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a tribute to the courage of the people in Burma fighting for freedom and democracy, as well as to the people around the world who have rallied to their cause
music by Stevie Wonder, “Free”
“China’s unilateral foreign policy on Burma has completely paralyzed the United Nations Security Council, and as a result the Council has been unable to act, just as it acted far too late in Rwanda and Darfur. China’s unilateralism is undermining responsible conflict resolution and the Secretary General himself,” said Aung Din, policy director of US Campaign for Burma.
For 15 years human rights advocates have hoped that by ’speaking softly’ China would be convinced to play a constructive role in national reconciliation in Burma, as called for by consecutive UN General Assembly resolutions. Specifically the UN is calling for “trip-partite” talks in Burma between the military regime, Aung San Suu Kyi’s political party the National League for Democracy, and the country’s ethnic minorities. However, China has not responded to entreaties, instead stating simply that Burma is an “internal affair”.
Human rights advocates believe that China is in a unique position, possessing the leverage to bring Burma’s military regime to the dialogue table. China is the Burmese military regime’s single most important ally, supplying billions in weapons, aid, and trade, while shielding the regime from international action by the UN Security Council. In January 2007 China vetoed a peaceful UN Security Council resolution that would have empowered the UN Secretary General in his negotiations with the Burmese military regime. Without China’s backing, the Security Counci has remained paralyzed.
China’s position on Burma is coming into greater focus as the 2008 Olympics will be launched on August 8th, the anniversary of the military crackdown in Burma that resulted in the death up to 10,000 demonstrators in 1988.
Campaigners are planning a year-long effort to expose how “China is responsible for keeping Burma’s military regime in power,” added Aung Din.
China also appears to be undermining its own neighbors on Burma. Over the past 3 years, Filippino Foreign Ministers Alberto Romulo, Malaysian foreign minister Syed Hamid, and Indonesian former foreign minister Ali Alatas have all traveled to Burma to seek the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the world’s only imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize recipient. China declined to back any of the missions, while providing diplomatic, financial, and military aid to the regime.
Burma is ruled by one of the world’s most brutal military regimes, which has destroyed 3,000 villages in the eastern section of the country, forcing over 1.5 million people to flee their homes. The Associated Press has compared the military regime’s attacks on civilians in eastern Burma to the tactics of the Sudanese government in Darfur, labeling eastern Burma “Southeast Asia’s Darfur”. The regime has also recruited 70,000 child soldiers, far more than any other country in the world. Many campaigners believe Burma is the most serious crisis in the world that has never been addressed by the Security Council.
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25 Responses so far to "Free Burma!"
December 21st, 2007 at 9:44 pm
DIRTY LIST continue …
DIRTY LIST continue..
3)CHINA PETRO CHEMICAL CORP(Beijing, Chaoyan District)-China’s second largest oil company. Listed in Hong Kong and New York. Its subsidiare, DIAN-QUIN GUI PETROLEUM EXPLORATION BUREAU signed with the Burma’s regime in September 2004.
China continue to pump millions dollars into Burmese Junta. Chinese workers from mainland are pouring into Burma. The colonization of Buma continue.
December 22nd, 2007 at 6:02 am
I’m Chinese and i’m …
I’m Chinese and i’m ashamed of my country. Since the Communist party took the power in 1949, we have no freedom and democracy. Those who stand out and say something against the communist regime are thrown into the prison or torturaded to death.Here nobody knows what is the Human Rights. By censoring media, most people doesn’t know what exactly happens inside and outside. I’m tired of being oppressed. Stop this now!
We want freedom and democracy in China!
Boycott 2008! I support!
December 23rd, 2007 at 1:24 pm
the PRC masters …
the PRC masters hoard treasures, let their people live in poverty (just those who are still alive), try to dominate the world through their toxic goods.
BOYCOTT THE SPOT OF HORROR.
BOYCOTT OLYMPICS 2008.
