| Date |
Country |
Summary |
| 2006-10-06 |
US |
In Akron, more than 100 refugees and supporters gathered outside the Akron-Summit Country Public Library for a "Public Prayer for Peace in Myanmar" to pray for peace and democracy in Burma.
Akron Beacon Journal (07 Oct 07) Prayer gathering for free Myanmar |
| 2007-08-22 |
UK |
Burmese activists in exile in the UK staged a hunger strike in front of the Burmese embassy in London. The hunger strike was organised by the Burmese Democratic Movement in UK in response to increased fuel prices in Burma.
Kaladan News (23 Aug 07) Hunger strike outside Burmese embassy in UK |
| 2007-08-23 |
India |
Burmese pro-democracy activists staged a demonstration near the Indian Parliament in New Delhi.
Bangkok Post (24 Aug 07) More dissent on Burma fuel hike |
| 2007-08-23 |
Singapore |
At least 20 Burmese students gathered in front of the Burmese Embassy in Singapore and protested the fuel price hike in Burma.
Mizzima News (23 Aug 07) Burmese junta arrests more activists but protest spreads |
| 2007-08-24 |
Malaysia |
About 200 Burmese activists demonstrated in front of the Burmese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and demanded the release of arrested 88 Generation Student leaders who had protested against the fuel price hike in Burma.
IMNA (24 Aug 07) Burmese activists in Malaysia demonstrate outside Burmese embassy |
| 2007-08-25 |
Singapore |
Thirty to forty Burmese nationals in Singapore marched two kilometers down Orchard Road to show solidarity with the protests in Rangoon over the fuel price hike.
Asia Times (19 Oct 07) Singapore squirms as Burmese protest |
| 2007-08-26 |
Thailand |
About 100 representatives from 15 organizations protested outside the Burmese Embassy against the fuel price hike and demanded the SPDC stop using violence against protesters in Burma.
Nation (27 Aug 07) Activists protest outside embassy |
| 2007-08-26 |
South Korea |
National League for Democracy-Liberated Area (South Korea) staged a protest outside the Burmese Embassy in Seoul demanding the SPDC lower the price of fuel.
Irrawaddy (26 Aug 07) Ethnic parties call for release of activists in Burma |
| 2007-08-26 |
US |
About 25 protesters participated in a rally sponsored by the US Campaign for Burma in front of the Chinese consulate in Chicago. Protesters condemned the crackdowns and arrests of peaceful protesters in Burma and called on the Chinese government to stop its objections to UN intervention in Burma.
Chicago Tribune (27 Aug 07) Myanmarese refugees rally in Chicago |
| 2007-08-28 |
UK |
More than 80 people staged a protest at the British Foreign Office in London calling on the British government to act on behalf of peaceful demonstrators arrested inside Burma.
BCUK (28 Aug 07) 80 Join protest at British Foreign Office– UK must take action |
| 2007-08-31 |
International |
Campaign actions calling on Portugal, the EU Presidency, to increase pressure on Burma’s dictatorship took place in at least 15 countries across Europe, including UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Belgium, Czech Republic, Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Norway, Italy, Netherlands and Romania.
BCUK (31 Aug 07) 60 Join protest at Portuguese embassy in London–15 countries join Day of Action |
| 2007-09-01 |
Singapore |
A protest was organized in Singapore to support pro-democracy and human rights activists inside Burma. The demonstrators, all dressed in white, divided into four-person groups and walked towards the City Hall MRT station from the Orchard MRT station.
Irrawaddy (03 Sep 07) Singapore police calls in Burmese demonstrators |
| 2007-09-01 |
Cambodia |
Over 30 Burmese activists and supporters staged a protest rally in front of the Burmese Embassy in Phnom Penh. The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (CHRDA) organized the protest.
Mizzima News (01 Oct 07) Gambari yet to meet Than Shwe |
| 2007-09-02 |
Thailand |
The exiled National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma organized a protest in front of the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok.
Nation (03 Sep 07) Demonstrators to take a long walk |
| 2007-09-02 |
India |
Twelve Burmese activists in New Delhi marched from New Delhi's suburban Vikaspuri to Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi's residence, seeking India's support for the ongoing peoples' movement in Burma. The protesters said they submitted a petition to Sonia Gandhi.
Mizzima News (03 Sep 07) Burmese activists march to Sonia Gandhi for India's support |
| 2007-09-04 |
South Korea |
Fifteen activists demonstrated outside the Burmese Embassy in Seoul to urge the SPDC to immediately release prominent student leader Min Ko Naing and others arrested in the recent spate of protests in Rangoon and other parts of Burma. Protesters also demanded that the military junta resolve the ongoing social and political crisis in Burma.
Mizzima News (04 Sep 07) Burmese activists in Korea urge junta to release student leaders |
| 2007-09-04 |
India |
Nearly 100 Burmese activists staged a protest in New Delhi demanding that pressure be mounted by India on the SPDC.
Mizzima News (04 Sep 07) Burmese activists in Korea urge junta to release student leaders |
| 2007-09-07 |
India |
Burmese women in New Delhi protested against the SPDC and urged Indian women leaders like Sonia Gandhi and Indian President Pratibha Patil to help bring about the release of pro- democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Bangkok Post (08 Sep 07) Junta blames exiles for strife |
| 2007-09-09 |
Thailand |
More than 300 Burmese political activists and students protested outside the Burmese Embassy against the violent suppression of protests in Burma.
Nation (10 Sep 07) Rangoon blames West for protests |
| 2007-09-14 |
Denmark |
Burma pro-democracy activists held a protest to express their concern about Burma in front of the Parliament in Denmark.
Burma Today (14 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-16 |
US |
About 500 Karen people protested against the Burmese military regime in front of the City Hall in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Burma Today (16 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-16 |
US |
Forty students from University of California Irvine, and Pomona College held a protest in front of the Chinese Embassy against the Chinese government’s support of the SPDC.
Burma Today (16 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-17 |
US |
In San Francisco, Burmese pro-democracy activists held protests in front of the Chinese, Indian, and Russian Consulates.
Burma Today (16 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-17 |
US |
People went on hunger strike in Fort Wayne, Indiana to support the monks in Burma.
Burma Today (17 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-17 |
US |
Five Burmese Sangha and six Thai Sangha prayed for Burma at the Damazawti Monastery in Los Angeles.
Burma Today (17 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-17 |
Netherlands |
In The Hague, people from Burma held a protest to express solidarity with the protesters in Burma. A monk from Germany also participated.
Burma Today (17 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-18 |
US |
Ten Burmese monks demonstrated in Los Angeles to support the monks in Burma.
DVB (18 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-18 |
US |
Burmese activists demonstrated for the 283rd time to protest against the SPDC in front of the Burmese Embassy. The organizer said they would come back to protest every week.
DVB (18 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-18 |
US |
In New York, demonstrators at UN Headquarters displayed placards urging UN action on Burma.
Irrawaddy (19 Sep 07) Burmese groups stage protest in North America, Canada |
| 2007-09-18 |
Bangladesh |
At Cox’s Bazaar, Burma-Bangladesh border, Buddhist monks made a prayer to drive away the evil spirits of the Burmese military regime.
Burma Today (18 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-18 |
Canada |
Burmese 88 Generation Students demonstrated in support of the protesters in Burma in front of the Burmese Embassy in Ottawa.
DVB (18 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-18 |
India |
About 100 activists of Burmese origin living in New Delhi staged a street play depicting the arrest of a monk by the SPDC.
Bangkok Post (19 Sep 07) Burma military fires tear gas at monks |
| 2007-09-18 |
New Zealand |
In Auckland, about 35 members of the Burmese community marched to the Chinese consulate and protested outside for two hours. They urged the Chinese government not to support the SPDC. They also demanded the release of all political prisoners in Burma.
