The Burmese military regime sentenced the Nobeal laureate and Burma’s ( also known as Myanmar) Humanitarian leader, Aung San Su Kyi to 3 years under house arrest, then later shortened the sentence to 18 months.
The international community showed concern and lamented as Su Kyi was unlawfully charged. The Dalai Lama called for Su Kyi’s release and made a statement, “I am deeply saddened by the extended detention of Aung San Suu Kyi to a further period of house arrest. As a fellow Buddhist, I would like to once again appeal to the Burmese authorities to show magnanimity and understanding by releasing her. Doing so will not only contribute towards reconciliation but also will be a goodwill gesture.” President Obama and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon called for Su Kyi’s release and criticized the Burmese government for putting her under unlawful circumstances.
Aung San Su Kyi is to be imprisoned for breaching her agreement with the Burmese militaristic government. Last year an American man swam to her house uninvited, and he stayed there for days. Under house arrest, Su Kyi was not allowed to have any visitors. The government caught him, and held a trial. The world waited for her verdict- hoping she would be found NOT GUILTY. Next year, in 2010 there is an election that will be held in Burma – Su Kyi would be running as the main candidate. If she is under house arrest, she won’t be able to run- and the hope of the Burmese people will remain lost.
China supports Burma’s verdict and says, “International society should fully respect Myanmar's judicial sovereignty.”
Sing her a freedom song.
The Lady, Aung San Su Kyi :
