Information Sheet No. A-0045

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                                 Information Sheet
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No. A-0045                                              Date 23-5-97

		It is learnt from some news agencies that the NLD has 
stated that (100) of her party members have been arrested by the 
government.

		The official government authorities concerned have denied 
any arrest being made so far.There are instances where local 
authorities have requested some invited party members to refrain 
from taking the course of action which is geared to create chaos 
in the country.

		It is quite obvious that the NLD has intentions to try to 
get as much of their members arrested for propaganda purpose by 
trying to create a situation where the government has no choice but 
to take strong  counter  measures.

		More importantly, it is very much regretful that the 
government is being blamed for trying to maintain law and order as 
well as stability in the country. It is universally accepted that 
appropriate action will be taken by any government in the world if 
the law of the country is being challenged by any person or party 
for his/her or their own vested interest.

		Myanmar is also very much interested to learn how those 
countries that are now blaming the Myanmar Government will react 
when they come across with similar situation and the world still 
remembers how they reacted when they were being challenged. 

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