December 24th, 2007 at 4:17 am
I am slao from …
I am slao from CHina. In my opinion, democracy is just a tool for make riots and chaos by Powerful countries to weakness. So far, CHina only need a stable enviroment in order to develop. Democracy= DEMO CRAZY
December 27th, 2007 at 3:54 am
stop olympic games! …
stop olympic games!!!
December 27th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
H = 8 = Heil
H = 8 …
H = 8 = Heil
H = 8 = Hitler
H = 8 = Hu Jeanto
888 _ Heil Hitler Hu Jeantao
BB Nazi Comunist Olympic Games
December 28th, 2007 at 11:58 am
free Burma!!
free Burma!!
December 29th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
What are these …
What are these monks fighting for in Burma I have no idea I want to know
December 31st, 2007 at 6:57 pm
The timeless soul, …
The timeless soul, gave us this statement: It’s time to dismantling the demons. It is time to follow always and still our conscience.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Though I think it’s …
Though I think it’s a good idea, people said, “free Iraq!” and now they’ve scapegoated bush. Most likely the same thing will happen if anyone tries to free Burma.
Good luck.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Last I checked Bush …
Last I checked Bush was the one responsible for sending US troop to Iraq ,under false premises, without seeking consent of the Congress- due to his paranoia after 911, and Sadam’s assassination plot against his father, he wrongly associated terrorism to Iraq- now terrorists are there, but Bush shouldn’t have gone there in the first place.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:49 pm
A few days ago, …
A few days ago, about 30 police officers broke into the home of Chinese activist Hu Jia and took him away.
His wife, fellow activist Zeng Jinyan, is now under house arrest. At least 10 security personnel guard her home.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:50 pm
WAAAAA!
WAAAAA!
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:50 pm
According to his …
According to his arrest warrant, issued by the Beijing Public Security Bureau, the 34-year-old is accused of inciting subversion. Mr Hu is a well-known HIV/Aids activist who also helps publicise other human rights cases in China.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Mr Hu was arrested …
Mr Hu was arrested two days after Christmas, during the afternoon, as he sat at his computer in the dining room of his home.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Liu Jingmin, …
Liu Jingmin, executive vice-president of the Beijing Olympics organising committee, claimed in October that the games were promoting human rights in China. If he could be contacted for a comment, Hu Jia would probably disagree.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:57 pm
amazing, another …
amazing, another jesus hypocrite that doesn’t support his must sacred tenants such as love thy neighbor, and forgiveness. You’d rather be a cultural victim of right wing loonies rather than be honest to yourself about who you are.
January 10th, 2008 at 10:40 am
hi now now myanmar …
hi now now myanmar is free or not?how about ur military gov.they are run away or not?i dont heard any news about myanmar(burma).why no fight stupid soldiers?they sould died…….
January 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
MYANMAR HAS BEEN …
MYANMAR HAS BEEN FREE SINCE 1948. Our military govt. is still ruling our country.NOONE WILL RUN AWAY EXCEPT THOSE STUPIDS SHOUTING “FREE BURMA”. WE WILL DIE FOR THIS COUNTRY. THIS IS MYANMAR PEOPLE’S WISHE.
January 20th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
We must all rise up …
We must all rise up in the world. They already begon with the positieve actions we all must do the same. or els future generations will not live free in This New world order! Who are they to diside for us?
Peace Out
One Nation
January 22nd, 2008 at 7:09 pm
dis is bullshit y …
dis is bullshit y would u shoots monks they are one of the most peaceful in the world and may od help dem
January 24th, 2008 at 1:12 am
It is most shocking …
It is most shocking to me that Burmese buddhists are getting no support from world bodies of any kind. No support I mean none what-so-ever. Has Pope ever said anything since last September? Have I missed something? Why not is my question. I must be stupid not knowing this answer right?
January 25th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
God bless these …
God bless these poor people.
January 25th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Our bank just rec’d …
Our bank just rec’d an emergency memo directing us to freeze the accounts of a list of Burmese businessmen. Also no insurance products are to be sold…even if it’s just house insurance or car insurance. Their life in Canada is coming to a close. Bye bye
January 28th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
im burmese i was …
im burmese i was shocked when i saw this on the news