• Sr-Gen Than Shwe is responsible for the murderous ambush on NLD leaders Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, U Tin U, and their entourage and the ensuing crackdown on the democratic movement in Burma. Than Shwe perpetrated such criminal behavior because he was confident that Asean, India and China would help his regime weather criticism, and continue to supply him with weapons. • Black Friday May 30 and the ensuing crackdown has been the most ruthless and bloodiest attack on the democracy movement in Burma since the 1988 massacre. 's nationwide high alert a week before the attack, and a high-level meeting on the eve of Black Friday (see section below). • 500-1,000 of USDA members, police, men dressed as monks, armed soldiers, and prisoners ambushed hundreds of unarmed NLD supporters, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and the NLD team with lethal weapons: guns, sharpened bamboo stakes, catapults, and steel and iron pipes. • Hundreds have been arrested, killed, and are missing. Reportedly, 65 bodies were secretly cremated in the Northwest Military Command compound. Scores of people, including NLD Deputy Chairman U Tin U, are missing. • Universities are closed, NLD offices are padlocked and the SPDC is trying to terrorize the population to suffocate the widespread support for democracy by the people of Burma. ||| This briefing is divided into the following sections: Pg 2 Premeditated â€? summary of developments indicating that the Black Friday ambush and subsequent crackdown was planned. Pg 3 A List of Travels out of Rangoon made by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in the past year. Pg 3 The Lead-Up â€? key events prior to May 6, 2003. Pg 4 The Kachin Tour & Related Events (May 6-30,2003) Pg 9 Map of locations visited by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Pg 9 Anatomy of the Attack â€? details from eyewitnesses. Pg 11 The Aftermath: The Investigation â€? U.S. Embassy officials visit the scene, Damage Control Pg 12 Casualties, Missing, Arrested, Detained, Released, ICRC, Ensuing Crackdown Pg 17 Razali Visit Pg 18 The Initial International Outcry â€? response from governments, organizations, and key individuals. Pg 27 3 Weeks after Black Friday â€? A Time to Stand and Be Counted â€? AMM & ARF, sanctions Pg 33 Global Day of Action June 19 & Beyond Pg 34 A Time for Serious Action - No More Business As Usual, Upcoming Events, ASEAN, Sanctions, Boycotts, United Nations, UN Security Council, International Labor Organization, Methods to Increase Pressure on the SPDC.