|
Quick Link (Feb. 3, 09): Speicial Coverage on MPU Congress
Irish FM welcomes Burma Parliamentary Congress to Ireland
Sein Win Re-elected PM of Government-in-Exile
NCGUB appoints three new ministers
Situation in Burma critical, says exiled prime minister
Government in exile urged to negotiate with opposition groups
MPU Congress Declaration
Malahide Declaration: Unity for Democracy & Civil Liberties
Irish FM welcomes Burma Parliamentary Congress to Ireland
Irish Foreign Affairs Department – January 20 2009
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, TD, today welcomed Members of the Parliamentary Union (MPU) of Burma, the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB) and its Prime Minister, Dr Sein Win, who are in Ireland to hold a Congress and consultations with other representatives of Burmese civil society and ethnic groups. More
Sein Win Re-elected PM of Government-in-Exile
By WAI MOE, Irrawaddy, January 26 2009
Burma’s parallel government-in-exile, the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB), has re-elected most of the cabinet members who have served it for nearly two decades, including Prime Minister Dr Sein Win. More
NCGUB appoints three new ministers
Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), January 26 2009
The exiled Members of Parliament Union of Burma has appointed three new ministers to the National Coalition Government of Burma and reappointed Sein Win as prime minister at its fourth conference in Dublin. More
Situation in Burma critical, says exiled prime minister
By FIONA GARTLAND, Irish Time, January 27 2009
BURMA IS in crisis, its exiled prime minister said in Dublin yesterday. Dr Sein Win, who was re-elected prime minister of the exiled National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB) last week, said repression under the military regime has worsened. More
Government in exile urged to negotiate with opposition groups
By Solomon, 26 January 2009
New Delhi (Mizzima) - Burma's government in exile – the National Coalition Government of Union of Burma (NCGUB) – will need to prove its worth by encompassing all opposition forces and assume a leadership role in bringing about a break through in Burma's politics, said a leader of Burmese opposition's largest alliance group – National Council of the Union of Burma (NCUB). More
Declaration of MPU Congress
20-23 January 2008, Malahide, Ireland
We, the Members of Parliament Union - Burma, meeting here in Malahide, Ireland, from 20-23 January 2009, wish to express our profound thanks to the Government of the Republic of Ireland and to Burma Action Ireland for their strong support and assistance without which our Congress and consultation meeting with different democracy and ethnic organizations of Burma would not have been possible. More
Unity for Democracy & Civil Liberties
Malahide Declaration - 26, January 2009
1. We, the organizations listed below, wish to express our profound thanks to the Government of the Republic of Ireland and Burma Action Ireland for their generous and kind support which has enabled us to meet here in Malahide, Ireland, from 24 to 26 January 2009.
2. We wish to express our deep appreciation and highest regards to the "Heroes of Democracy" in our country who continue to struggle with perseverance and determination to bring fundamental rights and freedom to the people of Burma in spite of the extreme risks involved.
3. We also wish to salute our courageous colleagues, many of whom have lost their lives and those who continue to languish in prison under harsh conditions, because of their efforts for democracy and civil liberties.
4. We call on the international community to help secure the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, including detained elected representatives, NLD leaders U Tin Oo and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, ethnic and democracy leaders, including Shan Nationalities League for Democracy Chairman U Khun Tun Oo, and leading members of the 88 Generation Students.
5. We are deeply appreciative of all Burma support groups, NGOs, and institutions which have tirelessly been extending assistance to the Burmese democracy movement and working for democracy in our country.
6. Burma is entering a critical period as the Burmese generals are trying to legitimize military rule in the country on the basis of a unilaterally written constitution and through elections scheduled in 2010.
7. We, therefore, unequivocally declare that we cannot accept the military sponsored constitution of 2008 in its current form. There is still time and opportunities are still available to correct the situation. We unanimously agree to pursue whatever options are available with determination and understanding in the interests of the nation.
8. We are committed to develop a unified leadership with an integrated action plan to achieve common objectives of establishing democracy and federalism in Burma.
AAPP − Assistance Association for Political Prisoners
ABSDF − All Burma Students' Democratic Front
CFOB − Canadian Friends of Burma
ENC− Ethnic Nationalities Council
FBF −Free Burma Federation
FDB − Forum for Democracy in Burma
IBMO − International Burmese Monks Organization
MPU − Members of Parliament Union
NLD-LA − National League for Democracy - Liberated Area
SYCB − Students and Youth Congress of Burma
WLB −Women's League of Burma
NCGUB − National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma
The Canadian Friends of Burma (CFOB) is federally incorporated, national non-governmental organization working for democracy and human rights in Burma since 1991. Contact: Suite 206, 145 Spruce St., Ottawa, K1R 6P1; Tel: 613.237.8056; Email: cfob@cfob.org; Web: www.cfob.org