Protest against the murder of Bro. Ko Moe Naung
On June 2, some ten members from JRU made a demonstration protesting against the murder of Bro. Ko Moe Naung in front of Burmese Embassy in Japan. gWe protest against this murderh, gRespect labor union righth, gDonft oppress workers in Burmah and gDonft violate human rightsh, the members called out.
Bro. Ko Moe Naung is an organizer of the Seafarersf Union of Burma (SUB) in Thailand and was allegedly arrested and tortured to death by the Burmese military forces on May 19. JRU condemns the Burmese regime for such cruel action as murder, torture or detention of union leaders, and detention and torture of union leaders.
The International Center for Labor Solidarity (ICLS) called on a joint action to protest against the Burmese Embassy. In response to it Korean and Philippinefs members took action on the same day.
In 2002, the SUB members had a demonstration protesting against the
Japanese Embassy in Thailand and called for releasing seven members of JR-Urawa
arrested and detained on charge of alleged coercion. That action encouraged
the seven(JRU7) and the JRU members. Some from JRU7 joined todayfs action
and it was good opportunity to show their solidarity in return.
JRU also visited the Thai Embassy to ask them to exam the murder. They promised to ask their government and report the answer to us.
Further Information
Information from the Seafarers' Union of Burma - April 21 2005
Statement of the International Center for Labor Solidarity (ICLS) - June 2 2005
Letter of appreciation from SUB - June 3 2005
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