Protest in support of democracy in Myanmar

GPJA supporters will be part of the protest at 2pm in Aotea Square this afternoon in support of the pro-democracy protests in Myanmar over the past few weeks.

Protests have taken place around the world in support of freedom and democracy for a population which has lived under brutal military rule for the past 45 years. Democratic elections were held in 1990 but the military refused to hand over power to the elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi who remains under house arrest.

It’s pleasing to see the level of international support for the people of Myanmar. Some is blatantly hypocritical such as that from George Bush whose US government has specialised in overthrowing democratically elected governments but elsewhere there is a genuine outpouring of support for the bravery of the people.

The people of Myanmar will eventually succeed but less blood will be spilled the more the rest of the world can show its active support for democracy. Aucklanders can do so at 2pm in Aotea Square today.

John Minto

Spokesperson

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