Burma Democratic Concern has the firm determination to carry on doing until the democracy restore in Burma.

Tuesday 26 May 2009

Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) Calls For Russian Government Supports To Restore Justice In Burma


26 May 2009

Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) demands the Russian government for their support in achieving justice for Aung San Suu Kyi and the peaceful restoration of democracy in Burma. With a global community comes a global responsibility, the crisis in Burma falls well within the scope and responsibility if this international mutualisation.

The people of Burma call for international support in putting to an end to Burma’s long standing crisis. Russia’s role is critical in evolving positive change in Burma since it is a permanent member of United Nations Security Council.

Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) recollects the United Nations Security Council Presidential Statement on Burma in October 11, 2007. It called for the Burmese military regime to; “release all political prisoners and to create the necessary conditions for a genuine dialogue with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in order to achieve an inclusive national reconciliation with the direct support of the United Nations.”

The Security Council also called on Burma’s junta to; “take all necessary measures to address the political, economic, humanitarian, and human rights issues that are the concern of its people and emphasizes that the future of Myanmar lies in the hands of all of its people.”

With the collective action taken by all permanent members of United Nations Security Council, i.e. US, UK, France, Russia and China as well as other Security Council members, the presidential statement was issued on 11 October 2007 and sent a very powerful message to the junta that the world is watching and it won’t let the Burmese people to be massacred.

We want the Russian Government and its citizens to know that Burmese people have been suffering under a brutal military dictatorship for more than half century. During this time thousands of people lost their lives, thousands have been arrested and imprisoned and thousands were forced to flee for their lives while seeking refuge around the world.

Our aspirations for democracy by nonviolent means are well documented. Our legitimate leader, Aung San Suu Kyi has been courageously leading the struggle for freedom, liberty, democracy and human rights in Burma.

Aung San Suu Kyi was elected by the citizens of Burma in the 1990 General Election. Ironically that election was conducted by the same generals who suppress Burma today. Aung San Suu Kyi has become icon of the humanities to the people of Burma as well as the world.

We are all too aware of global politics and the power struggle between the East and the West. From the Burmese perspective these international differences have negatively impacted the crisis in Burma by polarizing our struggle internationally. As the international community bickers with one another our people are paying dearly with their lives.

In a recent United Nations Security Council Press Release, 22 May 2009, it reaffirmed the UN’s position by saying; “The members of the Security Council reiterate the need for the Government of Myanmar to create the necessary conditions for a genuine dialogue with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and in order to achieve an inclusive national reconciliation with the support of the United Nations and reiterate that the future of Myanmar lies in the hands of all of its people”.

We are encouraged to see the United Nations Security Council Presidential Statement and the Press Statements on Burma. It calls for the military junta to establish a genuine dialogue with Aung San Suu Kyi and release all political prisoners. Then it warned the junta that it cannot proceed with its own unilateral way by saying “the future of Burma lies in the hands of all Burmese people”.

Junta’s planned 2010 election is designed to legitimised military rule in Burma. To pave the way for their rigged 2010 election plan, junta continue imprisoning democracy activists, plotting the ploy to imprison Aung San Suu Kyi and doing everything they can to nullify 1990 election results.

Currently, Aung San Suu Kyi is charged and tried in the Insein prison relating to the swimmer incident which could end up at least 5 years imprisonment.

This is junta’s cunning act to imprison Aung San Suu Kyi as her 6 years house arrest would be reached on 27 May 2009. Junta wanted to lock Aung San Suu Kyi in jail forever as their rigged 2010 election plan is drawing nearer in which they are setting up everything to win their backed party.

Burma is in very critical state.

The People of Burma look to the leaders of Russia in an effort to garner support for a democratic Burma. They also seek healing from years of a ruthless military dictatorship. Russia would ease the suffering as a democratic Burma rises from the ashes of tyranny.

For more information please contact Burma Democratic Concern (BDC).

Letter from RANGOON


Letter from RANGOON
by BDC
26 May 2009

Dear XXXXX,

I hope you are not shocked to see my letter. Whenever I send my letters, you might think there is something wrong in Yangon.

There is no cyclone in Yangon this time. There is no gun fire as well. However, as the historic saying, “Is Paris Burning,” there is fire in Yangon, my friend XXXX.

We are walking on the extreme hot weather which cause by the late monsoon. We are swatting. We are suffering from shortness of breath and anxiety. My anger on the speed of internet makes me shake my computer. I can’t sit still at my house. I can’t control my hands from reaching my mobile phone. I can’t sleep at night. There’s something in my mind. Aunty Suu…

Days are very long. These are the longest days for Yangonites for those who are eagerly waiting news for Insein. In their minds, everybody is on the street protesting.

