2010-11-15英国首相和前首相都对诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季的获释感到高兴。流亡英国的缅甸民主人士除了表达对昂山素季终于获释无比欢欣外，在接受记者访问时，还希望和平推动中国民主的诺贝尔奖得主刘晓波也能获得释放。自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道
在过去21年被缅甸军政府软禁超过15年 的诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季，她的自由以及缅甸的民主发展一直备受国际关注。在缅甸军政府上周六终于表态让昂山素季自由行动之后，英国各政党都一致欢迎昂 山素季终于获得自由。英国首相卡梅伦表示，昂山素季一直激励着所有深信言论自由、民主和人权的人们。卡梅伦表示关押昂山素季只是在歪曲真相，设计消灭代表 缅甸人民的声音。他说自由是昂山素季的权利，缅甸军政权必须维持。此外英国前首相布朗也指出，他计划在近期的亚洲访问中和昂山素季会面，他希望会面能够顺 利。布朗表示，他已经在数周前就提出和昂山素季会面的要求，现在他希望缅甸军政权让这项会面能顺利。布朗认为，昂山素季可以和来自其他国家的人士会面非常重要的。布朗一直是英国缅甸民主运动的主要支持者。
流亡英国的缅甸民主运动组织，“关切缅甸民主“（Burma Democratic Concern）非政府组织负责人苗信（Myo Thein）星期一在接受记者访问时，对于缅甸民主运动的领导昂山素季获得释放感到非常的高兴。他表示，昂山素季是缅甸真正的民选领导，她赢得了民主大选，应该是缅甸的总理。全缅甸的百姓都支持她，也欢迎她获得自由并呼吁民主团结和对话的讯息。苗信也指出今年获得诺贝尔和平奖的中国异议人士刘晓波目前也因为要求和平、人权而遭到关押。他说：“缅甸深信和平民主的人们同样也希望看到中国的推动民主改革的刘晓波能获得释放，因为相信民主的人们同样希望中国也走向民主发展。”
以上是自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道。
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-11152010114945.html?searchterm=None
Tuesday 16 November 2010
国际社会欢迎昂山素季获释
2010-11-15英国首相和前首相都对诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季的获释感到高兴。流亡英国的缅甸民主人士除了表达对昂山素季终于获释无比欢欣外，在接受记者访问时，还希望和平推动中国民主的诺贝尔奖得主刘晓波也能获得释放。自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道
在过去21年被缅甸军政府软禁超过15年 的诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季，她的自由以及缅甸的民主发展一直备受国际关注。在缅甸军政府上周六终于表态让昂山素季自由行动之后，英国各政党都一致欢迎昂 山素季终于获得自由。英国首相卡梅伦表示，昂山素季一直激励着所有深信言论自由、民主和人权的人们。卡梅伦表示关押昂山素季只是在歪曲真相，设计消灭代表 缅甸人民的声音。他说自由是昂山素季的权利，缅甸军政权必须维持。此外英国前首相布朗也指出，他计划在近期的亚洲访问中和昂山素季会面，他希望会面能够顺 利。布朗表示，他已经在数周前就提出和昂山素季会面的要求，现在他希望缅甸军政权让这项会面能顺利。布朗认为，昂山素季可以和来自其他国家的人士会面非常重要的。布朗一直是英国缅甸民主运动的主要支持者。
流亡英国的缅甸民主运动组织，“关切缅甸民主“（Burma Democratic Concern）非政府组织负责人苗信（Myo Thein）星期一在接受记者访问时，对于缅甸民主运动的领导昂山素季获得释放感到非常的高兴。他表示，昂山素季是缅甸真正的民选领导，她赢得了民主大选，应该是缅甸的总理。全缅甸的百姓都支持她，也欢迎她获得自由并呼吁民主团结和对话的讯息。苗信也指出今年获得诺贝尔和平奖的中国异议人士刘晓波目前也因为要求和平、人权而遭到关押。他说：“缅甸深信和平民主的人们同样也希望看到中国的推动民主改革的刘晓波能获得释放，因为相信民主的人们同样希望中国也走向民主发展。”
以上是自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道。
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-11152010114945.html?searchterm=None
在过去21年被缅甸军政府软禁超过15年 的诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季，她的自由以及缅甸的民主发展一直备受国际关注。在缅甸军政府上周六终于表态让昂山素季自由行动之后，英国各政党都一致欢迎昂 山素季终于获得自由。英国首相卡梅伦表示，昂山素季一直激励着所有深信言论自由、民主和人权的人们。卡梅伦表示关押昂山素季只是在歪曲真相，设计消灭代表 缅甸人民的声音。他说自由是昂山素季的权利，缅甸军政权必须维持。此外英国前首相布朗也指出，他计划在近期的亚洲访问中和昂山素季会面，他希望会面能够顺 利。布朗表示，他已经在数周前就提出和昂山素季会面的要求，现在他希望缅甸军政权让这项会面能顺利。布朗认为，昂山素季可以和来自其他国家的人士会面非常重要的。布朗一直是英国缅甸民主运动的主要支持者。
流亡英国的缅甸民主运动组织，“关切缅甸民主“（Burma Democratic Concern）非政府组织负责人苗信（Myo Thein）星期一在接受记者访问时，对于缅甸民主运动的领导昂山素季获得释放感到非常的高兴。他表示，昂山素季是缅甸真正的民选领导，她赢得了民主大选，应该是缅甸的总理。全缅甸的百姓都支持她，也欢迎她获得自由并呼吁民主团结和对话的讯息。苗信也指出今年获得诺贝尔和平奖的中国异议人士刘晓波目前也因为要求和平、人权而遭到关押。他说：“缅甸深信和平民主的人们同样也希望看到中国的推动民主改革的刘晓波能获得释放，因为相信民主的人们同样希望中国也走向民主发展。”
以上是自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道。
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-11152010114945.html?searchterm=None
国际社会欢迎昂山素季获释
2010-11-15英国首相和前首相都对诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季的获释感到高兴。流亡英国的缅甸民主人士除了表达对昂山素季终于获释无比欢欣外，在接受记者访问时，还希望和平推动中国民主的诺贝尔奖得主刘晓波也能获得释放。自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道
在过去21年被缅甸军政府软禁超过15年 的诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季，她的自由以及缅甸的民主发展一直备受国际关注。在缅甸军政府上周六终于表态让昂山素季自由行动之后，英国各政党都一致欢迎昂 山素季终于获得自由。英国首相卡梅伦表示，昂山素季一直激励着所有深信言论自由、民主和人权的人们。卡梅伦表示关押昂山素季只是在歪曲真相，设计消灭代表 缅甸人民的声音。他说自由是昂山素季的权利，缅甸军政权必须维持。此外英国前首相布朗也指出，他计划在近期的亚洲访问中和昂山素季会面，他希望会面能够顺 利。布朗表示，他已经在数周前就提出和昂山素季会面的要求，现在他希望缅甸军政权让这项会面能顺利。布朗认为，昂山素季可以和来自其他国家的人士会面非常重要的。布朗一直是英国缅甸民主运动的主要支持者。
流亡英国的缅甸民主运动组织，“关切缅甸民主“（Burma Democratic Concern）非政府组织负责人苗信（Myo Thein）星期一在接受记者访问时，对于缅甸民主运动的领导昂山素季获得释放感到非常的高兴。他表示，昂山素季是缅甸真正的民选领导，她赢得了民主大选，应该是缅甸的总理。全缅甸的百姓都支持她，也欢迎她获得自由并呼吁民主团结和对话的讯息。苗信也指出今年获得诺贝尔和平奖的中国异议人士刘晓波目前也因为要求和平、人权而遭到关押。他说：“缅甸深信和平民主的人们同样也希望看到中国的推动民主改革的刘晓波能获得释放，因为相信民主的人们同样希望中国也走向民主发展。”
以上是自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道。
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-11152010114945.html?searchterm=None
在过去21年被缅甸军政府软禁超过15年 的诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季，她的自由以及缅甸的民主发展一直备受国际关注。在缅甸军政府上周六终于表态让昂山素季自由行动之后，英国各政党都一致欢迎昂 山素季终于获得自由。英国首相卡梅伦表示，昂山素季一直激励着所有深信言论自由、民主和人权的人们。卡梅伦表示关押昂山素季只是在歪曲真相，设计消灭代表 缅甸人民的声音。他说自由是昂山素季的权利，缅甸军政权必须维持。此外英国前首相布朗也指出，他计划在近期的亚洲访问中和昂山素季会面，他希望会面能够顺 利。布朗表示，他已经在数周前就提出和昂山素季会面的要求，现在他希望缅甸军政权让这项会面能顺利。布朗认为，昂山素季可以和来自其他国家的人士会面非常重要的。布朗一直是英国缅甸民主运动的主要支持者。
流亡英国的缅甸民主运动组织，“关切缅甸民主“（Burma Democratic Concern）非政府组织负责人苗信（Myo Thein）星期一在接受记者访问时，对于缅甸民主运动的领导昂山素季获得释放感到非常的高兴。他表示，昂山素季是缅甸真正的民选领导，她赢得了民主大选，应该是缅甸的总理。全缅甸的百姓都支持她，也欢迎她获得自由并呼吁民主团结和对话的讯息。苗信也指出今年获得诺贝尔和平奖的中国异议人士刘晓波目前也因为要求和平、人权而遭到关押。他说：“缅甸深信和平民主的人们同样也希望看到中国的推动民主改革的刘晓波能获得释放，因为相信民主的人们同样希望中国也走向民主发展。”
以上是自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道。
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-11152010114945.html?searchterm=None
国际社会欢迎昂山素季获释
2010-11-15英国首相和前首相都对诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季的获释感到高兴。流亡英国的缅甸民主人士除了表达对昂山素季终于获释无比欢欣外，在接受记者访问时，还希望和平推动中国民主的诺贝尔奖得主刘晓波也能获得释放。自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道
在过去21年被缅甸军政府软禁超过15年 的诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季，她的自由以及缅甸的民主发展一直备受国际关注。在缅甸军政府上周六终于表态让昂山素季自由行动之后，英国各政党都一致欢迎昂 山素季终于获得自由。英国首相卡梅伦表示，昂山素季一直激励着所有深信言论自由、民主和人权的人们。卡梅伦表示关押昂山素季只是在歪曲真相，设计消灭代表 缅甸人民的声音。他说自由是昂山素季的权利，缅甸军政权必须维持。此外英国前首相布朗也指出，他计划在近期的亚洲访问中和昂山素季会面，他希望会面能够顺 利。布朗表示，他已经在数周前就提出和昂山素季会面的要求，现在他希望缅甸军政权让这项会面能顺利。布朗认为，昂山素季可以和来自其他国家的人士会面非常重要的。布朗一直是英国缅甸民主运动的主要支持者。
流亡英国的缅甸民主运动组织，“关切缅甸民主“（Burma Democratic Concern）非政府组织负责人苗信（Myo Thein）星期一在接受记者访问时，对于缅甸民主运动的领导昂山素季获得释放感到非常的高兴。他表示，昂山素季是缅甸真正的民选领导，她赢得了民主大选，应该是缅甸的总理。全缅甸的百姓都支持她，也欢迎她获得自由并呼吁民主团结和对话的讯息。苗信也指出今年获得诺贝尔和平奖的中国异议人士刘晓波目前也因为要求和平、人权而遭到关押。他说：“缅甸深信和平民主的人们同样也希望看到中国的推动民主改革的刘晓波能获得释放，因为相信民主的人们同样希望中国也走向民主发展。”
以上是自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道。
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-11152010114945.html?searchterm=None
在过去21年被缅甸军政府软禁超过15年 的诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季，她的自由以及缅甸的民主发展一直备受国际关注。在缅甸军政府上周六终于表态让昂山素季自由行动之后，英国各政党都一致欢迎昂 山素季终于获得自由。英国首相卡梅伦表示，昂山素季一直激励着所有深信言论自由、民主和人权的人们。卡梅伦表示关押昂山素季只是在歪曲真相，设计消灭代表 缅甸人民的声音。他说自由是昂山素季的权利，缅甸军政权必须维持。此外英国前首相布朗也指出，他计划在近期的亚洲访问中和昂山素季会面，他希望会面能够顺 利。布朗表示，他已经在数周前就提出和昂山素季会面的要求，现在他希望缅甸军政权让这项会面能顺利。布朗认为，昂山素季可以和来自其他国家的人士会面非常重要的。布朗一直是英国缅甸民主运动的主要支持者。
流亡英国的缅甸民主运动组织，“关切缅甸民主“（Burma Democratic Concern）非政府组织负责人苗信（Myo Thein）星期一在接受记者访问时，对于缅甸民主运动的领导昂山素季获得释放感到非常的高兴。他表示，昂山素季是缅甸真正的民选领导，她赢得了民主大选，应该是缅甸的总理。全缅甸的百姓都支持她，也欢迎她获得自由并呼吁民主团结和对话的讯息。苗信也指出今年获得诺贝尔和平奖的中国异议人士刘晓波目前也因为要求和平、人权而遭到关押。他说：“缅甸深信和平民主的人们同样也希望看到中国的推动民主改革的刘晓波能获得释放，因为相信民主的人们同样希望中国也走向民主发展。”
以上是自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道。
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-11152010114945.html?searchterm=None
国际社会欢迎昂山素季获释
2010-11-15英国首相和前首相都对诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季的获释感到高兴。流亡英国的缅甸民主人士除了表达对昂山素季终于获释无比欢欣外，在接受记者访问时，还希望和平推动中国民主的诺贝尔奖得主刘晓波也能获得释放。自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道
在过去21年被缅甸军政府软禁超过15年 的诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季，她的自由以及缅甸的民主发展一直备受国际关注。在缅甸军政府上周六终于表态让昂山素季自由行动之后，英国各政党都一致欢迎昂 山素季终于获得自由。英国首相卡梅伦表示，昂山素季一直激励着所有深信言论自由、民主和人权的人们。卡梅伦表示关押昂山素季只是在歪曲真相，设计消灭代表 缅甸人民的声音。他说自由是昂山素季的权利，缅甸军政权必须维持。此外英国前首相布朗也指出，他计划在近期的亚洲访问中和昂山素季会面，他希望会面能够顺 利。布朗表示，他已经在数周前就提出和昂山素季会面的要求，现在他希望缅甸军政权让这项会面能顺利。布朗认为，昂山素季可以和来自其他国家的人士会面非常重要的。布朗一直是英国缅甸民主运动的主要支持者。
流亡英国的缅甸民主运动组织，“关切缅甸民主“（Burma Democratic Concern）非政府组织负责人苗信（Myo Thein）星期一在接受记者访问时，对于缅甸民主运动的领导昂山素季获得释放感到非常的高兴。他表示，昂山素季是缅甸真正的民选领导，她赢得了民主大选，应该是缅甸的总理。全缅甸的百姓都支持她，也欢迎她获得自由并呼吁民主团结和对话的讯息。苗信也指出今年获得诺贝尔和平奖的中国异议人士刘晓波目前也因为要求和平、人权而遭到关押。他说：“缅甸深信和平民主的人们同样也希望看到中国的推动民主改革的刘晓波能获得释放，因为相信民主的人们同样希望中国也走向民主发展。”
