STRONG PROTEST AGAINS THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

December 08, 2005

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Historically, Shans (Tai ) not only ruled whole of present Burma 1298-1555 ( almost three centuries), but also entered and populated the area long before the first Burmese empire under Anawrahta ( 1044-1077).

Shan have an identifiable territory ( 65,000 sq mile ) and a history of sovereignty, with a distinct common language culture and tradition. Hence, the long overdue declaration of federated Shan States Independence on 17th April 2005, and have demonstrated a will to fight for it. Thisclearly instill a trembling fear into the Burmese military dictatorship.

The pariah military dictatorship or evil empire or “out post of tyranny” appropriately dubbed by the US has become a laughing-stock in the eyes of the world community not only for a prolonged N.C, a condition that eventually got itself into the Guinness Blood of Records; but the emergency shifting of its capital to a remote dry zone of Pyinmana, which in itself is a death-trap. Depending too much on an astrology or feng-shui does not help Khin Nyunt. Reports filter out Burma that they are building underground bunkers, in fact, a virtual graveyard.

The Nyaung Tha Bin conference is not a National convention as the world sees it. It is rigged by the junta. The delegates are under virtual house arrest. The SPDC is just a de facto government, which shamelessly kidnapped the popular democracy election results of 1990.

There is talk of a constitution drafting process will it really be based firmly on democratic principle? In a democratic nation, there should be a rule of law and a constitution that guarantees basic human rights, including freedom of worship, freedom of speech and expression and freedom of association.

SLORC declaration number1/90 if 27 July 1990 states explicitly that it is the duty of the elected representatives of the people to draw up a constitution, not any Tom, Dick or Harry.

 We have learnt that Shan leaders;-
1.         Sao Sur Hten                106 years.                    Sent to Khamti Jail
2.         Khun Htoon Oo              92 years.                    Sent to Putao jail
3          Sai Nyunt Lwin              50 years.                    Sent to Kalemyo jail.

This is racial discrimination at its worst. Another Burmese mentality! Su Kyi and Khin Nyunt are only placed under house arrest. Shans should receive the same treatment or release immediately. Other racial groups please take note and launch immediate action.

We declare the N.C null and void

Zhao Siha,
Vice President.
Shan Government