Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) calls for the international community to pay close attention to what the democratic forces are saying especially the “Shwe-Gone-Dine” declaration by the National League for Democracy (NLD).
Aung San Suu Kyi and her party the National League for Democracy (NLD), the unanimous victors of the 1990 election, clearly stated their position in the “Shwe-Gone-Dine” Declaration.
NLD outlined the five main principles that need to place in order to have true national reconciliation. They are:
1. Release of all the political prisoners
2. Review of draft 2008 Constitution
3. Allow to reopen NLD and ethnic nationalities offices
4. Recognition of the 1990 election result
5. Political dialogue
These are the fundamental demands requested by legitimate leaders of Burma. If the international community truly wanted to see national reconciliation in Burma, they must find ways to facilitate these demands rather than playing into the junta’s illegal 2010 election.
Before we could possible address the junta’s proposed 2010 election we must address the validity of the recently adapted constitution. Drafted by the junta, this document is far from credible or constitutional. Free, fair and all inclusive is not what this document represents.
We would like to draw particular attention on these points:
1. The Junta gave itself amnesty from the crimes against humanity it has perpetrated throughout Burma during their reign of terror.
2. The Military regime systematically took 25% of the parliamentary seats. The military commander in chief was also given absolute authority to dissolve the parliament at any time effectively neutralizing the voice of the people.
The junta’s planned 2010 election is only a charade designed to legitimise the military dictatorship within Burma. The International Community should be aware of the hopelessly irreconcilable contents of the constitution that was adopted in 2008. The referendum was ushered into existence under questionable conditions including extortion and rigged ballots. Giving the military junta 25% of the parliamentary seats, unbridled authoritarian control and a self serving amnesty for the crimes against humanity were truly not the will of the Burmese people. Legitimizing the criminal regime was also not the will of the people and this is incomprehensible and totally unacceptable to the Burmese people.
It should not be forgotten that in spite of promises made by the military junta in the 1990 which they sponsored they did not relinquish power when they lost the election. Even though Aung San Suu Kyi and her party won a landslide victory the junta chose to ignore the election results and the voice of the people of Burma. Further, the junta arrested the victors including Aung San Suu Kyi. Later they also tried to assassinate Aung Suu Kyi and continue to arrest and imprison pro democracy activists.
Now to insure they will not loose the 2010 election they have intensified the arrests of democratic proponents and concocted charges against Aung San Suu Kyi to eliminate her influence in this sham election. Ironically the architects of the 1990 election are the very same generals who’ve plotted this latest scam to nullify the voice of the people in this rigged election. With victory in their sights the junta has already made plans for after the election clearly indicating this election is a sham. Obviously there will be no need to count the votes since it would be an exercise in futility.
For more information please contact Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) at
Myo Thein
00-44-78 7788 2386
00-44-20 8493 9137
myothein@bdcburma.org
myothein19@gmail.com
[United Kingdom]
Khin Maung Win
00 194196126 22
[United States]
Kyaw Lin Oo
00 6684107 9352
[Thailand]
or visit
http://www.bdcburma.org
http://bdc-burma.blogspot.com/
http://www.gcast.com/u/bdcburma/main
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Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Burmese opposition leader honoured by university
Posted: 07 Jul 2009 09:30 AM PDT
Imprisoned Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded an honorary degree today by the University of Ulster. Ms Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace laureate, has spent much of the past two decades in prison or under house arrest under the military junta’s regime...
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Imprisoned Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded an honorary degree today by the University of Ulster.
Ms Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace laureate, has spent much of the past two decades in prison or under house arrest under the military junta’s regime. She is on trial for breaking the terms of her detention.
The democracy campaigner was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws for services to human rights during a ceremony at the Millennium Forum in Derry.
Her representative Mra Razam Linn told 500 new graduates the recipient was a “great hero” who had sacrificed her life in the struggle for democracy for 50 million people in Burma.
“This award is not only honouring Daw Aung San Sui Khi, but also I do believe that the honour is for all democracy-loving people of Burma, those who are tirelessly struggling and sacrificing their life for the advancement of democracy and human rights in Burma,” she added.
“I do believe that the peoples of Ireland support our non-violence movement for democracy in their heart and soul, and recognise non-violent activists who are struggling for the peace, justice and human rights in Burma. The award of the honorary doctorate degree to our top leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is a kind of recognition to our whole people in Burma.
