The Statement of Palaung State Liberation Front on the

47th Anniversary of Palaung National Revolution Day

1) Today is an important day for the Palaung Nation because it marks 47 years of
resistance against the dictatorship of the State Peace and Development Council.

2) We appreciate and respect all those Palaung civilians, leaders, and comrades who
have given their lives and blood for our struggle during the last 47 years.

3) This year is a crucial year for the Palaung Nation and the freedom-loving people
of Burma. We must all be prepared to sacrifice everything to free ourselves from
slavery under the junta.

4) The Palaung self-rule outlined in the junta’s 2008 Constitution is not genuine.
After the 2010 elections, the Palaung Nation will continue to suffer under the
oppressive rule of the military junta. We must oppose the 2010 elections that
will make us slaves under the military. According the Palaung people’s desire
to oppose the 2010 elections, the Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF), Palaung
Women Organization (PWO), Ta’ang Student Youth Organization (TSYO) and
the Palaung people vow to work together against the elections.

5) We urge all citizens of Burma to oppose the military through armed resistance,
civil disobedience and diplomatic efforts, in collaboration with opposition groups
and political organizations working for democracy, human rights, self-rule and
equality. Together we can build peace and the federal union that the people of
Burma want and need.

6) In conclusion, on 47th Palaung National Revolution Day, the Palaung State

Liberation Front vows to keep fighting until the goals and objectives laid out by
the Palaung leaders are met.

Executive Committee
Palaung State Liberation Front
12 January 2010