以上是自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道。
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-11152010114945.html?searchterm=None
在过去21年被缅甸军政府软禁超过15年 的诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季，她的自由以及缅甸的民主发展一直备受国际关注。在缅甸军政府上周六终于表态让昂山素季自由行动之后，英国各政党都一致欢迎昂 山素季终于获得自由。英国首相卡梅伦表示，昂山素季一直激励着所有深信言论自由、民主和人权的人们。卡梅伦表示关押昂山素季只是在歪曲真相，设计消灭代表 缅甸人民的声音。他说自由是昂山素季的权利，缅甸军政权必须维持。此外英国前首相布朗也指出，他计划在近期的亚洲访问中和昂山素季会面，他希望会面能够顺 利。布朗表示，他已经在数周前就提出和昂山素季会面的要求，现在他希望缅甸军政权让这项会面能顺利。布朗认为，昂山素季可以和来自其他国家的人士会面非常重要的。布朗一直是英国缅甸民主运动的主要支持者。
流亡英国的缅甸民主运动组织，“关切缅甸民主“（Burma Democratic Concern）非政府组织负责人苗信（Myo Thein）星期一在接受记者访问时，对于缅甸民主运动的领导昂山素季获得释放感到非常的高兴。他表示，昂山素季是缅甸真正的民选领导，她赢得了民主大选，应该是缅甸的总理。全缅甸的百姓都支持她，也欢迎她获得自由并呼吁民主团结和对话的讯息。苗信也指出今年获得诺贝尔和平奖的中国异议人士刘晓波目前也因为要求和平、人权而遭到关押。他说：“缅甸深信和平民主的人们同样也希望看到中国的推动民主改革的刘晓波能获得释放，因为相信民主的人们同样希望中国也走向民主发展。”
以上是自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道。
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-11152010114945.html?searchterm=None
国际社会欢迎昂山素季获释
2010-11-15英国首相和前首相都对诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季的获释感到高兴。流亡英国的缅甸民主人士除了表达对昂山素季终于获释无比欢欣外，在接受记者访问时，还希望和平推动中国民主的诺贝尔奖得主刘晓波也能获得释放。自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道
在过去21年被缅甸军政府软禁超过15年 的诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季，她的自由以及缅甸的民主发展一直备受国际关注。在缅甸军政府上周六终于表态让昂山素季自由行动之后，英国各政党都一致欢迎昂 山素季终于获得自由。英国首相卡梅伦表示，昂山素季一直激励着所有深信言论自由、民主和人权的人们。卡梅伦表示关押昂山素季只是在歪曲真相，设计消灭代表 缅甸人民的声音。他说自由是昂山素季的权利，缅甸军政权必须维持。此外英国前首相布朗也指出，他计划在近期的亚洲访问中和昂山素季会面，他希望会面能够顺 利。布朗表示，他已经在数周前就提出和昂山素季会面的要求，现在他希望缅甸军政权让这项会面能顺利。布朗认为，昂山素季可以和来自其他国家的人士会面非常重要的。布朗一直是英国缅甸民主运动的主要支持者。
流亡英国的缅甸民主运动组织，“关切缅甸民主“（Burma Democratic Concern）非政府组织负责人苗信（Myo Thein）星期一在接受记者访问时，对于缅甸民主运动的领导昂山素季获得释放感到非常的高兴。他表示，昂山素季是缅甸真正的民选领导，她赢得了民主大选，应该是缅甸的总理。全缅甸的百姓都支持她，也欢迎她获得自由并呼吁民主团结和对话的讯息。苗信也指出今年获得诺贝尔和平奖的中国异议人士刘晓波目前也因为要求和平、人权而遭到关押。他说：“缅甸深信和平民主的人们同样也希望看到中国的推动民主改革的刘晓波能获得释放，因为相信民主的人们同样希望中国也走向民主发展。”
以上是自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道。
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-11152010114945.html?searchterm=None
在过去21年被缅甸军政府软禁超过15年 的诺贝尔和平奖得主昂山素季，她的自由以及缅甸的民主发展一直备受国际关注。在缅甸军政府上周六终于表态让昂山素季自由行动之后，英国各政党都一致欢迎昂 山素季终于获得自由。英国首相卡梅伦表示，昂山素季一直激励着所有深信言论自由、民主和人权的人们。卡梅伦表示关押昂山素季只是在歪曲真相，设计消灭代表 缅甸人民的声音。他说自由是昂山素季的权利，缅甸军政权必须维持。此外英国前首相布朗也指出，他计划在近期的亚洲访问中和昂山素季会面，他希望会面能够顺 利。布朗表示，他已经在数周前就提出和昂山素季会面的要求，现在他希望缅甸军政权让这项会面能顺利。布朗认为，昂山素季可以和来自其他国家的人士会面非常重要的。布朗一直是英国缅甸民主运动的主要支持者。
流亡英国的缅甸民主运动组织，“关切缅甸民主“（Burma Democratic Concern）非政府组织负责人苗信（Myo Thein）星期一在接受记者访问时，对于缅甸民主运动的领导昂山素季获得释放感到非常的高兴。他表示，昂山素季是缅甸真正的民选领导，她赢得了民主大选，应该是缅甸的总理。全缅甸的百姓都支持她，也欢迎她获得自由并呼吁民主团结和对话的讯息。苗信也指出今年获得诺贝尔和平奖的中国异议人士刘晓波目前也因为要求和平、人权而遭到关押。他说：“缅甸深信和平民主的人们同样也希望看到中国的推动民主改革的刘晓波能获得释放，因为相信民主的人们同样希望中国也走向民主发展。”
以上是自由亚洲电台特约记者张安安发自英国伦敦的报道。
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-11152010114945.html?searchterm=None
Asian press cautiously optimistic on Burma changes
Asian regional newspapers are cautiously welcoming Burma's decision to release democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, with many taking the line that it is a small step in the right direction.
Some voices in the Indian and Chinese press defend the policy of non-interference in Burma's affairs and the pursuit of trade as the best channels to encourage Burma to open up.
Many commentators are guarded in their optimism about Ms Suu Kyi's ability to bring about change in Burma, saying the challenge of uniting pro-democracy opposition forces will be enormous.
AN TI IN CHINA'S DONGFANG ZAOBAO
No one can predict whether Suu Kyi will be under house arrest again in future, but if the world keeps using trade and assistance to encourage the country to open up, it might enable this country to finally embark on the road of reform and opening up... Ms Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people will find a new path together with the authorities.
EDITORIAL IN INDIA'S THE PIONEER
Much as some may find the junta to be needlessly obstinate and its "persecution" of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi obnoxious, it must be conceded that Burma's rulers were firm in deciding what was in the best interest of their nation. Just as bringing about regime change cannot be the moral obligation of any one country, interference in the domestic affairs of a nation must not be seen as a presumed right by anybody.
EDITORIAL IN THE TIMES OF INDIA
Suu Kyi's release, her public offer to talk to the government and the signs she has shown of softening on the sanctions - she had supported them for a number of years - provide an opportunity to pursue democratic reform while ending Myanmar's [Burma's] diplomatic isolation and economic stagnation. New Delhi must play its part in this by encouraging and facilitating talks between Suu Kyi and the government. It would be unrealistic to expect New Delhi to align with the West against the government as it has been exhorted to do.
KARAN THAPAR IN INDIA'S HINDUSTAN TIMES
The truth is there's a small body of Indians who feel dismayed, even betrayed, by the way our governments have turned their back on Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy in Burma... But, sadly, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Congress and the BJP [main government and opposition political parties, respectively] have remained impervious to our exhortations. Nothing has changed.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S THE NATION
It is pivotal that Suu Kyi and her opposition colleagues must map out long-term strategies to counter the regime's move. The international community will watch her closely.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S BANGKOK POST
The junta's release of Aung San Suu Kyi is simply to curry favour… it must be held accountable for tough questions such as stealing last week's election and for getting into the nuclear arms business with North Korea.
EDITORIAL IN MALAYSIA'S NEW STRAITS TIMES
The generals have both the power to kill democracy and the opportunity to let it live. One can only hope that as the old generals fade away the new guard will set in motion steps to dismantle military rule, restore it to the civilians and return to the barracks.
EDITORIAL IN SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS TIMES
The election introduced not a seismic shift, but a degree of structural change... [Suu Kyi's] challenges now include unifying pro-democracy opposition parties and factions and possibly mustering a mass movement as a moral force for democracy, outside the political party system.
EDITORIAL IN THE AUSTRALIAN
While the regime is odious, Burma is stuck with it and the West should maintain a dialogue with the dictators, if only to discourage them from locking up Ms Suu Ki again. Despite being a national hero, she lacks the political resources to challenge the regime.
EDITORIAL IN INDONESIA'S KOMPAS
Suu Kyi has still a long way to go before being able to lead a democratic Burma. In this case, Burma is not alone. Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea also had to wait for decades before having democracy.
EDITORIAL IN BANGLADESH'S DAILY STAR
For the junta, it is important that it follow up on the democracy leader's release with moves to engage with her on political change in Myanmar. If it believes Aung San Suu Kyi has now been rendered ineffective, it will be making a mistake. The spirited manner in which her freedom was welcomed in global capitals is a patent demonstration of how indispensable she remains to the future of Myanmar.
