Waiting for Words to Become Actions

Description: 

"On August 26 Burma?s ruling military government announced a reshuffle of their cabinet that saw Gen Than Shwe take on the role of President and the former Secretary 1, Gen Khin Nyunt take on the newly installed position of Prime Minister, effectively making him responsible for the day-to-day political running of the country. One of his first duties after becoming Prime Minister was to deliver a speech that, amongst a lot of fluffy words and self-praise, introduced the SPDC?s own Road Map of Myanmar, a 7 point-plan that outlined their political program for rebuilding the nation. Unfortunately these 7 points were merely repetitive of past words and failed actions. The speech itself was more memorable for what it did not mention than any innovative new ways to deal with Burma?s political conflict and transition..."

Creator/author: 

Pakeh

Source/publisher: 

"Burma Issues"

Date of Publication: 

2003-09-00

Date of entry: 

2003-12-28

Grouping: 

  • Individual Documents

Category: 

Language: 

English

Format: 

Size: