A global day of action has been called by Burma
campaigners for Saturday (October 6), twenty days since the monks first
took to the streets, with activities planned for Southampton City Centre.
As thousands of monks and others remain under arrest and at risk of torture in Burma, campaigners are worried that the media spotlight that had helped keep the pressure on Burmese generals not to commit further atrocities is beginning to fade.
Protests are expected right across the world at 12-noon local time. They have already been scheduled in key locations including: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, India, Ireland, France, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, the UK and the US. Around the world campaigners will wear red headbands in solidarity with the monks under arrest and tie these onto government buildings, religious shrines or key landmarks to signify the thousands of lives currently hanging in the balance.
In Southampton, the day of action will take place from 12:00 until 3.00pm in Southampton City Centre outside Woolworths, with banners, a petition and a peace wall where people can write their favourite peace quotes. People are encouraged to wear red in solidarity with the monks in Burma, and also to bring instruments, as we have a buskers' licence.
Hannah Goode, who is organising the Southampton events, said: "The events in Southampton are designed to show the people of Burma that we stand with them, and the generals that we are watching their every move. We also hope the protests will persuade our government to demand an end to the military crackdown and get the UN Security Council to act."
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