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 Burma: Continued Arbitrary Sentencing
White House News
In the last few days in Burma, Than Shwe's brutal regime arbitrarily sentenced
additional pro-democracy activists to harsh prison terms. This brings the total number
of persons convicted since November 7 to at least 86. Brave Burmese patriots such as
Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi, and Htay Kywe, were among those who have been
sentenced to 65 years' imprisonment for their peaceful participation in the August
2007 protests, in which Burmese citizens, including monks and activists, called on the
regime to address the basic needs of the Burmese people.

The United States strongly condemns the regime's persistent repression of its people
for exercising basic freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights. We further deplore the complete lack of due process, as these men and women
have been arrested, detained, charged, and tried behind closed doors without the
benefit of counsel. The international community and the United Nations Security
Council must not remain silent as the regime demonstrates yet again its contempt for
universal freedoms and its disdain for the international community's calls to release
all political prisoners.

The United States will continue to stand with the people of Burma as they speak out
against the junta's brutal actions.

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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
November 17, 2008

Statement by the Press Secretary on Burma

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