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaux abroad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11765160
Some voices in the Indian and Chinese press defend the policy of non-interference in Burma's affairs and the pursuit of trade as the best channels to encourage Burma to open up.
Many commentators are guarded in their optimism about Ms Suu Kyi's ability to bring about change in Burma, saying the challenge of uniting pro-democracy opposition forces will be enormous.
AN TI IN CHINA'S DONGFANG ZAOBAO
No one can predict whether Suu Kyi will be under house arrest again in future, but if the world keeps using trade and assistance to encourage the country to open up, it might enable this country to finally embark on the road of reform and opening up... Ms Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people will find a new path together with the authorities.
EDITORIAL IN INDIA'S THE PIONEER
Much as some may find the junta to be needlessly obstinate and its "persecution" of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi obnoxious, it must be conceded that Burma's rulers were firm in deciding what was in the best interest of their nation. Just as bringing about regime change cannot be the moral obligation of any one country, interference in the domestic affairs of a nation must not be seen as a presumed right by anybody.
EDITORIAL IN THE TIMES OF INDIA
Suu Kyi's release, her public offer to talk to the government and the signs she has shown of softening on the sanctions - she had supported them for a number of years - provide an opportunity to pursue democratic reform while ending Myanmar's [Burma's] diplomatic isolation and economic stagnation. New Delhi must play its part in this by encouraging and facilitating talks between Suu Kyi and the government. It would be unrealistic to expect New Delhi to align with the West against the government as it has been exhorted to do.
KARAN THAPAR IN INDIA'S HINDUSTAN TIMES
The truth is there's a small body of Indians who feel dismayed, even betrayed, by the way our governments have turned their back on Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy in Burma... But, sadly, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Congress and the BJP [main government and opposition political parties, respectively] have remained impervious to our exhortations. Nothing has changed.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S THE NATION
It is pivotal that Suu Kyi and her opposition colleagues must map out long-term strategies to counter the regime's move. The international community will watch her closely.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S BANGKOK POST
The junta's release of Aung San Suu Kyi is simply to curry favour… it must be held accountable for tough questions such as stealing last week's election and for getting into the nuclear arms business with North Korea.
EDITORIAL IN MALAYSIA'S NEW STRAITS TIMES
The generals have both the power to kill democracy and the opportunity to let it live. One can only hope that as the old generals fade away the new guard will set in motion steps to dismantle military rule, restore it to the civilians and return to the barracks.
EDITORIAL IN SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS TIMES
The election introduced not a seismic shift, but a degree of structural change... [Suu Kyi's] challenges now include unifying pro-democracy opposition parties and factions and possibly mustering a mass movement as a moral force for democracy, outside the political party system.
EDITORIAL IN THE AUSTRALIAN
While the regime is odious, Burma is stuck with it and the West should maintain a dialogue with the dictators, if only to discourage them from locking up Ms Suu Ki again. Despite being a national hero, she lacks the political resources to challenge the regime.
EDITORIAL IN INDONESIA'S KOMPAS
Suu Kyi has still a long way to go before being able to lead a democratic Burma. In this case, Burma is not alone. Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea also had to wait for decades before having democracy.
EDITORIAL IN BANGLADESH'S DAILY STAR
For the junta, it is important that it follow up on the democracy leader's release with moves to engage with her on political change in Myanmar. If it believes Aung San Suu Kyi has now been rendered ineffective, it will be making a mistake. The spirited manner in which her freedom was welcomed in global capitals is a patent demonstration of how indispensable she remains to the future of Myanmar.
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaux abroad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11765160
Asian press cautiously optimistic on Burma changes
Asian regional newspapers are cautiously welcoming Burma's decision to release democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, with many taking the line that it is a small step in the right direction.
Some voices in the Indian and Chinese press defend the policy of non-interference in Burma's affairs and the pursuit of trade as the best channels to encourage Burma to open up.
Many commentators are guarded in their optimism about Ms Suu Kyi's ability to bring about change in Burma, saying the challenge of uniting pro-democracy opposition forces will be enormous.
AN TI IN CHINA'S DONGFANG ZAOBAO
No one can predict whether Suu Kyi will be under house arrest again in future, but if the world keeps using trade and assistance to encourage the country to open up, it might enable this country to finally embark on the road of reform and opening up... Ms Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people will find a new path together with the authorities.
EDITORIAL IN INDIA'S THE PIONEER
Much as some may find the junta to be needlessly obstinate and its "persecution" of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi obnoxious, it must be conceded that Burma's rulers were firm in deciding what was in the best interest of their nation. Just as bringing about regime change cannot be the moral obligation of any one country, interference in the domestic affairs of a nation must not be seen as a presumed right by anybody.
EDITORIAL IN THE TIMES OF INDIA
Suu Kyi's release, her public offer to talk to the government and the signs she has shown of softening on the sanctions - she had supported them for a number of years - provide an opportunity to pursue democratic reform while ending Myanmar's [Burma's] diplomatic isolation and economic stagnation. New Delhi must play its part in this by encouraging and facilitating talks between Suu Kyi and the government. It would be unrealistic to expect New Delhi to align with the West against the government as it has been exhorted to do.
KARAN THAPAR IN INDIA'S HINDUSTAN TIMES
The truth is there's a small body of Indians who feel dismayed, even betrayed, by the way our governments have turned their back on Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy in Burma... But, sadly, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Congress and the BJP [main government and opposition political parties, respectively] have remained impervious to our exhortations. Nothing has changed.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S THE NATION
It is pivotal that Suu Kyi and her opposition colleagues must map out long-term strategies to counter the regime's move. The international community will watch her closely.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S BANGKOK POST
The junta's release of Aung San Suu Kyi is simply to curry favour… it must be held accountable for tough questions such as stealing last week's election and for getting into the nuclear arms business with North Korea.
EDITORIAL IN MALAYSIA'S NEW STRAITS TIMES
The generals have both the power to kill democracy and the opportunity to let it live. One can only hope that as the old generals fade away the new guard will set in motion steps to dismantle military rule, restore it to the civilians and return to the barracks.
EDITORIAL IN SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS TIMES
The election introduced not a seismic shift, but a degree of structural change... [Suu Kyi's] challenges now include unifying pro-democracy opposition parties and factions and possibly mustering a mass movement as a moral force for democracy, outside the political party system.
EDITORIAL IN THE AUSTRALIAN
While the regime is odious, Burma is stuck with it and the West should maintain a dialogue with the dictators, if only to discourage them from locking up Ms Suu Ki again. Despite being a national hero, she lacks the political resources to challenge the regime.
EDITORIAL IN INDONESIA'S KOMPAS
Suu Kyi has still a long way to go before being able to lead a democratic Burma. In this case, Burma is not alone. Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea also had to wait for decades before having democracy.
EDITORIAL IN BANGLADESH'S DAILY STAR
For the junta, it is important that it follow up on the democracy leader's release with moves to engage with her on political change in Myanmar. If it believes Aung San Suu Kyi has now been rendered ineffective, it will be making a mistake. The spirited manner in which her freedom was welcomed in global capitals is a patent demonstration of how indispensable she remains to the future of Myanmar.
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaux abroad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11765160
Some voices in the Indian and Chinese press defend the policy of non-interference in Burma's affairs and the pursuit of trade as the best channels to encourage Burma to open up.
Many commentators are guarded in their optimism about Ms Suu Kyi's ability to bring about change in Burma, saying the challenge of uniting pro-democracy opposition forces will be enormous.
AN TI IN CHINA'S DONGFANG ZAOBAO
No one can predict whether Suu Kyi will be under house arrest again in future, but if the world keeps using trade and assistance to encourage the country to open up, it might enable this country to finally embark on the road of reform and opening up... Ms Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people will find a new path together with the authorities.
EDITORIAL IN INDIA'S THE PIONEER
Much as some may find the junta to be needlessly obstinate and its "persecution" of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi obnoxious, it must be conceded that Burma's rulers were firm in deciding what was in the best interest of their nation. Just as bringing about regime change cannot be the moral obligation of any one country, interference in the domestic affairs of a nation must not be seen as a presumed right by anybody.
EDITORIAL IN THE TIMES OF INDIA
Suu Kyi's release, her public offer to talk to the government and the signs she has shown of softening on the sanctions - she had supported them for a number of years - provide an opportunity to pursue democratic reform while ending Myanmar's [Burma's] diplomatic isolation and economic stagnation. New Delhi must play its part in this by encouraging and facilitating talks between Suu Kyi and the government. It would be unrealistic to expect New Delhi to align with the West against the government as it has been exhorted to do.
KARAN THAPAR IN INDIA'S HINDUSTAN TIMES
The truth is there's a small body of Indians who feel dismayed, even betrayed, by the way our governments have turned their back on Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy in Burma... But, sadly, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Congress and the BJP [main government and opposition political parties, respectively] have remained impervious to our exhortations. Nothing has changed.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S THE NATION
It is pivotal that Suu Kyi and her opposition colleagues must map out long-term strategies to counter the regime's move. The international community will watch her closely.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S BANGKOK POST
The junta's release of Aung San Suu Kyi is simply to curry favour… it must be held accountable for tough questions such as stealing last week's election and for getting into the nuclear arms business with North Korea.
EDITORIAL IN MALAYSIA'S NEW STRAITS TIMES
The generals have both the power to kill democracy and the opportunity to let it live. One can only hope that as the old generals fade away the new guard will set in motion steps to dismantle military rule, restore it to the civilians and return to the barracks.
EDITORIAL IN SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS TIMES
The election introduced not a seismic shift, but a degree of structural change... [Suu Kyi's] challenges now include unifying pro-democracy opposition parties and factions and possibly mustering a mass movement as a moral force for democracy, outside the political party system.
EDITORIAL IN THE AUSTRALIAN
While the regime is odious, Burma is stuck with it and the West should maintain a dialogue with the dictators, if only to discourage them from locking up Ms Suu Ki again. Despite being a national hero, she lacks the political resources to challenge the regime.
EDITORIAL IN INDONESIA'S KOMPAS
Suu Kyi has still a long way to go before being able to lead a democratic Burma. In this case, Burma is not alone. Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea also had to wait for decades before having democracy.
EDITORIAL IN BANGLADESH'S DAILY STAR
For the junta, it is important that it follow up on the democracy leader's release with moves to engage with her on political change in Myanmar. If it believes Aung San Suu Kyi has now been rendered ineffective, it will be making a mistake. The spirited manner in which her freedom was welcomed in global capitals is a patent demonstration of how indispensable she remains to the future of Myanmar.
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaux abroad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11765160
Asian press cautiously optimistic on Burma changes
Asian regional newspapers are cautiously welcoming Burma's decision to release democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, with many taking the line that it is a small step in the right direction.
Some voices in the Indian and Chinese press defend the policy of non-interference in Burma's affairs and the pursuit of trade as the best channels to encourage Burma to open up.
Many commentators are guarded in their optimism about Ms Suu Kyi's ability to bring about change in Burma, saying the challenge of uniting pro-democracy opposition forces will be enormous.
AN TI IN CHINA'S DONGFANG ZAOBAO
No one can predict whether Suu Kyi will be under house arrest again in future, but if the world keeps using trade and assistance to encourage the country to open up, it might enable this country to finally embark on the road of reform and opening up... Ms Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people will find a new path together with the authorities.
EDITORIAL IN INDIA'S THE PIONEER
Much as some may find the junta to be needlessly obstinate and its "persecution" of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi obnoxious, it must be conceded that Burma's rulers were firm in deciding what was in the best interest of their nation. Just as bringing about regime change cannot be the moral obligation of any one country, interference in the domestic affairs of a nation must not be seen as a presumed right by anybody.
EDITORIAL IN THE TIMES OF INDIA
Suu Kyi's release, her public offer to talk to the government and the signs she has shown of softening on the sanctions - she had supported them for a number of years - provide an opportunity to pursue democratic reform while ending Myanmar's [Burma's] diplomatic isolation and economic stagnation. New Delhi must play its part in this by encouraging and facilitating talks between Suu Kyi and the government. It would be unrealistic to expect New Delhi to align with the West against the government as it has been exhorted to do.
