Petition to Secure Release of Aung San Suu Kyi

As reported in the news, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Aung San Suu Kyi was arrested and jailed by the Burmese military on May 14, charged in connection with a U.S. man who allegedly sneaked uninvited into the compound where she is being held under house arrest. This charge is seen by human rights groups around the world as a pretext to keep her detained until after elections set for 2010. Over 160 Burma exile and solidarity groups in 24 countries are calling on UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon to demand therelease of Suu Kyi and all political prisoners. A global petition will be presented to the media on May 26. To sign the petition, go to www.avaaz.org/en/free_aung_san_suu_ki.