Burmese rally for democracy
CANBERRA — More than 400 Burmese and their supporters protested outside the Burmese embassy in Canberra on August 8. The action was part of actions worldwide to commemorate the August 8, 1988 uprising in Burma in which 8000 people were killed by the military dictatorship. Further actions will be held during August to pressure the military rulers to allow pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to convene a constituent Assembly by August 21. For details, contact the All Burma Student Democratic Organisation on 0411 337 816. Pictured is a "Boycott Burma" protest held in Sydney last year.
Photo by Eva Cheng.