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Copy of: KNU Statement on Aung San
Subject: Copy of: KNU Statement on Aung San Suu Kyi release
OFFICE OF THE SUPREME HEADQUARTERS
KAREN NATIONAL UNION
KAWTHOOLEI
STATEMENT OF THE KAREN NATIONAL UNION ON THE RELEASE OF AUNG SAN SUU KYI
July 11 1995
Aung San Suu Kyi's release yesterday July 10 1995 came as welcome surprise.
The Karen National Union (KNU), has always held Aung San Suu Kyi in the
highest regard for her efforts to restore democracy to Burma and has supported
the NLD since its inception. The KNU hopes that this will signal the beginning
of a posititive change in the internal politices of Burma.
Nonetheless this event should be recieved with caution as the SLORC has yet to
show a sincere desire to restore peace and democracy to the country. The world
should not forget that while SLORC is attempting to create a good image with
the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, it has launched a series of offensives against
Karenni in the Lol Kaw area and against the KNU in the Tavoy area. While
negotiations are going on with the Mon, massive relocation of villages around
the gas pipeline is being carried out.
The United state goverement and all the oranizations who have had an interest
in Burma, should keep up the pressure on the SLORC and not be lulled into a
false sense of security by Aung San Suu Kyi's release, in thinking that SLORC
is going to change dramatically. Continued action should be taken by all involved
in order to restore peace and democracy in Burma.
Bo Mya
President
Karen National Union