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Mr President, the Commission is deeply concerned by reports that Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the National League for Democracy, may be on hunger strike.
A statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rangoon dismisses this information as 'groundless'. Other sources indicate, however, that the pro-Democracy leader is indeed on hunger strike. Therefore it is of the utmost importance that an independent body be given the opportunity to immediately visit Aung San Suu Kyi.
The detention of Aung San Suu Kyi is completely unacceptable. The regime’s argument that her detention was 'temporary' and 'protective' lacks all credibility.
The EU has repeatedly demanded immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other leading representatives of the Burmese National League for Democracy and will continue to do so. The junta has to understand that her release will serve the interests of the regime, as it has declared its desire to move on in the process of national reconciliation.
The EU has declared itself ready to actively support the process of national reconciliation in Burma/Myanmar. But as long as Aung San Suu Kyi and other activists of the National League for Democracy remain in prison, the basic preconditions for this process do not exist.
Any serious plan to bring about political change in Burma will need to incorporate a timeframe which gives a clear perspective for the process of national reconciliation. We fully agree with the honourable Members of Parliament that this process will also need the support of the international community. In this context we would like to reiterate our support for the efforts undertaken by UN Special Envoy Ambassador Razali.
It is high time for the regime in Rangoon to act. If the new government under Prime Minister Khin Nyunt truly has intentions to work towards democracy and political reform, the first step would be to release Aung San Suu Kyi now and to immediately start a dialogue between the various parties concerned."@en1
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