Activities of National League For Democracy: (May July 2010)

NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY (LIBERATED AREA)
Activities of National
League for Democracy
(May‐July 2010)

Table of Contents

Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
Policies Statement of NLD leaders ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Ceremonies ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Meetings ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
NLD leaders’ organizational trips ...................................................................................................................................... 8
NLD members’ humanitarian assistance ..................................................................................................................... 10
Assistance and encouragement to political prisoners……………..………………………………………13

Diplomatic activities……………………………………………………………………………………………………..16

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s legal attempt……………………………………………………………………………20

Repression of authorities on NLD……………………….………………………………………………………….23

Other news about NLD……………………….………………………………………………………………………....25

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On 29th March, 2010, the Central Committee of the National League for Democracy decided not
to re-register under the unjust electoral laws and political party registration laws. And Daw Aung
San Suu Kyi said in her messages presented in the Central Committee meeting that the National
League for Democracy is not dissolved even though it is forced to be abolished.
Just after the release of electoral laws, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said through her lawyer that
"These laws are challenges not only for the NLD but also for Burmese people. We need to face
these challenges in a united manner. People need moral strength."
NLD's positions described in the Shwegondaing Declaration include:

(a) Unconditional Release of All the Political Prisoners including U Tin Oo and Daw Aung
San Su Kyi
(b) Review of the Draft Constitution (2008)
(c) Recognition of the result of the Multi Party Democracy General Election (1990)
(d) Unconditional dialogue participated by the decision makers should be commenced
immediately based on the principles of mutual respects and national reconciliation.
(e) All inclusive free and fair general elections held under the international supervision.
Now the NLD is no longer legally registered political party. But the NLD still exist and
continues its political and social activities. This report highlights some significant activities of
the National League for Democracy after it has refused to re-register under the unjust Political
Party Registration Law.
In this report, political ceremonies that NLD held, its political works, organizational trips of
NLD leaders to grassroots members, social assistance, assistance to political prisoners and their
families, diplomatic works and other activities that clearly shows that NLD is existing and
working.
Policies Statement of NLD leaders
Leaders of the National League for Democracy especially Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, U Tin Oo
and U Win Tin expressed their positions on some issues related to current situation during
meetings with lawyers or interviews with exile media.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi occasionally expressed her position in meetings with her lawyers. On 14
May, Daw Suu expressed deep concern over the water crisis currently people were facing. She
urged the NLD to expand its program to help those in need of water.
On 3 June, during meeting with her lawyer, Daw Suu stated that the National Democratic Forces
formed by some former leaders of the NLD is not an affiliated party and not related to the NLD.
It is simply one party among 40 parties which are newly registered. She refused to comment
further on political parties taking part in the upcoming elections.
An important position Daw Aung San Suu Kyi made on 11 June is that people have the right not
to vote in the elections, just as the people have the right to vote. On that same day, Daw Suu also
commented on Mr. Jim Webb's views on the elections as it is just his personal opinion, and not
his official position as chairman of the East Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee of Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. On 9th June, Mr. Jim Web made a comment on elections as
people should vote in order to build the future a step at a time.
On 14 June, during the two- hour meeting with her lawyers, Daw Suu said that it is the
responsibility of government, political parties and the people to nurture the talents of young
people.
Her last comment on the coming elections was made on the 27 July when she met her lawyer, U
Kyi Win and U Nyan Win. Daw Suu also said that elections to be held in late 2010 is absolutely
unlikely to be free and fair because there will be no enough time for political parties to campaign
and the date for elections has not been set.
Ceremonies
1 May
May Day ceremonies
A ceremony commemorating May Day was held at Bogalay Township, Irrawaddy Division.
U Aung Pe, former private tuition teacher from Twan Te Township, made a solo demonstration
against authorities on May Day by collecting plastic bags on streets and dumped them on the
trash pile. He is no longer allowed to continue his teaching as authorizes withdrew his license
due to his involvement in politics.
The NLD urged the ILO including the SPDC government to do for the rights of workers inside
and outside of the country in the statement on May Day. The statement described the present
plight of workers and their sporadic strikes happening in Burma and their underlying causes.
Workers inside the country have to work not in accordance with the international standards
according to the statement.
2 May
NLD made a ritual ceremony for those passed away in Bogalay
Bogalay NLD members made a ritual ceremony for those passed away in previous Cyclone
Nargis that hit Irrawaddy delta in 2008. NLD members donated swan (food) to 'Mingalar
Setkwin' monastery and the head of the monk gave a sermon to the donors.
27 May
NLD marked 20th anniversary of its victory in 1990 elections
NLD members held a ceremony for 20th anniversary of its landslide victory over the elections
held in 1990 at U Tin Oo's house. U Tin Oo, Vice Chair, U Win Tin and Daw May Win Myint
talked about the 1990 elections and related matters in commemoration of the victory of NLD in
1990. Daw May Win Myint, leader of the NLD women wing gave 5,000 kyats (5 US Dollars) to
each of 36 detained NLD members.
30 May
Commemorating ceremonies for Depayin massacres
Commemorating ceremonies were held by NLD members across the country on the 7th
anniversary of Depayin massacres. Members from about 20 townships in Mandalay Division,
Shan State and Pegu Division gathered at Meikhtilar and marked the Depayin event. Ceremonies
were also held at Yaynanchaung in Magwe Division, Pa-an in Karan State, Taung Gote in
Rakhine State, Mongaung Township in Kachin State, Min Hla in Pegu Division. NLD members
donated swan to the monasteries intending for those killed in the massacre.
In Mandalay, a ceremony for Depayin was also held at Old Masoeyein Monastery and some
leaders from NLD in Rangoon including Daw May Win Myint and Daw Aye Aye Mar attended
it.
19 June
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday celebrated across the country
A birthday ceremony for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi led by the women’s wing of the NLD was held
at the residence of Daw May Hnin Kyi, NLD MP-elect from Moe Gote constituency. Youth
members recited quotations from Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's speeches, but NLD members were
not allowed to pray for her release because all pagodas were closed for the whole day, an
unprecedented event. The ceremony also awarded educational assistance for children of NLD
members.
Birthday ceremonies were held in Mandalay, Magwe, Pegu and Irrawaddy Division, while
members planted trees in Rakhine State, Magwe, Mandalay and Rangoon Divisions.
In Mandalay, the NLD women’s wing donated food to Buddhist monks, released 65 birds and
planted trees in commemoration of Daw Suu's birthday. 17 children were each awarded 10,000
kyat to for their educational expenses. 22 families of political prisoners were also provided with
5,000 kyat each, as well as dried food and other provisions.
Martyrs’ Day ceremony