KARAN THAPAR IN INDIA'S HINDUSTAN TIMES
The truth is there's a small body of Indians who feel dismayed, even betrayed, by the way our governments have turned their back on Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy in Burma... But, sadly, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Congress and the BJP [main government and opposition political parties, respectively] have remained impervious to our exhortations. Nothing has changed.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S THE NATION
It is pivotal that Suu Kyi and her opposition colleagues must map out long-term strategies to counter the regime's move. The international community will watch her closely.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S BANGKOK POST
The junta's release of Aung San Suu Kyi is simply to curry favour… it must be held accountable for tough questions such as stealing last week's election and for getting into the nuclear arms business with North Korea.
EDITORIAL IN MALAYSIA'S NEW STRAITS TIMES
The generals have both the power to kill democracy and the opportunity to let it live. One can only hope that as the old generals fade away the new guard will set in motion steps to dismantle military rule, restore it to the civilians and return to the barracks.
EDITORIAL IN SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS TIMES
The election introduced not a seismic shift, but a degree of structural change... [Suu Kyi's] challenges now include unifying pro-democracy opposition parties and factions and possibly mustering a mass movement as a moral force for democracy, outside the political party system.
EDITORIAL IN THE AUSTRALIAN
While the regime is odious, Burma is stuck with it and the West should maintain a dialogue with the dictators, if only to discourage them from locking up Ms Suu Ki again. Despite being a national hero, she lacks the political resources to challenge the regime.
EDITORIAL IN INDONESIA'S KOMPAS
Suu Kyi has still a long way to go before being able to lead a democratic Burma. In this case, Burma is not alone. Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea also had to wait for decades before having democracy.
EDITORIAL IN BANGLADESH'S DAILY STAR
For the junta, it is important that it follow up on the democracy leader's release with moves to engage with her on political change in Myanmar. If it believes Aung San Suu Kyi has now been rendered ineffective, it will be making a mistake. The spirited manner in which her freedom was welcomed in global capitals is a patent demonstration of how indispensable she remains to the future of Myanmar.
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaux abroad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11765160
Some voices in the Indian and Chinese press defend the policy of non-interference in Burma's affairs and the pursuit of trade as the best channels to encourage Burma to open up.
Many commentators are guarded in their optimism about Ms Suu Kyi's ability to bring about change in Burma, saying the challenge of uniting pro-democracy opposition forces will be enormous.
AN TI IN CHINA'S DONGFANG ZAOBAO
No one can predict whether Suu Kyi will be under house arrest again in future, but if the world keeps using trade and assistance to encourage the country to open up, it might enable this country to finally embark on the road of reform and opening up... Ms Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people will find a new path together with the authorities.
EDITORIAL IN INDIA'S THE PIONEER
Much as some may find the junta to be needlessly obstinate and its "persecution" of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi obnoxious, it must be conceded that Burma's rulers were firm in deciding what was in the best interest of their nation. Just as bringing about regime change cannot be the moral obligation of any one country, interference in the domestic affairs of a nation must not be seen as a presumed right by anybody.
EDITORIAL IN THE TIMES OF INDIA
Suu Kyi's release, her public offer to talk to the government and the signs she has shown of softening on the sanctions - she had supported them for a number of years - provide an opportunity to pursue democratic reform while ending Myanmar's [Burma's] diplomatic isolation and economic stagnation. New Delhi must play its part in this by encouraging and facilitating talks between Suu Kyi and the government. It would be unrealistic to expect New Delhi to align with the West against the government as it has been exhorted to do.
KARAN THAPAR IN INDIA'S HINDUSTAN TIMES
The truth is there's a small body of Indians who feel dismayed, even betrayed, by the way our governments have turned their back on Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy in Burma... But, sadly, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Congress and the BJP [main government and opposition political parties, respectively] have remained impervious to our exhortations. Nothing has changed.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S THE NATION
It is pivotal that Suu Kyi and her opposition colleagues must map out long-term strategies to counter the regime's move. The international community will watch her closely.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S BANGKOK POST
The junta's release of Aung San Suu Kyi is simply to curry favour… it must be held accountable for tough questions such as stealing last week's election and for getting into the nuclear arms business with North Korea.
EDITORIAL IN MALAYSIA'S NEW STRAITS TIMES
The generals have both the power to kill democracy and the opportunity to let it live. One can only hope that as the old generals fade away the new guard will set in motion steps to dismantle military rule, restore it to the civilians and return to the barracks.
EDITORIAL IN SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS TIMES
The election introduced not a seismic shift, but a degree of structural change... [Suu Kyi's] challenges now include unifying pro-democracy opposition parties and factions and possibly mustering a mass movement as a moral force for democracy, outside the political party system.
EDITORIAL IN THE AUSTRALIAN
While the regime is odious, Burma is stuck with it and the West should maintain a dialogue with the dictators, if only to discourage them from locking up Ms Suu Ki again. Despite being a national hero, she lacks the political resources to challenge the regime.
EDITORIAL IN INDONESIA'S KOMPAS
Suu Kyi has still a long way to go before being able to lead a democratic Burma. In this case, Burma is not alone. Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea also had to wait for decades before having democracy.
EDITORIAL IN BANGLADESH'S DAILY STAR
For the junta, it is important that it follow up on the democracy leader's release with moves to engage with her on political change in Myanmar. If it believes Aung San Suu Kyi has now been rendered ineffective, it will be making a mistake. The spirited manner in which her freedom was welcomed in global capitals is a patent demonstration of how indispensable she remains to the future of Myanmar.
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaux abroad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11765160
Asian press cautiously optimistic on Burma changes
Asian regional newspapers are cautiously welcoming Burma's decision to release democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, with many taking the line that it is a small step in the right direction.
Some voices in the Indian and Chinese press defend the policy of non-interference in Burma's affairs and the pursuit of trade as the best channels to encourage Burma to open up.
Many commentators are guarded in their optimism about Ms Suu Kyi's ability to bring about change in Burma, saying the challenge of uniting pro-democracy opposition forces will be enormous.
AN TI IN CHINA'S DONGFANG ZAOBAO
No one can predict whether Suu Kyi will be under house arrest again in future, but if the world keeps using trade and assistance to encourage the country to open up, it might enable this country to finally embark on the road of reform and opening up... Ms Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people will find a new path together with the authorities.
EDITORIAL IN INDIA'S THE PIONEER
Much as some may find the junta to be needlessly obstinate and its "persecution" of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi obnoxious, it must be conceded that Burma's rulers were firm in deciding what was in the best interest of their nation. Just as bringing about regime change cannot be the moral obligation of any one country, interference in the domestic affairs of a nation must not be seen as a presumed right by anybody.
EDITORIAL IN THE TIMES OF INDIA
Suu Kyi's release, her public offer to talk to the government and the signs she has shown of softening on the sanctions - she had supported them for a number of years - provide an opportunity to pursue democratic reform while ending Myanmar's [Burma's] diplomatic isolation and economic stagnation. New Delhi must play its part in this by encouraging and facilitating talks between Suu Kyi and the government. It would be unrealistic to expect New Delhi to align with the West against the government as it has been exhorted to do.
KARAN THAPAR IN INDIA'S HINDUSTAN TIMES
The truth is there's a small body of Indians who feel dismayed, even betrayed, by the way our governments have turned their back on Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy in Burma... But, sadly, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Congress and the BJP [main government and opposition political parties, respectively] have remained impervious to our exhortations. Nothing has changed.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S THE NATION
It is pivotal that Suu Kyi and her opposition colleagues must map out long-term strategies to counter the regime's move. The international community will watch her closely.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S BANGKOK POST
The junta's release of Aung San Suu Kyi is simply to curry favour… it must be held accountable for tough questions such as stealing last week's election and for getting into the nuclear arms business with North Korea.
EDITORIAL IN MALAYSIA'S NEW STRAITS TIMES
The generals have both the power to kill democracy and the opportunity to let it live. One can only hope that as the old generals fade away the new guard will set in motion steps to dismantle military rule, restore it to the civilians and return to the barracks.
EDITORIAL IN SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS TIMES
The election introduced not a seismic shift, but a degree of structural change... [Suu Kyi's] challenges now include unifying pro-democracy opposition parties and factions and possibly mustering a mass movement as a moral force for democracy, outside the political party system.
EDITORIAL IN THE AUSTRALIAN
While the regime is odious, Burma is stuck with it and the West should maintain a dialogue with the dictators, if only to discourage them from locking up Ms Suu Ki again. Despite being a national hero, she lacks the political resources to challenge the regime.
EDITORIAL IN INDONESIA'S KOMPAS
Suu Kyi has still a long way to go before being able to lead a democratic Burma. In this case, Burma is not alone. Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea also had to wait for decades before having democracy.
EDITORIAL IN BANGLADESH'S DAILY STAR
For the junta, it is important that it follow up on the democracy leader's release with moves to engage with her on political change in Myanmar. If it believes Aung San Suu Kyi has now been rendered ineffective, it will be making a mistake. The spirited manner in which her freedom was welcomed in global capitals is a patent demonstration of how indispensable she remains to the future of Myanmar.
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaux abroad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11765160
Some voices in the Indian and Chinese press defend the policy of non-interference in Burma's affairs and the pursuit of trade as the best channels to encourage Burma to open up.
Many commentators are guarded in their optimism about Ms Suu Kyi's ability to bring about change in Burma, saying the challenge of uniting pro-democracy opposition forces will be enormous.
AN TI IN CHINA'S DONGFANG ZAOBAO
No one can predict whether Suu Kyi will be under house arrest again in future, but if the world keeps using trade and assistance to encourage the country to open up, it might enable this country to finally embark on the road of reform and opening up... Ms Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people will find a new path together with the authorities.
EDITORIAL IN INDIA'S THE PIONEER
Much as some may find the junta to be needlessly obstinate and its "persecution" of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi obnoxious, it must be conceded that Burma's rulers were firm in deciding what was in the best interest of their nation. Just as bringing about regime change cannot be the moral obligation of any one country, interference in the domestic affairs of a nation must not be seen as a presumed right by anybody.
EDITORIAL IN THE TIMES OF INDIA
Suu Kyi's release, her public offer to talk to the government and the signs she has shown of softening on the sanctions - she had supported them for a number of years - provide an opportunity to pursue democratic reform while ending Myanmar's [Burma's] diplomatic isolation and economic stagnation. New Delhi must play its part in this by encouraging and facilitating talks between Suu Kyi and the government. It would be unrealistic to expect New Delhi to align with the West against the government as it has been exhorted to do.
KARAN THAPAR IN INDIA'S HINDUSTAN TIMES
The truth is there's a small body of Indians who feel dismayed, even betrayed, by the way our governments have turned their back on Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy in Burma... But, sadly, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Congress and the BJP [main government and opposition political parties, respectively] have remained impervious to our exhortations. Nothing has changed.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S THE NATION
It is pivotal that Suu Kyi and her opposition colleagues must map out long-term strategies to counter the regime's move. The international community will watch her closely.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S BANGKOK POST
The junta's release of Aung San Suu Kyi is simply to curry favour… it must be held accountable for tough questions such as stealing last week's election and for getting into the nuclear arms business with North Korea.
EDITORIAL IN MALAYSIA'S NEW STRAITS TIMES
The generals have both the power to kill democracy and the opportunity to let it live. One can only hope that as the old generals fade away the new guard will set in motion steps to dismantle military rule, restore it to the civilians and return to the barracks.
EDITORIAL IN SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS TIMES
The election introduced not a seismic shift, but a degree of structural change... [Suu Kyi's] challenges now include unifying pro-democracy opposition parties and factions and possibly mustering a mass movement as a moral force for democracy, outside the political party system.
EDITORIAL IN THE AUSTRALIAN
While the regime is odious, Burma is stuck with it and the West should maintain a dialogue with the dictators, if only to discourage them from locking up Ms Suu Ki again. Despite being a national hero, she lacks the political resources to challenge the regime.
EDITORIAL IN INDONESIA'S KOMPAS
Suu Kyi has still a long way to go before being able to lead a democratic Burma. In this case, Burma is not alone. Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea also had to wait for decades before having democracy.
