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NLD News Bulletin October 2010

National League for Democracy (Liberated Area) Page 1

Activities of National League for Democracy October 2010 News Bulletin No. ( 6 )

01 October

NLDs leaders trip to Irrawaddy Division

NLD team led by U Kyi Win, MP elect from Labutta and U Kyaw Myint, MP elect from Zalun

started the trip to Irrawaddy Division to meet with NLD members and supporters from Ingapu,Kanaung, Myanaung, Lemyethna and surrounding Townships. The main topic for the trip is to

explain NLDs positions toward elections including boycotting to NLD members.

An election not worthy of support by U Win Tin

U Win Tin, an influential leader of the National League for Democracy writes an article in the

International Herald Tribune with the title of An election not worthy of support in which he

encourages the international community to stop supporting Burma's flawed election and to rejectit. He said, "We refuse to abandon our aspirations for democracy in Burma and give the regime

the legitimacy it wants for its elections. With millions of people of Burma supporting our

position, we hoped the international community would understand the regime's intentions asclearly as we do and pressure the regime to stop its unilateral and undemocratic process."

02 October

NLD youth members paid respect to UNA leadersNLD youth members visited residences of U Pu Cin Siang Thang and U Htaung Co Thang, Chin

leaders from United Nationalities Alliance, and paid respect to them. They first went to U Pu Cin

Siang Thangs house in Kyauktadar Township and paid respect to him and U Thein Pe, a

member of Committee Representing Peoples Parliament and then went to U Htaung Co

Thaungs house.


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03 October

NLD leaders trip to Irrawaddy DivisionNLD team led by U Kyi Win, an MP elect from Labutta Township meets with NLD members

from Ingapu Township at the house of U Ko Ko Myint, chairman of the Township NLD branchand discussed about position towards elections and boycott campaigns as well as organizational

matters. The team also meets with members of the Lemyethna Township at the residence of UHla Win, secretary of Township NLD the next day.

05 October

NLD filed a lawsuit against the SPDC

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on behalf of the NLD filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court against the

SPDC over the dissolution of the NLD under the section 45 and 54 of the Specific Relief Act.The present Union Election Law has no power to dissolve existing political parties as there is no

provision in the new Political Party Registration Law regarding existing parties that have been

registered according to the previous law. U Kyi Win, U Nyan Win and Daw Khin Htay Kywe,

lawyers of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi submit the lawsuit and the Court accepted it to register.

On 8th October, the Court accepted the case and announced the date of hearing on 18 th October.

On the first day of the hearing, only U Kyi Win would be allowed to represent Daw Aung San

Suu Kyi.

05 October

NLD leaders trip to Shan StateNLD team led by U Ohn Kyaing with U Kyi Win, U Khin Maung Shein and Ko Myint Htay and

Ko Kyaw Thu Ya from Youth wing, meets with members from Taung Gyi district in Shan Statesuch as Taung Gyi, Namhsan, Loilen, Pindaya, Yatsauk, at the house of Daw Khin Moe Moe,

secretary of Taung Gyi Township NLD. Some other interested people also attended the meeting.

The team explained positions and activities of NLD and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and discussedthe current issues and problems facing local people.


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06 October

NLD leaders trip to Pegu Division

NLD team led by U Nyunt Wai, a CEC member composing U Han Thar Myint, U Soe Win, Ko

Aung Soe, Ma Phyu Phyu Thin and Ko Kyaw Win met with members of NLD and supporters inPyay. They explained NLD positions of NLD towards elections especially boycotting it to NLD

members and interested people. The next day they continued their trip to Nattlin Township andmet with NLD members.

08 October

NLD team continues the trip to Kayah StateNLD team stretched out its trip to Kayah State and met with leaders and members of NLD at

Loikaw and explained the current strategies and activities of NLD regarding the elections. Due totight security, they had to sleep a night at the Bus station. No guest house, even the monastery

did not allow them to stay overnight.

The team continued the trip the next day and arrived at Nyaungshwe Township. They met with

NLD members including organizational committee members at the house of Dr. Tun Hlaing, an

MP elect in Inle Lake. They visited veteran politicians in Taung Gyi including U San Aung andU Khun Htee who used to be involved in independence movement. The team arrived back

Rangoon on 11th October.


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09 October

NLD leaders trip to Mon and Karen State

NLD team composing U Nyan Win, U Nai Nai, Daw Khin Htay Kywe, Daw Khin Saw Htay and

Ko Aye Tun from youth branch made a trip to Mon and Karen State to discuss present situationand NLDs positions especially boycotting elections. They explained legal points regarding 2008

Constitution and elections. Interested people in addition to NLD members attended the meetingsthroughout the trip.

10 October

U Tin Oo paid respect by Burmese in SingaporeBurmese people living in Singapore paid respect to U Tin Oo, vice chairman of NLD in a

monastery of Singapore before he went back to Burma after an eye operation.

