by Initiatives for International Dialogue | Oct 4, 2007 | Press Releases, Self-determination and Solidarity
As women – trafficking survivors, mothers, sisters, activists – we honour the nuns and monks who walked barefoot in the streets of Rangoon, Mandalay and other parts of Burma to protest against the 45-year old military regime. Sparked by the recent sharp fuel price...
by Initiatives for International Dialogue | Sep 28, 2007 | Press Releases, Self-determination and Solidarity
Davao-based international solidarity organization, the Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID), secretariat of Free Burma Coalition – Philippines (DBC-Phils), is leading a series of solidarity activities to support the ongoing people power uprising in Burma (also...
by Initiatives for International Dialogue | Sep 27, 2007 | Press Releases, Self-determination and Solidarity
“The protests continued but were marred by violent dispersals. The military junta did not exercise restraint! It has crossed the line by beating and arresting the peacefully marching Buddhist monks and other people. This is unacceptable” “The protests continued but...
by Initiatives for International Dialogue | Sep 26, 2007 | Press Releases, Self-determination and Solidarity
Thousands of Buddhist monks, artists, and people in all walks of life are flooding the streets of Burma today. There is a nationwide general strike called by the All Burma Monk Alliance as they peacefully trooped to about twenty-six (26) cities and towns across the...
by Initiatives for International Dialogue | Sep 18, 2007 | Press Releases, Self-determination and Solidarity
Citing China as Burmese junta’s number one supporter, activists around the world today picketed Chinese embassies worldwide and challenged the current Chinese government to reverse its foreign policy on Burma. Citing China as Burmese junta’s number one...
by Initiatives for International Dialogue | Aug 30, 2007 | Press Releases, Self-determination and Solidarity
More than 100 people arrested and detained, with fear of being tortured, 500% arbitrary increase in diesel and gasoline prices and a military government that is either unable or unwilling to reform, a dreadful human rights environment—this is the sorry state of Burma...
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