Bangkok Post (19 Sep 07) Burma military fires tear gas at monks; Burma Today (18 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-19 |
India |
Burmese Sangha legally residing in India held a protest at the place where the Buddha was born.
Burma Today (22 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-21 |
Australia |
In Sydney, members of Greens and Australian Labour Party staged a protest outside Foreign Minister Alexander Downer's Sydney office calling for action against the military regime in Burma.
ABC News (21 Sep 07) MPs joins Burma protesters outside Downer's office |
| 2007-09-22 |
India |
Sangha studying at the Nalanda University in India held a prayer meeting in support of the monks inside Burma and condemned the SPDC.
Burma Today (22 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-22 |
India |
More than 20 Indian supporters held a protest rally in New Delhi demanding that India lend its support to the Burmese democracy movement.
Mizzima News (22 Sep 07) Burmese and Indian activists call for greater Indian support |
| 2007-09-23 |
Australia |
Burmese monks from four monasteries and more than a hundred Sydney-based Burmese democracy supporters held a prayer rally in Auburn Botany Garden to support the demonstrations in Burma.
SHAN (23 Sep 07) Burmese community in Sydney prays for Burma |
| 2007-09-23 |
Singapore |
About 100 Burmese who live in Singapore wore white and prayed for Burma in Burmese monasteries.
Burma Today (24 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-25 |
UK |
Around 40 people demonstrated in front of the Burmese Embassy in London to call on the British government to cut diplomatic ties with Burma if the SPDC ignored international pressure.
BBC (25 Sep 07) Brown urges restraint in Burma |
| 2007-09-25 |
Canada |
In Ottawa, Canadian Friends of Burma held a candlelight vigil in front of Parliament Hill in support of the peaceful demonstrations occurring in Burma and to denounce the crackdown by the ruling military regime.
Epoch Times (30 Sep 07) Canadians support the Saffron Revolution in Myanmar |
| 2007-09-25 |
US |
A group of 78 Burmese from Fort Wayne travelled to New York City, where they protested in front of the Chinese Embassy and the Russian Embassy. The group also marched to the United Nations for a large rally.
Journal Gazette (30 Sep 07) Voices from Burma: Refugees living in Fort Wayne hope protests will spur change |
| 2007-09-26 |
UK |
About 100 demonstrators gathered outside the Burmese Embassy in central London to urge the international community to intervene in the crackdown of pro-democracy movement in Burma.
Bangkok Post (27 Sep 07)
Exiled protesters urge action |
| 2007-09-26 |
Thailand |
At the Thai-Burma border, citizens from both nations held a small protest under the Thai-Burma Friendship Bridge on the Moei River banks in the evening.
Irrawaddy (28 Sep 07) Echoes around the world: Free Burma! |
| 2007-09-26 |
Philippines |
Fifty people gathered in front of the Burmese Embassy in Manila to show support for the struggle in Burma.
Asian Human Rights Monitor (27 Sep 07) Asia: protesters across Asia demand action on Burma; more rallies planned |
| 2007-09-27 |
Canada |
In Toronto, more than 100 people gathered at Nathan Phillips Square to show support and raise awareness about growing tensions in Burma. They also called on action from the Canadian government.
CBC News (28 Sep 07) Toronto protesters call for stop to Burma violence |
| 2007-09-27 |
US |
In Fort Wayne, Indiana, about 1,000 Burmese people gathered and prayed to condemn the brutal crackdown of the peaceful demonstrations by the SPDC.
Burma Today (01 Oct 07) |
| 2007-09-27 |
US |
A march led by three monks and joined by about 70 people in support of people in Burma was held in Boulder, Colorado.
Colorado Daily News (07 Oct 07) Burma: lighting-speed response |
| 2007-09-27 |
South Korea |
Protesters from National League for Democracy of Burma staged a rally against the military regime in front of the Burmese Embassy in Seoul.
Bangkok Post (28 Sep 07) US, Australia call for talks |
| 2007-09-27 |
Thailand |
Over a hundred Burmese people in exile, including workers, democracy advocates, and students demonstrated outside the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok in support of the agitation in Burma led by Buddhist monks. They demanded that the military junta stop killing peaceful protesters in Burma. Over 20 Burmese students from St. John's University and Assumption University also took part in the demonstrations.
Kachin News Group (27 Sep 07) Burmese people in exile demonstrate in Bangkok |
| 2007-09-27 |
China |
A dozen people from the League of Social Democrats protested outside the Burmese Consulate in Hong Kong in the morning.
South China Morning Post (27 Sep 07) Rights groups to stage vigil |
| 2007-09-27 |
China |
Around 30 people led by lawmaker Emily Lau Wai-hing demonstrated outside the Burmese Consulate in Hong Kong in the afternoon to condemn the military repression of the peaceful demonstration in Burma.
South China Morning Post (27 Sep 07) Rights groups to stage vigil |
| 2007-09-27 |
Japan |
About 40 people participated in a silent protest outside the Burmese Embassy in Tokyo to support democracy in Burma and urge the UN Security Council to take action against the junta. The protesters also demanded the junta release all political prisoners and have dialogue over democratization.
Japan Times (28 Sep 07) Japanese journalist killed in Myanmar |
| 2007-09-27 |
Japan |
In Nagoya, a group of about 30 monks from Burma seeking political refuge in Japan staged a protest and called on Japanese to help.
Japan Times (28 Sep 07) Japanese journalist killed in Myanmar |
| 2007-09-27 |
Australia |
More than 100 people turned out in Martin Place, Sydney in support of people in Burma. Protesters demanded a visa ban on the Burmese military regime, an asset freeze, withdrawal of Australian Federal Police officers from Burma, and the downgrading of the Burmese Embassy in Canberra.
Age (27 Sep 07) Rally calls for end to violence in Burma |
| 2007-09-27 |
Australia |
In Melbourne, 500 people participated in a vigil protesting the Burmese military regime’s repression of pro-democracy protests.
Australia's Campaign for Burma (29 Sep 07) Burma pro-democracy protests supported |
| 2007-09-27 |
Sri Lanka |
Monks from Burma, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh walked from a temple in Borella to the Burmese Embassy in Colombo to protest against the violent crackdown of the democracy movement by the SPDC.
AsiaNews (04 Oct 07) Solidarity rally for Burma protest draws secular and religious people |
| 2007-09-27 |
Switzerland |
About 50 people staged a protest outside the Burmese Embassy in Geneva to condemn the suppression of peaceful demonstrations in Burma. The protest was organized by Amnesty International and the Switzerland-Burma Association.
GenevaLunch (28 Sep 07) Protesters gather at Burmese embassy |
| 2007-09-27 |
UK |
Dozens of students marched from the outskirts of Cambridge to the Guildhall in support of the protesters in Burma.
Varsity (06 Oct 07) Students march in solidarity with Burmese protesters |
| 2007-09-28 |
India |
Buddhist monks and Burmese activists held a demonstration in New Delhi to demand Indian government intervention on Burma.
Bangkok Post (29 Sep 07) Junta ‘severs’ public internet connection |
| 2007-09-28 |
China |
More than 100 protesters from at least 20 organizations took part in a candlelight vigil at Charter Garden.
Standard (29 Sep 07) Hong Kong Vigil |
| 2007-09-28 |
Malaysia |
In Kuala Lumpur, about 2,000 protesters demonstrated outside the Burmese Embassy to condemn the violent crackdown of pro-democracy movements in Burma.
