Filipino solidarity activists call for inclusion of genuine peace and democratization in Burma

Abstract

Solidarity activists belonging to the Free Burma Coalition – Philippines (FBCP) held a symbolic action in front of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila on December 5, 2013 to press for Burmese people’s demands in the second day of Burmese President Thein Sein’s visit to the Philippines. An open letter addressed to President Thein Sein and President Benigno Aquino III was handed over to the representatives of the DFA, to urge the two ASEAN leaders to include in their ongoing bilateral agenda the urgent need to uphold and advance Burma’s (Myanmar) transition to real peace and democracy now.