on how you can participate and get involved in the democratic movement within Burma contact;

Myo Thein

 Director

 Burma Democratic Concern

 http://www.bdcburma.org/

 
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  Blog: Buffalohair: Cyber Attacks and Globalization  

Buffalohair: Cyber Attacks and Globalization




Posted in America’s with tags China, Cyber Attacks, globalization on July 9, 2009 by buffalohair





hILLARY ON lIBERTY For us who work in the pro democracy movement cyber attacks have been old news since at least last September or 08’. Spam bombs as I call it have hit us many times in the past and for the most part we’ve learned how to deal with cyber garbage as a whole. The technology is quite primitive but if one is not vigilant even the most archaic assaults can be devastating. It’s almost laughable government sites were so vulnerable though.





 I found it quite interesting to note that the media mentioned the latest internet assaults came from North Korean sympathizers. Well the one real sympathizer I know who already launches these types of attacks is the government of Burma. With the help of their Russian technicians they’ve been launching spam bombs for months now. So it is a safe bet that Than Shwe and his band of thugs were involved in the latest assault.





 Just with our technology we’ve identified the perpetrators and their locations. The samplings of the spam all had .ru addresses but launched from Burma, India and China in general. There were a few from the good ole USA as well and hopefully they will be dispatched shortly. But for the most part these parasitic spam assaults come from Asia. It’s quite ironic that the US president is making nice with Putin while Putin’s technicians are assisting Burma and China in launching these assaults. Ah but no one pays attention.





 With US computer software companies located in Silicon Valley selling computer and firewall technology to China it’s only a matter of time before the cyber assaults gets more complex and more virulent. It’s only a matter of time. But it’s all about the money and these firms would sell their souls to the Devil if it made the corporate bottom line more lucrative. Maybe they already have. It’s almost laughable that we are empowering those who wish to do us harm while padding their pockets as well. Ah but China is our favored nation thanks to Bill and Hillary Clinton. You remember; the ones who sold American jobs to China.





 Our cyber enemies have already tested the waters and soon more assaults will be launched. Guess everyone forgot the headline where it was discovered that China had already infiltrated our power grid with their invasive software. We’ve allowed for their obviously bugged electronics to enter every facet of our cyber world because of the cheaper prices of their goods.





We seem to forget the numerous recalls of China’s defective and unsafe goods in recent years. I’m still blown away by the sex drug baby toy disaster as well as the poisoned dog food. Computer related items will undoubtedly share in this constant rash of bogus goods and the totality of this will be astronomical at the very least.



 Globalization and free trade are nothing more than a Trojan Horse. As we sell off our assets and technology to other nations it will be corporations that glean the profits at the taxpayer’s expense. The trade deficit has continued to be in the red consistently since its inception to the detriment to US, Canadian and European workers. But our so called leadership continues to boast of its profitability. How far beyond stupid is that eh? Sadly the only ones who see a clear profit are politicians who are heavily invested with no loyalty to the nations they were spawned from.

Oh well, to bad so sad. If people are dumb enough to buy into corporatism then they deserve what they get, feel good speeches that mask bold faced lies and a second class nation. Mark my word, after America is run into the ground financially we will be offered a Global solution to save our butts and everybody will think it’s a miraculous solution.

 



 Who need sovereignty or self sufficiency anyway? The only question I have is; will we still celebrate July 4th Independence Day whence we sell our liberty to the scrap collectors? Or is it already sold but we missed the sale?

 



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  Blog: Buffalohair:Kim Jong II and a Hill of Beans  

Buffalohair:Kim Jong II and a Hill of Beans
June 24, 2009


Kim Jong II and a Hill of Beans
Posted in Asia with tags Aung San Suu Kyi, Ban Ki-moon, Burma 2010 Election, China, Daewoo, Iran, Kim Jong II, Russia, Than Shwe on June 24, 2009 by buffalohair


Kim and Burma
North Koreas alliance with the criminal dictator of Burma, Than Shwe, has been known in circles in Burma for years. Only now is it becoming apparent to the rest of the world. Than Shwe’s alliances go much deeper as people begin to follow the money as China, Russia and other “secret allies” begin to surface. By all rights Russia and China should have recused themselves from voting on UN Sanctions pertaining to Burma because of their blatant conflict of interest. They are deeply involved financially and have everything to gain by the criminality perpetrated by Than Shwe’s criminal regime. The scuttlebutt over North Korea’s acts of stupidity by both Russia and China is nothing more the lip service and nothing more.