EDITORIAL IN BANGLADESH'S DAILY STAR
For the junta, it is important that it follow up on the democracy leader's release with moves to engage with her on political change in Myanmar. If it believes Aung San Suu Kyi has now been rendered ineffective, it will be making a mistake. The spirited manner in which her freedom was welcomed in global capitals is a patent demonstration of how indispensable she remains to the future of Myanmar.
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaux abroad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11765160
Asian press cautiously optimistic on Burma changes
Asian regional newspapers are cautiously welcoming Burma's decision to release democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, with many taking the line that it is a small step in the right direction.
Some voices in the Indian and Chinese press defend the policy of non-interference in Burma's affairs and the pursuit of trade as the best channels to encourage Burma to open up.
Many commentators are guarded in their optimism about Ms Suu Kyi's ability to bring about change in Burma, saying the challenge of uniting pro-democracy opposition forces will be enormous.
AN TI IN CHINA'S DONGFANG ZAOBAO
No one can predict whether Suu Kyi will be under house arrest again in future, but if the world keeps using trade and assistance to encourage the country to open up, it might enable this country to finally embark on the road of reform and opening up... Ms Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people will find a new path together with the authorities.
EDITORIAL IN INDIA'S THE PIONEER
Much as some may find the junta to be needlessly obstinate and its "persecution" of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi obnoxious, it must be conceded that Burma's rulers were firm in deciding what was in the best interest of their nation. Just as bringing about regime change cannot be the moral obligation of any one country, interference in the domestic affairs of a nation must not be seen as a presumed right by anybody.
EDITORIAL IN THE TIMES OF INDIA
Suu Kyi's release, her public offer to talk to the government and the signs she has shown of softening on the sanctions - she had supported them for a number of years - provide an opportunity to pursue democratic reform while ending Myanmar's [Burma's] diplomatic isolation and economic stagnation. New Delhi must play its part in this by encouraging and facilitating talks between Suu Kyi and the government. It would be unrealistic to expect New Delhi to align with the West against the government as it has been exhorted to do.
KARAN THAPAR IN INDIA'S HINDUSTAN TIMES
The truth is there's a small body of Indians who feel dismayed, even betrayed, by the way our governments have turned their back on Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy in Burma... But, sadly, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Congress and the BJP [main government and opposition political parties, respectively] have remained impervious to our exhortations. Nothing has changed.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S THE NATION
It is pivotal that Suu Kyi and her opposition colleagues must map out long-term strategies to counter the regime's move. The international community will watch her closely.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S BANGKOK POST
The junta's release of Aung San Suu Kyi is simply to curry favour… it must be held accountable for tough questions such as stealing last week's election and for getting into the nuclear arms business with North Korea.
EDITORIAL IN MALAYSIA'S NEW STRAITS TIMES
The generals have both the power to kill democracy and the opportunity to let it live. One can only hope that as the old generals fade away the new guard will set in motion steps to dismantle military rule, restore it to the civilians and return to the barracks.
EDITORIAL IN SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS TIMES
The election introduced not a seismic shift, but a degree of structural change... [Suu Kyi's] challenges now include unifying pro-democracy opposition parties and factions and possibly mustering a mass movement as a moral force for democracy, outside the political party system.
EDITORIAL IN THE AUSTRALIAN
While the regime is odious, Burma is stuck with it and the West should maintain a dialogue with the dictators, if only to discourage them from locking up Ms Suu Ki again. Despite being a national hero, she lacks the political resources to challenge the regime.
EDITORIAL IN INDONESIA'S KOMPAS
Suu Kyi has still a long way to go before being able to lead a democratic Burma. In this case, Burma is not alone. Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea also had to wait for decades before having democracy.
EDITORIAL IN BANGLADESH'S DAILY STAR
For the junta, it is important that it follow up on the democracy leader's release with moves to engage with her on political change in Myanmar. If it believes Aung San Suu Kyi has now been rendered ineffective, it will be making a mistake. The spirited manner in which her freedom was welcomed in global capitals is a patent demonstration of how indispensable she remains to the future of Myanmar.
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaux abroad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11765160
Some voices in the Indian and Chinese press defend the policy of non-interference in Burma's affairs and the pursuit of trade as the best channels to encourage Burma to open up.
Many commentators are guarded in their optimism about Ms Suu Kyi's ability to bring about change in Burma, saying the challenge of uniting pro-democracy opposition forces will be enormous.
AN TI IN CHINA'S DONGFANG ZAOBAO
No one can predict whether Suu Kyi will be under house arrest again in future, but if the world keeps using trade and assistance to encourage the country to open up, it might enable this country to finally embark on the road of reform and opening up... Ms Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people will find a new path together with the authorities.
EDITORIAL IN INDIA'S THE PIONEER
Much as some may find the junta to be needlessly obstinate and its "persecution" of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi obnoxious, it must be conceded that Burma's rulers were firm in deciding what was in the best interest of their nation. Just as bringing about regime change cannot be the moral obligation of any one country, interference in the domestic affairs of a nation must not be seen as a presumed right by anybody.
EDITORIAL IN THE TIMES OF INDIA
Suu Kyi's release, her public offer to talk to the government and the signs she has shown of softening on the sanctions - she had supported them for a number of years - provide an opportunity to pursue democratic reform while ending Myanmar's [Burma's] diplomatic isolation and economic stagnation. New Delhi must play its part in this by encouraging and facilitating talks between Suu Kyi and the government. It would be unrealistic to expect New Delhi to align with the West against the government as it has been exhorted to do.
KARAN THAPAR IN INDIA'S HINDUSTAN TIMES
The truth is there's a small body of Indians who feel dismayed, even betrayed, by the way our governments have turned their back on Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy in Burma... But, sadly, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Congress and the BJP [main government and opposition political parties, respectively] have remained impervious to our exhortations. Nothing has changed.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S THE NATION
It is pivotal that Suu Kyi and her opposition colleagues must map out long-term strategies to counter the regime's move. The international community will watch her closely.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S BANGKOK POST
The junta's release of Aung San Suu Kyi is simply to curry favour… it must be held accountable for tough questions such as stealing last week's election and for getting into the nuclear arms business with North Korea.
EDITORIAL IN MALAYSIA'S NEW STRAITS TIMES
The generals have both the power to kill democracy and the opportunity to let it live. One can only hope that as the old generals fade away the new guard will set in motion steps to dismantle military rule, restore it to the civilians and return to the barracks.
EDITORIAL IN SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS TIMES
The election introduced not a seismic shift, but a degree of structural change... [Suu Kyi's] challenges now include unifying pro-democracy opposition parties and factions and possibly mustering a mass movement as a moral force for democracy, outside the political party system.
EDITORIAL IN THE AUSTRALIAN
While the regime is odious, Burma is stuck with it and the West should maintain a dialogue with the dictators, if only to discourage them from locking up Ms Suu Ki again. Despite being a national hero, she lacks the political resources to challenge the regime.
EDITORIAL IN INDONESIA'S KOMPAS
Suu Kyi has still a long way to go before being able to lead a democratic Burma. In this case, Burma is not alone. Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea also had to wait for decades before having democracy.
EDITORIAL IN BANGLADESH'S DAILY STAR
For the junta, it is important that it follow up on the democracy leader's release with moves to engage with her on political change in Myanmar. If it believes Aung San Suu Kyi has now been rendered ineffective, it will be making a mistake. The spirited manner in which her freedom was welcomed in global capitals is a patent demonstration of how indispensable she remains to the future of Myanmar.
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaux abroad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11765160
Asian press cautiously optimistic on Burma changes
Asian regional newspapers are cautiously welcoming Burma's decision to release democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, with many taking the line that it is a small step in the right direction.
Some voices in the Indian and Chinese press defend the policy of non-interference in Burma's affairs and the pursuit of trade as the best channels to encourage Burma to open up.
Many commentators are guarded in their optimism about Ms Suu Kyi's ability to bring about change in Burma, saying the challenge of uniting pro-democracy opposition forces will be enormous.
AN TI IN CHINA'S DONGFANG ZAOBAO
No one can predict whether Suu Kyi will be under house arrest again in future, but if the world keeps using trade and assistance to encourage the country to open up, it might enable this country to finally embark on the road of reform and opening up... Ms Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people will find a new path together with the authorities.
EDITORIAL IN INDIA'S THE PIONEER
Much as some may find the junta to be needlessly obstinate and its "persecution" of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi obnoxious, it must be conceded that Burma's rulers were firm in deciding what was in the best interest of their nation. Just as bringing about regime change cannot be the moral obligation of any one country, interference in the domestic affairs of a nation must not be seen as a presumed right by anybody.
EDITORIAL IN THE TIMES OF INDIA
Suu Kyi's release, her public offer to talk to the government and the signs she has shown of softening on the sanctions - she had supported them for a number of years - provide an opportunity to pursue democratic reform while ending Myanmar's [Burma's] diplomatic isolation and economic stagnation. New Delhi must play its part in this by encouraging and facilitating talks between Suu Kyi and the government. It would be unrealistic to expect New Delhi to align with the West against the government as it has been exhorted to do.
KARAN THAPAR IN INDIA'S HINDUSTAN TIMES
The truth is there's a small body of Indians who feel dismayed, even betrayed, by the way our governments have turned their back on Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy in Burma... But, sadly, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Congress and the BJP [main government and opposition political parties, respectively] have remained impervious to our exhortations. Nothing has changed.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S THE NATION
It is pivotal that Suu Kyi and her opposition colleagues must map out long-term strategies to counter the regime's move. The international community will watch her closely.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S BANGKOK POST
The junta's release of Aung San Suu Kyi is simply to curry favour… it must be held accountable for tough questions such as stealing last week's election and for getting into the nuclear arms business with North Korea.
EDITORIAL IN MALAYSIA'S NEW STRAITS TIMES
The generals have both the power to kill democracy and the opportunity to let it live. One can only hope that as the old generals fade away the new guard will set in motion steps to dismantle military rule, restore it to the civilians and return to the barracks.
EDITORIAL IN SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS TIMES
The election introduced not a seismic shift, but a degree of structural change... [Suu Kyi's] challenges now include unifying pro-democracy opposition parties and factions and possibly mustering a mass movement as a moral force for democracy, outside the political party system.
EDITORIAL IN THE AUSTRALIAN
While the regime is odious, Burma is stuck with it and the West should maintain a dialogue with the dictators, if only to discourage them from locking up Ms Suu Ki again. Despite being a national hero, she lacks the political resources to challenge the regime.
EDITORIAL IN INDONESIA'S KOMPAS
Suu Kyi has still a long way to go before being able to lead a democratic Burma. In this case, Burma is not alone. Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea also had to wait for decades before having democracy.
EDITORIAL IN BANGLADESH'S DAILY STAR
For the junta, it is important that it follow up on the democracy leader's release with moves to engage with her on political change in Myanmar. If it believes Aung San Suu Kyi has now been rendered ineffective, it will be making a mistake. The spirited manner in which her freedom was welcomed in global capitals is a patent demonstration of how indispensable she remains to the future of Myanmar.
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaux abroad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11765160
Some voices in the Indian and Chinese press defend the policy of non-interference in Burma's affairs and the pursuit of trade as the best channels to encourage Burma to open up.
Many commentators are guarded in their optimism about Ms Suu Kyi's ability to bring about change in Burma, saying the challenge of uniting pro-democracy opposition forces will be enormous.
AN TI IN CHINA'S DONGFANG ZAOBAO
No one can predict whether Suu Kyi will be under house arrest again in future, but if the world keeps using trade and assistance to encourage the country to open up, it might enable this country to finally embark on the road of reform and opening up... Ms Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people will find a new path together with the authorities.
EDITORIAL IN INDIA'S THE PIONEER
Much as some may find the junta to be needlessly obstinate and its "persecution" of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi obnoxious, it must be conceded that Burma's rulers were firm in deciding what was in the best interest of their nation. Just as bringing about regime change cannot be the moral obligation of any one country, interference in the domestic affairs of a nation must not be seen as a presumed right by anybody.
EDITORIAL IN THE TIMES OF INDIA
Suu Kyi's release, her public offer to talk to the government and the signs she has shown of softening on the sanctions - she had supported them for a number of years - provide an opportunity to pursue democratic reform while ending Myanmar's [Burma's] diplomatic isolation and economic stagnation. New Delhi must play its part in this by encouraging and facilitating talks between Suu Kyi and the government. It would be unrealistic to expect New Delhi to align with the West against the government as it has been exhorted to do.
