Dear Activist,

Stand against oppression

I've watched in horror all week.

In Burma, Buddhist monks, marching against tyranny, are reported to have been disrobed and shackled. Many detained, many killed. They marched against injustice and oppression, and their actions were met with a cruel and ruthless crackdown.

You can take a stand against the oppression of these peaceful monks. Take action today.

The death counts vary wildly. But you can be sure that the military junta has brutally beaten and possibly murdered many more than we'll ever be able to confirm. 

Please take action today for the people of Burma.

As you know, Amnesty International has been working for decades to protect human rights in Burma (Myanmar) and to support the pro-democracy forces' right to peaceful dissent. When the people of Burma last staged mass pro-democracy protests back in 1988, the military junta murdered thousands. But history does not have to repeat itself.

Take action now to help prevent more killings by the military government. Tell your friends and family to do the same.

The world is watching. Please do your part.

Thank you,

Larry Cox
Executive Director
Amnesty International USA