European Union gravely concerned ab

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Subject: European Union gravely concerned about arrest

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30 May
1997,Declaration by the
Presidency on behalf of
the European Union on
Myanmar/Burma 

The European Union is gravely
concerned at the continuing deterioration
of the political situation in
Myanmar/Burma, in particular the
increasing repression of the population,
and the arrests and detention of
members of the National League of
Democracy (NLD), related to the
celebration on 27 May, last, of the
anniversary of the 1990 elections. These
actions constitute a further flagrant
breach of fundamental freedoms and
human rights. The European Union is of
the view that it is the legitimate right of
any legal political party to peacefully
assemble and to discuss matters of
common interest.

The European Union urges the State
Law and Restoration Order Council
(SLORC) to immediately and
unconditionally release those NLD
members who are still detained as well
as all other political prisoners.

In this respect, the European Union
recalls its Common Position as well as its
earlier statements on Myanmar/Burma
and calls upon the SLORC to enter into
a meaningful and substantive dialogue
with both Aung San Suu Kyi and other
representatives of pro-democracy
groups, as well as with national
minorities to restore democracy, the rule
of law, respect for human rights and
fundamental freedoms, and to bring
about national reconciliation.
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