| Press Statement Sean McCormack, Spokesman Washington, DC February 3, 2006 Burma - Supreme Court Affirms Detention of Forced Labor Activist
The United States condemns the continued detention of National League for Democracy member Su Su Nway, which Burma's Supreme Court affirmed Wednesday by refusing to hear her case. She is serving an 18 month prison sentence on trumped up charges brought after she sued village officials for imposing forced labor. We are also concerned about reports that her health is deteriorating. Su Su Nway's case highlights the brutality of the Burmese regime, and its disregard for democratic principals and fundamental human rights. The United States reaffirms its unwavering support for the right of the Burmese people to speak out against the junta and its repressive policies. We call on the regime to release Su Su Nway and the over 1,100 political prisoners it is holding immediately, and to initiate a credible, inclusive political process that empowers the Burmese people to determine their own future. 2006/142 |
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