Canada, one of the strongest supporters of the pro-democracy movement in Burma, on Monday urged the military regime to engage the people of the country in a genuine dialogue.
The Canadian Foreign Minister Maxime Bernier said in a statement: "We call upon the Burmese authorities to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the protestors and the people of Burma."
Observing that thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Burma to protest against the Burmese regime, Bernier said Canada notes the actions of these peaceful protesters.
"Many of the pro-democracy activists arrested following anti-government protests in August remain detained. Canada condemns the arrests and continues to call for the immediate and unconditional release of those activists. We further call upon the Government of Burma to release all other political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi," he said.
Bernier said Canada will continue to support human rights and take principled positions on important issues to ensure that freedom, democracy and the rule of law.
Meanwhile, the Ottawa-based Canadian Friends of Burma announced Monday that its volunteers would start demonstrations in front of the Canadian Parliament beginning Tuesday in support of the peaceful Burmese protestors inside their country.
The Canadian Foreign Minister Maxime Bernier said in a statement: "We call upon the Burmese authorities to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the protestors and the people of Burma."
Observing that thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Burma to protest against the Burmese regime, Bernier said Canada notes the actions of these peaceful protesters.
"Many of the pro-democracy activists arrested following anti-government protests in August remain detained. Canada condemns the arrests and continues to call for the immediate and unconditional release of those activists. We further call upon the Government of Burma to release all other political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi," he said.
Bernier said Canada will continue to support human rights and take principled positions on important issues to ensure that freedom, democracy and the rule of law.
Meanwhile, the Ottawa-based Canadian Friends of Burma announced Monday that its volunteers would start demonstrations in front of the Canadian Parliament beginning Tuesday in support of the peaceful Burmese protestors inside their country.