Martyrs’ Day ceremonies were held by NLD members at Pegu, Taung Goo, Yaytashay, Zegone
in Pegu Division, Yenanchaung in Magwe Division, Tavoy, Yephyu, Thayetchaung, Kaw
Thaung and Laung Lone townships in Tanintharyi Division, Mandalay in Mandalay Division,
Sagaing in Sagaing Division and Bogalay in Irrawaddy Division.
Martyrs’ Day ceremony at U Tin Oo’s residence

Martyrs’ Day ceremony was held at U Tin Oo, NLD’s vice chair’s house at about 9 a.m. Thakhin
Chan Tun, U Tin Oo, U Win Tin and U Than Tun talked about their own experience in the
ceremony. About 500 NLD members attended the ceremony.
23 July
NLD leaders attend Hmaing’s anniversary
46th anniversary of the demise of Thakin Kodaw Hmaing, a great poet of independence struggle,
was held at his residence at Kyun Daw monastery in Sanchaung Township, Rangoon. U Tin Oo,
vice chair, U Win Tin, central executive member and veteran politicians together with NLD
leaders, youth members, 88 generation students leaders and those who admired Hmaing.
Meetings
04 May
CRPP urged people to protest against the upcoming elections
Committee Representing People's Parliament held a meeting at the headquarters of NLD. CRPP
decided to extend its existence and stand together with the NLD and urged the people to
cooperate with NLD. The CRPP is a committee composed of representatives of the NLD and
ethnic nationalities parties.
06 May
Last meeting at NLD headquarters
About 150 members attended the ceremony in which U Tin Oo, Vice Chairperson and U Win
Tin, Secretary delivered some speeches. They declared that the NLD headquarter would not
close nor take down its signboard and flags as they did not assume that the NLD had been
disbanded. U Win Tin told to members that they would continue NLD's politics in a form of
'Body Politics'.
07 May
NLD continued its work at HQs
NLD leaders and about 70 members went to the headquarters at 10:00 a.m and talked about
politics and shared news with party members, youths and members of women wing. The NLD
continued to keep its party signboard and flag up.
09 May
NLD members arranged to meet regularly
NLD members from Taung Gyi in Shan State made some arrangements for regular meeting.
After the local police forced to close the office in Taung Gyi, members of some Townships such
as Taung Gyi, Nyaung Shwe, Shwe Nyaung, Aung Pan and He Ho in Shan State made a decision
to meet monthly to discuss current situation and activities. Now they are helping people living
with HIV/AIDS and political prisoners. They are also planning to extend their social assistance
works.
04 June
CRPP meeting held
The Committee Representing People's Parliament (CRPP) and NLD leaders including U Tin Oo,
U Nyan Win, U Aye Thar Aung, U Than Win, U Hla Pe, U Pu Kyin Shin Htan and U Soe Win
met at U Tin Oo's residence. They discussed the current political situation and CRPP's positions.
21 June
NLD CEC member met
Eight members of the NLD central executive committee met at U Tin Oo's residence to discuss
current issues and plan future endeavors. U Win Tin and U Han Tha Myint were not able to
attend because they were on tour, while U Aung Shwe, U Lwin and U Lun Tin were too ill to
attend.
NLD leaders’ organizational trips
21 June
Tour of NLD senior leaders across the country
Senior leaders of the NLD toured the country to meet with members at the grassroots, discuss
policies matters and listen to their difficulties. U Ohn Kyaing and U Kyi Win visited Moegote,
Thapatekyin, Sintgu, Mattaya, Patheingyi, Meiktila, Myingyan, Kyaukpadaung, Nyaung Oo in
Mandalay Division and Pakokku, Yaysagyo, Minbu, Saku, Sinpyugyun, Yaynanchaung and
Chauk Townships in Magwe Division.
Other NLD leaders including Dr. May Win Myint, Daw Khin Htay Kywe, Daw Aye Aye Mar
and Ko Myo Myo Nyunt from the youth wing, led by U Saw Nai Nai, MP-elect from
Pazundaung Township, toured Shan State and met with NLD members there. U Win Tin and U
Han Thar Myint and U Aung Myint (Phyarpon Ni Lone Oo) toured Hlaingbwe, Kawkareik and
Pa-an in Karen State and Mawlamying and Thaton in Mon State. They also met with Taungkalay
Sayadaw, a Karen monk, to talk about national reconciliation. They discussed the current
political situation and community-building activities with local leaders.
28 June
NLD leaders' tour across the country
NLD leaders led by U Ohn Kyaing met with grassroots leaders of NLD from Pegu Division.
They met with NLD members from six townships from Pyay District on 27th and eight townships
from Thayawaddy District on 28th June. Another group of NLD leaders led by U Saw Nai Nai
also went to Si Saing, Lwelin, Panglong, Namsam, Augnban townships in Shan States and met
with local NLD members.
01 July
Organizational Trip to Sagaing and Kachin
U Han Thar Myint, a Central Executive member together with Monywar Aung Shin, Vice Chair
of Sagaing Organizing committee met with NLD members in Myitkyenar, Kachin State as a part
of organizational trip to Sagaing Division, Kachin State and Chin State. They came to
Myitkyenar from Shwebo Township after meeting with NLD members and NLD youth members
from township level and ward/village level.
02 July
Organizational Trip to Sagaing and Kachin
U Han Thar Myint and team met with members from Monyin, Kachin State and some townships
around at the house of U Pe Sein, executive member of NLD Kachin State. The team explained
NLD’s positions regarding current situation and elections and listened to their difficulties and
significant issues. The team then went to Mandalay, Monywar, Chaung-U, Ayadaw, Butalin
townships in Sagaing Division. They planned to continue to Chin State.
22 July
U Nyan Win met Pegu NLD
U Nyan Win, central executive member met with NLD Pegu division members at a house in
Sanchaung Township. About 20 leaders from 20 townships in Pegu Division attended the
meeting and discussed about current situation and activities in their respective townships.
30 July
NLD leaders met Township leaders in Pegu
U Nyunt Lwin, U Soe Win and U Nyan Win, leaders from NLD headquarters went to Pegu city
and met with Township level leaders and organizers from NLD at the house of U Myat Hla, MP
elect of Pegu. Leaders explained positions and policies of NLD and found out issues and
problems facing NLD townships in Pegu Division. Leaders from Pegu, Thanappin, Kawa, Waw,
Nyaunglaybin and Kyauktagar Townships attended the meeting. The team will continue their trip
to other Townships in Pegu Division.
NLD members’ humanitarian assistance
03 May
NLD declared that it has used 140 millions in kyat for donation
U Ohn Kyaing, chairperson of the Cyclone Nargis Aid Committee said that the NLD has used
140 millions kyat for donation to victims of Cyclone Nargis which hit the southern part of
Burma. NLD members, themselves went to the affected areas and donated money and materials
especially deep water well and hand-pump wells. They also cleaned the drinking water ponds
within 45 days after the Cyclone. He also said that people in the affected areas still in need of
drinking water, health care and education as the damage by the Cyclone was too huge.
05 May
NLD donated 2 deep water wells
The NLD went to two villages called 'Byant Gyi Myit Kyoe' and 'Myaung Thar' in Mawhyun
Township, Irrawaddy Division and donated two deep water wells costing 2 millions kyat for
each. U Ohn Kyaing, Chairperson of Nargis Aid Committee and its members; U Kyi Win, Daw
Myint Myint Sein, Daw Le Le and Daw Khin Htay Kywe made a small donation ceremonies in
those villages.
06 May
Last event held at the NLD headquarters
The NLD held early celebration of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday by giving children of
political prisoners financial assistance for their education. The NLD provided 23,000 kyat (23
US Dollars) for 127 children of NLD members.
11 May
NLD members donated water in Pegu Division
NLD women’s wing members donated water to villagers in Pegu Division where wells and
ponds have dried up because of drought and severely hot weather. More than 60 villages in Pegu
Division were facing severe water shortages after record high temperatures across Burma have
accelerated evaporation of ponds and reservoirs. Villagers in the townships of Pegu, Waw,
Thanatpin, Kawa and Daik Oo, all in Pegu Division, are lacking drinking water and water for
hygiene needs.
NLD women’s affairs leader Dr. May Win Myint, central committee member, Daw Aye Aye
Mar and Pegu Division NLD women’s affairs leader Daw Hla Hla Moe paid for 1,100 for 20-
litre drinking-water bottles in Thanatpin. The bottles would be distributed to villages in need in
co-operation with Pegu and Thanatpin NLD Youth members. Drinking-water distribution was
started on a small scale by Pegu Division NLD Youth members on May 2 on a small scale until
they were joined by Pegu City businessmen, who bought water bottles from bottling plants and
distributed them.
1 June
NLD members assisted students in need
Members of the NLD assisted students who could not afford to pay school fees in Kaw Thaung
Township in Tanintharyi Division. They donated school fees, stationery, books and other
materials. They mainly assisted students in self-help schools, which provide educational services
to children from poor families.
4 June
NLD members provide medical aid
NLD members teamed with the community to initiate a snake venom assistance project in
Htantapin Township, Pegu Division.
NLD members digging deep-water wells in areas affected by Nargis

