A major protest demanding United Nations action against the oppressive military regime in Burma will be held in Dublin today, coinciding with similar demonstrations throughout the globe.

A major protest demanding United Nations (UN) action against the oppressive military regime in Burma will be held in central Dublin tomorrow, coinciding with similar demonstrations throughout the globe.

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Dublin and Belfast today in a show of solidarity with Burmese demonstrators under attack from military rulers in their own country.

Irish supporters of the pro-democracy movement in Burma have expressed concern about a possible violence crackdown on protestors in the country.

The Government will continue to push for a peaceful regime change in Burma, Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern said today.

GROUPS around the world yesterday marked the 62nd birthday of Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi by calling for her release.

Human rights campaigners have urged the Government to lobby other EU countries to stop trading with Burma.

Burma Action Ireland has expressed concern that the true facts about the impact of Sunday's tsunamis on the people of Burma may not have been revealed.

OPPOSITION politicians have attacked the Government for establishing diplomatic relations with the Myanmar regime without any debate in the Dáil.