Was Ottawa U’s new Desmarais building paid for with cash tainted by the blood of innocent Burmese citizens?

The Carleton Burma Solidarity Committee is proud to co-sponsor this event featuring Ka Hsaw Wa, experienced human rights investigator and co-founder of Earth Rights International.

(unidentified Burmese UNOCAL-plaintiff, Ka Hsaw Wa, and documentary maker Milena Kaneva during making of Total Denial)

Burma Blood Profits:
Was Ottawa U’s new Desmarais building paid for with cash tainted by the blood of innocent Burmese citizens?
Presented by the Canadian Friends of Burma, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa, OPIRG Ottawa U and OPIRG Carleton, and the Carleton Burma Solidarity Committee
When: Wed December 5th, 7pm
Where: Desmarais Building Room # 1140
55 Laurier Avenue East, University of Ottawa Main Campus

Keynote Speaker: Ka Hsaw Wa Co-Founder Earth Rights International and investigator into human rights abuses during the construction of the Total/UNOCAL Yadana natural gas pipeline. He will speak on the devastating impact to Burma from Total’s partnership with Burma ’s violent dictatorship. Ka Hsaw Wa’s investigation was the basis for the landmark lawsuit by villagers from Burma against UNOCAL for forced labour and human rights violations. Also speaking will be Kevin McLeod from the Canadian Friends of Burma.

Reports on Total’s shameful role in Burma:

Totalitarian Oil – TOTAL OIL: Fuelling the oppression in Burma from Burma Campaign UK

Total Denial Continues from Earth Rights International