Bangkok Post (29 Sep 07) Asia vents outrage at generals |
| 2007-09-28 |
Netherlands |
In Willemstad, the Burmese community held demonstration against the SPDC. The protesters were joined by Dutch students and others. The protesters called for freedom in Burma and the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Burma Today (04 Oct 07) |
| 2007-09-28 |
UK |
In London, Buddhist monks led a prayer for the demonstrators in Burma as people rallied outside the Burmese Embassy to protest against the ruling military regime and called for democracy in the country.
Nation (29 Sep 07) Surayud lays into the Burmese junta at UN; Reuters (29 Sep 07) Myanmar crowds face troops, violence draws outrage |
| 2007-09-28 |
Italy |
In Rome, about a hundred protesters with Amnesty International protested in front of the Burmese Embassy.
Reuters (29 Sep 07) Myanmar crowds face troops, violence draws outrage |
| 2007-09-28 |
South Korea |
People held a candlelight vigil in Seoul in support of Burma’s pro-democracy protesters.
Reuters (29 Sep 07) Myanmar crowds face troops, violence draws outrage |
| 2007-09-28 |
Cambodia |
Over 50 activists, including five Burmese, staged a protest in front of the Burmese Embassy in Phnom Penh.
Mizzima News (01 Oct 07) Gambari yet to meet Than Shwe |
| 2007-09-28 |
Canada |
About 200 people of different faiths, including Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, and people from Burma held a protest for Burma in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Burma Today (01 Oct 07) |
| 2007-09-28 |
Thailand |
About 300 Thai and Burmese protesters rallied outside the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok.
Bangkok Post (29 Oct 07) Asia vents outrage at generals |
| 2007-09-28 |
Thailand |
About 50 people gathered outside the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok to commemorate the deceased protesters in Burma.
Nation (29 Sep 07) Expel Burma and shun China, say Asean MPs |
| 2007-09-28 |
Thailand |
Between 250 and 300 protesters turned out in Chiang Mai to support monks and demonstrators in Burma. The peaceful vigil was organized by local Burmese dissidents, Thai journalists, and international NGOs.
Irrawaddy (28 Sep 07) Burma Protests: the Situation on September 28 |
| 2007-09-28 |
Australia |
In Canberra, around 100 anti-junta protesters were forced back by riot police and dogs while trying to charge the Burmese Embassy to deliver a petition condemning the violence in Burma. The protesters then marched on to the Chinese Embassy, demanding Beijing help rein in the generals.
Bangkok Post (29 Sep 07) Asia vents outrage at generals |
| 2007-09-28 |
Indonesia |
In Jakarta, around 50 Indonesian Foreign Ministry officials, dressed in red shirts, observed a period of silence to express solidarity with pro-democracy protesters in Burma. About 20 people also rallied outside the Burmese Embassy, staging a theatrical act depicting soldiers attacking demonstrators, including monks.
Bangkok Post (29 Sep 07) Asia vents outrage at generals |
| 2007-09-28 |
Philippines |
About 30 labor activists staged a peaceful rally outside the Burmese Embassy in Manila. Five activists shaved their heads in a sign of solidarity with the protesting monks.
AFP (28 Sep 07) Myanmar must release Aung San Suu Kyi: Philippines |
| 2007-09-28 |
Taiwan |
Around 30 activists gathered at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei to condemn the crackdown and killings.
Bangkok Post (29 Sep 07) Asia vents outrage at generals |
| 2007-09-28 |
US |
Activists from the US Campaign for Burma protested in front of the Burmese Embassy in Washington. The protesters also called for a boycott of the Beijing Olympic Games unless China stopped blocking any UN Security Council action on Burma.
Reuters (28 Sep 07) Activists of the US Campaign for Burma protest at the Myanmar embassy in Washington |
| 2007-09-28 |
US |
About 100 refugees and human rights activists from Burma gathered in front of the Chinese Embassy in Chicago to demand the Chinese government condemn violent crackdowns against protesters in their homeland.
Chicago Tribune (28 Sep 07) BRIEF: Myanmar refugees rally at Chinese embassy to protest violence |
| 2007-09-28 |
US |
Whitman College students organized a candlelight vigil to honor the people in Burma who were fighting for democracy and freedom. About 50 people participated in the event.
Whitman College Pioneer (03 Oct 07) Students rise up for Burmese monks |
| 2007-09-28 |
US |
Harvard students, led by two Buddhist nuns, held a demonstration on the campus to condemn violence against the protesters in Burma.
Harvard Crimson (01 Oct 07) Students protest violence in Burma |
| 2007-09-28 |
US |
A protest was held in front of the Chinese Embassy in San Francisco urging people to boycott the Olympic Games in China. Protesters condemned China’s financial support of the military regime in Burma and veto of the UN resolution on Burma.
San Francisco Chronicle (29 Sep 07) Protesters urge Olympic boycott over Chinese support for Burma |
| 2007-09-28 |
US |
Hundreds of students from Brown University in Providence demonstrated on campus to draw attention to the ongoing protests in Burma.
Brown Daily Herald (01 Oct 07) 300 rally in red for Myanmar |
| 2007-09-28 |
Nepal |
Three major trade unions affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation in Nepal staged a demonstration outside the Burmese Embassy in Nepal. They expressed solidarity with the democratic movement in Burma and demanded the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.
UNI Global (28 Sep 07) Trade unionists in Nepal protest Burmese Junta, extend solidarity to the democratic movement |
| 2007-09-28 |
Japan |
About 80 demonstrators rallied outside the Burmese Embassy, carrying pictures of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Kenji Nagai, the Japanese journalist who was shot dead during the crackdown.
AFP (28 Sep 07) Japan said to demand punishment for death in Myanmar |
| 2007-09-28 |
Australia |
A candlelight vigil, organized by Australian Burma Network, was held in Melbourne to support ongoing demonstrations in Burma. More than 500 Australians and 300 Burma nationals joined the event.
Chinland Guardian (28 Sep 07) Aussie-Burma network held candlelight vigil to support peaceful protesters in Burma |
| 2007-09-28 |
Australia |
People from Burma held a candlelight vigil in Perth to pray for peace in their home country.
ABC News (28 Sep 07) Burmese community holds vigil in Perth |
| 2007-09-28 |
Australia |
More than 300 protesters marched from Martin Place to Prime Minister John Howard's office, demanding action from the Australian government on Burma.
SHAN (28 Sep 07) Sydneysiders pressure the Australian government |
| 2007-09-29 |
US |
In Saint Paul, Minnesota, Burmese people held a protest.
Burma Today (01 Oct 07) |
| 2007-09-29 |
US |
Protesters gathered at the Allen County Courthouse in calling on the US government and the UN to help in stopping the SPDC suppression of demonstrators in Burma. Rally organizers claimed they would continue the daily protest.
The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind. (01 Oct 07 ) Burmese show solidarity: Local students join protest in Washington |
| 2007-09-29 |
Canada |
In Ottawa, more than 100 members of Canadian Friends of Burma held a rally at the Human Rights monument on Elgin Street to support democracy in Burma. The group then marched to the Chinese Embassy to urge the Chinese government not to support the Burmese junta.
Epoch Times (30 Sep) Canadians support the Saffron Revolution in Myanmar |
| 2007-09-29 |
Europe |
Prayers and demonstrations were held in various countries in Europe, including Switzerland, England, Ireland, Belgium.
VOA (29 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-29 |
France |
In Paris, 300 people from NGOs, media groups, international NGOs, international Buddhist groups, and Burmese activists protested to support protesters in Burma.
VOA (29 Sep 07) |
| 2007-09-29 |
India |
In New Delhi, more than 100 people protested against the crackdown of the pro-democracy movement in Burma. They urged the Indian government to intervene to stop further bloodshed.
