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NLD Statement 37 in English
National League for Democracy
NO (97/B), West Shwegondine Road
Bahan, Rangoon
Statement No: 37(2/99)
Contents of letter dated 22 February 1999 from the Chairman, National
League for Democracy to the Chairman of the Chairman of the State Peace
and Development Council is reproduced and published for the information
of all.
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" Subject- Condemnation of injustices and illegalitites
1. Pegu Division, Prome township National League for Democracy
organising committee members (eight including women) and Shwedaung
township chairman were arrested on 30 May, 1998 for holding the monthly
meeting,. Now, (nine months later) they have sentenced to 5 years
imprisonment each.
2. The National League for Democracy is a legally constituted
organisation and its operations have always been in accordance with all
the provisions of law. There has been no disturbances or unrest.
3. There was inordinate delay in producing prosecution witness at the
commencement of the trial then just before sentencing witness were
examined in a great rush. Defence lawyers were denied their legal rights
and the trial was biased and prejudicial against the accused. These
injustices are deplored and condemned by us.
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Central Executive Committee
National League for Democracy
Rangoon
5 March 1999
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