It was only obvious North Korea offered Burma the critical distraction they needed. The A-Bomb/bottle rocket scare was deliberate to mask the Aung San Suu Kyi disaster that back fired on Than Shwe. It also hid the fact the military regime has launched a new offensive on the ethnic minorities throughout the region, the Karen being one of them. His offensive has also targeted ceasefire groups who opposed the liquidation of their sovereignties and converting them into nothing more than border guards. Now Kachin State is being fortified by *Burmese troops in preparation for war. Ironically Burma and the Kachin were still trying to hammer out a deal. Apparently the junta already made their decision while using the negotiations as a smoke screen to build its troop strength in the region.



Also masked by Kim Jongs nonsense is the fact the Burmese military has increased its recruitment drive of **child soldiers throughout the region. And the United Nations response is to send the corrupt Ibrahim Gambari back to Burma after his disastrous self serving visitations in the past. Likened to a vacation Gambari will most likely enjoy the company of another Burmese starlet to pass the time with while recieving another priceless ruby, according to sources who’ve witnessed this in the past.



While these calculated distractions take hold, left in obscurity is the trial of Daw Aung Suu Kyi and all the criminality that goes with this sham of a trial. The reality is the UN as well as the well intended nations of the world have become partners with Than Shwe as they inadvertently condone the illegal sham election in 2010. The notion that there could be reconciliation or even a fair election is preposterous to say the least. The fact Than Shwe’s Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA) has already begun the process of buying ***votes should be an indicator the election will be rigged at the very least.



Arrests of Daw Aung San Suu Kui and celebrants of her birthday continue under the smoke screen of Korea’s distract-a-news. Paranoid Than Shwe has further disrupted his upper echelon by shifting his generals around in a feeble attempt to have the most loyal next to him when he dies. Ironically his attempts will be futile since destiny can not be altered and he is on course to meet his fate for he only alienated some of his staunchest supporters. Soon Burma will have their “Night of the Long Knives” a befitting demise of Than Shwe if cancer does not take him out first.



Like they say, “Three strikes and you’re out”. With three Pagodas mired in unprecedented loss of life and the collapse of one, Than Shwe secured his fate. He will be the talk of the town during Taungbyone Nat or Spirit Festival in August. Taungbyone is a paranormal event where soothsayers and mediums come together. If only his astrologer would have told him of the price one pays for petitioning forces of the spirit world to retain power for payment is due. Adolf Hitler as well as Pol Pot learned the hard way. Soon Than Shwe will join their ranks as they enjoy the fruits of their genocide as revenge from their victims reigns for an eternity.



With all the discussion over the Iranian election and the voice of the people by the world over you’d think this would offer focus on Burma. After all it was a clear majority that voted for Daw Aung Suu Kyi. With the Muslim clerics fully supporting President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from the very beginning it was clear he won. When you consider the fact Iran is a radical Muslim state followers vote accordingly and Mir Hossein Mousavi was out of the loop, plain and simple. So I question if this is yet another distraction of some kind so the world does not have to deal with Burma and its flagrant acts of criminality. It would appear the world is full of words and is easily misguided. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon should take a stand and not cower behind the sofa or is the UN part of the money laundering operation of Burma as well?



Burma’s junta continues to rape and murder in their blatant acts of genocide as Daw Aung Suu Kyi faces trial for winning the hearts of a nation. On the bright since, international corporations continue to invest in Asia while divesting in the parent nations they once resided. Soon Than Shwe will be sporting a Humvee, GM will be selling cars from China and Daewoo will continue to fill shelves with electronic goodies we don’t need. After all, it’s all about the money and the corporate bottom line. By our ambivalence to the cries of the Burmese people we will in essence seal out fate as we empower financial concerns over humanity.



* http://www.kachinnews.com/index.php/news/925-junta-deploys-fresh-troops-secretly-in-kachin-state-.html



** http://www.kachinnews.com/index.php/articleopinion/341-burmas-children-still-forced-into-army-.html



*** http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=16147



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  Blog: Buffalohair : In the Land of Lies, Burma  

In the Land of Lies, Burma Posted in Asia with tags Curse, Dagon Pagoda, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Than Shwe on June 1, 2009 by buffalohair


Than Shwe Boom As the world scrambles to address the sham trial of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and how to deal with the legalities of international law they forget one thing. The fact the people of Burma elected Daw Aung Suu Kyi and her NLD party overwhelmingly in a junta sponsored election 1990 makes the junta illegitimate and working outside of the law of the land.

