The International Movements Committee (USA)

Long March and Hunger Strike for

Free Burma and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
www.longmarchforburma.blogspot.com
Immediate Release

Activists March 900 Miles for Burma’s Freedom

New York, NY – (May 27, 2009) – Burmese activists are gearing up to begin a 900 mile
march from Fort Wayne, Indiana, to New York City, home to the United Nations.
Dismayed by the current situation in Burma where the democratic leader Daw Aung San
Suu Kyi is facing trial, Burmese human rights activists are eager to start their long
journey.

Tomorrow morning at 9:09 AM, on the anniversary of Burma’s 1990 general election,
Maung Maung Tate, Kyaw Shein, Min Shwe Oo, Saw Ngo, Ka Baw Yu, and Kyaw Tun
will begin their march at the Peace-land pagoda in Fort Wayne.

The activists have declared that they are frustrated with the international community’s
inability to take on the military junta which currently rules Myanmar (Burma).
Throughout the march, the protestors will call, “free Burma and Daw Aung San Suu
Kyi,” said Maung Maung Tate, one of the activists. He added, “The misery and agony of
our people continues unabated. With the leaders of democracy movement constantly
threatened, Burma seriously needs collective and coordinated action from the
international community. Such action must come from the UN Security Council.”

After traversing five states to arrive in New York City, they will sit in and demonstrate
for 9 days across from the U.N. The activists will then go on hunger strike for 9 more
days.

The activists also call for support from Americans across the country to join in and show
solidarity with the people of Burma. Burma's icon of democracy, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
has asked of the free world, "Please use your liberty to promote ours!" In that spirit, the
activists hope to raise awareness and collect many signatures during their long journey.
Upon arrival they will present their petitions to U.N. Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-
moon.

For more information contact: Maung Maung Tate: 260-418-4971

Min Shwe Oo: 315-527-4486

For additional information please contact Burma Point.

info@burmapoint.com, 718-396-1464, 646-643-8689