Detention of Burmese activists condemned.
Canada issued a formal condemnation of the imprisonment of democracy activists in Burma. While the language is forthwith and strongly worded, Burma has repeatedly demonstrated its disregard for such protestations.
Quote: “Canada condemns the detention of the leaders of the 88 Generation Students Group, including, among others, Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi and Kyaw Min Yuu, known as Jimmy. Their arrest is yet another example of the Burmese authorities’ continued disregard for freedom and democracy. Canada calls for their immediate and unconditional release.
“Canada urges Burma to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the people of Burma. We further call upon the Burmese authorities to release Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners, and to engage in a genuine dialogue with members of the democratic opposition ”