NLD members in Zigon started boycott campaign

NLD members in Zigon Township wearing T shirt with images of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, UWin Tin and U Tin Oo, and a line that said People have right not to vote according to the law.They also distributed small photos of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, U Tin Oo and U Win Tin and

explained people that people could stay at home on the day of election and it does not break any

law.

12 October

Daw Suu refused to vote

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi told to her lawyers that she would not vote in the coming elections asthe National League for Democracy did not participate in the elections. Although she is serving a

prison term, her name appears in the list of voters in Bahan Township where she lives. Her

lawyers sent a complaint letter back to the Police Special Branch that she was not supposed tohave the right to vote according to the law in response to their information that she was allowed

to vote in the elections.

Her lawyers met her to discuss about the special appeal to be submitted on 18th

of this month atthe Supreme Court in Rangoon. The Court will decide whether it will accept the appeal for

hearing. She also told her lawyers that the elections to be held according to the 2008 constitution


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which is in contrast to the desire of people and the results of 1990 elections will not bring about

democracy. She said so in response to comments that elections will bring some changes.

U Tin Oo back home

U Tin Oo, vice chairman of the NLD came back to Rangoon after visiting Singapore for medical

treatment. NLD leaders including U Win Tin and youth members fetched him up at the airport.

NLD leaders trip to Kachin State

NLD leaders such as U Ohn Kyaing, Ma Phyu Phyu Thin, Daw Hla Hla Moe, Daw Aye AyeMar, Ko Myo Nyunt and U Aye Thar Aung, member of Committee Representing Peoples

Parliament went to Mandalay as a first stop for Kachin trip. There at the house of U Thein Tan,

chairman of the Mandalay Division NLD, they met with members of NLD from eleven

Townships in Mandalay such as Mogote, Sintgu, Madaya, Thabeikkyin, Patheingyi, Tada-U,Amarapura, Sintgaing and Pyinoolwin and discussed about several issues including activities and

attitudes towards coming elections.

13 October

NLD leaders attended ALD ceremony

Central Executive Committee members including U Win Tin attended the 22nd anniversary of the

foundation of Arakan League for Democracy (ALD) which won 11 seats in 1990 elections. ALD

has been a firm alliance of NLD for long years.


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14 October

NLD still existNLD released a statement for its branches informing that the NLD still exist legally. In the

statement, it said, The NLD filed a lawsuit on its dissolution according to the Political Party

Registration Law (No. 2/2010) at the Supreme Court with the Case Number 63/2010 of General

Civil Lawsuit and it has been waiting for hearing of the Court. The NLD, hence, has not yet beendissolved under the session 25 of the Political Party Registration Law (No. 2/2010).

NLD leaders visit families of political prisoners

NLD team led by U Nai Nai visits families of political prisoners in Hlegu and Mingaladon

Townships in suburb of Rangoon Division. They also meet with NLD members and supportersin respective Townships.


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14 October

NLD leaders trip to Kachin StateNLD team led by U Ohn Kyaing and U Aye Thar Aung arrived at Monyin and meet with NLD

members and supporters and explain NLD positions and voters right regarding elections.

15 October

Trip to Kachin continues

NLD team continues their trip to Myitkyina, Kachin State and met with members from

Myitkyina, Bhamo, Waingmaw, Mogaung Townships. NLD leaders especially explained NLDsplatforms towards the genuine federal union and expressed willingness to cooperate with ethnic

nationalities.


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The next day they went to Namtee and met with NLD members. When they arrived back toMyitkyina, they visited the prison where Zargana, a well-known comedian and other political

prisoners were detained and sent them food, some stuffs and money. They also met with veteran

politicians in Myitkyina such as U Byit Tu and family of U Myit Htoo.

NLD leaders Irrawaddy tripNLD team led by U Kyi Win, MP elect met with members from Labutta Township and discussed

about current situation and activities regarding elections.

15 October

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi meets her lawyers

U Nyan Win and U Kyi Win meet Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at her residence for the second timein this month to discuss about special appeal to be submitted on 18 th October. During the

meeting, she said that she could not accept the idea that the election organized by the SPDC is

the only way to bring about democracy in Burma. She argued that the junta held an election in1990 and did not recognize the results. Now again, they are going to hold the elections and will

recognize it only when the results they prefer come out. And the government doesnt need to beaccountable to the parliament.

Regarding the wait and see policy of some countries on elections, she said that she didnt believethat their policies have changed but they just want to see the outcomes of the elections. She told

her lawyers that she wants to use twitter when she is released to keep in touch with young

people inside or outside of the country.


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17 October

NLD leaders trip to Chin StateNLD team composing Monywa Aung Shin, Pyapon Nilone Oo and Ko Ba Maung from youth

wing started a trip as the second round to Chin State. This time, the team would go to the rest of

the Townships they could not visit the last time.

