Dear All,
More arrests in Rangoon this afternoon. Since the situation is so unstable at present, I will try to keep updating you with as much detailed and accurate as possible.
1) About 20 were arrested at about 2 pm on Bogyoke Road nearby Railway Office and Central Hotel. Names of eight people among the group arrested are:
1. Ma Nge (North Okkalapa)
2. U Saw Hlaing
3. Aung Zaw Oo
4. Myo Min Thein
5. Myint Tun
6. Tun Tun Oo
7. Daw San San Myint
8. Ko Khin Maung Cho
The rest being detained are not yet known.
2) Ms. Nobel Aye has been arrested at her house this morning.
3) About 15 women were picked up near Rangoon City Hall at about 3 pm. But
names are not yet confirmed.
4) As updated in previous email, U Myint Aye of Human Rights Defenders and Promoters (HRDP) was arrested as leaving his house at about 11:00 am this morning.
Sincerely,
Khin Ohmar
APPPB Coordinator
Dear Friends,
Another stressful day for people in Burma and those of us outside as we all are anxiously keeping our eyes on what's happening inside Burma!
Last night, the residences of Htay Kywe, Hla Myo Naung, Nilar Thein (a former female political prisoner and spouse of Kyaw Min Yu (a) Jimmy), and Aye Aye Tun were raided and searched again.
Ms. Aye Aye Tun (an '88 woman activist) and Aung Kyaw Oo (brother of Htay Kywe, another '88 student leader who is still in hiding) were taken away after the house search by authorities last night. But both of them were released this morning around 10 am Burmese time.
U Myint Aye, a leader of Human Rights Defenders and Promoters (HRDP) -- a human rights education group, was arrested as he was leaving his house in Kyi-myin-daing round about 11:30 am.
Htay Kywe's picture has been posted in local authorities’ offices in different townships - believed to be an attempt in searching for him. Another student leader, Hla Myo Naung's house has been also surrounded by Special Branch police with stand-by motorbikes.
This situation sends us a clear signal that the authorities will increase their attempts to further crack down on the activists and current movement of the people and the personal security of all remaining '88 Generation Student leaders and activists are at greater risk as they are in the height of being arrested anytime. But they affirmed to continue with their movement.
Today, Foreign Ministry of Czech Republic issues a statement and strongly condemns the arrest of the Burmese democratic activists and supports their efforts leading to the restoration of democracy and political dialogue.
This morning about 200 Burmese activists belonging to the National League for Democracy (NLD-LA), People's Defence Force (PDF), the Mon National Democratic Front (MNDF-LA), Arakan League for Democracy (ALD-LA), Zomi National Congress and migrant workers demonstrated in front of the Burmese embassy in Malaysia. They demanded the release of arrested 88 generation student leaders who had protested against the massive fuel price hike.
This is for now.
In Solidarity,
Khin Ohmar
Coordinator, APPPB
+66 81 884 0772
Dear Friends,
This is the list of statements of condemnations, immediate releases and solidarity actions by international and Burmese communities around the world in support of the peaceful demonstrators in Burma as well as calling for the release of the '88 Generation Student leaders as of Aug 24. This is what I receive so far. More demonstrations and other actions by Burmese expateraites and solidarity friends are expected in coming days to show their support to these protesters inside the country.
Sincerely,
Khin Ohmar
Coordinator, Asia Pacific People's Partnership on Burma (APPPB)
I. International Community Actions:
1) The office of UNSG said that the UN views the events on the ground with concern and monitoring the situation and trying to get the facts.
2) Asean Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus (AIPMC) issued a statement saying it's extremely concerned that the military regime's handling of these peaceful protests may result in similar bloody scenes of the 1988 pro-democracy uprising that saw the killing of many innocent lives.
3) Vav Havel, Nobel Peace Laureate, issued a statement calling for peaceful dialogue between the government and the citizens of Burma.
4) Canada Foreign Minister issued a statement urging SPDC to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the people and release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi,
etc.
5) The US also called for the immediate release of detained activists and for an end to the regime's blatant attempt to intimidate and silence peaceful demonstrators.
6) UK Foriegn and Commonwealth Office issued a press release condemning the SPDC and urging them to release detained activists immediately.
7) Foreign Minister of France issued a immediate release condemning the SPDC.
8) Human Rights Watch (Asia) issued a statement over the situation.
9) Asian Human Rights Commission issued immediate release.
II. Burmese Community Actions:
1) Today, August 24, Malaysia-based National League for Democracy (Liberated Area) invites Burmese to join the demonstration in front of Burmese Embassy at 9:30 am.
2) On August 26 (Sunday) at 9:30 am, Korea-based National League for Democracy (Liberated Area) invites Burmese to join the demonstration in front of Burmese Embassy and later hold forum to discuss the current political situation.
3) India-based Burmese democracy groups held demonstration on August 23 and sent letters to Indian Government and political parties.
4) National Council of Union of Burma (NCUB) issued statement.
5) National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB) issued statement.
6) Forum for Democracy in Burma (FDB) issued statement.
7) All Burma Students Democratic Front (ABSDF) issued statement.
8) Rakhine Women's Union issued statement.
5) Australia Burma Committee issued a media release and sent to the Australian Governments, MPs, Trade Unions and solidarity groups for actions.
6) Canada-based NLD-LA wrote to Foreign Minister of Canada.
7) Campaign for Democracy in Burma (Finland) wrote a letter to Prime Minister of Finland.
8) Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS) issued a statement.
9) Members of Parliamentary Union (MPU).
10) Burmese activists staged 24 hours hunger strike in front of Burmese Embassy in London on 22-23 August.
