On the anniversary of the 1988 democratic uprising and civilian massacre in Burma, exiled Burmese leaders together with human rights NGOs today presented Asean members with a 'birthday card' calling for the expulsion of Burma from the association.

"Expulsion of Burma from Asean has been raised as an option for the military regime's refusal to heed Asean's call,"said the coalition in a open letter to Asean.

"It is an option that Asean can wield now if the call for Aung San Suu Kyi's release and the path to dialogue remain unheeded," said the eleven groups signatory to the letter.