The so called government of Burma is not a government at all regardless of the façade of legitimacy Gen. Than Shwe and his band of criminals dress this nation. Part and parcel the world at large is responsible for the plight of the Burmese people because they did nothing to address the cries of the people when it was obvious they wanted democracy and to be rid of the cancer called Than Shwe. The world was too involved in the free for all of Burma’s abundant natural resources as Than Shwe bought time and distance from his criminal act. And we let it happen.

In a most rare action the ever so tolerant Association of Southeast Asian Nations made a condemnation of Burma stating its honor and credibility was at stake. Now there is a movement to suspend Burma from its membership in this Asian organization. Frankly Burma has not been a nation since 1962 and the only real hope for legitimization was in 1990 when the people voted the military junta out then pro democracy Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her party in. How obvious could the voice of the people be since this election was a historic landslide victory for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and a total rebuke of Than Shwe and his thugs? It’s simple math and plan as day the junta is not the will of the people just the end of a gun barrel.

Genocide, rape and slave labor are the signature of this band of thugs. The free world purports the cause of democracy and human rights and that appears to be a lie as well. We continually condemn Hitler, Pol Pot, The Green River Killer and other mass murderers yet we still allow the mass murderer of Burma to continue his blatant acts of crimes against humanity. The obscene part is Than Shwe’s use of religion to keep people at odds with one another. Than Shwe is no Buddhist and it will be ancient traditions that will prevail where man and humanity has failed.

Recently Than Shwe completed constructing the “Peace Pagoda” in Naypidaw with arrogance and total disregard to traditions and protocol. According to tradition a ruler who builds a Pagoda will fall from power in the near future as prescribed in past history. The fact Than Shwe and his regime has blood on their hands adds fuel to the fact he had no business doing anything “holy” for he is far from a pure and honest individual. On the opening day likened to a theme park 20 people were killed at the Peace Pagoda when the Ferris wheel collapsed. Traditional Buddhists called this a “sign” and a deadly omen for the regime. The fact he used Cyclone Nargis aid money to finance its construction also dishonored and disgraced this sacred Buddhist structure.

Earlier in May Than Shwe’s family including his wife Kyaing Kaying, family members and family members of the murderous generals participated in hoisting the hitdaw *(Sacred Umbrella) on top of the ancient Danok Pagoda in Dalla Township Than Shwe was restoring. Within Buddhist tradition everything about Than Shwe’s participation in either of these Pagoda’s dishonored and side stepped ancient protocol to say the very least. Rulers, murderers and criminals like Than Shwe were never to touch anything sacred, let alone build Pagodas or taint sacred objects such as the Danok Pagoda. Well, this weekend the 2,300 year old structure collapsed killing 20 people including men and women members of his military and injured 150 during the renovation. In an eerie eye witness account the sky drew very dark then suddenly a red light appeared along with strange haunting voice then the Pagoda came crumbling down.

It was said by elders the Danok Pagoda would shake when cruel and unkind people would donate to this ancient structure. The oral histories surrounding the Pagoda’s clearly has a mandate draped with customs, traditions and accountings of those who violated ancient protocol. Astrologers and elders view this as a grave sign for Than Shwe and his family as well as this blood soaked regime. Within all faiths and dogmas there are stories of how empires of greed were destroyed by the actions of an intangible force, ending their reign of terror. The fact we are living in a time of great change may be a coincidence to some. To others who’ve seen the power of the so called “intangible force” in action, Than Shwe’s bold acts of torture, rape and genocide while using religion as a tool will surely be rewarded.

So as the world looks on with great impotence and files more worthless sanctions maybe they should pay attention to what happens to Than Shwe and his kingdom of death and greed. This will be an example to all nations who use religion, race and gender to force the will of the people for monetary gain fore the era of greed is fast coming to a close. And there is nothing Than Shwe and his minions can do to stop it fore their days are numbered. Within my tribe we see the visions very clearly, not only for Than Shwe but for all of humanity. Dogmas from around the world point to this time we live yet everyone ignores them in quest for material gain over humanity. Every dog has his day and Than Shwe will surely have his but it will also be a grave omen to others who walk with the axiom of greed as well.

