Aung San Suu Kyi

3.000 civilians have been killed and 17.000 people arbitrarily imprisoned, including legitimately elected leaders such as Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. Timor-Leste condemns the invasion and the violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and the ongoing war. with its catastroph

Rakhine State and take them seriously. During the public hearing before the International Court of Justice in December 2019, the State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi reaffirmed that if war crimes or human rights violations have been committed, they will be investigated and prosecuted by Myanmar’s criminal justice

Committee for the Implementation of Peace, Stability and Development in Rakhine state in May 2016 under the chairmanship of the State Counsellor, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

ost countries of the world, crimes against humanity still occur with painful regularity. The ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya is especially shocking. Aung San Suu Kyi’s lengthy silence was tragic, as our hopes that an icon of human rights would choose principle over power were frustrated. I welcome the chance for A

e are striving to achieve in Myanmar after nearly seven decades of civil strife and conflict. Last year, from this rostrum, our State Counsellor, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, set out our Government’s vision for ending decades of internal armed conflict in Myanmar and finding lasting and meaningful solutions to the complex

rotect every civilian, regardless of ethnicity, religious beliefs or origin. I visited Nay Pyi Taw last week and had a very frank discussion with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. She is deeply troubled by what is happening in her own country and deeply distressed by the pain and suffering there. Extremists everywhere actually

e process is sometimes long, but it is vital for a lasting solution. The most recent, dynamic and inspirational example comes from Myanmar. I commend Aung San Suu Kyi, a woman with an unshakeable character, a born leader, a resolute democrat and a defender of peaceful solutions, who is today an advocate for interna

I was also struck by the visit last week to the United States by Aung San Suu Kyi, the joyous reception that America gave her, and her desire to come and tell her story with serenity and determination, a story of progress towards f

ernment and other stakeholders have fostered a new political culture of tolerance and dialogue. The former main opposition leader, Nobel laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, now participates in parliament, not only in her capacity as a member but also as Chairperson of the parliamentary Rule of Law and Stability Committe

Sein is opening the door for a free and democratic Myanmar. I commend the courage shown by the Myanmar Government. I also commend the courage of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

me in the near future. The President invited people to work together for the interest of the nation despite differences. Accordingly, he received Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on 19 August 2011, and, putting aside differing views, they had candid and cordial discussions with a view to finding common ground and exploring a p

ber election free, fair and inclusive. In this context, we reiterate our call for the release of the political prisoners and detainees, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Freedom of expression is a core human right and a prerequisite of democracy. In this era of information technology, communication has been revolutio

0-55128 Agreement still remains fundamental to securing peace and stability in Sudan as a whole and in the region. The continuing unjust detention of Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma epitomizes the fate of prisoners of conscience everywhere who seek to uphold the values of democracy and free speech. I call for her immedia

on slavery and indentured labour in Mauritius during the colonial period. Mauritius continues to be preoccupied with the fate of pro democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose heroic and unbreakable determination and steadfastness to free her people from years of subjugation compel all of us who are strong advocates

the noble goals of the United Nations Charter. Standing at this rostrum, I must admit how, as a prisoner, I was inspired by the courage and vision of Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma. Today I would like to echo the call of the Secretary-General for her immediate and unconditional release along with all other political pri

solutions. Durable peace in the Middle East requires that the issue of Palestine be addressed meaningfully. We also call for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi. All nations seek security. Peace and security are closely linked.

tional community to do more than just stand by the people of Burma. This appeal is more than ever relevant. We cannot condone the condemnation of Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi by a kangaroo court. We reaffirm our solidarity with and support for Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, an emblematic lady who personifies the courage and dignity

ment and to ensure that justice and the defence of human rights prevail throughout Sudan. In Burma/Myanmar, Ireland condemns the recent conviction of Aung San Suu Kyi and again calls for her immediate release and that of all political prisoners and for the launching of a genuine, inclusive political dialogue. Inter

tion of a genuine political dialogue between the Government and the political opposition as well as the release of all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi. We strongly support those efforts. In August, war erupted in the South Caucasus. The conflict in Georgia has not only dramatically affected the regi

nue to stand with the people in their demand for greater democracy and human rights, and we renew in particular our call for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi and her fellow political prisoners. It is gravely disappointing that the ruling military junta has not engaged seriously with the good offices missio

of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, Mauritius severely condemns the decision of Myanmar’s military junta to prolong the house arrest of Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi. My delegation believes that the national reconciliation and full democratization of Myanmar cannot be achieved without the release of Ms. Aung San S

s of expediency. My wife would say that they danced with dictators. Today, as we meet here in New York, the democratically elected leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, continues to be imprisoned in Yangon. She has suffered year after year under house arrest. The world must demand that that great woman finally be fr

its violent response. I call on its leaders at long last to respond constructively to the wishes of the people, to stop their violence and to release Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners. The process of national reconciliation and democratization must begin in earnest, and we hope that the Secretary-G

olations be brought to justice promptly. Impunity gives rise to violations. We cannot but admire the Buddhist monks of Myanmar and the courage of Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, whose party won a democratic and fair election in 1990, only to be removed from office by a military coup. She has now spent 11 of the last 17 years