U Ohn Kyaing, chairman of the Cyclone Nargis Assistance Committee, went to areas in the
Irrawaddy Division affected by the disaster to manage a project to dig deep-water wells. The
NLD committee is digging two deep-water wells in Aung Teza and Yatphayone villages in
Bogalay Township.
7 June
NLD member helped farmers to lodge complaints to ILO
U Thet Wai, Chairman of the NLD in Sanchaung Township, lodged a complaint to the ILO
Liaison Office in Rangoon about land confiscation in Nat Mauk Township, Magwe Division. U
Thet Wai initiated a survey regarding the confiscation of 4,000 acres owned by farmers in
Myatyekan, Kyaungywalay and Taungzaut from the Rwamon village tract in Nat Mauk
Township. Farmers received as compensation only 12 kyats (about 0.01 US Dollar) for one acre.
20 July
NLD cooperates with ILO
NLD will cooperate with ILO about workers’ rights and forced labor cases. ILO communicates
with NLD leaders about some cases that the NLD made complaints to ILO.
29 July
ILO will work with NLD
NLD leaders such as U Tin Oo, U Win Tin, U Than Tun, U Nyunt Wai and U Nyan Win met
with officials from ILO at ILO office for two hours. Mr. Steve Marshall said that ILO will work
with NLD regarding the cases of forced labors, child soldiers, human trafficking and forced
relocation and forced confiscation of land. They also discuss about proper rights of the soldiers
in the military that they deserve. NLD has made about 40 complaints to ILO.
Assistance and encouragement to
political prisoners
26 June
NLD members from Mandalay initiated social aid to political prisoners
The Social Aid Committee of the NLD Mandalay branch initiated its activities to assist the
families of political prisoners by giving 50,000 kyats to the family of U Aung Ko Lwin, an NLD
member sentenced to 26 years in Mandalay Obo prison. They will continue to provide assistance
to the families of political prisoners.
29 June
NLD leaders visited 88 student leaders' families
U Tin Oo, vice chairman, U Win Tin and some youth leaders from NLD visited families of 88
students' leaders such as Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi and Kyaw Kyaw Htwe (Mar Kee). NLD
leaders encouraged family members and gave some presents for political prisoners.
02 July
Home visit to Political Prisoners
As a part of visit to families of political prisoners program, a team led by U Tin Oo, Vice Chair
and U Win Tin, Central Executive member including women wing leader Daw May Win Myint
and youth members visited families of Zarganzar, a well-known comedian and Ko Pyone Cho,
88 generation student leader. NLD team met with Nannyuntswe, who recently passed away and
Daw Tin Tin Win, mother of Ko Ant Bwe Kyaw, 88 generation student leader at Zarganzar’s
house.
At Ko Pyone Cho’s house, the NLD team also met with family members of Ma Mee Mee and
Ma Hanni Oo who are also 88 generation student leaders. The team encouraged family members
and enquired about situation of prisons and political prisoners.
5 July
Assistance to Political Prisoners
NLD also supported 607 political prisoners who are most in need of assistance with 5000 kyat
(about 5 US dollar) costing NLD 2.55 million kyats (about 2500 US Dollar) as a monthly
political prisoner assistance program. The rest of the money donated was distributed to 300
political prisoners through township level organizational committee in Rangoon Division. The
program to assist families of political prisoners in need started since 1996.
6 July
Home visit to Political Prisoners
A team led by U Tin Oo, Vice Chair and U Win Tin, Central Executive member including
women wing leader Daw May Win Myint and youth members visited Ko Min Zeya’s house and
met with his family members together with family members of Ko Thet Zaw and Ko Thaw Zin
Oo, 88 generation student leaders. They also went to Ma Lay Lay Mon’ house and met family
members with Ko Nyan Linn’s family members.
22 July
Rangoon NLD assisted political prisoner
A team led by U Tin Oo and U Win Tin visited U Tin Mya’s house at Thingangyun and provided
assistance to his family.
13 July
Political prisoners’ assistance program
As a political prisoners’ assistance program, NLD team led by U Tin Oo and U Win Tin visited
family of Ko Pandate Tun, a member of 88 generation student group. At Ko Pandate Tun’s
house, the NLD team also met with family members of Kyi Tha Tun, Aye Thida, Tun Tun
Naing, Maung Maung Myint, U Thein Lwin Oo and U Ye Myint in North Okkalapa Township.
The team also visited family of Dr. Ne Win and met with family members of Dr. Ne Win, Phyo
Phyo Aung, Zaw Zaw Aung, Di Nyein Lynn, Ye Myat Hein and Tun Tun Naing. They
exchanged experience and encouraged one another.
16 July
Political prisoners’ assistance program
NLD team led by U Tin Oo and U Win Tin visited 10 political prisoners’ families of 88
generation students namely Ko Jimmy, Ma Ni Lar Thein, Ma Mar Mar Oo, Ko Aung Naing, Ko
Nay Phone Latt, Ko Si Thu Maung, U Peter, Ko Hla Myo Naung, Ma Noble Aye and U Than
Tin. They also met with daughter of Ko Jimmy and Ma Ni Lar Thein both of who are now in
prison. They discussed about hardship of prison life and medical problems happened to political
prisoners.
18 July
Support families of political prisoners on the eve of Martyrs’ Day
At the house of Daw Nan Khin Yi, an NLD member at Hlaingtharyar Township, a brief
ceremony for supporting political prisoners was held under supervision of Dr. Myo Aung, U Hla
Thein, U Maung Maung Gyi, U Kyaw Myint and Daw Aye Aye Mar from NLD’s social aid
committee. They provided 5,000 kyat for each of 26 families with some stationery.
Diplomatic activities
10 May
NLD leaders meet with Mr. Kurt Campbell
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi held one hour meeting with US Assistance Secretary of State Mr. Kurt
Campbell at the government guest house. He also met with leaders from the NLD such as
chairman U Tin Oo, U Win Tin, U Nyan Win, U Myint Wai, U Soe Myint, U Than Tun, U Hla
Phay, U Han Thar Myint, Daw May Win Myint, and U Ohn Kyaing, at the residence of the US
ambassador in Rangoon.
They urged Mr. Campbell to increase pressure on the military regime by the US government and
the international community, and also not to recognize the results of the upcoming election as it
lacks credibility and inclusiveness as demanded by the international community.
The US embassy in Rangoon released a statement from Mr. Kurt Campbell summing up the two-
day visit saying about the NLD: “Although having been denied a legal framework in which to
operate by the regime’s own flawed rules, its leadership remains committed to working on behalf
of and for the Burmese people.”
20 May
NLD Central Executive Committee members met with Czech diplomats
NLD Central Executive Committee members including U Tin Oo, U Win Tin, U Ohn Kyaing, U
Soe Myint, U Han Thar Myint met with Deputy Foreign Minister and diplomats from Czech
Republic at the British embassy. Czech delegation also met with Ma Phyu Phyu Thin who is
working for people living with HIV/AIDS.
27 May
The last letter of Prime Minister Gordon Brown to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Mr. Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of Britain wrote a letter to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
