Explanatory Statement of the Ad hoc Commission

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"The alleged assassination attempt against the leaders of the National League for Democracy, including Nobel Peace Laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and U Tin Oo, the deputy Chairman of the NLD, took place near Kyi village, Depayin township, Shwe Bo District, Sagaing Division, Burma at about 8:00 p.m on May 30, 2003. In spite of the fact that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and U Tin Oo escaped from that killing field, it is confirmed that some leaders of the NLD, its many members and sympathizers were massacred. Many supporters were injured; and, unaccountable numbers of people disappeared..."

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"LawKa PaLa - Legal Journal on Burma" - No. 15 (August 2003) - Burma Lawyers? Council (BLC)

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2003-05-30

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2018-06-27

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