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NLD Statement 173 (12/99) translati



Subject: NLD Statement 173 (12/99) translation

National League for Democracy
NO (97/B), West Shwegondine Road
Bahan, Rangoon

Statement No: 173 (12/99) Translation

Contents of letter dated 14 December 1999 from the Chairman of the National 
League for Democracy to the Chairman of the State Peace and  Development 
Council is herewith published and distributed for information.

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" Subject - In the matter of the appeal from the wife of U Thi Ha (a)
U Tint Swe, a prisoner in the Myaungmya  jail.

1. Ma Aye Aye Myint, wife of U Thi Ha (a) U Tint Swe forwarded her  letter 
of appeal sent to the Minister for Home Affairs with the request that we 
take up the matter.

2. U Thi Ha (a) U Tint Swe who was sentenced by the relevant court has had 
to suffer a term of 10 years imprisonment (1.11.89 to 31 10.99). He was 
denied the period of remission that all prisoners are entitled to.

3. Ma Aye Aye Myint received notice from the prison authorities that at the 
next visitation date he would be set free. She joyously prepared food, 
clothing and medicines and went to meet him. On arrival at the jail she was 
notified that in accordance with orders from the Home Ministry given under 
Section 10 (d) of the Law to Prevent Disturbance to the State, he was to be 
kept in custody for another 60 days. Can a person who has not had the chance 
to step out into the outside world contravene the provisions of this Section 
10 (d)? This is most unjust
and publicly testifies to the flagrant abuse of power by the authorities.

4. The application of this law unjustly victimizes the prisoner and his 
whole family. The latest information which we have received is that the 
prisoner has deteriorated in health and is suffering severe depression, 
mental derangement and hallucinations even to the extent of not remembering 
his own children.

5. His wife and children have suffered socially and physically. The wife is 
having uterus and kidney problems proof of that can be read in the medical 
certificate which is herewith attached. (Not attached to this statement).

6. This continued detention alleged to be under the orders of the Minister 
reflects the lack of compassion for a fellow human being and is extremely 
unjust. We strongly denounce the continued imprisonment of U Thi Ha (a) U 
Tint Swe and demand that as soon as possible orders be issued to immediately 
and unconditionally release him. Should his mental and physical health 
further deteriorate the authorities that continue to hold him illegally and 
unjustly will be held accountable and solely responsible." 				END


Central Executive Committee
National League for Democracy
Rangoon

15 December 1999





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