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Join the global action by taking part locally

4 October 2007, 04:33PM

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Protesters outside Myanmar Embassy in Canberra. ©AI

Amnesty International, in partnership with other organisations worldwide, has called for a second round of global action this weekend.

Join the call for an end to attacks on protestors in Myanmar (Burma) and the immediate release of those detained for participation in peaceful assemblies, unless they are charged with a recognisably criminal offence. All prisoners of conscience must also be released and call on the United Nations to take action now.

Brisbane

When:
Friday, 5 October, I pm start
Where:
Queens Park (Brisbane City)
What:
Speakers and information. Please wear red.
Organised by
The Burmese Community

Brisbane

When:
Saturday, 6 October, 2 pm start
Where:
Southbank Cultural Forecourt
What:
Solidarity Rally and Protest for the Monks and People of Burma. Please wear red.
Organised by
Facebook's Support the Monks' Protests in Burma.

Melbourne

When:
Saturday, 6 October, 2007 12 noon - 1:30pm
Where:
Meet on the banks of the Yarra (Boatshed side, near Princess Bridge)
What:
Peaceful March to State Library for speakers and action. Please wear red and bring some red cloth.
Organised by
Ethnic Nationalities Organisation, Australia Burma Network and AIA.

Melbourne

When:
Saturday, 6 October, 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Where:
Her Majesty's Theatre, Exhibition St, Melbourne
What:
Stand Up For Your Rights - comedy festival with an action focus on Burmese comedians detained during crackdowns - Zargana and Par Par Lay. Line up includes Dave O'Neil, Greg Fleet, Tom Gleeson, Alison Brice, Wilson Dixon, Courtney Hocking, Tracy Crisp, Adam Rozenbachs, Andrew McClelland, Damien Callinan, Justin Hamilton and special guests
Organised by
Amnesty International Australia. Tickets available through ticketek or call 1300 795 012 $49.90 or $34.90 Concession (includes group bookings of 10 or more).

More rallies to be announced. Come back to this page to keep up-to-date.

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Chun Tak Ng
8 October 2007, 09:54AM Notify the web editor

It is a shame that we are all celebrating our economic bubbles, and greedily and happily exploiting the earth here and there, while letting other members of humankind suffering that extent of poverty and inhumanity.

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Rose
6 October 2007, 01:42PM Notify the web editor

BRISBANE
Saturday 6 October
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION FOR BURMA
2:00pm, Cultural Center Forecourt,Southbank
Speakers from ALP, Amnesty, The Greens, and Queensland Buddhism Council. Bring Sunscreen, Placards, a sense of humanity and passion. Rally will be beamed back into Burma together with other rallies around the world

Sunday 7 October
11:30am St Mary’s Church, South Brisbane

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