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Singapore Press Release



(From altsean@xxxxxxxxxx)

THE WORKERS' PARTY
1 Colombo Court #09-22 Singapore 0617
Telephone: 337 2371

PRESS RELEASE

The Workers' Party welcomes the economic sanctions imposed on Myanmar by
President Clinton following the arrest of members of the National League for
Democracy.

The Party calls upon the Singapore Government to lodge a strong concern with
the authorities in Myanmar.  It is the least the government can do, if it
does not wish to support the US move.  Myanmar should have no place in ASEAN
so long as the military keeps the people's elected government out.

The Party hopes that the new Labour Government in Britain with its announced
policy to promote human rights will follow the US example.

(Signed)
J B Jeyaretnam
Secretary-General
22nd May 1997