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Burma rulers denying aid to Christians

by Jenna Lyle
Posted: Saturday, May 24, 2008, 9:39 (BST)
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"The first step is to act without delay to ensure the immediate and safe delivery of humanitarian aid to the victims of Cyclone Nargis, with whatever means necessary.

"The second is to categorically reject the results of the sham referendum held in Burma earlier this month.

"The third is to put pressure on the UN Security Council to refer a case of crimes against humanity against Burma's ruling generals to the International Criminal Court."

Supporters of the campaign are being urged to write to Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, and Secretary of State for International Development, Douglas Alexander, to address the campaign's concerns and build an international coalition to deliver humanitarian aid.

"It's our duty as a Christian media group to highlight the work of Christian Solidarity Worldwide and other Christian organisation," said Premier Christian Media's Chief Executive, Peter Kerridge said. "We hope that by partnering with Christian Solidarity Worldwide on the the Change for Burma! campaign we can take their message to Christians across the UK."

The campaign has been endorsed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who said, "We follow the Christ who always stood with the oppressed, the weak and the marginalised: 'inasmuch as ye have done it to the least of these ye have done it to me.'

"Let us join with Christ with those suffering in Burma. Let us support them in their plight," Archbishop Tutu said.

For more information about the campaign, go to www.changeforburma.org



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