* http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=15805

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  Blog: Buffalohair: People Power for the Freedom of Burma  

People Power for the Freedom of Burma
Posted in Asia with tags Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma, May 30th Demonstration, Trial on May 26, 2009 by buffalohair

Aung San Suu Kyi


Pro Democracy activists inside Burma what the world and their fellow countrymen to know that May 30th is the day the Fighting Peacock will arise in a National Demonstration. The world must know that the trial being held in Burma is a violation of Burma’s law. Than Shwe is making a mockery of his own rules in an effort to “fix” the illegal election on 2010 with his paranoid attempt to silence Aung San Suu Kyi.




Symbolically May 30 marks the 6 year anniversary of the Depaeyin Massacre when the military junta tired to assassinate Daw Aung Suu Kyi. Fortunately she survived only to be placed under arrest. But for hundreds of her followers their fate was met with bloodshed since they were beaten to death by junta thugs.




Sources within Burma request that in a show of solidarity that everyone wear white and gather at tea shops. Suggested places to gather are Shwedagon Pagoda, Hledan Junction and Insein Prison. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi stands defiant and strong and has urged that the people overcome their fears. Freedom From Fear and a show of support by the people of Burma will show the world that the flame of democracy still burns brightly in the hearts of millions. The people of Burma call for Ban Ki-Moon to personally engage this growing crisis at this juncture. What is happening to Aung San Suu Kyi is a criminal offence and a violation of human rights and it is time for the UN and the world to make a stand on this issue.




The National League for Democracy clearly does not agree with the premise of this sham trial do to its unconstitutionality and blatant criminality. They urge world leaders to demand a public and open trial at the very least.




For the riot police, soldiers and generals within Burma it is time for you to stand by your people and stand for freedom against tyranny and fear. You can’t murder your own people in order to keep the peace when it is the military junta who has declared war on its own citizens. You can’t be a party to crimes against humanity any longer. The junta is moving troops into position as of this writing. The people of Burma ask their soldiers to stand with them instead of against them on this historic day or remembrance and not repeat the travesties Than Shwe perpetrated on his own people.


 


If a crisis arises from this peaceful demonstration it is urges that the pro democracy leaders inside of Burma assume their leadership roles that has been prescribed to them. The man of steel, U Win Tin, has been at the gates of Insein Prison from the onset in support of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Exercising Freedom From Fear he stands with thousands of other citizens so that Aung San Suu Kyi does not stand alone. Freedom From Fear means freedom from tyranny and repression.




Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is a victim of a heinous crime and it is being perpetrated before the eyes of the world. With raw courage she defiantly stands up to the junta and it is time for Burma to stand up for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.


 


By request of pro democracy activists it is requested that this message be spread around the world so everyone will be aware that the cause for freedom and democracy is not dead but very much alive. It is time for Ban Ki-Moon, the UN and the world to get involved and demand that Aung San Suu Kyi be released from this criminal detention. It is time to take a stand for the people of Burma and the duly elected leader of this enslaved nation.




For more information please contact; 


Burma Democratic Concern at
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Mail: info@bdcburma.org
       myothein19@gmail.com
       shinminoo@gmail.com


Voices calling for people power for the change in Burma




30 May Demonstration Solidarity

http://www.bdcburma.org/NewsDetails.asp?id=430


Lightning protest movement should be started: CPB
http://mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/2189-lightning-protest-movement-should-be-started-cpb.html People power Revolution

http://freeburmafederation.blogspot.com/

ABSDF Statements on SPDC News May 25 2009
http://democracyforburma.wordpress.com/2009/05/25/absdf-statements-on-spdc-news-may-25-2009/


http://democracyforburma.wordpress.com/2009/05/25/ethnic-leaders-condemn-suu-kyi-trial/#more-11040


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  Blog: Buffalohair: Burmese Junta Thugs Threaten U Win Tin’s Life  

Burmese Junta Thugs Threaten U Win Tin’s Life
Posted in Asia with tags Assasination, Burma, Than Shwe, U Win Tin, USDA on May 21, 2009 by buffalohair

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U Win Tin National League for Democracy Senior Officer, better known as “The Man of Steel” has been at the gates of Insein Prison since Daw Aung Suu Kyi’s arrival. Released from prison after spending 19 years, almost entirely in solitary confinement and left to die from illnesses, has held his ground. With his spirit unbroken and still very much alive this warrior of democracy once stated, “I will keep fighting until the emergence of democracy in this country”. *U Win Tin is defiant even with threats to his life by junta thugs.


