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REPORT ON COMMUNICATIONS (22/1/96)
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LETTER FROM UNHCR CANBERRA (22/1/96)
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UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
Office of Regional Representative for Australia,
New Zeland and the South Pacific
9 Terrigal Crescent
O'malley, A.C.T. 2606
Australia
Tel:(+61 6) 290-1355
Fax:(+61 6) 290-1355
22 January 1996
Dear Dr U Ne Oo,
We thank you for your letter of 19 December 1995 regarding reports of
extra-judicial killings in Arakan State, Burma, the contents of which we
have noted.
Yours sincerely,
Sd. J.O Moses Okello
Deputy Regional Representative
LETTER FROM SEN. GARETH EVANS (31/1/96)
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SENATOR THE HON GAREHT EVANS QC
MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
LEADER OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE SENATE
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
CANBERRA ACT 2600
31 JAN 1996
Dr U Ne Oo
48/2 Ayliffes Road
ST MARY'S SA 5042
Dear Dr U Ne Oo
Thank you for your letter of 9 january concerning the Australian
Government's Myanmar policy.
I share your assessment that Myanmar is now at a critical stage of its
political development. I am disappointed that the Government of Myanmar has
not responded to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's overtures to commence a meaningful
dialogue on the country's political future following her release from house
arrest in July last year. I share Aung San Suu Kyi's assessment that
dialogue undertaken in the spirit of genuine reconciliation is the manner
in which the political aspirations of the people of Myanmar can best be
addressed.
Your expression of support for my efforts on Myanmar is appreciated. I
assure you that I will continue to work for progress towards democracy and
greater respect for human rights in Myanmar.
Yours sincerely
Sd. GARETH EVANS
LETTER FROM THE HON. ALEXANDER DOWNER (1/2/96)
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ALEXANDER DOWNER, M.P.
SHADOW MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR MAYO
76 Mt Barker Rd, Stirling. SA 5152
1 FEB 1996
Dr U Ne Oo
48/2 Ayliffes Road
ST MARYS SA 5042
Dear Dr Ne Oo
Thank you for providing me with a copy of your letter to the Assistant
Secretary-General for Political Affairs at the UN Department of Political
Affairs regarding the UN mediations for Burma political disputes. I was
very interested to read your letter.
The Coalition believes dialogue between the Burmese Government and the
National League for Democracy is the only way to solve the constitutional
impasse.
It is disappointing that the State Law and Order Restoration Council of
Burma continues to reject approaches by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the
National League for Democracy for full involvement of process of drafting a
new constitution.
While the international community applauded the release of Aung San Suu Kyi
last year, it is clear that this decision in isolation does not guarantee
political progress.
It is essential that the Burmese SLORC reconsider its attitude to the
constitutional debate and include the NLD and Aung San Suu Kyi in the
process of drafting a constitution for the future of all Burmese people.
Yours sincerely
Sd. Alexander Downer
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