“Now, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is being detained in Insein Prison. But she is not alone; I am with her, we all are with her, people who love peace in the world are with her.”
Ms Suu Kyi is leader of the National League for Burma.
{mosgoogle}Among the first to offer congratulations was fellow Nobel Laureate John Hume.
Mrs Linn was forced to flee the country in 1988 after she delivered the first pro-democracy speech in her home state of Rakhaing in western Burma. She continues to work for the democracy movement and has been internationally recognised for her human rights advocacy and campaigning for the needs of refugee women and children along the border.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has called on the generals’ regime in Burma to release Ms Suu Kyi.
He made the request last week during talks with Gen Than Shwe in the remote administrative capital of Nay Pyi Taw.
Imprisoned Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded an honorary degree today by the University of Ulster. Ms Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace laureate, has spent much of the past two decades in prison or under house arrest under the military junta’s regime...
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Imprisoned Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded an honorary degree today by the University of Ulster.
Ms Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace laureate, has spent much of the past two decades in prison or under house arrest under the military junta’s regime. She is on trial for breaking the terms of her detention.
The democracy campaigner was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws for services to human rights during a ceremony at the Millennium Forum in Derry.
Her representative Mra Razam Linn told 500 new graduates the recipient was a “great hero” who had sacrificed her life in the struggle for democracy for 50 million people in Burma.
“This award is not only honouring Daw Aung San Sui Khi, but also I do believe that the honour is for all democracy-loving people of Burma, those who are tirelessly struggling and sacrificing their life for the advancement of democracy and human rights in Burma,” she added.
“I do believe that the peoples of Ireland support our non-violence movement for democracy in their heart and soul, and recognise non-violent activists who are struggling for the peace, justice and human rights in Burma. The award of the honorary doctorate degree to our top leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is a kind of recognition to our whole people in Burma.
“Now, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is being detained in Insein Prison. But she is not alone; I am with her, we all are with her, people who love peace in the world are with her.”
Ms Suu Kyi is leader of the National League for Burma.
{mosgoogle}Among the first to offer congratulations was fellow Nobel Laureate John Hume.
Mrs Linn was forced to flee the country in 1988 after she delivered the first pro-democracy speech in her home state of Rakhaing in western Burma. She continues to work for the democracy movement and has been internationally recognised for her human rights advocacy and campaigning for the needs of refugee women and children along the border.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has called on the generals’ regime in Burma to release Ms Suu Kyi.
He made the request last week during talks with Gen Than Shwe in the remote administrative capital of Nay Pyi Taw.
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Myanmar Singers Alex, Rebecca Win, J-Me and Moe Hay Ko have arrived in the UK! Tickets going fast! Get yours now! Visit http://www.mlc09.com . Sponsored by Bamar Innovations Ltd. Cheap calls to Myanmar! Visit http://www.bamartalk.com
Burmese Food- Huge Variety of Burmese Food Stalls!
Lucky Draw-Win Fantastic prizes in our lucky Draw!
Special Interview-Your chance to interview the stars on stage
Fabulous Dancers-Will be dancing with Tint Tint Tun,Rebecca and Moe Hay Ko
Family Seating Available!
Under 10s-Free Entry
Lucky Draw: Win Fantastic Prizes in our Lucky Draw during the Interval. 1st Prize: Dinner with the STARS! 2nd Prize:£100 Bamar Talk Phone Card 3rd Prize:1 night for 2 at a 4 star Hotel 4th Prize:10%Off for 6 months at shwe Mandalay plus Many More Great Prizes!!! Fundraising and Promoting Awarenesss For Victims Of Nargis
Date:11.07.09 (Sat)
Time:4pm-11pm
Venue: Greenford Hall
Websites:http://www.bamartalk.com
http://www.mlc09.com
You can buy Tickets online Here.Please Print out the paid slip and redeem the tickets at the door on that day.
https://www.paypal.com/uk/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=BMrGUKwRnOe3OfQf4I_vt5x8ReJBrMph9JiCXvY9ExDvhSfZ8PO5dzvmgb0&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1fb6947b0aeae66fdb090c3508df63c7a078883ba93cc8aafe
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