Bangkok Post (30 Sep 07) Rangoon residents tell of terror |
| 2007-09-29 |
Singapore |
About 4000 people, mainly Burma nationals, gathered at the temple on Tai Gin Road and held a prayer meeting for the violence in their country. The participants wore red to show their solidarity.
Straits Times (30 Sep 07) Sea of red at temple in Singapore |
| 2007-09-29 |
Spain |
People from nine cities in Spain protested, calling on the Burmese military to stop violence.
RFA (1 Oct 07) |
| 2007-09-29 |
Germany |
Some 150 people demonstrated outside the Chinese Embassy in Berlin to show solidarity with the pro-democracy movement in Burma.
Deutsche Presse-Agentur (30 Sep 07) German business group criticizes Myanmar sanctions call |
| 2007-09-29 |
Thailand |
More than 50 Burmese students from St John’s, Assumption and Mahidol universities rallied in front of the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok demanding the Chinese government withdraw its support for the military regime in Burma.
Bangkok Post (30 Sep 07) Gambari arrives in Burma |
| 2007-09-29 |
Thailand |
About 200 Muslims, Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists held a candlelight vigil at the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok to support people in Burma and demand an end to the violence there.
Bangkok Post (30 Sep 07) Multi-faith vigil at Burmese embassy |
| 2007-09-29 |
New Zealand |
In Auckland, hundreds of people marched to support democracy in Burma. Protesters also called for New Zealand government action to end human rights violations in Burma.
Scoop News (01 Oct 07) March calls on NZ govt to assist people of Burma |
| 2007-09-29 |
Czech Republic |
A demonstration in support of the pro-democracy protests in Burma took place in Prague. The protest was organized by People in Need, Burma Center Prague, and Amnesty International to support the Saffron Revolution in Burma.
Radio Prague (29 Sep 07) Demonstration takes place in Prague in support of Burmese Saffron Revolution |
| 2007-09-29 |
Ireland |
More than 200 people protested in Dublin to show solidarity with people in Burma. Burma Action Ireland called for international pressure on the SPDC to end its violent regime.
RTE News (29 Sep 07) Burma solidarity protests held across Europe |
| 2007-09-29 |
UK |
Amnesty International held a solidarity demonstration in Belfast.
BBC (29 Sep 07) Burma solidarity demo in Belfast |
| 2007-09-30 |
US |
About 1,000 people participated in a prayer protest for Burma in Monterey Park, near Los Angeles. About USD$7,000 in donations was collected to support the peoples’ uprising in Burma.
Burma Today (01 Oct 07) |
| 2007-09-30 |
US |
Burmese monks protested and prayed in Albany, New York.
RFA (01 Oct 07) |
| 2007-09-30 |
US |
More than 20 people from Fort Wayne, Indiana joined with about 150 others outside the Burmese Embassy in Washington, D.C. Protesters demanded democracy and the release of all political prisoners. The crowd then marched to the Chinese Embassy.
The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind. (01 Oct 07) Burmese show solidarity: Local students join protest in Washington; RFA (01 Oct 07) |
| 2007-09-30 |
US |
Protesters gathered at the Allen County Courthouse calling on the US government and the United Nations to help stop the SPDC attacks on demonstrators in Burma.
News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind. (01 Oct 07) Burmese show solidarity: Local students join protest in Washington |
| 2007-09-30 |
US |
In Hawaii, about 150 people at Ala Moana Beach Park held a candlelight vigil to express solidarity with protesters in Burma.
Honolulu Advertiser (01 Oct 07) Wishing Myanmar peace |
| 2007-09-30 |
US |
About 15 students and faculty members from Whitman College participated in a rally on campus and around the community to call on support from Americans on the crisis in Burma.
Whitman College Pioneer (03 Oct 07) Students rise up for Burmese monks |
| 2007-09-30 |
India |
In New Delhi, about 100 people, including Burmese activists living in exile and monks of Burmese citizenship, protested against the SPDC on Parliament Road.
DVB (01 Oct 07) Solidarity protests held around the world |
| 2007-09-30 |
Singapore |
About 150 protesters demonstrated outside the Burmese Embassy in Singapore.
Straits Times (01 Oct 07) Myanmar nationals protest at embassy |
| 2007-09-30 |
Singapore |
Fifteen hundred Burma nationals took part in prayers at a Burmese Buddhist temple in Toa Payoh.
Straits Times (01 Oct 07) Myanmar nationals protest at embassy |
| 2007-09-30 |
Spain |
In seven cities, 100-500 Spanish people protested against the Burmese military’s violence on the protesters. They also called for the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners.
RFA (01 Oct 07) |
| 2007-09-30 |
UK |
100 Burmese people marched in front of the British Prime Minister’s residence in a protest organized by a monk.
RFA (01 Oct 07) |
| 2007-09-30 |
UK |
According to the Burma Campaign UK, an estimated 3,000 people attended a march in London. The Burmese Democratic Movement Association organized the demonstration. A Buddhist monk led the march, and various members of the UK's Burmese community participated. Gatherings were also held in Newcastle and Brighton.
BBC (30 Sep 07) Thousands in London Burma protest |
| 2007-09-30 |
UK |
In Brighton, between 300 and 1,000 people joined a silent march from Palace Pier to Hove Peace Statue. The action was organised by Friends of Western Buddhist Order Centres and some individuals.
FWBO & TBMSG News(02 Oct 07) More FWBO yatras in support of Burma |
| 2007-09-30 |
South Korea |
Hundreds of protesters marched on the Burmese Embassy in Seoul. They included exiled Burmese activists, National League for Democracy (Liberated Area) members, Burmese workers, and locals who were sympathetic to the Burmese protesters’ plight.
DVB (01 Oct 07) Solidarity protests held around the world |
| 2007-09-30 |
Thailand |
In Mae Sot, about 200 migrant workers joined a brief protest against the Burmese junta. Some illegal migrant workers were arrested by Thai authorities before the protest began.
Irrawaddy (01 Oct 07) Mae Sot police arrest illegal migrant workers at demonstration against junta |
| 2007-09-30 |
Japan |
More than 700 demonstrators marched to the Burmese Embassy in Tokyo to protest against the SPDC crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Burma.
Tribune Online (30 Sep 07) Hundreds rally in Tokyo |
| 2007-09-30 |
Japan |
In Tokyo, 20 Burma nationals went on a 48-hour hunger strike in front of the UN university building and were surrounded by about 100 supporters with candles in their hands.
Reuters (30 Sep 07) Japan envoy heads for Myanmar over newsman's death |
| 2007-09-30 |
Singapore |
In Singapore, Burmese community members and opposition party members joined vigils outside the Burmese Embassy from 30 September to 6 October.
AFP (08 Oct 07) Protests around world against Myanmar crackdown |
| 2007-10-01 |
US |
Protesters demonstrated outside Burma’s permanent mission to the United Nations in New York. They called on the SPDC to end a crackdown on pro-democracy activists and free political prisoners.
Bangkok Post (03 Oct 07) Calls for Asean to act |
| 2007-10-01 |
India |
Over 1,000 Indians and Burmese activists protested in New Delhi. They were joined by former Indian Prime Minister I.K Gujral and former Defence Minister and MP George Fernandes, who called on India to act immediately to support democracy in Burma.
Mizzima News (01 Oct 07) Gujral, Fernandes condemn Burmese junta for brutal crackdown |
| 2007-10-01 |
India |
Over 600 protesters from the Chin community held a protest in New Delhi against Burma’s military regime.
Khonumthung News (01 Oct 07) Chins in India support protests in Burma |
| 2007-10-01 |
India |
About 80 Buddhist monks and 120 local supporters staged a rally in in front of the Burmese consulate in Calcutta to protest the Burmese junta's repression of its own people.
