Jamaica Action
On October 14, Burmese in Jamaica will actively hold a prayer service to pray for the monks and all people of Burma.
With the recent “Saffron Revolution” taken place, not only the Burmese people but also many native Jamaicans have felt the pain of seeing peacefully protesting monks and people being killed by the regime in Burma. On October 8, many Burmese people joined by some Jamaicans held a candle light vigil for those that involved in the movement in Burma at a park.
Dr. Soe Naung has been one of the approximately 300 residents living on the island for many years now. He is one of the most vocal people about the Burma regime’s brutality. He met with Prime Minister of Jamaica and requested for help.
Peaceful movement inside Burma has received much of sympathy from the people of Jamaica and their Prime Minister. With the request of Dr. Soe Naung, Prime Minister Bruce Golding has said to help. Dr. Naung said, “I will continue to do my best to get any necessary assistance, such as help at the United Nations, from the government of Jamaica.”
Military junta’s crackdown on the monks and people have caused immense pain in the hearts of Burmese and many Jamaicans in Jamaica. Many Burmese people said they will continue to do what they can to help the people of Burma.
On October 6, Burmese and Taiwanese joined together calling on the regime to stop killing the monks and people in Burma.
Last Saturday a rally was held in a pouring rain in Taiwan, where tens of thousands of Burmese live, chanted “We don’t need killer regime” and urging the regime to release all political prisoners including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
On the island rules by a democratically elected government, Burmese and Taiwanese expressed freely of their desire and freedom for Burma.
Protesters wearing Daw Aung San Suu Kyi picture-masks walked on Taiwan main streets showing support for the oppressed Burmese monks, students, and people.
Many activists at the rally continue to express of their sorrow for monks, students, and people who were killed, arrested, and tortured, vow to step up with support to achieve freedom and democracy in Burma.
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