More arrests in Rangoon this afternoon. Since the situation is so unstable at present, I will try to keep updating you with as much detailed and accurate as possible.
1) About 20 were arrested at about 2 pm on Bogyoke Road nearby Railway Office and Central Hotel. Names of eight people among the group arrested are:
1. Ma Nge (North Okkalapa)
2. U Saw Hlaing
3. Aung Zaw Oo
4. Myo Min Thein
5. Myint Tun
6. Tun Tun Oo
7. Daw San San Myint
8. Ko Khin Maung Cho
The rest being detained are not yet known.
2) Ms. Nobel Aye has been arrested at her house this morning.
3) About 15 women were picked up near Rangoon City Hall at about 3 pm. But
names are not yet confirmed.
4) As updated in previous email, U Myint Aye of Human Rights Defenders and Promoters (HRDP) was arrested as leaving his house at about 11:00 am this morning.
Sincerely,
Khin Ohmar
APPPB Coordinator
Dear Friends,
Another stressful day for people in Burma and those of us outside as we all are anxiously keeping our eyes on what's happening inside Burma!
Last night, the residences of Htay Kywe, Hla Myo Naung, Nilar Thein (a former female political prisoner and spouse of Kyaw Min Yu (a) Jimmy), and Aye Aye Tun were raided and searched again.
Ms. Aye Aye Tun (an '88 woman activist) and Aung Kyaw Oo (brother of Htay Kywe, another '88 student leader who is still in hiding) were taken away after the house search by authorities last night. But both of them were released this morning around 10 am Burmese time.
U Myint Aye, a leader of Human Rights Defenders and Promoters (HRDP) -- a human rights education group, was arrested as he was leaving his house in Kyi-myin-daing round about 11:30 am.
Htay Kywe's picture has been posted in local authorities’ offices in different townships - believed to be an attempt in searching for him. Another student leader, Hla Myo Naung's house has been also surrounded by Special Branch police with stand-by motorbikes.
This situation sends us a clear signal that the authorities will increase their attempts to further crack down on the activists and current movement of the people and the personal security of all remaining '88 Generation Student leaders and activists are at greater risk as they are in the height of being arrested anytime. But they affirmed to continue with their movement.
Today, Foreign Ministry of Czech Republic issues a statement and strongly condemns the arrest of the Burmese democratic activists and supports their efforts leading to the restoration of democracy and political dialogue.
This morning about 200 Burmese activists belonging to the National League for Democracy (NLD-LA), People's Defence Force (PDF), the Mon National Democratic Front (MNDF-LA), Arakan League for Democracy (ALD-LA), Zomi National Congress and migrant workers demonstrated in front of the Burmese embassy in Malaysia. They demanded the release of arrested 88 generation student leaders who had protested against the massive fuel price hike.
This is for now.
In Solidarity,
Khin Ohmar
Coordinator, APPPB
+66 81 884 0772
Dear Friends,
This is the list of statements of condemnations, immediate releases and solidarity actions by international and Burmese communities around the world in support of the peaceful demonstrators in Burma as well as calling for the release of the '88 Generation Student leaders as of Aug 24. This is what I receive so far. More demonstrations and other actions by Burmese expateraites and solidarity friends are expected in coming days to show their support to these protesters inside the country.
Sincerely,
Khin Ohmar
Coordinator, Asia Pacific People's Partnership on Burma (APPPB)
I. International Community Actions:
1) The office of UNSG said that the UN views the events on the ground with concern and monitoring the situation and trying to get the facts.
2) Asean Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus (AIPMC) issued a statement saying it's extremely concerned that the military regime's handling of these peaceful protests may result in similar bloody scenes of the 1988 pro-democracy uprising that saw the killing of many innocent lives.
3) Vav Havel, Nobel Peace Laureate, issued a statement calling for peaceful dialogue between the government and the citizens of Burma.
4) Canada Foreign Minister issued a statement urging SPDC to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the people and release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi,
etc.
5) The US also called for the immediate release of detained activists and for an end to the regime's blatant attempt to intimidate and silence peaceful demonstrators.
6) UK Foriegn and Commonwealth Office issued a press release condemning the SPDC and urging them to release detained activists immediately.
7) Foreign Minister of France issued a immediate release condemning the SPDC.
8) Human Rights Watch (Asia) issued a statement over the situation.
9) Asian Human Rights Commission issued immediate release.
II. Burmese Community Actions:
1) Today, August 24, Malaysia-based National League for Democracy (Liberated Area) invites Burmese to join the demonstration in front of Burmese Embassy at 9:30 am.
2) On August 26 (Sunday) at 9:30 am, Korea-based National League for Democracy (Liberated Area) invites Burmese to join the demonstration in front of Burmese Embassy and later hold forum to discuss the current political situation.
3) India-based Burmese democracy groups held demonstration on August 23 and sent letters to Indian Government and political parties.
4) National Council of Union of Burma (NCUB) issued statement.
5) National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB) issued statement.
6) Forum for Democracy in Burma (FDB) issued statement.
7) All Burma Students Democratic Front (ABSDF) issued statement.
8) Rakhine Women's Union issued statement.
5) Australia Burma Committee issued a media release and sent to the Australian Governments, MPs, Trade Unions and solidarity groups for actions.
6) Canada-based NLD-LA wrote to Foreign Minister of Canada.
7) Campaign for Democracy in Burma (Finland) wrote a letter to Prime Minister of Finland.
8) Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS) issued a statement.
9) Members of Parliamentary Union (MPU).
10) Burmese activists staged 24 hours hunger strike in front of Burmese Embassy in London on 22-23 August.
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