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BiLL Fowlie Harmony, ME @ 06:37AM PST Apr 30

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http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1189/t/522/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=678

Free Burma's Political Prisoners Now

Sign the petition below to demand that UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon make the release of Burma's political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, his personal priority.

Dear General Secretary Ban Ki-moon,

"Until all of our political prisoners are free, none of us can say that Burma is now truly on the road towards democratic change." Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, 1991 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, held under house arrest for 13 of the last 19 years.

The military government - the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) – must immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Khun Tun Oo and Min Ko Naing.

The release of all political prisoners is the first and most important step towards freedom and democracy in Burma. We, the undersigned, call upon UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to make it his personal priority to secure the release of all of Burma's political prisoners by the SPDC.

Sincerely,

The target of 888,888 signatures symbolizes 8.8.88, the day the junta massacred some 3,000 people who courageously protested in Burma's largest democracy uprising.

Political Prisoners In Burma

    * There are over 2,100 political prisoners in Burma.
    * Political prisoners are not criminals.  They have simply 
      stood up for freedom and democracy.
    * Without the release of all political prisoners, there can be
    no peace and stability.
    * Torture of political prisoners is state policy in Burma and it
      must end now.
    * The regime must stop harassing and arresting 
      pro-democracy activists.

These courageous men and women have stood at the forefront of Burma's fight for democracy and they need your help.  Sign this petition now to send a strong message to General Secretary Ban Ki-moon that the world is united in seeking their release.  Your message will undoubtedly reverberate through the ranks of the brave men and women of Burma who are fighting for freedom, democracy, and human rights.

Freedom for Burma's political prisoners is essential for progress.  As Nelson Mandela once remarked "Only free men can negotiate. Prisoners can not enter into contracts."

Once you have signed the petition, please forward this message on to your friends and family.

Thank you,

Mike Haack
Campaigns Coordinator
U.S. Campaign for Burma
Mike@uscampaignforburma.org

BiLL Fowlie Harmony, ME @ 06:37AM PST Apr 30

Initiated this Pledge!

http://www.change.org/actions/view/demand_that_un_secretary_general_ban_ki-moon_release_burmas_political_prisoners