before he left his office No. 10 Downing Street. He wrote in his letter, 'This is one of the last
letters I write as Prime Minister and I want it to be to you, to champion your cause for
democracy in Burma and to say I will do everything I can to support you. You are, for me, what
courage is and I will fight for you to be free and your people (to be) free'.
28 May
NLD sent 'Congratulation Letter' to the President elect of
the Philippines
U Tin Oo, Vice Chair, U Win Tin, U Nyan Win, U Ohn Kyaing
and U Han Thar Myint went to the Embassy of the Philippines
and gave a Congratulation Letter for Mr.
Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Cojuangco Aquino III who is being
elected as the President of the Philippines, representing the
Liberal Party which is a member of the Council of Asian
Liberals and Democrats (CALD).
31 May
NLD leaders met with diplomats in German Ambassador's residence
NLD leaders including U Tin Oo, U Win Tin, U Han Thar Myint, U Ohn Kyaing and U Nyan
Win met with diplomats from Europe based in Bangkok, Thailand together with diplomats from
the embassy of UK, Italy, French and Germany. They discussed about the positions of NLD
regarding current situation and upcoming elections.
2 June
The New Zealand Parliament urged the regime to release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
The New Zealand Parliament voted unanimously to urge the military regime to grant full civil
rights for Aung San Suu Kyi and to allow her to take part in upcoming general elections. Maryan
Street, an opposition Labour member and chairwoman of the Cross-Party Parliamentary Group
on Burma, said elections to be held this year would be a sham if the democracy activist and
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate was not permitted to participate.
2 June
NLD senior leaders met with Norway Minister
NLD leaders led by U Tin Oo met with Mr. Erik Solheim of the Ministry of International
Development of the government of Norway at U Tin Oo's residence and discussed the current
political situation and the NLD's positions.
16 June
Japanese officials met with NLD leader
Officials from Japan’s Foreign Ministry met with U Nyan Win, a Central Executive Member of
the NLD, at the Japanese Embassy and spoke with him about the government's positions on the
current political situation.
17 June
NLD leaders met with Bangkok-based EU diplomats
U Tin Oo, U Win Tin and U Han Tha Myint met with officials from the German Embassy and
Bangkok-based EU diplomats, including representatives from Great Britain, France, Italy,
Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Austria, at the Embassy of Germany,
which is currently the Chair of the European Union embassies, in Burma. NLD leaders briefed
the diplomats on current positions of the NLD and answered questions.
18 June
Detention of Daw Aung Suu Kyi is illegal
The UN working group on Arbitrary Detentions released an opinion that pronounces the
continued detention of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi illegal, declaring that “[the] continuation of the
deprivation of liberty of Ms Aung San Suu Kyi is arbitrary [and] in contravention of articles 9,
10, 19 and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.”
Jared Genser, president of the non-profit group Freedom Now and the international lawyer of
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, stated, “United Nations has found for a sixth occasion that various
terms of Aung San Suu Kyi’s house arrest are in flagrant violation of international law and she
should be released.”
NLD leaders met with a Director from the Canadian Foreign Ministry
U Tin Oo, U Win Tin and U Nyan Win met with Mrs. Nadir Bagar, the Director of the Southeast
Asian Affairs of the Canadian Foreign Ministry. NLD leaders urged the Canadian government to
exert pressure for the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and political prisoners.
18 June
Remarks of world leaders on the birthday of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Eminent world leaders, including former UN Secretary General Kofi Anan, former US President
Jimmy Carter and Desmond Tutu from South Africa, called on ASEAN and the international
community to assist the government, the opposition, ethnic minorities and religious groups in
Burma to begin a national reconciliation process led by the United Nations.
Tomás Ojea Quintana, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Burma, stated, “I urge
the government of Myanmar (Burma) to heed the call of an independent United Nations human
rights body to immediately release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.”
Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of Britain, wrote in a letter to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
just before he resigned, “This is one of the last letters I write as prime minister, and I want it to
be to you, to champion your cause for democracy in Burma and to say I will do everything I can
to support you.”
Kraisak Choonhavan, a prominent leader of the Thai parliament and deputy head of the
Democrat Party in Thailand, expressed his hope that although his country is essentially
supporting the Burmese regime by importing natural gas, Thailand might be in a position to
pressure the regime at some time in the future.
US President Barack Obama stated, “I once again call on the Burmese government to release
Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners immediately and unconditionally and to allow them
to build a more stable, prosperous Burma that respects the rights of all its citizens.”
Six women Noble Peace Prize Laureates released a joint statement urging the UN Security
Council to take action against the Burmese junta, calling for the establishment of a Commission
of Inquiry into possible crimes against humanity and war crimes in Burma. Members of the US
Senate Women’s Caucus said in a statement that, “Suu Kyi’s message of democracy, human
rights, and the rule of law continues to inspire not only her fellow citizens but the people of the
world with her courage and resolve in the face of constant oppression.”
The European Parliamentary Caucus on Burma, representing MPs from 16 countries, pledged to
continue to work for genuine democracy and human rights in Burma, rejecting sham elections
calling on European governments and the European Union to reject the elections.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the regime to release the detained pro-democracy
leader and all other political prisoners. He declared, "I have been persistently, consistently
demanding that all the political prisoners including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi should be released
without condition as soon as possible so that they would be able to participate in the political
process since Myanmar is going to have an election this year."
22 June
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi awarded Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Award
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Award for Democracy,
presented by a committee established by the ruling party in Pakistan and headed by Bhutto's
husband, the current Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari, and PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto
Zardari.
NLD seniors leaders met with Robin Lerner

