Phnom Penh May 20, 2009
"AUNG SAN SUU KYI MUST BE RELEASED"
We, the Cambodian Members of Parliament are calling for the immediate release
of Aung San Suu Kyi who was due to be released from house detention on
Wednesday the 27th May, 2009 and is now being indefinitely held on the ruse of
an American who recently swam to her lakeside home to put her on a sham trial
so as to extend her unlawful incarceration.
The junta pledged to free political detainees and hold elections next year as
part of a much-discussed "roadmap" to restore democracy to the country, which
has been ruled by the military since 1962.
Aung San Suu Kyi has been charged with violating the terms of her house arrest,
and if convicted would likely be in prison when the elections take place. This
is no coincidence.
We therefore call on ASEAN to demonstrate to the global community that we
respect our Charter to protect and promote human rights and to uphold
democratic principles in the region and will no longer tolerate Myanmar’s
abusive regime.
We therefore call for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi or for Myanmar
to face the consequences of being ousted from ASEAN.
Myanmar’s military junta have been allowed too many discretions by ASEAN and
this last action indicates that they have are not sincere to stop their
repeated violation of promises to release Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest.
Aung San Suu Kyi and thousands of fellow monks and students have been
imprisoned for bravely challenging the brutal military regime with peaceful
calls for democracy. This has led to a refugee situation that is only
worsening and how can we lay any foundations for these people to return under
such circumstances?
We call on our Prime Minister, Hun Sen, in particular, to exercise leadership
on this issue and condemn this latest threat imposed by Myanmar’s military
junta that again threatens the overall security and stability of our region.
There is an added sense of urgency as the situation is clearly deteriorating
with the trials being conducted behind closed doors irrespective of outcrys
from the international community.
We must exercise strong positive leadership for our region and particularly
demonstrate to the International community that the ASEAN Charter has ‘teeth’
and can be used effectively to promote peace and stability in the region by
first and foremost ensuring Aung San Suu Kyi’s immediate release!
Signed
MP Son Chhay MP Sam Rainsy MP Mu Sochua
MP Tioulong Saumura
MP Mao Munyvann MP Cheam Channy MP Kimsour Phirith MP
Yim Sovann
MP Eng Chhai Eang MP Chiv Cata MP Thak Lany
MP Ho Van
MP Ly Srey Vyna MP Yont Tharo MP Chan Cheng
MP Khim Laky
MP Pot Pov MP Nuth Rumduol MP Men Sothavarin
MP Khy Vandeth
MP Long Ry MP Chea Poch MP Kong Bora
MP Kuoy Bunroeun
MP Tok Vanchan MP Ke Sovannaroth MP Kem Sokha MP
OU Chanrith
MP Yem Ponhearith
For further information, please contact :
MP Son Chhay : 012 858 857
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Sam Rainsy Party of North America Wed, 20 May 2009 04:09:13 -0700
