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statement on bomb blast at slorc of



Subject: statement on bomb blast at slorc official's residence

NATIONAL COALITION GOVERNMENT OF THE UNION OF BURMA 
815 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 910 Washington, DC 20005 
Fax: (202)393-7343 Tel:(202)393-7342 (202)393-4312

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The National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma has
learned of the April 6 bomb explosion at the residence of Lieutenant
General Tin Oo, which resulted in the death of a family member.  

The NCGUB, a firm believer in peaceful, nonviolent struggle for democracy
and human rights, does not condone or encourage any form of terrorism. 
It has been a strong advocate and supporter of the call for dialogue for
national reconciliation by Nobel Peace Laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and
her party, the National League for Democracy.  

The NCGUB condemns the bomb explosion on April 6, which follows the 
December bomb blast at Kaba-Aye Pagoda, the target of which apparently 
was also Lt. Gen. Tin Oo.  Both the bombs could only have been planted 
by persons with high-security clearance.  The explosions are quite 
obviously the result of a power struggle within the SLORC.  

The NCGUB wishes to remind SLORC military factions that the people of 
Burma have always been known for their tolerance and peaceful nature.  
Personal and political ambition should not be the basis to violate this 
time-honored tradition.  They should not forget that even though they 
may eliminate their military rivals, violence will not guarantee them 
power or resolve political problems that Burma faces today.  Only 
dialogue for national reconciliation can guarantee a peaceful 
transition toward progress, prosperity and long-lasting peace in the 
country. 

The military has only to blame itself for the latest bomb blast because 
it only understands the language of violence and brute force.  
Thousands of innocent people have lost their lives, personal freedom, 
homes, and property since 1962. Many still languish in "hell hole" 
detention centers 1963. and prisons today. Even though the April 6 
explosion may have been meant for a tyrant responsible for these 
injustices, the NCGUB strongly condemns the violence and regrets the 
loss of life it has brought about. 

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