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Hollywood stars campaign for Myanmar activist
May 1, 2008, 18:23 GMT
Los Angeles - US comedian Will Ferrell kicked off a 30-day public campaign Thursday demanding the release of Myanmar's democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi and pushing for freedom in the military- ruled nation.
Ferrell appeared in a two minute video posted on the website Burmaitcantwait.com. He will be followed by stars such as Ellen Page, Judd Apatow, Sylvester Stallone, Anjelica Huston, Jennifer Aniston, Sarah Silverman and Rosanna Arquette who will each appear in a video clip highlighting human rights issues in Myanmar.
The campaign aims to persuade 1 million people to join the US Campaign for Burma, a group in the forefront of efforts to free 62-year-old Aung San Suu Kyi, the world's only imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize recipient who has spent more than 12 of the past 18 years under house arrest.
'Every now and again, a single person or event captures the imagination and inspiration of the world,' says the 40-year-old actor in the video. 'This moment belongs to Burma (Myanmar), and to Aung San Suu Kyi. Please, honour her courage, honor your compassion and let this be the month you join an effort to change the world.'
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DannyMay 1st, 2008 - 23:48:39
Way to go guys - keep up the good work!!!
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