Mizzima News (01 Oct 07) International Response; Burma Today (01 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-01 |
Japan |
One hundred and twenty people attended a public talk and another 180 people participated in a demonstration organized by Japanese monks.
RFA (01 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-01 |
South Korea |
Burmese people shaved their hair in protest against the Burmese military.
RFA (01 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-01 |
Philippines |
Protesters shaved their hair in honor of the monks and protesters in Burma.
RFA (01 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-01 |
Philippines |
Activists from the Asia Pacific Solidarity Coalition organized a protest in front of the Japanese consulate in Davao City to urge the Japanese government to exert more diplomatic pressure against the Burmese junta to put an end to the political repression there.
MindaNews (02 Oct 07) "Free Burma" picket staged in Davao City |
| 2007-10-01 |
Thailand |
A group of ten monks from Network of Buddhist Organisations of Thailand and 20 disciples gathered and prayed in front of the Burmese Embassy demanding the junta to stop violence against protesters and monks in Burma.
Bangkok Post (02 Oct 07) Call for int’l pressure on Burmese junta |
| 2007-10-01 |
Sri Lanka |
In Colombo, about 150 monks from Burma, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Cambodia demonstrated in front of the United Nations mission to call for UN intervention on the crisis in Burma.
DVB (02 Oct 07) Demonstrations held in India and Sri Lanka |
| 2007-10-01 |
South Africa |
About 15 people from Burma protested outside the Burmese Embassy in Pretoria. The majority of the protesters wore balaclavas and covered their faces in fear of retribution from the Burmese military against their families in Burma.
Pretoria News (02 Oct 07) Myanmar exiles protest in Pretoria |
| 2007-10-02 |
Bangladesh |
Over 60 Burma nationals residing in Bangladesh staged a demonstration outside the Burmese Embassy in Dhaka to condemn the brutal killings and arrest of monks, nuns and pro-democratic people in Burma.
Mizzima News (02 Oct 07) Burmese in Bangladesh protest against Junta |
| 2007-10-02 |
Philippines |
Solidarity activities were held in front of the Malaysian Embassy in Davao City to call for the Malaysian government’s action against the SPDC.
MindaNews (02 Oct 07) "Free Burma" picket staged in Davao City |
| 2007-10-02 |
India |
In New Delhi, Burmese monks and students held a protest condemning the SPDC’s brutal crackdown on peaceful demonstration in Burma. The rally was led by 53 Burmese monks and joined by Buddhist monks from India, Tibet, Bangladesh and Mongolia. Over 200 Burmese activists also joined the protest.
Mizzima News (02 Oct 07) Burmese Prime Minister pass away |
| 2007-10-02 |
South Korea |
In Seoul, about 300 Korean and Burmese people protested in front of the Burmese Embassy.
Burma Today (02 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-02 |
Malaysia |
Over 2,000 Burma ethnic nationals, including Mon, Karen, Kachin, Karenni, Arakan, Shan and Burman, in Malaysia held a demonstration outside the Burmese, Chinese and Russian Embassies demanded the two permanent members of the UN Security Council to stop exercising veto power on Burma.
IMNA (02 Oct 07) Ethnic Burmese protest outside Chinese and Russian embassies |
| 2007-10-02 |
Malaysia |
In Kuala Lumpur, over 1,000 people, including Burmese monks, Buddhists and people of other faiths prayed for Burma and the protesters in Burma in a Sri Lankan monastery.
Burma Today (04 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-02 |
Thailand |
About 150 Thai and Burmese activists gathered in front of the Indian Consulate in Chiang Mai to protest against Indian government investment in gas and oil industry in Burma.
Burma Today (04 Oct 07); Irrawaddy (02 Oct 07) Protest against India in Chiang Mai |
| 2007-10-02 |
Thailand |
Two hundred migrant workers and monks participated in a candlelight vigil in Mae Sot to pray for the protesters who were killed by the SPDC.
DVB (02 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-02 |
US |
In Durham, a silent march and protest was held at Duke University, organized by several groups to express their solidarity with those fighting for democracy in Burma. Participants wore red in honor of the sacrifice of the protesters giving up their lives.
The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C. (03 Oct 07) Protesting for Burma at Duke |
| 2007-10-03 |
India |
In Aizwal and Mizoram, more than 600 people, including Mizos and Burmese activists, protested to condemn brutal crackdown of the democracy movement in Burma and demand India take action for the crisis in Burma and stop all inter-state commercial relations with Burma until democracy is restored in the country. The rally was organised by Human Rights Law and Network.
BBC Monitoring (06 Oct 07) Indians form group to show solidarity for Burmese people |
| 2007-10-03 |
US |
Dozens of students from Massachusetts Institute of Technology participated in a candlelight vigil on campus to show solidarity with democracy advocates in Burma.
Metro International (04 Oct 07) No Myanmar for MIT: Students back Burma as junta puts down protest |
| 2007-10-03 |
US |
Students from Pennsylvania State University participated in a march for the monks in Burma organised by the Amnesty International. The rally began on College Avenue and continued through campus.
Daily Collegian (04 Oct 07) Students march to support monks |
| 2007-10-03 |
Sri Lanka |
In Colombo, over 200 people, including Catholic priests and nuns, members of leftwing political parties, human rights activists and about 40 Burmese Buddhist monks stood in silence with banners and signs in front of the Burmese Embassy in support of Buddhist monks and their struggle against the military dictatorship in Burma.
AsiaNews (04 Oct 07) Solidarity rally for Burma protest draws secular and religious people |
| 2007-10-04 |
Australia |
Twenty people from Burma staged a hunger strike to pressure the Australian government to close the Burmese Embassy in Australia. The protesters demonstrated in front of the Parliament of New South Wales.
DVB (04 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-04 |
China |
A Catholic priest from Hong Kong had his head shaved as a mark of solidarity with imprisoned monks in Burma and to show his concern that the Catholic Church in Burma hadn’t shown its support.
Nation (05 Oct 07) More arrests in crackdown |
| 2007-10-04 |
Malaysia |
Burmese youth staged a protest outside the Burmese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. More than one thousand pro-democracy activists participated.
Nation (05 Oct 07) More arrests in crackdown |
| 2007-10-04 |
Singapore |
People from Burma in Singapore held a demonstration and raised four million kyat for monks in Burma.
DVB (04 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-04 |
Singapore |
An indoor vigil was held at the Singapore Management University in support of the people in Burma.
The Straits Times (Singapore) (23 Oct 07) Police request on T-shirts 'probably an overreaction' |
| 2007-10-04 |
Thailand |
Demonstrators from Burma protested in front of the Chinese Consulate in Chiang Mai to demand China to withdraw all its financial investments in Burma. The protest was organised by the ''Lanna Action for Burma,'' which includes various NGOs, workers, democracy advocates, Thai supporters, and students.
Nation (05 Oct 07) Activists press for action on Burma; Kachin News Group (04 Oct 07) Demonstration against China in Chiang Mai |
| 2007-10-04 |
Thailand |
Interfaith Group for Peace in Burma, consisting of Buddhist, Christian, and Islamic organizations and NGOs, held a prayer gathering in Chiang Mai to commemorate those who were killed by the Burmese junta and call for peace.
Prachatai (05 Oct 07) Groups call on China to stop supporting Burma |
| 2007-10-04 |
India |
Over 300 monks from Burma, Bhutan, Japan, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Thailand, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Laos, Germany, Mongolia, and India held peaceful protest rallies in Bodhgaya, in India’s Bihar state. They condemned the Burmese junta’s brutal crackdown on Buddhist monks.
