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NLD/SNLD/ABSDF
29 November 1995
The following are the letters by U Aung Shwe, chairman of the NLD
concerning the National Convention and by Khun Tun Oo, chairman of
Shan Nationalities League for Democracy. Letter by U Aung Shwe to U
Aung Toe, chairman of the National Convention U Aung Toe Chairman
Working Committee of the National Convention Convening Commission
Subject:
National Convention Reference: NLD's Statement dated 27 November 1995;
reference No. 066/org/95
1. The National League for Democracy, with emphasized respect, would
like to make a special request to reply to the views of the Working
Committee of the National Convening Commission upon the points stated in
the attached statement as soon as possible.
2. As the NLD is especially in favour of the successful implementation of
the National Convention, we would like to inform you again that the NLD
is ready to participate in building up a genuine multi-party democratic
state in accordance with democratic principles for the benefit of the
nation and its people.
3. The delegates representing the NLD will attend the National Convention
Plenary Session held on 28 November 1995 with an expectation that the
authorities responsible for convening the National Convention will
provide them with its views upon the points mentioned above at the
session.
Sd/ Aung Shwe
Chairman National
League for Democracy
On behalf of the NLD delegates attending the National Convention in the
Political Parties Syndicate and the Elected Representative Syndicate.
Unofficial Translation
(official seal of the SNLD)
To
Senior-General Than Shwe
Chairman State Law and Order Restoration Council
Rangoon
and
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
General Secretary National League for Democracy
Rangoon
26 November 1995
An appeal for National Reconciliation
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1. The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) aiming at the
benefits of the state and its nationals and at the immediate emergence
of peace and development of the country much expected by the people,
hereby submit this appeal with sincerity.
2. It is found that the goal to build a genuine multi-party democratic is
an indifferent and common aim of the majority of the people and various
organizations. If there is a common aim, we believe that there will be
no difficult to cooperate and to hold dialogue. We also believe that
various organization are now carrying out their tasks, keeping national
reconciliation as one of their aims. In accordance with these objectives,
the SNLD will actively join hand and work for national reconciliation
as well as for peace an tranquillity of the state.
3. under the present political situation arising in the nation, the
people in the whole country is eagerly expecting national reconciliation
amongst ethnic groups as well as amongst various organizations. We
believe that only the solution resolved through political means, which
is the peaceful means for the entire union, will be able to achieve
genuine national reconciliation and peace.
4. We should always keep an eye on peace, development and improvement of
people's lives in various states and regions. We believe that it is time
to give priority to this fact.
5. It is the duty of every citizen in the Union of Burma to work for
national reconciliation and for the emergence of the stable and
everlasting union and every citizen I to strive for it without
exception. Shan nationalities have never wanted any events that would
create differences between one another since the time before
independence and this policy of ours remains the same to this day.
6. Hence we hereby request and appeal sincerely that it is time to strive
for national reconciliation in order to build a genuine democratic union
much expected by the people throughout the country.
sd/- Khun Tun Oo
Chairman
Shan Nationalities League for Democracy
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NC will be going on without NLD, Slorc official announcement
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According to the 11:00am news from the Burmese Broadcasting Service in
Rangoon on 29 Novemeber 1995, the National Convention will be keep going
on without the participation of the NLD. On 27 November, NLD Chairman U
Aung Shwe sent a letter addressed to U Aung Toe, Chairman of NC
Convening Committe, asking to discuss with the NLD their views on the
National Convention and again on 28 November another letter was sent
asking for a response to their request. On the same day the NLD sent
its' third letter saying that the NLD would not attend a National
Convention that is not based on democratic principles. In this letter,
the NLD proposed that the National Convenion Convening Committee should
abolish all Convention regulations that are not democratic, to allow NLD
to elect its new representatives to the National Convention and to work
for the holding of dialogue in order to work on these issues.
According to the BBS (Burmese state-owned station) news, the NLD is
trying to destroy the benefits and fruitfulness of the on-going
National Convention with destructive tactics. It is also trying to
convene another national convention in which they can direct the
representatives to work only for their party's benefit. The National
Convention Convening Committee belives that the, so-called "NLD leader",
keeps asking to hold a dialogue without any means of control so as to
give commands to the government. After the NLD did not get a response
from the government, they stepped up their campaign in order to destroy
the National Convention. Their actions and intentions are not to work for
the benefits of the state but for their own party's benefit. Their
action also ignores the national interest of Burma. The National
Convention Convening Committe will never give up its noble duties to the
nation. The National Convention will be going on as scheduled, based on
the success that the National Convention has achieved, with the
participation of other groups even without the participation of NLD
representatives, the news said. ABSDF News Agency DAWN GWIN ABSDF's
statement on the NLD's boycott for the National Convention
The ABSDF warmly welcomes with our heart-felt congratulation to the
decision and announcement by National League for Democracy (NLD) saying
that NLD would not send its delegation to the on-going National
Convention. It decision was expressed in the letter sent to U Aung Toe,
chairman of the National Convention Convening Commission on November 28,
1995 signed by U Aung Shwe, chairman of NLD.
