> Forwarding this call for action from Altsean Burma
> Our apologies for the cross postings.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Debbie Stothard" <debbie@altsean.org>
> To: <debbie@altsean.org>
> Sent: Sunday, 18 July, 2004 6:35 AM
> Subject: AUGUST 8: International Day of Action on Burma
>
>
> > INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION ON ASEAN, AUGUST 8, 2004
> >
> > "DISQUALIFY BURMA FROM CHAIRING ASEAN"
> >
> > WHAT?
> >
> > Supporters of human rights and democracy in Burma and everywhere else
are
> > requested to campaign for Asean to disqualify Burma from chairing the
> > regional grouping.
> >
> > WHY?
> >
> > The Burmese regime has lied and broken the promises it made to Asean
about
> > economic and political reforms.
> >
> > It continues to pose a growing threat to regional security. In recent
> > times, it has procured more weapons and nuclear technology from rogue
> > nations such as North Korea, its burgeoning drug production and trade.
> >
> > Asean's credibility and relations with key members of the international
> > community have been held hostage to the regime's disregard of
> international
> > standards.
> >
> > Asean has wasted a great deal of effort and resources dealing with the
> > consequences of the regime's misbehaviour, instead of dealing with
other,
> > more urgent priorities.
> >
> > WHEN?
> >
> > August 8, 2004 is Asean's 37th birthday, and the 16th anniversary of the
> > national uprising in Burma. As it falls on a Sunday, supporters are
urged
> > to act on Friday August 6 and Monday August 9.
> >
> > HOW?
> >
> > Coordinate a human rights caravan to present petitions, or deliver
letters
> > to the embassies and consulates of Asean member states (except Burma)
> > closest to you.
> >
> > If possible, please organise (non-violent) public demonstrations and
other
> > direct actions to illustrate your point. Send a press release and/or a
> > letter to the editor of your media.
> >
> > WHERE?
> >
> > Anyone, anywhere can do something! In person, via email, fax or post.
> >
> > FROM JULY 26 ONWARDS, www.altsean.org will provide contact details of
> Asean
> > heads of state, and Asean-based media. Also available will be a model
> > letter that you can adapt for yourself or your group.
> >
> > Don't forget! Please email us at altsean@altsean.org to let us know what
> > you plan to do.
> >