Protest Rally in California , USA
On September 30 2012 There were about 50-60 people mainly from Burma Task force USA, Free Rohingya Campaign (FRC ) , Myanmar Muslim Civil Rights Movement (MMCRM) and Representatives from Ethnic Kachin people had assembled around 3:30 pm and walked up and down few blocks on Hollywood blvd chanting slogans, carrying slogan posters/placards and the large (10x3) 'Burma Task Force' banner.
The group of activists gathered on march back and forward with signs and banner showing to end oppression and restore Rohingya rights . Tourists and passerby stopped and took pictures also drivers and passenger that pass through Hollywood blvd beside roads turned and look at the rally. The rally ended at 530 pm where everyone was given an opportunity to made a short speech about the issue and prayed to end the oppression for the Rohingya Muslims
It was a good opportunity to distribute information leaflets and interact with tourists and passing foot traffic that showed interest, the road traffic honks showing their support "Said Ko Ko Naing from Free Rohingya Campaign (FRC) who is one of the organizer for the Rally.
Another rally is planned coordinated with Southern California Shura council on Tuesday Oct 2 at LA convention center where Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is speaking between 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