Eight NLD senior leaders including U Tin Oo, U Nyan Win, U Nyunt Wai, U Than Tun, U Hla
Pe, Daw May Win Myint and U Win Myint, met with Robin Lerner, counsel of the US Senate
Foreign Relations Committee and assistant to US Senator John Kerry, at the residence of chargé
d’affaires Larry Dinger. They discussed the NLD's stance on the upcoming elections. He also
met with Ma Phyu Phyu Thin and Ko Yar Zar, advocates for people living with HIV/AIDS, at
the American Centre.
27 June
The G8 called on Burma's regime to release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
The G8 called on the Burmese government to release immediately Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and
to enter into “substantive dialogue” with the Burmese democracy movement, including ethnic
groups. The G8 recognized that elections occurring later this year will not solve the myriad
problems of Burma.
28 June
NLD leaders met Australia Ambassador
NLD leaders met with Michelle Chan, Ambassador of Australia together with the Director of
Southeast Asia Director at Vice Chairman U Tin Oo's residence. They discussed about current
positions of NLD, future plans, positions on economic sanctions and positions of Daw Aung San
Suu Kyi.
29 June
Daw Suu bestowed honorary individual membership of CALD
The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) bestowed Daw Aung San Suu Kyi an
honorary individual membership title in its Executive Committee meeting held on June 27 to
July 1 in Makati City, Philippines.
12 July
Meeting with diplomat from British embassy
Mr. Ruth Bradley Jones, first secretary from British embassy in Rangoon came to the U Tin Oo’s
residence and met with him. During the meeting, they discussed about the positions and activities
of NLD and current situation.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s legal attempt
03 May
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi house resumed renovation
Rangoon Municipal allowed Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to resume renovation her residence after
putting her house's renovation on hold for about four months because her elder brother U Aung
San Oo filed a case to halt repairs works. The Rangoon (Yangon) City Development Committee
issued a written order to, her representative, allowing renovation of her home.
05 May
NLD's application turned down by High Court
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's application on behalf of NLD and 26 members of parliament elect
representing NLD, to the High Court to annul some articles of the Political Party Registration
Law and declare that elected representatives of the 1990 elections still legal was rejected. The
NLD submitted two applications to the High Court and they were turned down without legal
proceedings. The High Court summoned U Kyi Win and U Nyan Win, lawyers of NLD and
informed that the applications were not accepted.
11 May
High Court grants Daw Aung San Suu Kyi special leave to make an appeal
The High Court in Rangoon granted Daw Aung San Suu Kyi special leave to appeal against the
extension by 18 months of her house arrest. After the Supreme Court had rejected her first appeal
against the court verdict on her house arrest on February 26, she resubmitted the special appeal
and the court accepted it.
12 May
Second attempt for lawsuit submitted to Supreme Court in Naypyidaw
Lawyers from NLD on behalf of NLD sent an appeal letter to the Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court in Naypyidaw to provide an answer as to why the appeal was rejected. The first attempt of
filing lawsuit on 30th April against the registration of NLD, was turned down by the High Court
on 5th May with the reason that the application did not meet the procedures. The lawyers made a
complaint that the High Court did not provide reasons why the application did not meet the
procedures.
13 May
A Well-known activist support NLD and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's decision
Ko Htin Kyaw, a Burmese activist, who was imprisoned for 12 years and six months for taking
part in the 2007 demonstrations in Rangoon against sudden rise of fuel price supported the
decision of NLD and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi not to contest in the upcoming elections.
14 May
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi met with her lawyers
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was allowed to meet U Nyan Win and U Kyi Win, her lawyers to
discuss about the seven grounds that form the basis of her special appeal to the Supreme Court
against the 18-month extension of the house arrest imposed on her. Her lawyers also discussed
with her about the NLD and political matters.
They also discussed about other lawsuits against the Political Party Registration Law, complaints
about municipal's blockade on destruction of a house inside her compound and continued
existence. During the discussion, she also expressed deep concern over the water crisis currently
people are facing. She urged the NLD to expand its program to help those in need of water.
21 May
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was summoned over her house repair
The High Court summoned Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyers for her behalf and U Aung San
Oo, her elder brother to present arguments on 28th May in a dispute over renovation to her
residence. The Rangoon City Development Committee (City municipal) issued an order to allow
renovations to resume on 29th April. Then U Aung San Oo made an appeal to the High Court on
13th May against the Rangoon Division Court's rejection of his plea.
3 June
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi meets with her lawyers
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi met with U Nyan Win, U Kyi Win and Daw Khin Htay Kywe to discuss
the complaint lodged by her elder brother against the renovation of her residence. During the
meeting, she stated that the National Democratic Forces formed by some former leaders of the
NLD is not an affiliated party and not related to the NLD. It is simply one party among 40 parties
which are newly registered. She refused to comment further on political parties taking part in the
upcoming elections.
11 June
Daw Suu met with her lawyers
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said through U Nyan Win, her lawyer, that people have the right not to
vote in the elections, just as the people have the right to vote. U Nyan Win declined to explain
further. Daw Suu also commented on Mr. Jim Webb's views on the elections as it is just his
personal opinion, and not his official position as chairman of the East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Subcommittee of Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. On 9th June, Mr. Jim Web made a
comment on elections as people should vote in order to build the future a step at a time.
14 June
Daw Suu met with her lawyers
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was allowed to meet for two hours with U Nyan Win, her lawyer, and
Khun Thar Myint, her engineer, about renovation work at her lakeside residence.
The Rangoon City Development Committee had already approved her request to demolish a
badly damaged wooden house on her compound, but the permit was revoked the following day
due to an inheritance dispute.
During the two- hour meeting, Daw Suu said that she was glad to hear that NLD members,
including the youth and women, are united despite the hardships they are facing. She also said
that it was the duty of government, political parties and the people to nurture the talents of young
people.
22 July
Pensioners made their vow for meditation for Daw Suu’s release
25 pensioners started making their solemn vow for meditation with intent for release of Daw
Aung San Suu Kyi. They made their vow at different pagodas in Rangoon.
27 July
Daw Suu met her lawyers
U Kyi Win and U Nyan Win went to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s house to discuss about special
appeal and continuation of her house repair work at the end of this month. Daw Suu also said
that elections to be held in late 2010 is absolutely unlikely to be free and fair because there will
be no enough time for political parties to campaign and the date for elections has not been set.
13 July
Complaint against restriction on Daw Suu
U Kyi win and U Nyan Win, lawyers of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as well as central executive
committee member of NLD was allowed to meet her at her residence. Daw Suu ordered her
lawyer to draft a letter to file a complaint against restriction on her discussion with lawyer.
Police’s Special Branch instructed U Nyan Win not to talk with her about things that are not
related to legal cases with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and now the lawyers need to have a
concession letter from Daw Suu together with permission letter from local special branch.
Other Activities of NLD
4 May
Donating swan to monks
Prayer ceremony for the release of political prisoners and 149th swan donation ceremony led by
Daw May Win Myint, leader of Women Wing, was held at the Headquarters as the last even for
the headquarters of the NLD. They donated swan (food for lunch) to 155 monks and 5 nuns. The
ceremonies have been held since 26th June, 2007. The event will be transferred to other places
after the deadline of the registration for existing political parties to register.
12 May
NLD members distributed leaflets about NLD's appeal to the people
NLD members in Mandalay, Magwe and Sagaing Division and Karen State distributed leaflets
among the public containing the message 'Citizens have the right not to vote in the coming
election'. They also distributed the letter of appeal released by the NLD to the public. In the letter
of appeal to the people, it expresses an explanation of the NLD's decision not to re-register for
elections, apology for not being able to realize the results of the elections and its affirmation to
continue its struggle for democracy by peaceful means.
10 June
Over 20,000 trees planted for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday
NLD youth members planted over 20,000 saplings, 66 saplings for each state and division except
Kayah State, in commemoration of the birthday of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, which falls on June
19. They planted variety of trees including Padauk, Gangaw, Khayay, Raintree and Bandar trees
in South Okkalapa, Thaketa, South Dagon, Hlaingthayar in Rangoon Division.
13 June
Planting trees in commemoration of Daw Suu's birthday
NLD Vice Chairman U Tin Oo and Secretary U Win Tin planted a tree for each person in the
HIV/AIDS center in South Dagon Township, Rangoon. They also expressed their support for
people living with HIV/AIDS and inquired about their needs.
Youth members from Magwe Division planted tamarind, mango, Tamar and Bardan trees in
Magwe, Saku, Pakokku, Pwint Phyu Townships.
15 June
Activities in commemoration of Daw Suu's birthday
U Mya Zin, a member of the NLD from Thonegwa Township, Rangoon Division, walked around
the town in Thonegwa from June 10 to 19 with an umbrella bearing the words “National League
for Democracy” and two fighting peacocks. NLD youth members from Pegu Township donated
blood in commemoration of Daw Suu's birthday.
17 July
Planting in honor of Martyrs on Martyr day
Members of NLD from Meikhtilar Township plants trees in remembrance of 63rd anniversary of
Martyrs’ Day. They planted tress at seven different places in Meikhtilar Town.
19 July
Martyrs’ Day march
Youth and women groups such as Burma Development Committee, Burma Development Youth
Group, Tuesday Prayer Group, Burma Trade Union and Housewives’ Group, including some
NLD youth members went to the Martyrs’ Mausoleum with some flower wreaths. They started
their marching near Shwegondaing bus stop and reached to the mausoleum to pay respect to
martyrs.
But they were blocked on the way and forced to turn back to go there from the entrance of
eastern stairway of Shwedagon pagoda. They were blocked again at Yetashay road but allowed
to enter eventually. They saluted the martyrs line by line with five people in each line. After
paying respect, they went to Bogyoke Aung San museum being followed by about 50 intelligent.
Martyrs’ Day March

