Amnesty International today announced that a global day of public action in support of the people of Myanmar will be held on 6 October.

Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan will lead the march in London. Other marches have been organized in many countries around the world including in Mongolia, Malaysia, Thailand, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US.

"Images of last week's brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors must not be quickly forgotten. The Myanmar authorities must immediately release all of those who were arrested last week, as well as all prisoners of conscience held since before the recent events," said Amnesty International.

"With communications greatly hampered into and out of Myanmar making it more difficult to monitor the human rights situation, international outcry
is even more essential to give a message to the Myanmar authorities that the world is still watching the situation in Myanmar."

In Bangkok, Thailand, activities will take place as follows:

Date:                                   6 October 2007

Venue 1 for Peace March:  Meet at Democracy Monument (on the road side heading to Thammasat University) Time: 8 am.

Venue 2 for AI Global demo: Outside the Burmese Embassy, Sathorn road. Time 12.30am.

**Please wear RED!!

For more information, or to arrange an interview with Director of AI Thailand, please contact Ms. Kwanravee Wangudom, Campaign Coordinator at 081-4543560 or email address: [email protected]