Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) welcomes Aung San Suu Kyi’s release from house arrest. It is not yet clear if any conditions are attached to her release. CSW continues to call for the unconditional release of the estimated 2,100 other political prisoners currently in jail. CSW urges the military regime to end its offensives against civilians in ethnic states and renews its call for the international community, led by the UN, to convince the regime to enter into a meaningful dialogue with the democracy movement led by Aung San Suu Kyi, and the ethnic nationalities […]
• • •Amnesty International today welcomes the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, but calls on the government of Myanmar to immediately release all of the prisoners of conscience in the country[…]
• • •While the Burmese regime has gone to extraordinary lengths to isolate and silence Aung San Suu Kyi, she has continued her brave fight for democracy, peace, and change in Burma[…]
• • •The EU Envoy on Burma, Mr. Fassino, released an interview today morning on Italian media. He expressed satisfaction on her release. Now, it is time, he said, to struggle to obtain other goals, such as the liberation of all political prisoners, end of violence and conflict in the ethnic areas and dialogue among all the stakeholders in order to assure the transition.[…]
• • •The Women’s League of Burma (WLB) warmly welcomes Daw Aung San Suu Kyi back into active political and public life and we hope to soon celebrate the reinstatement of her inalienable rights, especially her freedom of movement. Though her release brings us joy and hope, we also clearly recognize that this alone does not fully ensure democratic progress for the country unless all political prisoners are released unconditionally […]
• • •Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the release of Nobel peace laureate and pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi[…]
• • •Today I join with billions of people around the world to welcome the long-overdue release of Burmese democracy leader and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest.[…]
• • •There will be joy round the world at the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the world’s most renowned and courageous prisoner of conscience. Her release proves that no injustice can last forever[…]
• • •“I am extremely pleased that Aung San Suu Kyi is now finally free. She is an inspiration to all of us who believe in democracy and human rights. I urge the regime to release all political prisoners in Burma.”
• • •‘There is a cautious joy amongst the campaigners for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release. Over the years we have feared for her life, and until Burma’s leadership better reflects its people, we should continue to be vigilant in our concern.[…]
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