Women Send Their Panties To Myanmar In Protest

Women in several countries have begun sending their panties to Myanmar embassies in a culturally insulting gesture of protest against the recent brutal crackdown in the region.

"It's an extremely strong message in Burmese and in all Southeast Asian culture," says Liz Hilton, who supports an activist group that launched the 'Panties for Peace' drive earlier this week.

The group behind the campaign, Lanna Action for Burma, says the country's superstitious generals, especially junta leader Gen. Than Shwe, believe that contact with women's underwear saps them of power.

The military in Myanmar crushed mass anti-regime demonstrations recently and continues to hunt down and imprison those who took part.

Hilton sats women in Thailand, Australia, Singapore, England and other European countries have started sending or delivering their underwear to Myanmar missions following coordination among activist organizations.

"You can post, deliver or fling your panties at the closest Burmese Embassy any day from today. Send early, send often!", she says.

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