I SUMMARY � Summary of Recommendations� II THE PATTERN OF ABUSE: Political Prisoners; The Political Process; The National Convention; Forced Labor; Discrimination Against Minorities� III HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES DURING COUNTERINSURGENCY OPERATIONS: The Renewed Offensive in the Karen State; The Offensive Against Khun Sa; IV THE INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE: The United Nations; China; India; The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN); Japan; The United States� V RECOMMENDATIONS: To the State Law and Order Restoration Council; To the International Community; APPENDIX I � APPENDIX II.