KARAN THAPAR IN INDIA'S HINDUSTAN TIMES
The truth is there's a small body of Indians who feel dismayed, even betrayed, by the way our governments have turned their back on Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy in Burma... But, sadly, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. The Congress and the BJP [main government and opposition political parties, respectively] have remained impervious to our exhortations. Nothing has changed.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S THE NATION
It is pivotal that Suu Kyi and her opposition colleagues must map out long-term strategies to counter the regime's move. The international community will watch her closely.
EDITORIAL IN THAILAND'S BANGKOK POST
The junta's release of Aung San Suu Kyi is simply to curry favour… it must be held accountable for tough questions such as stealing last week's election and for getting into the nuclear arms business with North Korea.
EDITORIAL IN MALAYSIA'S NEW STRAITS TIMES
The generals have both the power to kill democracy and the opportunity to let it live. One can only hope that as the old generals fade away the new guard will set in motion steps to dismantle military rule, restore it to the civilians and return to the barracks.
EDITORIAL IN SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS TIMES
The election introduced not a seismic shift, but a degree of structural change... [Suu Kyi's] challenges now include unifying pro-democracy opposition parties and factions and possibly mustering a mass movement as a moral force for democracy, outside the political party system.
EDITORIAL IN THE AUSTRALIAN
While the regime is odious, Burma is stuck with it and the West should maintain a dialogue with the dictators, if only to discourage them from locking up Ms Suu Ki again. Despite being a national hero, she lacks the political resources to challenge the regime.
EDITORIAL IN INDONESIA'S KOMPAS
Suu Kyi has still a long way to go before being able to lead a democratic Burma. In this case, Burma is not alone. Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea also had to wait for decades before having democracy.
EDITORIAL IN BANGLADESH'S DAILY STAR
For the junta, it is important that it follow up on the democracy leader's release with moves to engage with her on political change in Myanmar. If it believes Aung San Suu Kyi has now been rendered ineffective, it will be making a mistake. The spirited manner in which her freedom was welcomed in global capitals is a patent demonstration of how indispensable she remains to the future of Myanmar.
BBC Monitoring selects and translates news from radio, television, press, news agencies and the internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is based in Caversham, UK, and has several bureaux abroad.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11765160
Monday 8 November 2010
Thursday 4 November 2010
Press Release: ‘Binning the Election’
Press Release: ‘Binning the Election’
05 Nov 2010
Date: Friday 5 November 2010, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue: Richmond Terrace, White Hall, LONDON SW1
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS – UK) in cooperation with the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) holds a boycott 2010 Elections in Burma campaign under the banner ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’.
The campaign travels today outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street London, welcoming the UK government’s decision not to recognise the upcoming fake election and highlighting the Burmese people's aspiration for a real parliamentary democracy like the Westminster democracy. It also demonstrates a real consensus against the continuing "bonfire of oppression" in the country. It urges the UK government to continue to pressure the regime. It requests the UK government to take a lead in EU and UN in sending a stern message to the regime in Burma. It requests the Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss about Burma's situation with the China's President Hu Jintao during his meeting with him next week.
The launch of a series of weekly ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’ campaign began in a form of protest outside the Burmese Embassy in London on 8 October with each participant binning the voting paper titled ‘2010 Elections’ in the litter bin in silence or with a short speech - to symbolise their disapproval of the elections on 7 November. It will represent the opinion of thousands of Burmese people inside the country who will boycott the election. The ‘Binning 2010 Election’ travelled outside the Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC) office to highlight concerns of the Myanmar Egress, an entity which promotes the unfair election and the rubber stamp 2008 constitution.
Background: 7 November will see Burma having its first 'general elections' in 20 years. Unfortunately, this will be a sham election designed to legitimise the current military rulers. The consequence of this election for Burma will be the entrenchment of the ruling military elite that has presided over widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, rape and torture.
For more info:
Ko Myo Thein: 07877882386
Ko Aung: 07762094562
Zin Khine: 07904393457
05 Nov 2010
Date: Friday 5 November 2010, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue: Richmond Terrace, White Hall, LONDON SW1
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS – UK) in cooperation with the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) holds a boycott 2010 Elections in Burma campaign under the banner ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’.
The campaign travels today outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street London, welcoming the UK government’s decision not to recognise the upcoming fake election and highlighting the Burmese people's aspiration for a real parliamentary democracy like the Westminster democracy. It also demonstrates a real consensus against the continuing "bonfire of oppression" in the country. It urges the UK government to continue to pressure the regime. It requests the UK government to take a lead in EU and UN in sending a stern message to the regime in Burma. It requests the Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss about Burma's situation with the China's President Hu Jintao during his meeting with him next week.
The launch of a series of weekly ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’ campaign began in a form of protest outside the Burmese Embassy in London on 8 October with each participant binning the voting paper titled ‘2010 Elections’ in the litter bin in silence or with a short speech - to symbolise their disapproval of the elections on 7 November. It will represent the opinion of thousands of Burmese people inside the country who will boycott the election. The ‘Binning 2010 Election’ travelled outside the Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC) office to highlight concerns of the Myanmar Egress, an entity which promotes the unfair election and the rubber stamp 2008 constitution.
Background: 7 November will see Burma having its first 'general elections' in 20 years. Unfortunately, this will be a sham election designed to legitimise the current military rulers. The consequence of this election for Burma will be the entrenchment of the ruling military elite that has presided over widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, rape and torture.
For more info:
Ko Myo Thein: 07877882386
Ko Aung: 07762094562
Zin Khine: 07904393457
Press Release: ‘Binning the Election’
Press Release: ‘Binning the Election’
05 Nov 2010
Date: Friday 5 November 2010, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue: Richmond Terrace, White Hall, LONDON SW1
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS – UK) in cooperation with the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) holds a boycott 2010 Elections in Burma campaign under the banner ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’.
The campaign travels today outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street London, welcoming the UK government’s decision not to recognise the upcoming fake election and highlighting the Burmese people's aspiration for a real parliamentary democracy like the Westminster democracy. It also demonstrates a real consensus against the continuing "bonfire of oppression" in the country. It urges the UK government to continue to pressure the regime. It requests the UK government to take a lead in EU and UN in sending a stern message to the regime in Burma. It requests the Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss about Burma's situation with the China's President Hu Jintao during his meeting with him next week.
The launch of a series of weekly ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’ campaign began in a form of protest outside the Burmese Embassy in London on 8 October with each participant binning the voting paper titled ‘2010 Elections’ in the litter bin in silence or with a short speech - to symbolise their disapproval of the elections on 7 November. It will represent the opinion of thousands of Burmese people inside the country who will boycott the election. The ‘Binning 2010 Election’ travelled outside the Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC) office to highlight concerns of the Myanmar Egress, an entity which promotes the unfair election and the rubber stamp 2008 constitution.
Background: 7 November will see Burma having its first 'general elections' in 20 years. Unfortunately, this will be a sham election designed to legitimise the current military rulers. The consequence of this election for Burma will be the entrenchment of the ruling military elite that has presided over widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, rape and torture.
For more info:
Ko Myo Thein: 07877882386
Ko Aung: 07762094562
Zin Khine: 07904393457
05 Nov 2010
Date: Friday 5 November 2010, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue: Richmond Terrace, White Hall, LONDON SW1
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS – UK) in cooperation with the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) holds a boycott 2010 Elections in Burma campaign under the banner ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’.
The campaign travels today outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street London, welcoming the UK government’s decision not to recognise the upcoming fake election and highlighting the Burmese people's aspiration for a real parliamentary democracy like the Westminster democracy. It also demonstrates a real consensus against the continuing "bonfire of oppression" in the country. It urges the UK government to continue to pressure the regime. It requests the UK government to take a lead in EU and UN in sending a stern message to the regime in Burma. It requests the Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss about Burma's situation with the China's President Hu Jintao during his meeting with him next week.
The launch of a series of weekly ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’ campaign began in a form of protest outside the Burmese Embassy in London on 8 October with each participant binning the voting paper titled ‘2010 Elections’ in the litter bin in silence or with a short speech - to symbolise their disapproval of the elections on 7 November. It will represent the opinion of thousands of Burmese people inside the country who will boycott the election. The ‘Binning 2010 Election’ travelled outside the Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC) office to highlight concerns of the Myanmar Egress, an entity which promotes the unfair election and the rubber stamp 2008 constitution.
Background: 7 November will see Burma having its first 'general elections' in 20 years. Unfortunately, this will be a sham election designed to legitimise the current military rulers. The consequence of this election for Burma will be the entrenchment of the ruling military elite that has presided over widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, rape and torture.
For more info:
Ko Myo Thein: 07877882386
Ko Aung: 07762094562
Zin Khine: 07904393457
Press Release: ‘Binning the Election’
Press Release: ‘Binning the Election’
05 Nov 2010
Date: Friday 5 November 2010, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue: Richmond Terrace, White Hall, LONDON SW1
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS – UK) in cooperation with the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) holds a boycott 2010 Elections in Burma campaign under the banner ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’.
The campaign travels today outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street London, welcoming the UK government’s decision not to recognise the upcoming fake election and highlighting the Burmese people's aspiration for a real parliamentary democracy like the Westminster democracy. It also demonstrates a real consensus against the continuing "bonfire of oppression" in the country. It urges the UK government to continue to pressure the regime. It requests the UK government to take a lead in EU and UN in sending a stern message to the regime in Burma. It requests the Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss about Burma's situation with the China's President Hu Jintao during his meeting with him next week.
The launch of a series of weekly ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’ campaign began in a form of protest outside the Burmese Embassy in London on 8 October with each participant binning the voting paper titled ‘2010 Elections’ in the litter bin in silence or with a short speech - to symbolise their disapproval of the elections on 7 November. It will represent the opinion of thousands of Burmese people inside the country who will boycott the election. The ‘Binning 2010 Election’ travelled outside the Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC) office to highlight concerns of the Myanmar Egress, an entity which promotes the unfair election and the rubber stamp 2008 constitution.
Background: 7 November will see Burma having its first 'general elections' in 20 years. Unfortunately, this will be a sham election designed to legitimise the current military rulers. The consequence of this election for Burma will be the entrenchment of the ruling military elite that has presided over widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, rape and torture.
For more info:
Ko Myo Thein: 07877882386
Ko Aung: 07762094562
Zin Khine: 07904393457
05 Nov 2010
Date: Friday 5 November 2010, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue: Richmond Terrace, White Hall, LONDON SW1
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS – UK) in cooperation with the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) holds a boycott 2010 Elections in Burma campaign under the banner ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’.
The campaign travels today outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street London, welcoming the UK government’s decision not to recognise the upcoming fake election and highlighting the Burmese people's aspiration for a real parliamentary democracy like the Westminster democracy. It also demonstrates a real consensus against the continuing "bonfire of oppression" in the country. It urges the UK government to continue to pressure the regime. It requests the UK government to take a lead in EU and UN in sending a stern message to the regime in Burma. It requests the Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss about Burma's situation with the China's President Hu Jintao during his meeting with him next week.
The launch of a series of weekly ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’ campaign began in a form of protest outside the Burmese Embassy in London on 8 October with each participant binning the voting paper titled ‘2010 Elections’ in the litter bin in silence or with a short speech - to symbolise their disapproval of the elections on 7 November. It will represent the opinion of thousands of Burmese people inside the country who will boycott the election. The ‘Binning 2010 Election’ travelled outside the Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC) office to highlight concerns of the Myanmar Egress, an entity which promotes the unfair election and the rubber stamp 2008 constitution.
Background: 7 November will see Burma having its first 'general elections' in 20 years. Unfortunately, this will be a sham election designed to legitimise the current military rulers. The consequence of this election for Burma will be the entrenchment of the ruling military elite that has presided over widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, rape and torture.
For more info:
Ko Myo Thein: 07877882386
Ko Aung: 07762094562
Zin Khine: 07904393457
Press Release: ‘Binning the Election’
Press Release: ‘Binning the Election’
05 Nov 2010
Date: Friday 5 November 2010, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue: Richmond Terrace, White Hall, LONDON SW1
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS – UK) in cooperation with the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) holds a boycott 2010 Elections in Burma campaign under the banner ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’.
