Justice for Burma’s Students: 45 Anniversary of July 7th Commemoration

On March 2^nd , 1962, the dictator Nay Win and his military generals took over power from the elected representatives of Burma. This coup provoked the first well-known vigorous student uprising against the dictatorship.

On July 7th, over 300 courageous student activists were killed as the students’ union building was demolished by dynamites. In addition, over 200 student demonstrators were gunned down inside the Rangoon University campus. Although the massacre occurred 45 years ago, the spirit for justice and democracy has lived on.

Here in Toronto, the Burmese Students’ Democratic Organization - Canada (BSDO) is holding an event to commemorate the 45th anniversary of July 7th massacre.

Special guest speaker - Mehn Robert Ba Zan

Mehn Robert Ba Zan was a 1962 student activist, and has taken a leader of the Karen National Union. He is also a leader of Karen communities in North America, based in Minnesota, working in support of community development and democracy movement for Burma.

There will also be host speakers from Toronto. We will sing revolution songs and play traditional live music with powerful drums. Everyone is welcome.

Time: 7 pm on Saturday, July 7th, 2007
Location: Burmese Python’s Soccer Club
430 St. Clarens Avenue
Toronto, Ontario

Space limited, first come first serve basis
Foods and refreshment provided

Free Admission

Contact information at 416-533-1906