Demonstration on Burma

Amnesty International Nepal has successfully  organized a rally in the capital city Kathmandu at 2 PM local time. The rally was begun from a peace recitation by Buddhist monks and nuns in main Public Square of the capital city then a peace rally was moved toward the Burmese Embassy with placards, slogans and banners. The peace pray was held half an hour long. Nearly 650 people from various walks of life including Nepalese Buddhist monks /nuns , journalists, youth member of AI Nepal and prominent human rights defenders of Nepal   joined the rally. In the rally significant number of the Media people presented. Today’s demonstration was one of the biggest one organise by AI Nepal , which was supported by the Nepalese Buddhist monks/nuns, Buddhist organisations and human rights organisations, Nepal - Myanmar Friendship association. The demonstration was lead by AI Nepal. During the demonstration a leaflet about the present situation of the Myanmar was distributed to participants.

A strong protest vigil about one hour long was held in front of the Burmese Embassy. Finally,  Mr. Shakya, a junior officer of the Myanmar Embassy took AI’s  memorandum letter, which was handed by Senior Monk Kaoundanya.

Posted on : 1 Oct 07

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