Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09RANGOON376
2009-06-19 03:48:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Rangoon
Cable title:
BURMA: RANGOON QUIET AS NLD CELEBRATES ASSK'S
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UNCLAS RANGOON 000376
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP AND IO; PACOM FOR FPA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PHUM BM
SUBJECT: BURMA: RANGOON QUIET AS NLD CELEBRATES ASSK'S
BIRTHDAY PRIVATELY
REF: 08 RANGOON 498
UNCLAS RANGOON 000376
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP AND IO; PACOM FOR FPA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PHUM BM
SUBJECT: BURMA: RANGOON QUIET AS NLD CELEBRATES ASSK'S
BIRTHDAY PRIVATELY
REF: 08 RANGOON 498
1. (SBU) On June 19, the National League for Democracy (NLD) held a
private ceremony at its Rangoon headquarters to mark the 64th birthday
Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK). NLD members and supporters attended, but -
consistent with past practice - diplomats were not invited. Police
observed the event, but unlike last year when several NLD members were
arrested (reftel),authorities did not interfere with today's ceremony.
We have received no reports of any significant gatherings or disturbanc
elsewhere in Rangoon.
2. (SBU) Also on June 19, the NLD Women's Committee released a four-pa
statement in Burmese commemorating ASSK's birthday, praising her
contributions to her party and country, professing her innocence, and
calling on the regime to release her and all political prisoners.
3. (SBU) We translated the Department's June 18 statement concerning
ASSK's birthday and distributed it in both English and Burmese on the
Embassy's website, at the American Center, and, via email, to our conta
in the media and NGO communities. In addition, we delivered copies
directly to the NLD at its headquarters.
DINGER
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP AND IO; PACOM FOR FPA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PHUM BM
SUBJECT: BURMA: RANGOON QUIET AS NLD CELEBRATES ASSK'S
BIRTHDAY PRIVATELY
REF: 08 RANGOON 498
1. (SBU) On June 19, the National League for Democracy (NLD) held a
private ceremony at its Rangoon headquarters to mark the 64th birthday
Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK). NLD members and supporters attended, but -
consistent with past practice - diplomats were not invited. Police
observed the event, but unlike last year when several NLD members were
arrested (reftel),authorities did not interfere with today's ceremony.
We have received no reports of any significant gatherings or disturbanc
elsewhere in Rangoon.
2. (SBU) Also on June 19, the NLD Women's Committee released a four-pa
statement in Burmese commemorating ASSK's birthday, praising her
contributions to her party and country, professing her innocence, and
calling on the regime to release her and all political prisoners.
3. (SBU) We translated the Department's June 18 statement concerning
ASSK's birthday and distributed it in both English and Burmese on the
Embassy's website, at the American Center, and, via email, to our conta
in the media and NGO communities. In addition, we delivered copies
directly to the NLD at its headquarters.
DINGER