BURMA PRESS SUMMARY
(from THE WORKING PEOPLE'S DAILY)
Vol. VI, No. 4, April 1992
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Constitutional Convention Called

Apr. 24: SLORC Declaration No. 11/92 of Apr. 24, Convening of the National Convention, reads [text]:

1. It is hereby declared that the [SLORC], depending on the general situation of the country, will presently carry out the following measures:

(a) Of the persons arrested and detained politically, those for whom there are no reasons to endanger the security of the State, will be released promptly;

(b) It accordance with the [SLORC] Declaration No 1/90, dated the 27th July, 1990, the [SLORC] will, in respect of the convening of the National Convention, meet and co-ordinate, within two months, with the leaders of the Hluttaw Representatives of political parties existing lawfully and individual Hluttaw Representatives;

(c) The [SLORC] will convene the National Convention within six months in order to lay down the basic principles for the drafting of a firm and stable Constitution, after meeting and co-ordinating as mentioned in sub-clause (b) above;

2. The [SLORC] will declare further future programmes in accordance with the basic principles laid down at the National Convention.

By Order, (Sd) Khin Nyunt.... (WPD 4/25)