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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Myanmar
"The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by recent reports of sentences and severe prison terms imposed in connection with the peaceful demonstrations of last year in Myanmar. He calls once again for all political prisoners to be released and for all citizens of Myanmar to be allowed to freely participate in their country's political future as part of an inclusive national reconciliation process."
U.S. Condemns Burma’s Sentencing of Political Activists
"The United States strongly condemns the Burmese regime’s harsh sentencing of at least 30 political activists to between two and sixty-five years in prison. These brave democracy activists are peaceful citizens whose only crime was to challenge the regime’s illegitimate rule.
We further condemn the manner in which the trials were conducted. The regime held closed court sessions and did not allow family members or lawyers to attend. We reiterate our call for the regime to cease harassing and arresting civilians for peacefully exercising their internationally recognized human rights.
We also call on the regime to begin a genuine dialogue with democratic and ethnic minority representatives and to immediately release all of Burma’s over 2,000 political prisoners, including Aung San Sui Kyi and those convicted in recent days."
News from Burmese Media
- Narinjara News: Burmese Arrested in Bangladesh Amid Border Tension
- Narinjara News: Burmese PM May Meet Bangladesh Leader During Delhi Bimstec Summit
- Independent Mon News Agency: More land seized in northern Mon State
- Independent Mon News Agency: Villagers bound, beaten and stabbed during interrogations in Tavoy
- Shan Herald Agency for News: Junta military builds up more forces and weapons on the Thai-Burma border
- Shan Herald Agency for News: Mongla to consider setting up party
- Shan Herald Agency for News: Keng Tung-Taunggyi vehicles extorted of millions to repair road damages
- Kachin News Group: US ban and economic meltdown hits jade trade in China
- Kaowao News Group: Salt Producers Worry Over Government Manipulation
- Kaladan Press Network: Burma lays landmines in Burma- Bangla border
- Irrawaddy: Burmese Migrants to Get ‘Passport Documents’
- Irrawaddy: 11 NLD Members Sentenced
- Irrawaddy: Rangoon Trials Continue—at least 19 Condemned Today
- Mizzima News: U.S. condemns Burma for lengthy sentences of activists
- Mizzima News: Coastal CDMA phones popular in Rangoon
- Mizzima News: UN rights envoy says Burma's judiciary system flawed
News from Regional/International Media
- Asian Tribune: Lawmakers urge UN to enquire into excessive prison sentences in Myanmar/Burma
- New York Times: Prison Terms for Activists in Myanmar
- BBC: Burma condemned over jail sentences
- UN News Centre: Ban voices deep concern at ‘severe’ prison terms for Myanmar demonstrators
- Xinhua Online: Myanmar saves $8 million by substituting fuel with gas monthly
- Ekklesia: Burmese refugees face 'critical' Christmas
- Borneo Bulletin: Prominent Yangon dissident welcomes Obama approach
- Xinhua Online: Myanmar to add one more border trade point with Bangladesh
- ABC: Bangladesh, Burma hold border talks in India
- Daily Times: Myanmar crackdown intensifies as activist jailed
Opinion/Other
- The Irrawaddy: Regime Tightens Reins on the Internet [News Analysis]- Min Lwin
- Inter Press Service: Polls in View Junta Stifles All Dissent - Larry Jagan
- UPI Asia: Frantic week behind Burma’s court doors [Commentary] - Awzar Thi
- Asia Times: Myanmar's roadmap to undemocratic polls - Larry Jagan
- Time: Signs of Insecurity in Burma Crackdown - Hannah Beech
Statement/Press Release
- Amnesty International: Harsh Sentences for Myanmar Dissidents
- Asian Human Rights Commission: Burma: Closed door trial sentenced blogger to over 20 years (Update on Urgent Appeal)
- Burma Campaign Australia: BCA Urges Action for Activists Sentenced to 65 Years
- US Campaign for Burma: In Wake of Major Arrests, Activists Call for U.S. to Convene UN Security Council Session on Burma
- Burma Campaign UK: More Burma Activists Sentenced – Sixty-One In Total Sentenced Yesterday
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