NLD leaders attended one month ritual ceremony of the demise of U Ohn Myint

NLD leaders paid a visit to the house of U Ohn Myint who passed away a month ago. A ritual

ceremony for his demise is held for his merit.

18 October

NLD members harassedU Aung Myint, chairman of NLD Thayawaddy Township in Pegu Division was harassed by

policemen at his house by interrogating and threatening. In Tharyawaddy, authorities in

Township level are forcing local authorities to persuade people in villages to vote in theelections.

Lawyers of Daw Suu present special appeal to the Court

Lawyers representing Daw Aung San Suu Kyi were allowed to present their arguments at theSupreme Court for special appeal over her house arrest.


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Two NLD members released from jailU Chit Pe, vice chairman of Twante Township NLD and Ko Aung Soe Wai, an organizer of

NLD were released after serving full term of sentence from Shwe Bo prison and Pyay prison

respectively. They were arrested and sentenced one and half year each for praying at a pagodafor release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and political prisoners.

NLD leaders return trip from Kachin StateNLD team led by U Ohn Kyaing and U Aye Thar Aung, on their return to Rangoon, stopped at

Kyaukpadaung Township in Mandalay Division and met with NLD members from

Kyaukpadaung, Meikhtilar and Nyaung-U townships, at the house of U Myint Lwin. They

discussed about several matters including ethnic issues and answered questions raised byattendees. In Kyaukpadaung, NLD members have been distributing photos of Daw Aung San

Suu Kyi with her words People have right to vote as well as they have right not to vote.

NLD leaders trip to Irrrawaddy DivisionNLD team composing U Kyi Win, U Kyaw Myint, Manh Nyunt Thein and Manh Georgney

started next round of trip to Irrawaddy Division to reach more Townships before the end of thismonth. They would visit Townships in the lower part of Irrawaddy Division to meet with NLD

members and supporters.

18 October

Diplomats from Canada Embassy meet NLD leaders

Some diplomats from Canada Embassy came and met with U Tin Oo and U Win Tin at U TinOos house to enquire NLDs present situation and positions.

19 October

Australian Ambassador meets NLD leaders

Ambassador and diplomats from Australian Embassy meet with U Tin Oo and U Nai Nai at U

Tin Oos house and discussed about NLDs positions and current issues.

25 October

German Ambassador meets U Tin Oo and CECmembers

Diplomats from German Embassy led by Mr. Julius Georg Luy, Ambassador come to the houseof U Tin Oo, Vice Chairman of NLD and meet with some CEC members. The Ambassador

inquired about future works of NLD and situation of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. U Win Tin, U Ohn

Kyaing and U Han Thar Myint also joined the meeting.


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21 October

NLD leaders visited political prisoners

NLD team led by U Nai Nai and U Win Myint together with U Hla Thein, U Khin Maung Shein

and Daw Khin Saw Mu from women wing, Ko Myint Htay from youth wing visited families ofpolitical prisoners in North Okkalapa. The team also met with members of North Okkalapa

Township NLD and discussed about current situation.

The Supreme Court accepted Daw Suus special appeal

The Supreme Court announced that it would hear the special appeal submitted by Daw Aung San

Suu Kyi over her house arrest. Her lawyers will have to present their argument before the Special

Appellate Bench in Naypyidaw on 29th

October.

22 October

NLD leaders visit political prisoners in Kyauktan and Thanlyan

NLD leaders such as U Win Myint, Daw May Win Myint, U Khin Maung Shein, U Myo Aung

and Ko Myo Nyunt from youth wing visit families of political prisoners in Kyauktan Township.

Then they meet with NLD members and discussed about boycotting elections.

They continued their trip to Thanlyan Township and meet with families of political prisoners and

NLD members. NLD youth members distributed pamphlets for boycotting elections in Kyauk

Tan and Thanlyan markets.


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23 October

NLD members distributed educational pamphlets about elections

NLD members from Myeik Township distributed thousands of educational pamphlets about

electoral laws informing people that they have right not to voter just as they have right to voteraccording to the law. In the evening, NLD members including members from youth and women

wing wearing T shirts with words expressing that people have right not to vote according to the

law went to the pagodas in city and pray for the release of political prisoners including DawAung San Suu Kyi.

24 October

NLD leaders attended the ceremony marking 22nd

anniversary of ZNC

NLD leaders who are travelling to Chin State attend the ceremony marking the 22 nd anniversary

of the establishment of Zomi National Congress. In the ceremony, ethnic leaders and non-ethnic

leaders signed an agreement called Kalay Declaration in which they express the necessity of anational conference like a Panglong conference that will lay down foundation for future Federal

Union. The declaration turns down the 2008 Constitution and the upcoming election as they will

not bring about any change for people.

