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NLD Statement 19 in English
National League for Democracy
NO (97/B), West Shwegondine Road
Bahan, Rangoon
Statement NO: 19(2/99)
1. The Military Intelligence (MI) has been illegally, without cause or
justification, arresting and incarcerating NLD Hluttaw representatives
and NLD members in the States, Divisions, Townships, Wards and Villages.
Some have been arrested since July and others since September 1998.
2. Arrest and incarceration of persons who have committed no offence
whatsoever without legal authority reflects a state of lawlessness in
the country.
3. The Military Intelligence is compelling NLD parliamentarians to
resign from their positions and the party. Members of the organisations
are being compelled to resign from their positions and the party.
Members of the organisation are being compelled to resign in
contravention of the law. These measures amount to criminal offences for
which charges can be laid against the offenders under Section 503 and
506 of the Law of Crimes. Arresting, incarcerating and forcing their
victims to resign their positions are activities that should never be
done. It is most disgraceful behaviour.
4. Our information is that Major Sithu (MI 6) and Major Thura (a) Nay
Soe (MI12) are personally involved in the operation of getting the
forced resignation of NLD Pyithu Hluttaw representatives. If the rule of
law is to prevail as proclaimed by those in authority, we urge that
steps be taken to halt the activities that have been mentioned above.
Central Executive Committee
National League for Democracy
1 February 1999
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