Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) warmly welcomes United States President Mr Barack Obama called on the Burmese government to release National League for Democracy Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi from detention immediately and unconditionally.
Mr Obama said, “I strongly condemn her house arrest and detention, which have also been condemned around the world. It is time for the Burmese government to drop all charges against Aung San Suu Kyi and unconditionally release her and her fellow political prisoners”.
We are very encouraged to learn Mr Obama support to free Aung San Suu Kyi and to restore justice in Burma. But, words alone are not enough. Words should be backed up by actions- actions focusing on essentials-applying united and coordinated pressure on Burma through United Nations Security Council to force junta to come to dialogue table and to free Aung San Suu Kyi along with thousands of political prisoners.
Burma crisis is in very critical situation. Junta is planning to hold elections in 2010 without honouring 1990 elections results. Burmese people have already voted for Aung San Suu Kyi as their leader in 1990 elections. Regime still ignores to honour it and to pave the way for their rigged 2010 election plan, junta plot the ploy to imprison Aung San Suu Kyi, continue arresting democracy activists, and suppressing on the civilians intensified more than ever.
Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) recalled Mr Obama’s birthday whished for Aung San Suu Kyi on her 63rd birthday, last year by saying “If the junta continues its failure to protect the dignity, health and well-being of the Burmese people, the international community must be prepared to work harder toward effective coordinated action, including but not limited to action through the United Nations Security Council”.
Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) believes that this is the time to translate words into actions and we would like to request Mr Obama to take practical action on Burma through United Nations Security Council to help free Burmese people.
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