May 15, 2007
World Leaders urge Myanmar to release Daw AUng San Suu Kyi
NLD workers working in Burma in front of a portrait of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Source: Reuters
I look at that photograph and I think, oh my, those women are so brave, so much more than I am. Everyday that I spent out of Burma and everytime I return to Burma, I am aware of how different I am from everyone, because of the way I think, the way I operate, they way I live my life. So I know that for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to have returned to Burma to fight for the people's freedom, is a big sacrifice. Well, I'm sure people can see that anyway. I am drifting from the story. The story that Reuters reported is that more than 50 people (all former heads of state and government) have signed the petition to have Daw Aung San Suu Kyi released.
"We call on the government of Myanmar to release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi unconditionally and to free all the remaining political prisoners," the letter said. "We believe this would give a significant sign of the government's will to initiate a genuine and effective transition towards democracy," the letter said.
It's kind of encouraging to have all that support but then I wonder who will listen.
Read the whole story here
And if you care too, read the story of U Tay Za's airline Air Bagan, which now operates overseas. Woohoo, more flights for Burmese people to leave the country in.
Posted by Yangon Thu at May 15, 2007 09:44 AM