Monday, February 25, 2008

Myanmar democracy activists urge Olympics boycott

Myanmar democracy activists called Monday on people across the world to
boycott televised coverage of this summer's Olympics in Beijing, in protest
at China's support for the ruling military junta.

The 88 Generation Students group, which includes some of the country's top
pro-democracy leaders, also urged viewers against buying any merchandise
linked to the Games.

The Olympics are set to open on August 8, the 20th anniversary of a
pro-democracy uprising led by students in Myanmar...

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