Burmese welcome Obama’s election victory

Posted on November 6, 2008
Filed Under Burma news |

About 600 mostly young Burmese gathered Wednesday morning at the US embassy in Rangoon. According to The Irrawaddy, the crowd packed into the embassy’s American Center, where the election coverage was being shown on satellite TV.
Many of those present, welcomed Obama’s victory. Many said they expected him to bring change.
Meanwhile, veteran opposition politician Win Tin congratulated Obama, as well as the US citizens who elected him. He said Burma was also in need of regime change.
He also called on the US to adopt a multilateral approach toward Burma.

Many Burmese will be hoping Obama continues President Bush’s strong support for the Burmese opposition movement. First Lady Laura Bush has also been a strong advocate for Burma, especially the Karen. She visited Mae Sot earlier this year and spent some time in Mae La refugee camp (see: Laura Bush calls on China and ASEAN to impose sanctions on Burma).

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