Mizzima News (04 Oct 07) Junta accused of destroying Buddhist religion by 300 monks in Bodhgaya |
| 2007-10-04 |
Nepal |
Over 500 Buddhist monks from Burma and Tibet gathered at Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu to support democratic movement in Burma and condemned the crackdown and killings by the SPDC.
Phayul (06 Oct 07) Buddhist Monks lead Nepal’s protest against Burma |
| 2007-10-04 |
Czech Republic |
About 200 protesters led by Burma Centre in Prague and Amnesty International protested in front of the Chinese Embassy. They attempted to submit petitions signed by Prague residents and Czech politicians to the Chinese government demanding China stop supporting the Burmese junta.
Provokator.org (05 Oct 07) Praguers Protest China's Support of Burmese Regime |
| 2007-10-04 |
US |
In Boston, almost 100 demonstrators, including Harvard students, Bostonians, and Burma nationals, gathered in front of the State House to show solidarity with protesters to fight for democracy in Burma. They also showed support for a House bill that would force the state’s pension system to divest from companies with operations in Burma.
Harvard Crimson (05 Oct 07) Students: No state funds in Myanmar |
| 2007-10-05 |
Australia |
Burmese and Australians from eight cities participated in a prayer meeting.
RFA (06 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-05 |
Malaysia |
In Kuala Lumpur, 300 people attended a candlelight vigil in the evening.
Nation (07 Oct 07) Junta frees 400 monks |
| 2007-10-05 |
Philippines |
Women in Manila marched to the Burmese Embassy to denounce the junta’s crackdown of the pro-democracy movement in Burma.
Bangkok Post (06 Oct 07) Junta invites Suu Kyi |
| 2007-10-05 |
US |
Around 90 people, mostly Christians from Burma and Fort Wayne, Indiana, gathered in a prayer session at Holy Cross Lutheran Church to offer spiritual support to those caught up during the crackdown of pro-democracy movement in Burma.
News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind. (06 Oct 07) Group prays for Burma: All religious groups are disgusted by treatment of monks, says Lutheran pastor |
| 2007-10-05 |
US |
At Stanford University, students and community members joined a rally in support of victims of military oppression in Burma and requested the Chinese government to help resolve the crisis.
Stanford Daily (08 Oct 07) Rally against Burma oppression |
| 2007-10-05 |
US |
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the Chinese Embassy in San Francisco to protest against the Chinese government’s support for the Burmese junta. Demonstrators also demanded that China compel the SPDC to end its crackdown on the democracy movement in Burma.
Mercury News (05 Oct 07) Hundreds in bay area protest military crackdown in Myanmar |
| 2007-10-06 |
US |
About 200 monks and people protested at the Mahasi Tadipatan Yekta in New Jersey. They prayed for the protesters killed by the military regime during the protest.
Burma Today (07 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-06 |
US |
In New York, US Campaign for Burma held a protest at Union Square. They prayed for the protesters killed by the Burmese military and condemned the Chinese government for its support of the SPDC.
Burma Today (07 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-06 |
US |
One hundred people gathered in front of Burmese Embassy in Washington and then marched to the Chinese Embassy. They criticized China’s reluctance to pressure the Burmese junta over its repression.
AFP (08 Oct 07) Protests around world against Myanmar crackdown |
| 2007-10-06 |
US |
Around 100 people joined the Global Action Day for Burma in Seattle to condemn the military violence towards protesters in Burma.
Daily (08 Oct 07) Downtown Seattle demonstration protests violence in Myanmar |
| 2007-10-06 |
International |
Twenty countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia held prayer vigils.
RFA (06 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-06 |
Malaysia |
Two thousand people, including people from Burma, NGO members, and Malaysian opposition group members, participated in a one hour-long silent protest.
RFA (06 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-06 |
Norway |
One hundred people, including Burmese, Norwegian, political activists and parliament members, protested in front of the Chinese Embassy. They also paid tribute to the deceased protesters in Burma.
RFA (06 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-06 |
South Africa |
Burmese and South African nationals participated in a prayer vigil in South Africa.
RFA (06 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-06 |
Thailand |
About 200 people in Bangkok marched from Democracy Monument to Thammasat University to protest against the violent suppression of the pro-democracy movement in Burma.
Bangkok Post (07 Oct 07) Thais join global appeal for freedom in Burma |
| 2007-10-06 |
Thailand |
About 300 people took part in a march through the streets of Chiang Mai to protest against the brutal crackdown in Burma against monks and unarmed demonstrators.
Nation (07 Oct 07) Junta frees 400 monks |
| 2007-10-06 |
UK |
In London, Buddhist monks led 10,000 marchers to the British Prime Minister’s residence. The crowd then marched to Trafalgar Square to hear MPs, human rights campaigners, and exiled Burmese call on the United Nations to take action against the Burmese junta.
Bangkok Post (07 Oct 07) Hope grows fro Suu Kyi, junta talks; AFP (08 Oct 07) Protests around world against Myanmar crackdown |
| 2007-10-06 |
UK |
In Edinburgh, Scotland's Buddhist community, students, and others joined the Global Day of Action. A candlelight vigil was held in the afternoon.
BBC (06 Oct 07) Scottish demos to support Burmese |
| 2007-10-06 |
UK |
Christian groups and students from Caledonian, Strathclyde and Glasgow universities joined with Buddhists In Glasgow.
BBC (06 Oct 07) Scottish demos to support Burmese |
| 2007-10-06 |
UK |
Around 200 citizens of Belfast joined a protest organized by Irish organization Trocaire to show solidarity with people in Burma.
BBC (06 Oct 07) City displaying Burma solidarity |
| 2007-10-06 |
Canada |
A large crowd of protesters marched from the Chinese Consulate to Queen’s Park in Toronto.
Toronto Star (07 Oct 07) Global rallies back Burma's monks |
| 2007-10-06 |
Canada |
About 100 demonstrators gathered in front of McGill University in Montreal demanding an end to violence and showed their solidarity with people in Burma.
AFP (08 Oct 07) Protests around world against Myanmar crackdown |
| 2007-10-06 |
Canada |
In Ottawa, members of Canadian Friends of Burma and supporters gathered on Parliament Hill, and then marched to the Burmese Embassy expressing their support for democracy in Burma. The protesters then marched to the Chinese Embassy and appealed to Chinese government to stop supporting the SPDC.
Epoch Times (07 Oct 07) Burma supporters march in Ottawa |
| 2007-10-06 |
Canada |
In Kitchener, a crowd over 1,000 participated in the rally on the International Action Day for Burma. The participants included activists, Burmese immigrants, monks, youth, and university students.
Imprint (12 Oct 07) Burma protest opens world’s eyes |
| 2007-10-06 |
India |
Activists from a Burma Solidarity group held a candlelight protest at India Gate, New Delhi demanding an early restoration of democracy in Burma and urging the Indian government to act.
ANI (07 Oct 07) Candlelight protest in Delhi against Myanmar junta |
| 2007-10-06 |
Bangladesh |
In Dhaka, about 100 Burmese monks and members of Burmese community staged a demonstration near the Burmese Embassy to protest the recent military crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Burma.
Narinjara News (07 Oct 07) Monks protest at embassy in Dhaka |
| 2007-10-06 |
Taiwan |
Hundreds of protesters in Taipei demanded international community action on Burma.
Nation (07 Oct 07) Junta frees 400 monks |
| 2007-10-06 |
Singapore |
More than 400 Burma nationals, including 11 monks and a nun, joined a prayer meeting at the Excelsior Hotel.
Strait Times (07 Oct 07) Myanmar nationals in S'pore meet to pray |
| 2007-10-06 |
Singapore |
Members from the opposition political party and Burmese community in Singapore held a vigil outside the Burmese Embassy.
