I received this update today from the Burma Campaign. There will be a lot of news coverage this week so try and catch some.

As an aside, I have just posted 30 hand made cards from Tom’s class – who said kids are not interested in politics!

Thank you for supporting the campaign to free Aung San Suu Kyi. If you haven’t already sent a birthday card, it is not too late. Send your card to:

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
54 University Avenue
Bahan 11201
Yangon, Myanmar

You can also email the regime demanding they release Aung San Suu Kyi here.

Yesterday there was a debate in the House of Commons about Burma. Every MP who spoke criticised British government policy on Burma as being too weak. MPs ridiculed the so-called sanctions imposed by the EU. It was very embarrassing for the government. It is a long read, but if you have the time, you can read the debate here:

BURMA ON TV
If you have access, you can see the campaign on the following TV programmes in the next few days.
All times are UK times. Breaking news may mean not all these are shown.

Friday 17th June BBC 1 News at Ten (10pm) – Report on Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday

Sunday 19th June BBC Parliament Channel, approximately 8am, Westminster Hall Debate on Human Rights in Burma from Wednesday 15th June.

Sunday 19th June BBC 1 9am-10am News 24 Sunday – John Jackson, Director of Burma Campaign UK, and Comedian Jo Brand talk about the campaign to free Aung San Suu Kyi.

Monday 20th June BBC Breakfast, BBC1 sometime between 8.45am and 9.15am – Damien Rice talks about his new single for Aung San Suu Kyi

BURMA IN THE NEWSPAPERS
On Saturday 18th June their will be articles on Aung San Suu kyi in The Independent, The Guardian and The Telegraph. On Sunday 19th The Independent on Sunday will have an interview with Damien Rice.