Category Archives: Myanmar

Seattle Candlelight Vigil 4th Anniversary of Burma’s “Saffron Revolution”

Amnesty International is proud to be a co-sponsor of the 4th Anniversary of Burma’s “Saffron Revolution” Candlelight Vigil, Peace Walk, and Prayer Service 5:30 pm, Sunday, 2 October 2011, Green Lake, Seattle, WA (Seattle, WA) – Four years ago, hundreds of thousands of peaceful … Continue reading

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Sign a Petition at the U2 Show!

It’s almost here! Local Amnesty International volunteers will be tabling and collecting signatures at the U2 concert at Qwest Field this Saturday, June 4. Join us and take a few minutes to sign a petition or two, take some literature … Continue reading

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Aung San Suu Kyi Freed!

Amnesty International celebrates the release of Aung San Suu Kyi by the government of Myanmar (Burma) today after 7 and a half years of house arrest.  Aung San Suu Kyi, whom Amnesty recognized as a Prisoner of Conscience, and won the … Continue reading

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