About 200 members went to the Mausoleum after the ceremony but those wearing T shirt with
Bogyoke Aung San’s portrait were not allowed to the mausoleum. When they went to the
Bogyoke Aung San museum, those wearing General Aung San T shirt were not allowed.
Therefore, about 200 NLD youth members went to Bogyoke Aung San’s statue located at
Kandawgyi lake and paid respect to the statue.
25 July
Round table book review resumed
Youth Round table book review which used to be held fortnightly was resumed after four months
break. The round table was held at the house of Daw May Hnin Kyi, an MP elect from Mogoke
Township. Youth members from 30 townships from Rangoon Division attended the book review.
Repression of authorities on NLD
5 May
Signboards of NLD offices forced to remove
Madaya Township NLD in Mandalay Division decided to remove their signboards on township
NLD chairman Khin Maung Than’s house. And NLD Pegu (Bago) Township also decided to
remove the signboards and took it down at the chairman’s house (at No. 92, 23rd street, Pan
Hlaing Quarter). She told NLD members through U Nyan Win, her lawyer, that she will never
turn her back to the people or her struggle for democracy.
Other offices including the Headquarters' kept their signboards and flags flying. Daw Aung San
Suu Kyi had ordered the Headquarters not to remove its signboard and flag. NLD headquarters
directed its township offices to decide regionally whether to keep them, depending on local
conditions.
In Tanintharyi Division, landlords of some NLD offices in Yay Phyu, Thayet Chaung, Laung
Long Townships were forced by authorities to take down their signboards. NLD signboard in
Palay Township was forced to take down on 6th May.
An NLD member beaten

