Hundreds protest outside Burmese embassy
Hundreds gathered outside the Burmese Embassy in central London today before marching to Downing Street as protests against the military junta continued.
Despite the pouring rain, those who attended today’s demonstration said the number of protesters was increasing all the time.
Ko Aung, who is leading protests outside the embassy, said that around 300-400 people turned up to show their support.
Standing outside the embassy, he said: “Now is the time to unite, to show solidarity.”
The event began with a moment of reflection as a one-minute silence was held for those who had “sacrificed their lives”.
The crowd then loudly sang revolutionary songs.
Uma Tu, who is originally from northern Burma, said he attended the event to show sympathy for those who had lost family members.
Calling for the United Nations to send in troops, he said it was the “only solution”.
He said: “Every single family (in Burma) has been affected by this.”
Bawmra Jap said “more and more” people are attending the protest.
He said those in Burma were very frightened.
Fellow protestor L Twang called for defiance against the “murderous regime”.
As well as including prayers by Buddhist monks, the event involved speeches from other faiths, including Sikh and Christian religions.
As the group marched towards Downing Street, there were chants of “free political prisoners now, now”.
When they arrived opposite Downing Street, the group held up signs, flags and posters as they chanted “stop killing in Burma, now, now”.
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