Aung San Suu Kyi has been found guilty of breaking the terms of her house arrest after an American man, John Yettaw, swam to her house and refused to leave. She has been sentenced to 18 months under house arrest.
The UN Security Council has called for all political prisoners to be released but must do more to make sure this happens. It is time the generals faced consequences for their actions, a global arms embargo should be imposed immediately.
Reports
Bullets in the Alms Bowl
Report by the NCGUB on events leading up to, during and following the September 2007 “Saffron Revolution” protests in Burma
Crimes in Burma
A report from Harvard Law School, commissioned by some of the most respected jurists in international law, using the UN’s own reports to highlight how Burma’s generals have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity.
More Information
Aung San Suu Kyi is Burma’s democracy leader. She has now been detained for over 14 years. She isn’t allowed to see family or friends as all visitors are banned. Her phone line is cut and her post is intercepted. On June 19th 2009, Burma’s democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, celebrated her 64th birthday alone, under house arrest.
Find out more about Aung San Suu Kyi here
Statements
Global Statements Calling For The Release Of Aung San Suu Kyi
Statements from world leaders about the conviction of Aung San Suu Kyi in August 2009 (PDF Format)
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