U Chit Tin, a member of Yay NLD Organizational Committee was beaten by members of USDA
(Union Solidarity and Development Association) and Swan Arrshin. He was severely injured and
now in the Shwegondaing Special Clinics referred from the local hospital for an operation. The
USDA forced the local police station to close the case and bribed them 1.2 million kyats
(approximately 1200 US Dollar).
07 May
A couple of NLD members sentenced one year and half
Ko Zaw Min Tun and Ma San Dar, a couple from NLD in Twan Te township in Rangoon
Division charged with disturbing government officials after they helped a patient in a hospital
when the doctor did not properly provide medical treatment. The couple used to express
authorities' bribery cases, child soldier cases and official harassment. They were sentenced one
year and one and half years respectively under the section 353 of the Criminal Code.
12 May
Shops around NLD office forced to close down
The local municipal department ordered about 50 shops including road-side shops around the
headquarters of NLD to close down before 13 May.
An NLD member's sentence extended

Ko Kyaw Moe Naing, an NLD youth, was extended 10 year sentence under the charge of
Electronic Act, in addition to 4 and half years of his original sentence. He was formerly
sentenced for distributing Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's photos together with his fellows NLD youth
members at Tarmwe Township.
2 June
An NLD member sentenced 5 years
Than Myint Aung, a former member of the National League for Democracy (Liberated Area),
Malaysia branch, was sentenced in an eastern Rangoon court to a five-year jail term, two years
under the Emergency Immigration Act and three years under the Unlawful Association Act, for
illegally entering the country and alleged contact with an illegal group.
4 June
An imprisoned NLD member transferred to remote prison
Ko Thant Zin Myo, a member of NLD youth from Hlaingthayar Township in Rangoon Division,
who had been sentenced 21 years for his involvement in Saffron Revolution, was transferred to
Butheedaung Prison, located in Rakhine State. According to his family members, his health is
precarious.
7 July
NLD member sent to solitary confinement
U Aye Ko, an NLD member from Zeegone Township, who was imprisoned at Paungde Prison in
Pegu Division, was transferred to solitary confinement as punishment. He was charged with a
road accident and sentenced to 2 years in prison.
9 June
NLD member beaten by USDA members
Ko Myint Soe, an NLD member from Twante Township, Rangoon Division, who regularly
conducts the prayer campaign on Tuesdays for the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and
political prisoners in pagodas, was beaten by USDA members for no apparent reason.
25 June
Authorities warned Daw Suu's lawyer
U Nyan Win, lawyer for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, received a warning from authorities for his
statement about Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's comment on the right of people not to vote in the
upcoming elections. Daw Suu was not satisfied with the warning and asked her lawyer to lodge a
legal complaint about this warning.
25 June
Political prisoner of NLD in bad health
Ma Sandar in Insein Prison was suffering from heart disease due to malnutrition and indigestion.
She also has liver problem and rheumatism. The family could not have prescription from a
prison physician so the family could not supply any medicine for her.
15 July
An NLD member’s prison sentence extended
Ko Than Myint Aung from Thuwunna NLD was extended his sentence at the Western District
Court under section 33 (a) of the Electronic Act. He has already been sentenced 5 years under
Immigration Act. He is a member of National League for Democracy (Liberated Area) Malaysia
branch and went back to Burma from Malaysia.
24 July
An NLD member beaten in prison
Htet Htet Oo Wai, an NLD member from Shwepyithar Township, who was sentenced 5 years in
Puta-O prison was beaten by prison warder. Putao prison is located in the northernmost city of
Burma. She interfered when prison warders beat some criminal prison mates in front of her.
Other news about NLD
07 May
Some members of NLD formed a new party
Some executive committee members of NLD including U Khin Maung Swe, U Thein Nyunt and
Dr. Than Nyein formed a new political party under the temporary name of 'National Democratic
Force (NDF)' to register for upcoming elections.
16 May
Activists in Israel protested for NLD
Burmese activists in Israel protested against the Burmese regime in support of the NLD in front
of the Burmese embassy in Tel Aviv saying the NLD would continue to exist, no matter what. A
pro-democracy Burmese under the name of Burma Action led the protest with posters with
messages, 'We want Democracy', 'NLD is the people's leader' and 'Free pro-democracy leader,
Aung San Suu Kyi' and they recited slogans in support of the NLD.
Thakhin Soe Myint, NLD leader died