The ABSDF also takes into account the patience of NLD until the last
minute to hold a dialogue with Slorc after they pointed out the lacks of
democratic ways and means in the National Convention and lack of moving
towards ever-lasting peace.
The rightful decision of NLD could gain the continuous support by the
people to their party and also could clearly constitute the leading role
of NLD in the struggle for democracy in Burma. This decision also could
cease the people's long-time frustration on NLD for taking a time and
could pave the way of cooperation and unity amongst opposition forces
fighting against the Slorc military dictatorship. Slorc is still
ignoring and decrying the will of Burmese people and NLD. In the
announcement issued National Convention Convening Commission today, the
commission said that NLD was trying to destroy the benefits and
fruitfulness of the on-going National Convention with destructive
tactics and also trying to convene another national convention in which
they could direct the representatives to work only for their party's
benefit. The National Convention Convening Committee furthermore
unreasonably accused that so- called "NLD leader", kept asking to hold a
dialogue without any means of control so as to give commands to the
government. According to this announcement, it is clearly be
noted the Slorc's intention that does not recognize the will of the
Burmese people and the leading role of NLD which is representing a
people-elected party. The accusation which said NLD is trying to
convene another national convention in which they could direct the
representatives to work only for their party's benefit is their denial
to convene the National Assembly of the 1990 election. It is also a
violation of their official Declaration No. 1/90 in which the Slorc
states that it is the duty of the elected representatives of the people
to draw up a constitution. The Slorc believe that the on-going National
Convention which entirely controlled by themselves is just and right.
The response to the NLD's repeated request to hold a dialogue meeting as
no means and as to give commands to the government clearly expresses
their dictatorial reckless views.
We have to forge ahead with restless effort to make Slorc understand that
their doomsday will come anytime and their basis of power is not
supported by the people. The ABSDF hereby express its strong
determination to oppose the National Convention that is attempting to
prolong the power in the hands of military dictatorship. Also the ABSDF
would like to urge the Burmese people to oppose the national Convention
without participation of the majority of the people-elected
representatives during the 1990 election.
Until and unless the Slorc ignores the call for dialogue, we would like
to urge the people to show the support for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her
struggle for the democracy and national reconciliation by doing
non-cooperation in the Slorc's national Convention process. Also we
would like to ask the representatives of the political party and other
representatives of the different groups from the National Convention to
boycott the on- going Convention with the respect to the will of people
and their own reputation.
For the international community, the ABSDF would like to call on the
international pressure to implement the 1994 United Nations General
Assembly's resolution urging Slorc to respect the result of 199 May
election.
Also we would like to request the foreign investment companies and donor
countries to Burma not to deal any investment with Slorc and not to give
any assistance until and unless Slorc is moving towards the
democratization and national reconciliation.
The ABSDF have the sympathy and understanding that Slorc might take some
action against their dissidents but we have to take risk with sacrifice
to achieve freedom from the oppression. We would also like to urge that
success can be achieved with unity.
ABSDF Central Committee
ABSDF (DAWN GWIN)
29 November 1995.
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November 29, 1995 Alert on the students activities inside Burma
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After the Daw Sung San Suu Kyi and her party NLD's statement on 22
November 1995 concerning the National Convention, students and youth
inside Burma have launched their activities in public.
Last three weeks ago, at St. Mary high school in downtown Rangoon, a
young boy student painted a slogan across the school saying military
dictatorship get out.
On 24th November, a statement as issued by a group of 23 veteran
politicians (called Dead Tiger). Some of them who signed the statement
are : Bo Mu Aung, Thakin Chit, Khin Aung (BCP), U Chit Maung and Thakin
Lwin (ex-defense minister of Aung San). They asked the Slorc to move
towards the national reconciliation and have dialogue with the
democratic forces.
On 28th November, at 10:00am ( the same time National Convention started)
at Wayluwon monastery nearby University avenue in Rangoon, a gathering
of around 60 people came to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Rangoon
University. Those represented were from the NLD, High School student
Union, and the University Students Union. The ceremony started with the
arrival of the Sayadaw who prayed with the congregation. Then four
students came to the front and started a ceremony. Statements from New
Generation of the Students Union, and Democratic Association of Youth
and Students (DAYS) were given out to the crowd. Then they awarded Aung
San as a historic honorable university student award. Min Zeya
(chairman of All Burman Federation of Student Union, ABFSU, Makatha and
released from his time in the prison) and Maung Maung Wan (also a leader
of student union and was a prison since 1988 and released last year) were
the organizers of this ceremony. ( the names should be withheld.)
Students are planning to have a special activities during the 1-5th
December in Rangoon marking the Golden Jubilee of Rangoon University (
the same celebration will be organized by the Slorc). So far there is no
arrest except the three NLD Youth in front of the Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's
house.
ABSDF News Agency
(Dawn Gwin)
November 29, 1995