South China Morning Post (07 Oct 07) Asian cities join global protest over Myanmar |
| 2007-10-06 |
Australia |
In Sydney, around 250 people rallied outside the Opera House against the SPDC. One thousand joined the protest in Melbourne. Perth and Brisbane also had protests to condemn the crackdown of the pro-democracy movement in Burma.
South China Morning Post (07 Oct 07) Asian cities join global protest over Myanmar; Reuters (06 Oct 07) Global day of Myanmar protests starts in Sydney |
| 2007-10-06 |
Austria |
A demonstration was held in Vienna, where participants wore saffron as a sign of solidarity and expressed their concern about the political prisoners in Burma.
AFP (08 Oct 07) Protests around world against Myanmar crackdown |
| 2007-10-06 |
Belgium |
Four hundred demonstrators gathered in Brussels, where main institutions of the European Union are located, demanding the release of detained protesters in Burma.
AFP (08 Oct 07) Protests around world against Myanmar crackdown |
| 2007-10-06 |
France |
In Paris, 200 people gathered at a Buddhist temple where they placed yellow roses at the feet of a giant Buddha statue.
AFP (08 Oct 07) Protests around world against Myanmar crackdown |
| 2007-10-06 |
Netherlands |
Activists sabotaged a Total petrol station in Oosterbeek and demanded the oil company’s immediate withdrawal from Burma.
AFP (08 Oct 07) Protests around world against Myanmar crackdown |
| 2007-10-06 |
Sweden |
About 150 people demonstrated in Stockholm and held three minutes of silence out of respect for all those suffering in Burma.
AFP (08 Oct 07) Protests around world against Myanmar crackdown |
| 2007-10-06 |
New Zealand |
An estimated 500 people marched in Wellington in support of the protest in Burma. The rally was joined by 100 members of the local Burmese community.
Herald Sun (06 Oct 07) Burma global day of protest begins |
| 2007-10-06 |
New Zealand |
In Christchurch, a small group of Buddhist monks led the crowd demonstrated in Victoria Square to show solidarity to the monks and people of Burma who risked their life for democracy.
Scoop (08 Oct 07) Christchurch Shows Solidarity With Burma |
| 2007-10-07 |
India |
Over 200 Buddhist monks from different parts of Asia, including, Tibet, Korea, Japan, Loas, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Burma, prayed for monks, students, people who were killed by Burmese military at the Damaykha Pagoda, Baryanathi City.
DVB (07 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-07 |
India |
People prayed for Burma in Shilong city, Magalia State.
Burma Today (07 Oct 07); DVB (07 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-07 |
Italy |
Two hundred thousand people, international Roman Catholic priests, Italian political leaders and people from Burma prayed for peace in Burma in Italy. In the activities, they gave a peace lamp to a Burmese representative.
RFA (08 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-07 |
South Korea |
Protesters, including migrant workers from Burma, locals, and Korean politicians, staged a protest outside the Burmese Embassy in Seoul demanding the release of all prisoners of conscience.
Nation (08 Oct 07) Junta nabs 78 more ‘activist |
| 2007-10-07 |
Malaysia |
Five hundred people attended a prayer vigil for peaceful protesters, monks, students and people killed by Burmese military in Burma. They prayed and demanded the Burmese military release all monks and political prisoners.
DVB (07 Oct 07); RFA (08 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-07 |
Thailand |
Around 300 protesters, mainly students from Burma, protested outside the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok.
Nation (08 Oct 07) Junta lauds itself over monks before UN debate |
| 2007-10-08 |
Israel |
One hundred and fifty Burmese and Israeli people protested in front of the Chinese Embassy demanding the Chinese government not to sell weapons to the SPDC and to stop supporting the Burmese junta.
DVB (08 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-08 |
US |
A candlelight vigil was held at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Around 150 members of the Bucknell community attended a candlelight vigil to show support to people in Burma. A monk from Burma explained the current situation in Burma to the participants.
Bucknell University (09 Nov 07) Candlelight vigil held to support people in Burma |
| 2007-10-08 |
Philippines |
Two hundred people joined the protest organized by the SANLAKAS and Bukluranng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP-Solidarity of Filipino Workers) in front of the Burmese Embassy. They called on people in Burma to step up to overthrow the SPDC military regime.
Initiatives for International Dialogue (08 Oct 07) Filipino activists urge Burmese: "People Power to Overthrow Junta" |
| 2007-10-08 |
Singapore |
Four leaders of Singapore Democratic Party protesting in front of the Istana presidential palace were arrested. They criticized that Singaporean government’s role in the politics in Burma.
Bangkok Post (09 Oct 07) Singapore opposition party leaders arrested |
| 2007-10-09 |
South Korea |
Protesters staged a demonstration outside the Chinese Embassy in Seoul to condemn the Chinese government’s support of the Burmese military regime.
Irrawaddy (09 Oct 07) Chinese consulate in Mandalay attacked |
| 2007-10-10 |
Philippines |
An interfaith prayer rally was held in a university in Manila. Catholic, Buddhist and Muslim people prayed for peace and democracy in Burma.
Bangkok Post (11 Oct 07) Security Council reviews draft |
| 2007-10-10 |
Australia |
In Sydney, more than 250 protesters from different ethnic nationalities from Burma demanded the Australian government to pressure China not to undermine the UN Security Council’s statement on Burma.
SHAN (11 Oct 07) Australian government urged to pressure China |
| 2007-10-11 |
India |
Over 5,000 people in Manipur, India marched to condemn the SPDC junta. The protesters demanded the immediate release of political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. They also called for immediate intervention by the Indian government. The protest was organized by the Zomi Students Federation.
Mizzima News (12 Oct 07) Over 5,000 Indians condemn junta, appeal for Indian intervention |
| 2007-10-11 |
Thailand |
People from Shan State prayed at the Thai-Burma border for peace, democracy, and Burmese protesters killed by the military regime.
RFA (12 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-11 |
Philippines |
Activists held a protest in front of the Chinese Consulate in Manila. The protesters urged the Chinese government to reverse its foreign policy on Burma and not to veto any move to include Burma on the UN Security Council’s agenda.
Bangkok Post (12 Oct 07) UN sees opium poppy cultivation ‘alarming’ |
| 2007-10-12 |
Netherlands |
Burmese pro-democracy activists and Dutch students, citizens, NGO workers and politicians participated in protests in front of the Chinese Embassy in the afternoon. A prayer vigil was held in the evening.
DVB (12 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-12 |
France |
Burmese activists, NGO workers, political leaders, and human rights activists participated joined a rally to honour the courageous people in Burma.
DVB (13 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-12 |
UK |
Dozens of people attended a candlelight vigil organized by St Peter's Episcopal Church in Kirkcaldy for peace in Burma.
Fife Today (17 Oct 07) Vigil calls for peace in troubled Burma |
| 2007-10-13 |
US |
A rally was held in Union Square, New York to condemn China’s support of the military regime in Burma. Protesters campaigned to boycott the Beijing Olympics Games in 2008.
Epoch Times (16 Oct 07) Burma Coalition Calls for Beijing Olympics Boycott |
| 2007-10-13 |
Australia |
A peace walk of more than 500 people from different communities and organizations in Sydney paid tribute to monks and civilians killed in the recent crackdown by the SPDC in Burma. Buddhist monks from Burma led the march. An estimated 1,500 people took part in Peace Walk in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Perth.
SHAN (14 Oct 07) Honoring the monks in Burma |
| 2007-10-13 |
Switzerland |
A rally was held in Zurich in support of the democratic movement in Burma. Burmese monks and Tibetan monks prayed for Burma during the rally.