It is known the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA) and the paramilitary group Swan Arr Shin have made threats to U Win Tin’s life. Undaunted, U Win Tin refuses bodyguards and stands defiant. Man of Steel and full of love for his country U Win Tin has become a beacon of courage and principle for the people of Burma and refuses to compromise his ethics in spite of his age and medical condition. He is a role for all Burmese people to emulate and this has made him a target for assassination by Gen. Than Shwe and his band of international criminals.


It is at this critical time in Burma’s history that the world must be vigilant and know that if this champion of democracy and morality is killed the criminal regime of Than Shwe’s Burma was wholly responsible for his murder. With the noose tightening around Than Shwe’s neck every day it is only a matter of time before the junta makes a move and begins another round of assassinations and secret kidnappings. This is junta justice better known as crimes against humanity at its best. The only problem is now like never before the whole world is watching.


Like the warlords of Somalia, Than Shwe and his band of cut throats and thieves are nothing more than thugs and do not deserve a place in the world arena. He is not a leader he is an extortionist who uses rape and murder to keep a country in bondage. He and his regime have violated every international law which places him in a category of criminal and undeserving of any consideration a leader of a nation. He was never elected by the people and only used force to gain control of this beleaguered nation. All Than Shwe and his generals deserve is to be arrested and tried in court for egregious crimes against humanity. His legacy will be nothing more than that of a mass murderer and all the corporations who’ve financed his escapades show be tried as co-conspirators.


Truly U Win Tin is one of Burma’s courageous patriots and deserves the worlds attention at this critical time.


*http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=15701


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  Blog: Buffalohair: Demonstration in Burma May 30th  


Demonstration in Burma May 30th

Posted in Asia with tags Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma, May 30 Demonstration, Trial on May 20, 2009 by buffalohair




May 30th DemonstrationMay 30th Demonstration

Pro Democracy activists inside Burma want the world and their fellow countrymen to know that May 30th is the day the Fighting Peacock will arise in a National Demonstration. The world must know that the trial being held in Burma is a violation of Burma’s law. Than Shwe is making a mockery of his own rules in an effort to “fix” the illegal election on 2010 with his paranoid attempt to silence Aung San Suu Kyi.




Symbolically May 30 marks the 6 year anniversary of the Depaeyin Massacre when the military junta tired to assassinate Daw Aung Suu Kyi. Fortunately she survived only to be placed under arrest. But for hundreds of her followers their fate was met with bloodshed since they were beaten to death by junta thugs.




Sources within Burma request that in a show of solidarity that everyone wear white and gather at tea shops. Suggested places to gather are Shwedagon Pagoda, Hledan Junction and Insein Prison. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi stands defiant and strong and has urged that the people overcome their fears. Freedom From Fear and a show of support by the people of Burma will show the world that the flame of democracy still burns brightly in the hearts of millions. The people of Burma call for Ban Ki-Moon to personally engage this growing crisis at this juncture. What is happening to Aung San Suu Kyi is a criminal offence and a violation of human rights and it is time for the UN and the world to make a stand on this issue.




The National League for Democracy clearly does not agree with the premise of this sham trial do to its unconstitutionality and blatant criminality. They urge world leaders to demand a public and open trial at the very least.




For the riot police, soldiers and generals within Burma it is time for you to stand by your people and stand for freedom against tyranny and fear. You can’t murder your own people in order to keep the peace when it is the military junta who has declared war on its own citizens. You can’t be a party to crimes against humanity any longer. The junta is moving troops into position as of this writing. The people of Burma ask their soldiers to stand with them instead of against them on this historic day or remembrance and not repeat the travesties Than Shwe perpetrated on his own people.




If a crisis arises from this peaceful demonstration it is urged that the pro democracy leaders inside of Burma assume their leadership roles that has been prescribed to them. The man of steel, U Win Tin, has been at the gates of Insein Prison from the onset in support of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Exercising Freedom From Fear he stands with thousands of other citizens so that Aung San Suu Kyi does not stand alone. Freedom From Fear means freedom from tyranny and repression.




Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is a victim of a heinous crime and it is being perpetrated before the eyes of the world. With raw courage she defiantly stands up to the junta and it is time for Burma to stand up for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.




By request of pro democracy activists it is requested that this message be spread around the world so everyone will be aware that the cause for freedom and democracy is not dead but very much alive. It is time for Ban Ki-Moon, the UN and the world to get involved and demand that Aung San Suu Kyi be released from this criminal detention. It is time to take a stand for the people of Burma and the duly elected leader of this enslaved nation.




For more information contact;


Burma Democratic Concern


www.bdcburma.org





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People Power Sanctions will Defeat Burma’s Tyrant
Posted in Asia on May 19, 2009 by buffalohair


Than Cash




Whether or not a cab driver gave John William Yettaw a ride from the airport to Aung San Suu Kyi’s compound on May 2nd would be of no importance to the junta. Video and a host of eye witnesses would have no bearing in this case either since it’s not about justice or the rule of law. No one in their right mind would testify since it would be a death sentence if they opposed the junta. It’s all about securing the 2010 election and Aung San Suu Kyi needed to be neutralized in order to guarantee success for the military junta. Sadly, Gen. Than Shwe shot himself in the foot with this latest egregious and criminal act. Not only world leaders are appalled by his conduct but the average citizen’s of the world have joined the ranks of the disgusted.



More and more Asian nations are taking a stand on the side of sensibility and honor as this drama unfolds. Call it a marketing ploy but it will soon come to pass when consumers realize their power over corporations and politicians. If millions of people across the globe decide not to buy products from countries and corporations favorable to Than Shwe they can negatively influence the corporate bottom line and cripple economies. Now that everyone on the planet is aware of Than She’s scam it is time to launch a financial offensive.



Store shelves in every country on the planet are filled with goods and supplies manufactured by a myriad of corporations who are invested in Burma in spite of sanctions imposed on Than Shwe’s government. This is the primary reason sanctions did not succeed in the first place. It is time to sanction companies who’ve supported Burma in earnest, but really mean it. If everyone who is aware of Aung San Suu Kyi’s plight is truly sincere about their concern they will pay more attention to the names of corporations and countries that finance Burma. Nations can’t achieve what the average citizen can as far as sanctions are concerned. We have the same financial clout as The World Bank if we put our minds to it. Daewoo is only one of many corporations heavily invested in Burma’s tyranny and they fill shelves with electronic contraptions and cars on every highway on the Globe. If everyone “just said no” to Daewoo products Daewoo would be forced to divest in Burma. Suzuki is another one of Japans corporations who are in partnership with Than Shwe. US and European firms also share the dishonor of working with Asia’s devil. See *“Dirty List” for more details.



CPG a subsidiary of **Australian engineering firm Downer EDI pulled out of the lucrative Naypyidaw Airport project when a freelance journalist exposed their involvement with Than Shwe. If you don’t buy corporations will die proving the all mighty dollar is a corporate weapon of mass destruction. Than Shwe may ignore the outcry from the world but he will not be able to ignore nations and corporations who divest themselves of Burma. China is waiting in the wings to see how far the world will go to before they state their position. Why, well according to sources inside of China it is all about commerce to them and if it is deemed more profitable to join the movement to free Burma, they will. But if this is nothing but another impotent attempt with no momentum they will side with Burma. It’s all about the money and this is why it is absolutely important that the people of the globe unite in a grass roots boycott of goods, countries and corporations who are invested in Burma. That will wipe the smile off Than Shwe’s face.



If one freelance journalist can expose and force a billion dollar corporation to cease and desist operations in Burma then an army of zealous people from around the world can cripple all the major corporations of the globe if they do not cease and desist in operations within Burma. China would side with humanity since it would be more profitable. If we isolated companies and countries doing business with Than Shwe this would send a financial weapon of mass destruction into their already frail economies. With the eyes of the world on Burma today participation in a massive financial crack down would be a resounding success. Governments and Sanctions can’t do it alone. But if everyone on an individual basis were to take the time to expose companies involved in Burma we can make a difference. Without consumer cash corporations and economies will die.



If corporate and economic issues are to take precedents over humanity then it’s time for humanity to use economics in its battle for human rights. Fight fire with fire.

*Dirty List provided by Burma Campaign UK
http://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/dirty_list/dirty_list_details.html



**http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1866&Itemid=217



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