U Soe Myint (a) Thakin Soe Myint died in his sleep at his home in Rangoon. U Soe Myint was a
member of NLD Central Executive Committee and secretary of the Rangoon Division
Organizational Committee.
28 May
Protests for release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Sri
Lanka
People from different religion gathered at Colombo in
Sri Lanka to protest against the Burmese military
regime in front of Burmese embassy for the release of
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Over 5o activist including
religious leaders of Budhists, Catholic Christians and
Muslims, and human rights activists attended the
protest.
27 May
A splinter group of NLD registered their party
A group of splinter NLD leaders registered their party at the Election Commission in Naypyidaw
under the name of 'National Democratic Force'. They disagreed with the NLD's decision not to
register the NLD and not participate in the elections.
15 July
U Win Htein released
U Win Htein, a personal assistant to Daw Aung San
Suu Kyi and member of her secretariat was released
after serving 14 years and two months in jail from
Kathar Prison at Sagaing Division. During his
imprisonment, he stayed at different prisons such as
Insein, Myin Gyan, Meikhtila, Mandalay and
Kathar prisons.
22 July
Burma FM said Daw Suu will be allowed to participate in elections
U Nyan Win, Burma’s Foreign Minister said that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi would be allowed to
participate in the elections after she has been released when he met with Japanese Foreign
Minister Mr. Katsuya Okada. He also said that the constitution does not bar her from contesting
in the elections.
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NLD's positions described in the Shwegondaing Declaration include:

Martyrs’ Day ceremony

Martyrs’ Day ceremony at U Tin Oo’s residence

NLD members digging deep-water wells in areas affected by Nargis

NLD seniors leaders met with Robin Lerner

Martyrs’ Day March

An NLD member beaten

An NLD member's sentence extended

Thakhin Soe Myint, NLD leader died

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