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Subject: ABSDF(MTZ): STATEMENT ON THE 49TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNION DAY

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                                  ABSDF
                  ALL BURMA STUDENTS' DEMOCRATIC FRONT
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                  Statement on the 49th Anniversary of 
                   the Pang Long Agreement(Union Day)
                                   
                                          Date: February 12, 1996

February 12, 1996 is a special day in Burma as it is the 49th
anniversary of the signing of the Pang Long Agreement (Union
Day), symbol of solidarity of all ethnic groups in Burma, which
led to independence from British colonial rule. General Aung San,
independence hero of Burma, and almost all ethnic groups signed
the treaty, agreeing to a future Federal Union based on equality
and mutual understanding. The signing took place at Pang Long
Township in Shan State on February 12, 1947. One year later Burma
gained independence from the British.

Since the 1962 coup led by Gen. Ne Win, ethnic people have lost
their rights to address outstanding problems by political means. 
SLORC, the current ruling junta, has continued to deal with
ethnic problems by means of intimidation and repression through
its sham National convention and temporary ceasefire agreement.

The ABSDF believes that National solidarity and long lasting
union can never be constructed on the base of a constitution
produced by means of repression and intimidation. Only a
constitution founded on equality, mutual understanding and mutual
respect can bring peace and lasting union of all the people of
Burma.

SLORC is still continuing its puppet show National Convention in
order to guarantee the military a leading role in the future
politics of Burma, very much against the wishes of the Burmese
people. All this is to be achieved with no guarantee for the
rights of ethnic minorities.

The ABSDF demands the Slorc to:

-Abolish the sham National Convention,
-Begin dialogue with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and ethnic leaders in   
 order to bring national reconciliation, democracy and lasting    
 peace to Burma, 
-Unconditionally release prominent student leader Min Ko Naing    
 and all political prisoners,
-Cancel all unjust laws.

We call on all ethnic people of Burma unite and continue their
struggle with the spirit of Pang Long in their hearts until the 
restoration of ethnic rights and democratic rights has been achieved.


Central Leading Committee
ABSDF
camp 88
E,mail: ABSDF-MTZ <lurie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>