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EMERGENCY STATEMENT
EMERGENCY STATEMENT
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Date.: 4/11/1996.
Subject: : Emergency Statement upon the Hand-over of 11 Burmese
defectors,
who decided to stand with pro-democracy groups and one Burmese student
refugee, named Ko Ko Naing to the SLORC (State Law and Order Restoration
Council) by a Military Intellgence Officer.
1. We , Burmese pro-democracy activists in India informed about
the mentioned situation to India Government, International
community and Human-Rights organizations inquire the said
matter and take prompt action.
2. On 21st Aug. 1996, according to the BBC Burmese section
reportedly announced 6 Burmese defectors were deported to
Burma. It was reported by BBC correspondent Mr. Suprime
Bommit based on the report given by one of the Indian Army's
spokesperson.
3. Although the BBC mentioned 6 persons in its news, our
investigation reveals the real number as 12 persons including Ko
Ko Naing, the Burmese student and another five defectors who
have been recognized as refugees by UNHCR.
4. By the evidences these 12 victims were deceived by the one
Military Intellgence Officer and handed over to the SLORC.
5. And also we found that the information regarding, 104 defectors
from Burmese Army led by Maj. Aung Kyaw who joined to the
pro-democracy groups based in India is only a rumor.
6. According to our latest information Ko Ko Naing was sent to
Monywa jail and put to dark cell and subject to severe torture
but the destiny of the 11 defectors, remain unknown.
7. Under these circumstances, we are gravely concerned about the
safety of pro-democracy activists residing in India.
Demands:
a). We urge to the Government of India to disclose the real incident
of handing Ko Ko Naing and eleven defectors over SLORC and take
affective action against the responsible personnel.
b). We request the people of India and International Human-Rights
organizations to prevent the recurrence of such gruesome incidents.
c). We urge UNHCR and International Human-Rights organizations to extend
their protection to Ko Ko Naing who is at present in Monywa jail and
eleven defectors who are missing in hand of SLORC.
d). We demand UNHCR and government of India to review their policy
concerning the affairs of defector of Burma Army who had come to seek
asylum in India.
e). We also urge Government of India to adopt a policy which fully
guarantee the safety of pro-democracy activists residing in India.
Burmese pro-democracy activists in India
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Brief Biography of Ko Ko Naing and Burmese defectors
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Ko Ko Naing is a Burmese student and president of Democratic Students
of Burma (DSB). He took part in Burma Democratic movement. He had been
recognized by UNHCR since (25.19.1991). Hiw certificate No. is BU-000035.
He arrived at India on (2.4.1989) and stayed at Champhi Refugee Camp for
2 years. He was 25 years old and lived in Zaganing Quarter Pegu Town
of Burma.
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LIST OF THE 11 DEFECTORS
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Name Rank Unit Private Address in Burma
1. Kyaw Moe (22yrs) L.Corporal LIG 269 825676 Kyawkan Village,
Myaun Mya,
Irrawaddy Div.
2. Aung Win (24yrs) Private -do- 963398 Chaung Son Village,
Pwint Phyu
Township, Mague Div.
3. San Oo (21yrs) -do- -do- 996567 Sint Gaing,
Mandalay Div.
4. Khin Maung Wai(19yrs) -do- -do- 963399 Min Suu village,
Myo Thit
Magwe Division.
5. Kyaw Naing Lin(18yrs) -do- -do- 977037 Aung Tha village,
Thar Si
Township, Mandalay Div.
6. Kyaw Moe Khaing(21yrs)-do- -do- 770177 Ye Kyi, Irrawaddy Div.
7. Win Zaw (20yrs) -do- -do- 911747
8. San Lin (22yrs) -do- -do- 959624
9. Kyaw Han (24yrs) -do- -do- 826279
10. Khin Maung Oo(24yrs) -do- -do- 772571
11. Kyaw Zan -do- LIG 540 954988