The ZNC honored the award of National Reconciliation Hero to U Win Tin for this year.


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NLD team led by Monywar Aung Shin and U Aung Thein also meet with NLD members at the

house of Dr. Thein Win, MP elect of Kalay constituency in Kalay Township and discuss aboutlaws and peoples rights regarding elections and how to exercise their rights.

24 October

NLD members paid respect to senior leaders

At the Headquarters of NLD, members paid respect to NLDs senior leaders at the end of the lent

according to Burmese tradition.


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25 October

NLD CEC meets

Central Executive Committee members of NLD meet and discuss mainly about boycott activities

and how to inform NLDs decision and positions to people and voters. CEC members alsobriefly discuss about current activities and its challenges.

26 October

NLD youth members distribute boycott pamphlets

NLD youth members wearing T shirt with words expressing People have right not to vote

according to the law distribute pamphlets urging people not to vote in the elections. They

distribute pamphlets in Htauk Kyant market in Mingalardon Township and Phauk Kan market inInsein Township. They have been watched by local authorities but not harassed.

26 October

NLD released two statements

NLD issued two statements one of which is calling for boycotting the upcoming elections andanother one is about its positions towards National Democratic Force, a splinter group of NLD.

In the first statement, it said voters have rights not to vote in the elections according to electorallaws. And if someone forces people to vote, he or she can make complaints at police stations.

It also describes Daw Aung San Suu Kyis messages on elections such as; Citizens of the

country have the right to vote just as the right not to vote according to the law It is against thelaw if someone is forced to vote and If you dont like parties in the absence of NLD, you can

stay at home (without voting)

NLD leaders trip to Sagaing Division

NLD team led by Monywar Aung Shin and U Aung Thein meet with NLD members in SagaingDivision and discussed about electoral rights of voters and how to monitor elections. They alsodiscussed about peoples right not to vote and to complain if forced to vote.


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27 October

NLD leaders visit families of political prisonersNLD team composing U Nai Nai, U Myo Aung and U Khin Maung Shein visit family members

of political prisoners in South Okkalapa Township and explain NLDs activities and positions

toward elections. They also provide some assistance to family members as a token ofencouragement.


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The team continues to South Dagon to meet with NLD members. The meeting took about twohours to discuss about current situation and activities of NLD members. Meanwhile, NLD youth

members distribute pamphlets urging people to exercise their right not to vote in elections in

Thingangyun Township, South Okkalapa Township and South Dagon Township.

29 October

Daw Suus appeal heard

U Nyan Win, Daw Khin Htay Kywe and U Kyi Win present the Special Appeal before theSpecial Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court in Naypyidaw. The hearing took about three

hours in a three member panel composing Chief Justice U Aung Toe, Deputy Chief Justice U

Tun Tun Oo and Justice U Kyaw Win. The Court was adjourned to another date for the nexthearing which has not yet been fixed.

U Han Thar Myint, U Win Myint, U Thein Oo, Daw May Win Myint, Daw Aye Aye Mar, DawKhin Saw Mu, Dr. Myo Aung, U Khin Maung Shein, U Saw Nai Nai from NLD, Ko Myo

Nyunt, Daw Myint Myint Aye, Ma Thuza Lwin and Ma Min Maw Oo from NLD youth wingalso attended the trial.

NLD leaders trip to Eastern Shan State

NLD team led by U Ohn Kyaing and U Aye Thar Aung from Committee Representing Peoples

Parliament meet with members from Namsan Township and discuss about several issuesincluding boycotting elections and CRPPs decisions toward elections. They also discuss about

Kalay Declaration and its plan to hold second Pang Long conference.

NLD team continues to Tachilek Township and meets with NLD members and explains current

issues and positions regarding elections as discussed in the previous Townships. On 30th

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October, they arrived Kengteng and explained NLD members Kalay Declaration and NLDspositions toward elections. They also meet with some ethnic leaders from Shan Nationalities

League for Democracy led by Khun Htun Oo.

30 October

NLD youth members distribute boycott pamphlets

NLD youth members form Rangoon Division youth wing distribute pamphlets urging people to


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exercise their rights not to vote in the elections, in markets and some public places in TamweTownship.

31 October

NLD members boycott campaignsNLD members who distribute pamphlets urging people not to vote in South Dagon Townshipwere harassed by local policemen. Later, they were allowed to walk around in a group no more

than three people. NLD members also distribute pamphlets in Kyemyindaing and Dala

Townships in Rangoon Division and some townships in Pegu and Tanintharyi Division.

Japanese Foreign Minister urged the junta to release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Mr. Seiji Maehara, Japanese Foreign Minister urged U Nyan Win, the juntas Foreign Minister

during talks on the sidelines of regional meetings with ASEAN and its dialogue partners.But U Nyan Win did not respond to his call to release her.

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