Calls to free other prisoners after Suu Kyi’s release

Posted by Editor on Nov 16, 2010

The news of the highly anticipated release of Myanmar Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, which has now echoed across the world has provoked a case for democracy and human rights from activists and world leaders in the troubled nation.n.

Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar, which has been governed since 1962 by a Marxist military junta has forced thousands to flee, since the military regime has put a harsh stance on political dissidents.

Calling Suu Kyi a personal hero, President Barack Obama in a released statement on Saturday, also called for the regime to, “release all political prisoners, not just one.”

Obama also added in the statement, “The United States looks forward to the day when all of Burma’s people are free from fear and persecution.”

Obama said, “Following Aung San Suu Kyi’s powerful example, we recommit ourselves to remaining steadfast advocates of freedom and human rights for the Burmese people and accountability for those who continue to oppress them.”

Navi Pillay the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, spoke saying that while the release of Suu Kyi was a “positive signal,” she also pleaded with the regime to release other political prisoners who are still being held.
She said, “I urge the authorities of Myanmar to now release the other 2,200 political prisoners as a clear sign that the new government intends to respect human rights and forge a new future for the country.”
British Prime Minister David Cameron also said Suu Kyi was an “inspiration” and that the military regime must uphold its decision.

“Her detention was a travesty, designed only to silence the voice of the Burmese people,” British Prime Minister David Cameron who also called Kyi an “inspiration” said while adding the military regime uphold it’s decision.

“This is the only way to ensure that the Myanmar elections of 7 November are the start of a real transition to democracy,” European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said also calling for the “unconditional release” of all detained dissidents.

“People who love freedom everywhere admire her and the long sacrifice she has made for her people,” Former U.S President Bill Clinton said of Suu Kyi.

He added, “In light of recent elections, I also hope that Aung San Suu Kyi’s release will lead to the rapid inclusion of her and the Burmese citizens in governance.”

“We strongly support the aspirations of the Burmese people and their demands for basic human rights: freedom of speech, worship, and assembly,” said Former first lady Laura Bush and former President George Bush.

Julia Gillard Australia’s Prime Minister in Asia for the APEC summit spoke on Suu Kyi’s detention calling it, “completely unjustified” while saying her government is campaigning for a chance to meet with her personally.

She also said “Australia continues to call on the Burmese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release the more than 2000 political prisoners still detained in Burma.
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