Posts Tagged ‘Asean’

Aung San Suu Kyi to appeal

August 12th, 2009

Aung San Suu Kyi’s lawyers have told the BBC’s Burmese Service they plan to appeal after she was found guilty on Tuesday of breaking the terms of her house arrest that condemnation from nations including the UK, France and the US. A key group of Burma’s South East Asian neighbours has issued a rare statement condemning the conviction. In the past the Asean group has been criticised for not taking a tougher stance on Burma’s human rights record. Read more here

Asian leaders condemn Burma trial

May 19th, 2009

A statement by Asean — a 10-nation grouping that includes Burma —  expressed “grave concern” over the trial of Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, saying that as a member Burma ”has the responsibility to protect and promote human rights.” Read more here

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