'Walk On' For Aung San Suu Kyi

09 Jun 2003
’Walk On’ For Aung San Suu Kyi
’Walk On’ For Aung San Suu Kyi
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Amnesty international are asking radio stations to play 'Walk On' tohighlight the plight of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Ten days ago Aung San Suu Kyi, a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, wasdetained by the military government running Burma after clashes between hersupporters and pro-government groups in the north of the country.

Some reports say more than 60 people died in the incident, witheyewitnesses in hiding, fearing military reprisals. Aung San Suu Kyi isbelieved to have suffered cuts to her face and shoulder after the window ofher car was smashed. The military authorities said Aung San Suu Kyi was notinjured, but no one has been allowed to see her.

In the sleeve notes to All That You Can't Leave Behind in 2001, U2 dedicatedWalk On to Aung San Suu Kyi and Amnesty are inviting radio stations to playit now as a sign of support.

'Amnesty grassroots members are approaching radio station DJ's all over theworld asking them to play 'Walk On,' which U2 dedicated to her,' said AngieHougas, Wisconsin's Amnesty International coordinator. 'This worldwideaction is to show our solidarity with Aung San Suu Kyi and her constantefforts to improve human rights and repressive conditions for the people ofMyanmar (Burma).'

Hougas said that local radio stations playing the song will raise awarenessof human rights violations around the world.

'By playing 'Walk On' and giving a short statement, it will call people'sattention to the most recent escalation of violence and repression of theMyanmar people. It will let listeners know of the urgent concern for SuuKyi's safety as well as the safety of 100-plus other National League forDemocracy members, including students and monks, taken into custody and heldincommunicado with Suu Kyi since 30 May.'

Supporters are invited to visit www.aiusa.org to learn more.

More on the struggle for democracy in Burma here
www.burmacampaign.org.uk
and here
www.freeburmacoalition.org

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