The campaign travels today outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street London, welcoming the UK government’s decision not to recognise the upcoming fake election and highlighting the Burmese people's aspiration for a real parliamentary democracy like the Westminster democracy. It also demonstrates a real consensus against the continuing "bonfire of oppression" in the country. It urges the UK government to continue to pressure the regime. It requests the UK government to take a lead in EU and UN in sending a stern message to the regime in Burma. It requests the Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss about Burma's situation with the China's President Hu Jintao during his meeting with him next week.
The launch of a series of weekly ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’ campaign began in a form of protest outside the Burmese Embassy in London on 8 October with each participant binning the voting paper titled ‘2010 Elections’ in the litter bin in silence or with a short speech - to symbolise their disapproval of the elections on 7 November. It will represent the opinion of thousands of Burmese people inside the country who will boycott the election. The ‘Binning 2010 Election’ travelled outside the Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC) office to highlight concerns of the Myanmar Egress, an entity which promotes the unfair election and the rubber stamp 2008 constitution.
Background: 7 November will see Burma having its first 'general elections' in 20 years. Unfortunately, this will be a sham election designed to legitimise the current military rulers. The consequence of this election for Burma will be the entrenchment of the ruling military elite that has presided over widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, rape and torture.
For more info:
Ko Myo Thein: 07877882386
Ko Aung: 07762094562
Zin Khine: 07904393457
05 Nov 2010
Date: Friday 5 November 2010, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue: Richmond Terrace, White Hall, LONDON SW1
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS – UK) in cooperation with the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) holds a boycott 2010 Elections in Burma campaign under the banner ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’.
The campaign travels today outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street London, welcoming the UK government’s decision not to recognise the upcoming fake election and highlighting the Burmese people's aspiration for a real parliamentary democracy like the Westminster democracy. It also demonstrates a real consensus against the continuing "bonfire of oppression" in the country. It urges the UK government to continue to pressure the regime. It requests the UK government to take a lead in EU and UN in sending a stern message to the regime in Burma. It requests the Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss about Burma's situation with the China's President Hu Jintao during his meeting with him next week.
The launch of a series of weekly ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’ campaign began in a form of protest outside the Burmese Embassy in London on 8 October with each participant binning the voting paper titled ‘2010 Elections’ in the litter bin in silence or with a short speech - to symbolise their disapproval of the elections on 7 November. It will represent the opinion of thousands of Burmese people inside the country who will boycott the election. The ‘Binning 2010 Election’ travelled outside the Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC) office to highlight concerns of the Myanmar Egress, an entity which promotes the unfair election and the rubber stamp 2008 constitution.
Background: 7 November will see Burma having its first 'general elections' in 20 years. Unfortunately, this will be a sham election designed to legitimise the current military rulers. The consequence of this election for Burma will be the entrenchment of the ruling military elite that has presided over widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, rape and torture.
For more info:
Ko Myo Thein: 07877882386
Ko Aung: 07762094562
Zin Khine: 07904393457
Press Release: ‘Binning the Election’
Press Release: ‘Binning the Election’
05 Nov 2010
Date: Friday 5 November 2010, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue: Richmond Terrace, White Hall, LONDON SW1
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS – UK) in cooperation with the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) holds a boycott 2010 Elections in Burma campaign under the banner ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’.
The campaign travels today outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street London, welcoming the UK government’s decision not to recognise the upcoming fake election and highlighting the Burmese people's aspiration for a real parliamentary democracy like the Westminster democracy. It also demonstrates a real consensus against the continuing "bonfire of oppression" in the country. It urges the UK government to continue to pressure the regime. It requests the UK government to take a lead in EU and UN in sending a stern message to the regime in Burma. It requests the Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss about Burma's situation with the China's President Hu Jintao during his meeting with him next week.
The launch of a series of weekly ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’ campaign began in a form of protest outside the Burmese Embassy in London on 8 October with each participant binning the voting paper titled ‘2010 Elections’ in the litter bin in silence or with a short speech - to symbolise their disapproval of the elections on 7 November. It will represent the opinion of thousands of Burmese people inside the country who will boycott the election. The ‘Binning 2010 Election’ travelled outside the Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC) office to highlight concerns of the Myanmar Egress, an entity which promotes the unfair election and the rubber stamp 2008 constitution.
Background: 7 November will see Burma having its first 'general elections' in 20 years. Unfortunately, this will be a sham election designed to legitimise the current military rulers. The consequence of this election for Burma will be the entrenchment of the ruling military elite that has presided over widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, rape and torture.
For more info:
Ko Myo Thein: 07877882386
Ko Aung: 07762094562
Zin Khine: 07904393457
05 Nov 2010
Date: Friday 5 November 2010, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue: Richmond Terrace, White Hall, LONDON SW1
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS – UK) in cooperation with the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) holds a boycott 2010 Elections in Burma campaign under the banner ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’.
The campaign travels today outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street London, welcoming the UK government’s decision not to recognise the upcoming fake election and highlighting the Burmese people's aspiration for a real parliamentary democracy like the Westminster democracy. It also demonstrates a real consensus against the continuing "bonfire of oppression" in the country. It urges the UK government to continue to pressure the regime. It requests the UK government to take a lead in EU and UN in sending a stern message to the regime in Burma. It requests the Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss about Burma's situation with the China's President Hu Jintao during his meeting with him next week.
The launch of a series of weekly ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’ campaign began in a form of protest outside the Burmese Embassy in London on 8 October with each participant binning the voting paper titled ‘2010 Elections’ in the litter bin in silence or with a short speech - to symbolise their disapproval of the elections on 7 November. It will represent the opinion of thousands of Burmese people inside the country who will boycott the election. The ‘Binning 2010 Election’ travelled outside the Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC) office to highlight concerns of the Myanmar Egress, an entity which promotes the unfair election and the rubber stamp 2008 constitution.
Background: 7 November will see Burma having its first 'general elections' in 20 years. Unfortunately, this will be a sham election designed to legitimise the current military rulers. The consequence of this election for Burma will be the entrenchment of the ruling military elite that has presided over widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, rape and torture.
For more info:
Ko Myo Thein: 07877882386
Ko Aung: 07762094562
Zin Khine: 07904393457
Press Release: ‘Binning the Election’
Press Release: ‘Binning the Election’
05 Nov 2010
Date: Friday 5 November 2010, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue: Richmond Terrace, White Hall, LONDON SW1
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS – UK) in cooperation with the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) holds a boycott 2010 Elections in Burma campaign under the banner ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’.
The campaign travels today outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street London, welcoming the UK government’s decision not to recognise the upcoming fake election and highlighting the Burmese people's aspiration for a real parliamentary democracy like the Westminster democracy. It also demonstrates a real consensus against the continuing "bonfire of oppression" in the country. It urges the UK government to continue to pressure the regime. It requests the UK government to take a lead in EU and UN in sending a stern message to the regime in Burma. It requests the Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss about Burma's situation with the China's President Hu Jintao during his meeting with him next week.
The launch of a series of weekly ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’ campaign began in a form of protest outside the Burmese Embassy in London on 8 October with each participant binning the voting paper titled ‘2010 Elections’ in the litter bin in silence or with a short speech - to symbolise their disapproval of the elections on 7 November. It will represent the opinion of thousands of Burmese people inside the country who will boycott the election. The ‘Binning 2010 Election’ travelled outside the Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC) office to highlight concerns of the Myanmar Egress, an entity which promotes the unfair election and the rubber stamp 2008 constitution.
Background: 7 November will see Burma having its first 'general elections' in 20 years. Unfortunately, this will be a sham election designed to legitimise the current military rulers. The consequence of this election for Burma will be the entrenchment of the ruling military elite that has presided over widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, rape and torture.
For more info:
Ko Myo Thein: 07877882386
Ko Aung: 07762094562
Zin Khine: 07904393457
05 Nov 2010
Date: Friday 5 November 2010, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue: Richmond Terrace, White Hall, LONDON SW1
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS – UK) in cooperation with the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) holds a boycott 2010 Elections in Burma campaign under the banner ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’.
The campaign travels today outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street London, welcoming the UK government’s decision not to recognise the upcoming fake election and highlighting the Burmese people's aspiration for a real parliamentary democracy like the Westminster democracy. It also demonstrates a real consensus against the continuing "bonfire of oppression" in the country. It urges the UK government to continue to pressure the regime. It requests the UK government to take a lead in EU and UN in sending a stern message to the regime in Burma. It requests the Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss about Burma's situation with the China's President Hu Jintao during his meeting with him next week.
The launch of a series of weekly ‘Binning the 2010 Elections’ campaign began in a form of protest outside the Burmese Embassy in London on 8 October with each participant binning the voting paper titled ‘2010 Elections’ in the litter bin in silence or with a short speech - to symbolise their disapproval of the elections on 7 November. It will represent the opinion of thousands of Burmese people inside the country who will boycott the election. The ‘Binning 2010 Election’ travelled outside the Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC) office to highlight concerns of the Myanmar Egress, an entity which promotes the unfair election and the rubber stamp 2008 constitution.
Background: 7 November will see Burma having its first 'general elections' in 20 years. Unfortunately, this will be a sham election designed to legitimise the current military rulers. The consequence of this election for Burma will be the entrenchment of the ruling military elite that has presided over widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, rape and torture.
For more info:
Ko Myo Thein: 07877882386
Ko Aung: 07762094562
Zin Khine: 07904393457
Activists to attempt elections uprising
An activist network will attempt to spark a mass uprising against military rule in Burma on Sunday, the day of the country’s first elections in two decades, DVB has learned.
Moethee Zun, one of the leaders of the 1988 student uprising which was brutally put down by the army, said the People Action Committee (PAC) believed it could succeed where the ‘88 demonstrators failed. “We have no guns or bullets… but we have enough determination to end the dictatorship and restore democracy,” said Moethee Zun, one of the PAC’s seven leading members.
Sunday’s elections will not be free and free and will merely perpetuate the military regime’s rule, said the long-time activist and former deputy chairman of the influential All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF). “Major parties such as the National League for Democracy and ethnic ceasefire groups have been purged from the political process… they are being besmirched by the regime’s propaganda machine.”
“Only the USDP [Union Solidarity and Development Party] is campaigning freely, using threats, bribes and violence,” he said. He accused the military of blocking the activities of democratic parties, preventing them from meeting in public and denying them the freedom to promote their policies in the media.
The PAC has a central committee of around 50 members, including ‘88 activists, MPs elected in the 1990 elections and ethnic leaders inside the country, said Moethee Zun. Each committee member has a network of activists within Burma ready to disrupt the polls, he said. The network would distribute leaflets and posters, make speeches, shout slogans, and attempt to start marches in crowded areas, he said.
The PAC has already started its activities. On Wednesday its members gave out leaflets in the Yuzana Plaza shopping mall. Tomorrow activists will campaign in 20 townships in Upper Burma, giving out t-shirts, urging the public not to support the election and demanding the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi. Asked whether Suu Kyi would join the government if the uprising succeeded, Moethee Zun said his group had not held discussions with her.
But political analyst Aung Naing Oo, himself a former member of the ABSDF, was sceptical the group would succeed in its goals. “Democracy is a process…. Even if the opposition groups are able to kick out the military, democracy won’t come to Burma overnight,” he said.
In fact, the PAC was putting lives at risk by inviting a violent crackdown by the army, he said. “I have argued with opposition groups, especially people like Moethee Zun… that he is sending people to their deaths… They [the military] didn’t even spare the country’s most revered institution, the monks,” he said, referring to the 2007 Saffron Revolution, when the military brutally suppressed a mass uprising by Burma’s Buddhist clergy.
Asked if the PAC risked provoking violence in Burma, Moethee Zun’s reply was simple. “We are expecting that response,” he said. “We have no choice.”
Source: http://www.dvb.no/elections/activists-to-attempt-elections-uprising/12577
Activists to attempt elections uprising
An activist network will attempt to spark a mass uprising against military rule in Burma on Sunday, the day of the country’s first elections in two decades, DVB has learned.