Boston Globe (26 Oct 07) Monk who aided protest marches escapes Burma |
| 2007-10-13 |
Netherlands |
Thirty Burmese activists and 500 university students held a demonstration for peace in Burma. They said they would continue to protest for the end of Burmese military rule in Burma.
VOA (13 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-13 |
Norway |
Pro-democracy Burmese protested in Bergen.
DVB (13 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-13 |
UK |
Campaigners demonstrated outside the Total petrol station in Cardiff over the company’s investment in Burma.
South Wales Echo (13 Oct 07) Petrol protesters |
| 2007-10-14 |
US |
Vietnamese nationals held a candle light vigil in front of the White House to support the people in Burma.
VOA (14 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-14 |
US |
One hundred Burmese protesters staged a demonstration in front of the Burmese Embassy. The protesters held ‘fighting peacock’ flags.
VOA (14 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-14 |
US |
Burman and Chin nationals, activists, and Chin religious leaders participated in a prayer vigil in Florida.
VOA (15 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-14 |
US |
Pro-democracy activists prayed and protested in Indiana.
VOA (15 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-14 |
US |
Hundreds of Fort Wayne's Burma nationals and their supporters marched to the Courthouse Green to call for UN intervention on Burma.
Journal Gazette (15 Oct 07) Burmese press U.N. for action |
| 2007-10-14 |
Germany |
Two hundred people participated in a candlelight vigil in front of the Luis Church. The German Buddhist Association organized the vigil. People delivered messages about foreign investment in Burma, the Burmese military regime, and the role of the German government.
VOA (15 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-14 |
South Korea |
In Seoul, about 50 people from Burma protested against the national funeral for former SPDC Prime Minister Soe Win in Burma.
DVB (15 Oct 07) Burmese Prime Minister Soe Win dies |
| 2007-10-14 |
Singapore |
Around 2,000 Burma nationals held a protest to call on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the international community to help end the violence in Burma. They gathered at a Buddhist temple to pray for those who died during the crackdown of the pro-democracy movement in Burma.
Bangkok Post (15 Oct 07) Rally calls on Asean to help |
| 2007-10-14 |
Philippines |
Thirty six artists expressed solidarity with people in Burma. They demanded the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, political prisoners, protesters and Burmese artists.
VOA (14 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-14 |
Thailand |
Burmese activists protested in front of Burmese, Russian, and Chinese Embassies in Bangkok.
DVB (14 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-19 |
India |
About ten Burmese women activists in New Delhi staged a fleeting demonstration outside the office of Sonia Gandhi, President of the Indian National Congress, demanding her and her party’s help to free Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. They were stopped by the police and were barred from meeting the Congressional leader, although they were able to hand over a petition to a secretary of Sonia Gandhi's office.
Mizzima News (19 Oct 07) Burmese women activists demand Sonia Gandhi intervene |
| 2007-10-19 |
Malaysia |
About 14 monks and some 100 nationals from Burma paid tribute to Kenji Nagai, the Japanese journalist who was shot dead during pro-democracy protests in Burma, in front of the Japanese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. The group then marched to the Burmese Embassy calling for an end of the military regime.
Irrawaddy (19 Oct 07) Immigrants, monks in Malaysia honor Japanese journalist killed in Burma |
| 2007-10-21 |
Israel |
Natives, students, prisoners of conscience from Burma, and other concerned citizens gathered at the Chinese Embassy demanding the Chinese government stop supplying weapons to the SPDC Army and stop diplomatic protection of the junta.
Epoch Times (21 Oct 07) Human rights activists protest Myanmar violence at Chinese embassy in Israel |
| 2007-10-21 |
Australia |
National Day for Prayer in Burma was held across Australia. In Sydney, over 1,000 people participated in an interfaith prayer vigil to call for peace in Burma and an end to oppression.
SHAN (22 Oct 07) United religions pray for Burma |
| 2007-10-21 |
India |
Myanmar Christian Fellowship, comprising Burmese Christians in exile, launched a prayer campaign in support of the democracy movement in Burma. Christians in over 100 churches in Churachandpur town of Manipur Sunday prayed for freedom and restoration of democracy in Burma and for the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.
Mizzima News (22 Oct 07) Indians express solidarity, Centre maintains distance on Burma |
| 2007-10-21 |
Thailand |
Activists from Burma staged a protest in front of the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok, demanding the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
AP (24 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-21 |
US |
The Milwaukee Buddhist Peace Fellowship organized a silent march along Milwaukee's Lakefront to show solidarity with the monks in Burma who had protested against their country's military regime.
Asian Wisconzine (Dec 07)
Milwaukee Buddhists march against oppression Myanmar Peace Rally in Milwaukee |
| 2007-10-22 |
US |
In Fort Lee, a Buddhist monk and other activists held a silent protest against the pro-democracy crackdown in Burma.
Record (22 Oct 07) Burma protest staged in Fort Lee |
| 2007-10-22 |
India |
Around 400 people from Chin and Mizo Christian communities held a fasting prayer for peaceful change in Burma in Aizawl, capital of Mizoram state, northeast India.
Khonumthung News (23 Oct 07) Christians pray for Burma |
| 2007-10-23 |
India |
Dozens of demonstrators, a mix of Indian people and people from Burma, walked on the streets of New Delhi against the brutal repression by the SPDC junta. They also called for India’s intervention on Burma.
ANI (23 Oct 07) protesters demand India to shun 'non-intervention' policy towards Myanmar |
| 2007-10-23 |
Malaysia |
Activists from All Burma Democratic Force staged a protest outside the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
AP (24 Oct 07) |
| 2007-10-23 |
Malaysia |
About 50 Burma nationals demonstrated outside the Singapore High Commission demanding the Singaporean government cut the business ties with the military regime in Burma.
Straits Times (23 Oct 07) Myanmar nationals protest against S'pore's business ties with junta |
| 2007-10-24 |
International |
Demonstrations demanding democracy in Burma were held outside Chinese Embassies in London, Paris, Berlin, Dublin, Vienna, Sydney, Washington, Toronto, New York, Brasilia, Bangkok and Cape Town to mark the 12th year that Burmese opposition leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has spent in house arrest. Candlelight vigils were being organized in other cities.
Irrawaddy (24 Oct 07) Chinese embassies targeted by “Free Burma” demonstrations |
| 2007-10-24 |
US |
The Burmese American Democratic Alliance organized a peaceful rally on the United Nations Day in San Francisco to call for UN intervention in Burma. The rally began outside the Chinese Consulate and ended at United Nations Plaza where a candlelight vigil was held.
FogCityJournal.com (24 Oct 07) Burma supporters call for United Nations intervention on UN Day |
| 2007-10-24 |
Australia |
In Sydney, ten Burmese refugees went on a two-day hunger strike outside the Chinese Embassy to demand the Chinese government stop supporting the military regime in Burma. The Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma organized the protest as part of worldwide demonstrations to mark the 12 years of detention of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
ABC (25 Oct 07) Burmese refugees on hunger strike |
| 2007-10-25 |
Thailand |
Over 100 people, including professors, lecturers, university staff, international students and Thai students, attended a prayer program for peace in Burma held at Payap University in Chiang Mai.
Kachin News Group (25 Oct 07) Special prayers for peace in Burma in Payap University |
| 2007-10-26 |
Philippines |
Sixty women activists pelted panties at the Burmese Embassy in Manila to condemn the SPDC brutal crackdown on peaceful demonstrators in Burma. The Free Burma Coalition-Philippines and Alliance of Progressive Labour organized the protest.
Mizzima News (26 Oct 07) Panty Power comes into play |
| 2007-10-28 |
Thailand |
About 50 activists from the Joint Action Committee for Democracy in Burma (JACDB) held a protest in front of the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok.
Reuters (28 Oct 07) |
