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Burma protest in Bangkok

October 4th, 2007 by Nicholas Farrelly · 1 Comment

Another protest notification for interested readers:
Tomorrow, Friday the 5th October at 10 am, The Democracy Federation of Thailand joining with The United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship will be gathering to protest in front of the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok, condemning the violence that has claimed lives, including the life of a journalist and demanding [...]

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Free Burma

October 4th, 2007 by Andrew Walker and Nicholas Farrelly · 13 Comments

Websites and blogs around the world are using today as an opportunity to show support for those involved in the campaign to put pressure on Burma’s State Peace and Development Council.  Last week the world heard the cries and saw the defiance of those fighting for a free Burma.  Their courage, passion and hope sets an example for us all.  
At this time, [...]

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Televised Burma protest from Sydney

October 4th, 2007 by Nicholas Farrelly · Add a Comment

This may be of interest to New Mandala readers around the world:
Go online this Thursday 4th October 12:30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time/2:30 am GMT, for  a Live Video Webcast of the Burma Protest Public Rally from Martin Place in Sydney (our internet connection permitting) . This is on behalf of the Australian Burmese Network. To watch [...]

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