Moethee Zun, one of the leaders of the 1988 student uprising which was brutally put down by the army, said the People Action Committee (PAC) believed it could succeed where the ‘88 demonstrators failed. “We have no guns or bullets… but we have enough determination to end the dictatorship and restore democracy,” said Moethee Zun, one of the PAC’s seven leading members.
Sunday’s elections will not be free and free and will merely perpetuate the military regime’s rule, said the long-time activist and former deputy chairman of the influential All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF). “Major parties such as the National League for Democracy and ethnic ceasefire groups have been purged from the political process… they are being besmirched by the regime’s propaganda machine.”
“Only the USDP [Union Solidarity and Development Party] is campaigning freely, using threats, bribes and violence,” he said. He accused the military of blocking the activities of democratic parties, preventing them from meeting in public and denying them the freedom to promote their policies in the media.
The PAC has a central committee of around 50 members, including ‘88 activists, MPs elected in the 1990 elections and ethnic leaders inside the country, said Moethee Zun. Each committee member has a network of activists within Burma ready to disrupt the polls, he said. The network would distribute leaflets and posters, make speeches, shout slogans, and attempt to start marches in crowded areas, he said.
The PAC has already started its activities. On Wednesday its members gave out leaflets in the Yuzana Plaza shopping mall. Tomorrow activists will campaign in 20 townships in Upper Burma, giving out t-shirts, urging the public not to support the election and demanding the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi. Asked whether Suu Kyi would join the government if the uprising succeeded, Moethee Zun said his group had not held discussions with her.
But political analyst Aung Naing Oo, himself a former member of the ABSDF, was sceptical the group would succeed in its goals. “Democracy is a process…. Even if the opposition groups are able to kick out the military, democracy won’t come to Burma overnight,” he said.
In fact, the PAC was putting lives at risk by inviting a violent crackdown by the army, he said. “I have argued with opposition groups, especially people like Moethee Zun… that he is sending people to their deaths… They [the military] didn’t even spare the country’s most revered institution, the monks,” he said, referring to the 2007 Saffron Revolution, when the military brutally suppressed a mass uprising by Burma’s Buddhist clergy.
Asked if the PAC risked provoking violence in Burma, Moethee Zun’s reply was simple. “We are expecting that response,” he said. “We have no choice.”
Source: http://www.dvb.no/elections/activists-to-attempt-elections-uprising/12577
Activists to attempt elections uprising
An activist network will attempt to spark a mass uprising against military rule in Burma on Sunday, the day of the country’s first elections in two decades, DVB has learned.
Moethee Zun, one of the leaders of the 1988 student uprising which was brutally put down by the army, said the People Action Committee (PAC) believed it could succeed where the ‘88 demonstrators failed. “We have no guns or bullets… but we have enough determination to end the dictatorship and restore democracy,” said Moethee Zun, one of the PAC’s seven leading members.
Sunday’s elections will not be free and free and will merely perpetuate the military regime’s rule, said the long-time activist and former deputy chairman of the influential All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF). “Major parties such as the National League for Democracy and ethnic ceasefire groups have been purged from the political process… they are being besmirched by the regime’s propaganda machine.”
“Only the USDP [Union Solidarity and Development Party] is campaigning freely, using threats, bribes and violence,” he said. He accused the military of blocking the activities of democratic parties, preventing them from meeting in public and denying them the freedom to promote their policies in the media.
The PAC has a central committee of around 50 members, including ‘88 activists, MPs elected in the 1990 elections and ethnic leaders inside the country, said Moethee Zun. Each committee member has a network of activists within Burma ready to disrupt the polls, he said. The network would distribute leaflets and posters, make speeches, shout slogans, and attempt to start marches in crowded areas, he said.
The PAC has already started its activities. On Wednesday its members gave out leaflets in the Yuzana Plaza shopping mall. Tomorrow activists will campaign in 20 townships in Upper Burma, giving out t-shirts, urging the public not to support the election and demanding the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi. Asked whether Suu Kyi would join the government if the uprising succeeded, Moethee Zun said his group had not held discussions with her.
But political analyst Aung Naing Oo, himself a former member of the ABSDF, was sceptical the group would succeed in its goals. “Democracy is a process…. Even if the opposition groups are able to kick out the military, democracy won’t come to Burma overnight,” he said.
In fact, the PAC was putting lives at risk by inviting a violent crackdown by the army, he said. “I have argued with opposition groups, especially people like Moethee Zun… that he is sending people to their deaths… They [the military] didn’t even spare the country’s most revered institution, the monks,” he said, referring to the 2007 Saffron Revolution, when the military brutally suppressed a mass uprising by Burma’s Buddhist clergy.
Asked if the PAC risked provoking violence in Burma, Moethee Zun’s reply was simple. “We are expecting that response,” he said. “We have no choice.”
Source: http://www.dvb.no/elections/activists-to-attempt-elections-uprising/12577
Activists to attempt elections uprising
An activist network will attempt to spark a mass uprising against military rule in Burma on Sunday, the day of the country’s first elections in two decades, DVB has learned.
Moethee Zun, one of the leaders of the 1988 student uprising which was brutally put down by the army, said the People Action Committee (PAC) believed it could succeed where the ‘88 demonstrators failed. “We have no guns or bullets… but we have enough determination to end the dictatorship and restore democracy,” said Moethee Zun, one of the PAC’s seven leading members.
Sunday’s elections will not be free and free and will merely perpetuate the military regime’s rule, said the long-time activist and former deputy chairman of the influential All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF). “Major parties such as the National League for Democracy and ethnic ceasefire groups have been purged from the political process… they are being besmirched by the regime’s propaganda machine.”
“Only the USDP [Union Solidarity and Development Party] is campaigning freely, using threats, bribes and violence,” he said. He accused the military of blocking the activities of democratic parties, preventing them from meeting in public and denying them the freedom to promote their policies in the media.
The PAC has a central committee of around 50 members, including ‘88 activists, MPs elected in the 1990 elections and ethnic leaders inside the country, said Moethee Zun. Each committee member has a network of activists within Burma ready to disrupt the polls, he said. The network would distribute leaflets and posters, make speeches, shout slogans, and attempt to start marches in crowded areas, he said.
The PAC has already started its activities. On Wednesday its members gave out leaflets in the Yuzana Plaza shopping mall. Tomorrow activists will campaign in 20 townships in Upper Burma, giving out t-shirts, urging the public not to support the election and demanding the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi. Asked whether Suu Kyi would join the government if the uprising succeeded, Moethee Zun said his group had not held discussions with her.
But political analyst Aung Naing Oo, himself a former member of the ABSDF, was sceptical the group would succeed in its goals. “Democracy is a process…. Even if the opposition groups are able to kick out the military, democracy won’t come to Burma overnight,” he said.
In fact, the PAC was putting lives at risk by inviting a violent crackdown by the army, he said. “I have argued with opposition groups, especially people like Moethee Zun… that he is sending people to their deaths… They [the military] didn’t even spare the country’s most revered institution, the monks,” he said, referring to the 2007 Saffron Revolution, when the military brutally suppressed a mass uprising by Burma’s Buddhist clergy.
Asked if the PAC risked provoking violence in Burma, Moethee Zun’s reply was simple. “We are expecting that response,” he said. “We have no choice.”
Source: http://www.dvb.no/elections/activists-to-attempt-elections-uprising/12577
Activists to attempt elections uprising
An activist network will attempt to spark a mass uprising against military rule in Burma on Sunday, the day of the country’s first elections in two decades, DVB has learned.
Moethee Zun, one of the leaders of the 1988 student uprising which was brutally put down by the army, said the People Action Committee (PAC) believed it could succeed where the ‘88 demonstrators failed. “We have no guns or bullets… but we have enough determination to end the dictatorship and restore democracy,” said Moethee Zun, one of the PAC’s seven leading members.
Sunday’s elections will not be free and free and will merely perpetuate the military regime’s rule, said the long-time activist and former deputy chairman of the influential All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF). “Major parties such as the National League for Democracy and ethnic ceasefire groups have been purged from the political process… they are being besmirched by the regime’s propaganda machine.”
“Only the USDP [Union Solidarity and Development Party] is campaigning freely, using threats, bribes and violence,” he said. He accused the military of blocking the activities of democratic parties, preventing them from meeting in public and denying them the freedom to promote their policies in the media.
The PAC has a central committee of around 50 members, including ‘88 activists, MPs elected in the 1990 elections and ethnic leaders inside the country, said Moethee Zun. Each committee member has a network of activists within Burma ready to disrupt the polls, he said. The network would distribute leaflets and posters, make speeches, shout slogans, and attempt to start marches in crowded areas, he said.
The PAC has already started its activities. On Wednesday its members gave out leaflets in the Yuzana Plaza shopping mall. Tomorrow activists will campaign in 20 townships in Upper Burma, giving out t-shirts, urging the public not to support the election and demanding the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi. Asked whether Suu Kyi would join the government if the uprising succeeded, Moethee Zun said his group had not held discussions with her.
But political analyst Aung Naing Oo, himself a former member of the ABSDF, was sceptical the group would succeed in its goals. “Democracy is a process…. Even if the opposition groups are able to kick out the military, democracy won’t come to Burma overnight,” he said.
In fact, the PAC was putting lives at risk by inviting a violent crackdown by the army, he said. “I have argued with opposition groups, especially people like Moethee Zun… that he is sending people to their deaths… They [the military] didn’t even spare the country’s most revered institution, the monks,” he said, referring to the 2007 Saffron Revolution, when the military brutally suppressed a mass uprising by Burma’s Buddhist clergy.
Asked if the PAC risked provoking violence in Burma, Moethee Zun’s reply was simple. “We are expecting that response,” he said. “We have no choice.”
Source: http://www.dvb.no/elections/activists-to-attempt-elections-uprising/12577
Activists to attempt elections uprising
An activist network will attempt to spark a mass uprising against military rule in Burma on Sunday, the day of the country’s first elections in two decades, DVB has learned.
Moethee Zun, one of the leaders of the 1988 student uprising which was brutally put down by the army, said the People Action Committee (PAC) believed it could succeed where the ‘88 demonstrators failed. “We have no guns or bullets… but we have enough determination to end the dictatorship and restore democracy,” said Moethee Zun, one of the PAC’s seven leading members.
Sunday’s elections will not be free and free and will merely perpetuate the military regime’s rule, said the long-time activist and former deputy chairman of the influential All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF). “Major parties such as the National League for Democracy and ethnic ceasefire groups have been purged from the political process… they are being besmirched by the regime’s propaganda machine.”
“Only the USDP [Union Solidarity and Development Party] is campaigning freely, using threats, bribes and violence,” he said. He accused the military of blocking the activities of democratic parties, preventing them from meeting in public and denying them the freedom to promote their policies in the media.
The PAC has a central committee of around 50 members, including ‘88 activists, MPs elected in the 1990 elections and ethnic leaders inside the country, said Moethee Zun. Each committee member has a network of activists within Burma ready to disrupt the polls, he said. The network would distribute leaflets and posters, make speeches, shout slogans, and attempt to start marches in crowded areas, he said.
The PAC has already started its activities. On Wednesday its members gave out leaflets in the Yuzana Plaza shopping mall. Tomorrow activists will campaign in 20 townships in Upper Burma, giving out t-shirts, urging the public not to support the election and demanding the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi. Asked whether Suu Kyi would join the government if the uprising succeeded, Moethee Zun said his group had not held discussions with her.
But political analyst Aung Naing Oo, himself a former member of the ABSDF, was sceptical the group would succeed in its goals. “Democracy is a process…. Even if the opposition groups are able to kick out the military, democracy won’t come to Burma overnight,” he said.
In fact, the PAC was putting lives at risk by inviting a violent crackdown by the army, he said. “I have argued with opposition groups, especially people like Moethee Zun… that he is sending people to their deaths… They [the military] didn’t even spare the country’s most revered institution, the monks,” he said, referring to the 2007 Saffron Revolution, when the military brutally suppressed a mass uprising by Burma’s Buddhist clergy.
Asked if the PAC risked provoking violence in Burma, Moethee Zun’s reply was simple. “We are expecting that response,” he said. “We have no choice.”
Source: http://www.dvb.no/elections/activists-to-attempt-elections-uprising/12577
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