Burma

Australia remembers Burmese struggle for democracy

Thursday 24 September 2009

Two years after the brutal crushing of peaceful protest in Burma, the restoration of democracy and human right remains an urgent task, according to NSW MP and president of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma, John Kaye.

Rudd govt called on to drop support for Burma's dodgy election plans

Wednesday 27 May 2009

A rally in Martin Place, Sydney at 12 noon today will demand the Australian government join international condemnation of the Burmese military dictatorship's plans to run a rigged and unfair election in 2010.

Burmese military frame democracy leader again

Monday 18 May 2009

The Burmese dictatorship is once again using illegal tactics to stop Aung San Suu Kyi from contesting elections, according to Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma President John Kaye.

Former Burmese political prisoner speaks out on Human Rights day

Wednesday 10 December 2008

Former Burmese political prisoner and exiled Member of the Burmese Parliament, U Tin Tut, joined with NSW MP John Kaye in calling on the Australian Government to use International Human Rights Day to increase pressure on the military dictatorship.

Saffron Revolution 1st anniversary focuses on human rights for Burma

Friday 26 September 2008

One year after the uprising against Burma's brutal military dictatorship, the world's attention is yet again focused onto the regime's systematic violation of human rights, according to Greens NSW MP John Kaye.

Twenty years after 8/8/88 uprising, Burmese military regime still brutal and undemocratic

Thursday 07 August 2008

Twenty years ago today more than three thousand Burmese students, activists and monks were murdered by the military regime in scenes of unprecedented violence and brutality. Australia must now sever economic ties with the corrupt and repressive dictatorship, according to the President of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma John Kaye.

NSW Upper House passes motion in support of Burmese people

Thursday 08 May 2008

The NSW Legislative Council today passed a motion expressing sympathy for the people of Burma devastated by Cyclone Nargis and calling on the Burmese regime to lift needless restrictions that are hampering international aid efforts.

Burma sits on the knife edge

Wednesday 17 October 2007

The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma has entered a new and crucial phase. The Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma is calling on the Howard government to end the training of police and intelligence officers and join with the international community in stronger sanctions against the military dictatorship.

Burmese community hunger strike enters second day

Tuesday 02 October 2007

Hunger strikers on the steps of the NSW parliament are now into their second day without food to highlight the need for international intervention in Burma. They have the support of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma.

Protest outside Burmese embassy demands troops return to barracks

Thursday 27 September 2007

Members of the Burmese community and other supporters of democracy gathered outside the Burmese embassy in Canberra at lunch time today to demand an end to violence against protestors and arbitrary imprisonment, according to the Secretary of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma, Maung Maung Than.

Burmese Junta violence requires tough sanctions

Wednesday 26 September 2007

As the military dictatorship in Burma begins a brutal crack down on protestors, the President of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma, Dr John Kaye MLC, called on the Howard Government condemn the violence and tighten sanctions against the leaders of Burma’s military junta and its financial backers.

Protest against Burma crimes to put pressure on Downer

Thursday 20 September 2007

Supporters of democracy in Burma will rally at 12:30 pm today in front of Foreign Minister Downer’s office in Martin Place, Sydney to pressure the Howard government into taking action against the Junta, according to NSW MP and President of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma (ACDB), John Kaye MLC.

Australia must support democracy in Burma

Monday 17 September 2007

The President of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma (ACDB), Dr John Kaye MLC, called for the Australian Government to take meaningful action in support of democracy in Burma.

Downer must act to stop crimes against humanity in Burma

Monday 10 September 2007

The Vice-President of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma (ACDB), Penny Sharpe, today called for the Burmese regime to be brought to account for its illegal and inhumane treatment of the Burmese people over the last three weeks.