Yesterday, ambassadors and some journalists were invited to attend the trial for the first time. You might have already heard about this. I wanted to share one thing which is thrilling. One of the journalists who attended the trial was my close friend. He told me a lot of things like Daw Suu is healthy and in good shape. She is composed; however, the swimmer, Yettaw, looks panicky. Everybody including prison guards couldn’t put their eyes away from Daw Suu, etc. I will cut short because everything else is in the news. I just want to share one bone chilling moment with you.

Thirty diplomats and 10 journalists were waiting in the court room. Soon after they heard the car approached, Daw Suu entered the court room confidently in her reddish brown dress. All diplomats stood up as she walked in the court room. She went straight to her lawyers without noticing what was happening. Diplomats were standing still until Daw Suu took her seat. They didn’t sit down even though police gestured them to. It took about 10 minutes.

The journalist voice was shaking as he told the event. He was in shock. He said he clearly saw the respect on Daw Suu in the diplomats’ eyes.

One of my friends who was listening with me said, “International community recognize her as our national leader.”

Your Friend,

XXXXX
Yangon

http://www.bdcburma.org/NewsDetails.asp?id=432

Than Shwe’s Roadmap Takes Ominous Turn

Posted in Asia on May 25, 2009 by buffalohair

When Ban Ki-Moon arrives in Burma he might take a trip to *Shan State where Burmese troops raped a 15 year old girl, tortured villagers in Hsi Hseng Township and cut the hands off villager U Lone. There is no question the kangaroo court of Burma will convict Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. The evidence provided was poorly manufactured and the demeaning rhetoric circulated by the The New Light of Myanmar was bogus at best. The court proceedings were the sham of the century. Journalists and diplomats who attended the trial verified the fact Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s verdict was already predetermined. The trial as a whole was an illusion at best.

Burma’s Consul-General Ye Myint Aung added his two cents worth by suggesting John William Yettaw was either a spy or boyfriend of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. This would almost be laughable if it were not for the fact the kangaroo court will undoubtedly convict Daw Aung Suu Kyi with such hearsay and lies. It should be plain as the nose on a person’s face that a brazen crime has been committed before the eyes of the world. There was no speculating for seasoned Burma observers though. It was business as usual as another pesky witness to the junta’s 1990 defeat got silenced. Sadly Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is actually being convicted for being elected by an overwhelming majority of Burma’s population, “The Crime of Winning an Election”. I wonder where it is written in Than Shwe’s constitution?

Small wonder activists throughout Burma are staging a peaceful demonstration on May 30th. Maybe the world will see for them selves how desperate the people of Burma are to be liberated from tyranny and absolute brutality, the signature of Than Shwe’s regime. With security forces being placed strategically around major cities Than Shwe prepares for an offensive against his own people, again. Some people remain fearful with memories still fresh from 2007’s Saffron Revolution and turbulent period that ensued. They stand in contrast to the growing numbers of citizens and organizations wearing white who already gathering in tea shops and designated locations across Burma. The rallying call for peaceful demonstration on May 30th is resonating across the land as word spreads about this grass roots demonstration. The junta has ordered generals to look internally for potentially pro democracy soldiers within their ranks. That would not be hard since the vast majority of the military including the generals would rather see a progressive Burma. Than Shwe’s inner circle is no exception.

Like everything else that happens in life, every dog has his day and one day soon Than Shwe and his minions will have their day in court as well. They will join the ranks of Adolf Hitler’s thugs and the Khmer Rouge who also consulted astrologers and practiced rituals to guarantee their destinies. Than Shwe’s soothsayers did not read the fine print to him when making a deal with the Devil. Nothing is free and there is no question he will pay regardless if he lives or dies. There are many spirits waiting for him to arrive once he crosses over and they are eager to give him he’s just reward, for an eternity.

The latest list of junta spawn evidence includes books, sun glasses and clothing, so far. Burma’s propaganda ministers desperately need just a bit more creativity in evolving evidence and lies against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. So now John William Yettaw is either Aung San Suu Kyi’s sweetie or a secret agent. A love interest, you got to be kidding. And John is a proverbial “James Bond”, give me a break. We are led to believe John who is asthmatic, diabetic and overweight, grabbed a 5 liter bottle as a floatation device and donned his wonder flippers. Then he grabbed books, clothing, video camera and swam to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s compound with approximately 300 government guards, lights and security fences surrounding the place. The junta could add an ice chest to the items John left at Daw Aung Suu Kyi’s home and the court would accept it as credible evidence. People still remember when the junta brought her husband to her home when she was under house arrest in an effort to make her look, “weak and wanting”. Aung San Suu Kyi sent him away to the chagrin of junta propagandists. We are led to believe a woman who could turn her husband away is going to rush into the arms of Yettaw. Sorry Ye Myint Aung, that is just stupid.

Foreigners are heavily monitored and are only two steps from a government snitch they say. The only thing “clandestine” about this story is how the junta recruited or exploited John William Yettaw in the first place. This brings more credibility to a person who witnessed **John Yettaw step out of a cab, produce a red document to the security at the compound then lead to an undisclosed location. With the court taking orders directly from Naypyidaw no one in their right mind would testify against the military junta anyway. Imprisonment and death would surely await those who dared to speak out. After the trial I would worry about the defense attorneys fore they could face prison time for representing Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. One thing is for certain, Burma is approaching a crossroad. Whether Than Shwe staged this event or not doesn’t really matter anymore. What’s more important is the final outcome since that is yet to be determined.

*http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=15712

**http://burmadigest.info/2009/05/17/taxi-drivers-evidence-junta-deceives-to-arrest-aung-san-suu-kyi/

http://www.niknayman-niknayman.co.cc/2009/05/blog-post_1167.html

Your Devil’s Advocate

Buffalohair

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သွ်မ္းျပည္တပ္မေတာ္ SSA တိုက္ပြဲသတင္းအား ေပးပို႔အပ္ပါသည္။ စစ္အစိုးရအား ဆက္လက္ တိုက္ပြဲ၀င္သြားမည္ျဖစ္ပါသည္။


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(၂၄/၀၅/၂၀၀၉ ) ၂၂း၀၀ နာရီတြင္ သွ်မ္းျပည္တပ္မေတာ္ SSA ေတာင္ပိုင္း တပ္ဖြဲ႔တဖြဲ႔မွ နအဖစစ္ ယာဥ္တန္း အား ၿခံဳခိုတိုက္ခိုက္ရာ ယာဥ္ေပၚလိုက္ပါသည့္ လူသူလက္နက္မ်ား အားလံုးဆံုးရွံုး ပါသည္။

ထိုယာဥ္ေပၚပါရွိသူမ်ားထဲတြင္သွ်မ္းျပည္တပ္မေတာ္ (ေတာင္ပိုင္း) ခြဲထြက္ လက္နက္ခ်အဖြဲ႕ ေခါင္းေဆာင္ ဗိုလ္မႉးႀကီးမိုင္းဇင့္ႏွင့္ အစုိးရစစ္ေထာက္ လွမ္းေရး ၂ ေယာက္ အျပင္ ယာဥ္တန္းတြင္ လိုက္ပါသည့္ စစ္အစိုးရ စစ္သားမ်ား၊လက္နက္ခ်အဖြဲ႕မ်ား အားလံုး ေသဆံုး ပါသည္။ယာဥ္ေပၚပါရွိသူ စုစုေပါင္းမွာ ( ၁၅ ) ေယာက္ ျဖစ္ပါသည္။ သွ်မ္းျပည္တပ္မေတာ္ဘက္ မွ တစံုတရာ ဆံုး႐ႈံးမႈမရွိပါ။


မွတ္ခ်က္ ။ ။ ဗိုလ္မႉးႀကီးမိုင္းဇင့္သည္ ၂၀၀၆ ႏွစ္လည္ပိုင္းတြင္ သွ်မ္းျပည္တပ္မေတာ္မွ ခြဲထြက္ၿပီး လူအင္အား ရာေက်ာ္ ႏွင့္ နအဖ စစ္အစိုးရထံ လက္နက္ခ်သြားသည့္ အဖြဲ႔ေခါင္းေဆာင္ျဖစ္သည္။ လက္ခ်ၿပီးေနာက္ပိုင္း စစ္အစိုးရ က ဗိုလ္မႉးႀကီး မိုင္းဇင့္အဖြဲ႔အား ျပည့္သူ႔စစ္သ႑ာန္ျဖင့္ထား႐ွိ၍ လက္နက္ျပန္ကိုင္ခြင့္ေပးၿပီး လိုသလုိ အသုံးခ်ေနသည့္ အဖြဲ႔ အဖြဲ႔ျဖစ္ပါသည္။
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