We welcome the progress made, but we must condemn the violation of human rights in Myanmar and the continued detention of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. Although every conflict has its own particular causes, we can say that violations of the human rights of certain groups, a culture of impunity or th

sts or irregular forces on civilians. In this context allow me to express deep concern over events in Myanmar where the democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been held in detention for years and where the peaceful expression of political dissent is at present being brutally repressed. I am thinking of

to give him its fullest cooperation to enable him to fulfil his mission on behalf of the international community. Let me also call for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and for direct engagement between the leaders of Myanmar and various groups in particular the National League for Democracy.

s and the freedom of assembly and expression have to be respected. We reiterate the call for the release from detention of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the Burmese democratic opposition. That appeal was also made at this morning’s meeting of the Women’s Empowerment Network, which unite

great reason and justification, to the current situation in Myanmar. This is the time for Myanmar to return to the path of democracy, to release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi now and to involve all the parties, including the National League for Democracy, in the democratization and constitutional processes. In conclusion,

ally in the territory of South Ossetia. In closing, I would like to share the insights of a woman whose name is on our minds and in our hearts today: Aung San Suu Kyi. Her courage, her resolve and her reflections on peace and democracy, cannot be imprisoned. They travel across every border and barrier to inspire us

, humanitarian and political conditions in that neighbouring country. The leaders of Myanmar must not continue to hold Nobel Peace Prize laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the entire nation hostage to a mindset that belongs to the cold war and to policies that have brought international opprobrium and economic ruin

d, therefore, joins others in calling for the immediate release of those detained in recent weeks, along with the many political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, who have been held without trial for much longer periods. The Myanmar regime should be held responsible for the personal safety and treatment of all

September. We welcome the current visit to Burma by the United Nations Secretary- General’s Special Envoy, Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, and his access to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. We urge the Burmese authorities to work constructively and meaningfully with him in support of his United Nations-mandated mission. Mr. Gambari is w

with all parties concerned, and to work towards a peaceful transition to democracy. We call for the release of all political detainees, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. ASEAN fully supports the decision of Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon to send Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari to Myanmar. We ask the Myanmar Government

ties are persecuted. Forced child labour, human trafficking and rape are common. The regime is holding more than 1,000 political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, whose party was elected overwhelmingly by the Burmese people in 1990. The ruling junta remains unyielding, yet the people’s desire for freedom is un

It is one of the sad ironies of our time that Aung San Suu Kyi remains under house arrest in Myanmar, 15 years after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. We cannot remain silent when members of peaceful democrati

Burma/Myanmar remains particularly grave. I again call on the regime to move towards democracy and to release all political prisoners, in particular Aung San Suu Kyi. The centrality of the United Nations to international peace and security is once again underlined by the issues dominating the debate in the Assembl

. Sadly, in Burma-Myanmar, human rights and democracy continue to be denied. That is most acutely symbolized by the continued detention of the heroic Aung San Suu Kyi. The cumulative length of her detention now approaches ten years. Her ordeal is not forgotten by the people of Ireland. I urge ASEAN, in particular,

nd betrays their cause. The democratic hopes we see growing in the Middle East are growing everywhere. In the words of the Burmese democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi: “We do not accept the notion that democracy is a Western value. To the contrary, democracy simply means good Government rooted in responsibility, tr

damental human rights. In the light of recent developments, I consider it necessary to again mention the Nobel Peace Prize laureate from Myanmar, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, and the numerous Cubans who were sentenced to many years in prison in the political trials of March and April 2003.

ts of our friends in ASEAN, and we join our voice with those of others in the international community to appeal for the immediate release of Mrs. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and of all others who are being detained, and for the 8 resumption of talks and of the process of reconciliation and democratization. My Government t

A good way to start would be to release Aung San Suu Kyi immediately and without conditions and thereby demonstrate the Government’s 17 sincere intentions. This might mean the beginning of a new political e

would like to take this opportunity to highlight two issues that relate to peace and security in the Asian region. The first is the detention of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi by the Government of Myanmar. Japan is continuing to make serious diplomatic efforts to bring about the expeditious resolution of this worrisome situ

alf-capacity and are deprived of the unique qualities, energies and creativity that women would bring. In this context, I cannot forget the plight of Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma. She deserves active support from this gathering and the world. The United Nations was founded in part to make sure that the monsters of fas

ation of basic human rights in Burma. Let me say this morning that when the Burmese Government tries to blame the victims for the crime, and say that Aung San Suu Kyi and her party are responsible for their own repression, I can only reply that much the same was once said about Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Nelson

tions and initiatives. The European Union is deeply concerned at the situation in Myanmar. It asks the Myanmar authorities to immediately restore Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi's freedom of speech, movement and communication with the outside. It is urgent for dialogue to begin between the Myanmar authorities and the democrat

rk together as truly united nations. I cannot leave this Assembly without expressing my deep concern at the situation in Burma. The treatment of Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi is a disgrace, and I call on the regime in Burma to immediately restore Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi's freedom of speech, movement and communication.

once again to bring human rights violations to an end and to enter into a substantive dialogue with opposition leaders, especially and including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and representatives of ethnic minorities, in order to establish democratic rule in accordance with the will of the people as expressed in democratic

If at this stage I mention Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar it is because I am personally aware of the loneliness, the anguish, the difficulties and dangers that a woman leader faces in political li

without referring to the grave situation in Myanmar. It is, indeed, a tragedy that, since the release in July last year of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, developments in that country have gone from bad to worse. Time and again, Denmark and its European Union partners have urged the State Law and Order