GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST THE BURMESE MILITARY REGIME'S ONGOING CRACKDOWN and WOMEN OF BURMA DAY

On June 19, 2003, international protests will be held simultaneously in different parts of the world to denounce the ongoing crackdown of the Burmese military regime and to commemorate Women of Burma Day.

In Bangkok, several groups will present an open letter to the Embassies of China and India calling for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and U Tin Oo and other NLD members and to

JUNE 19

10:00 am Delegation to the Embassy of Republic of China
Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok

11:00 am Delegation to Embassy of India
46 Soi 23 Prasanmitr, Sukhumvit Road Bangkok

13.00 17.00 “Aung San Suu Kyi under Crisis: Democracy in Burma?”
(A seminar sponsored by Thai Action Committee For Democracy of Burma), Student Christian Center, Phyathai Road, Bangkok

Speakers:
Mr. Kraisak Choonhavan, Chairperson of Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Thailand
U Bo Taung, elected MP of NLD, National Council for the Union of Burma
Mr. Kiatchai Pongpanich, Senior Editor of Kao Sod Daily
Mr. Kavi Chongkittavorn, Assistant Editor of The Nation

Organizers:

National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma - East Asia Office
Members of Parliament Union
Democratic Party for a New Society
Network for Democracy and Development
All Burma Federation of Student Unions - Foreign Affairs Committee
Assistance Association for Political Prisoners - Burma
Asia Forum for Human Rights and Development (Forum Asia)
Alternative Asean Network on Burma
Thai Action Committee for Democracy in Burma
Student Federation of Thailand
Amnesty International (AI) - Thailand
Burma Issues

Media Contact:
Zaw Moe Kyaw - NCUB FAC (01 3463079) (02 732 3360)
Anelyn de Luna - Altsean Burma (01 4034830)
Cherry - Forum Asia (01 7620828 )