Yesterday, the UN made a groundbreaking decision on Burma.

For the first time ever, a body of the United Nations — the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD)– declared that the continued imprisonment of Burma’s democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, is illegal under Burma’s own domestic laws.

Through this ruling, the UN has shown that not only does Than Shwe’s military junta operate with a thorough disregard for international law, but they have also firmly entrenched a system of impunity for violating their own laws inside Burma.  

After the ruling, the United Nations called on Burma’s military regime to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and without conditions.  This is another example of mounting international pressure against Burma’s regime.

Watch this video to learn how you can help Aung San Suu Kyi to regain her freedom by participating in

Arrest Yourself 2009, a global campaign for Aung San Suu Kyi.

The U.S. Campaign for Burma is working hard to ensure that Aung San Suu Kyi’s freedom, and the freedom of all 2,100 courageous political prisoners in Burma, remains a priority for the international community.

Participating in Arrest Yourself 2009 is a unique way for you to spend time with family and friends while spreading awareness about Aung San Suu Kyi and supporting her struggle for freedom. Sign-up today to host an Arrest Yourself 2009 event.

You can learn more about the UNWGAD’s decision on Aung San Suu Kyi’s illegal detention in the following articles:

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7960506.stm

www.irrawaddy.org/highlight.php.

Thank you for all your hard work,

Mike Haack
Campaigns Coordinator
U.S. Campaign for Burma