27 May 2008

Press release from the European Commission

Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy, Benita Ferrero-Waldner reacted to the extension of the house arrest of Aung San Su Kyi:

"I deeply deplore the extension of the house arrest of Daw Aung San Su Kyi by the authorities of Myanmar.

For some time to come, the country will continue to face the enormous task to recover from human suffering and material damages caused by Cyclone Nargis three weeks ago.

I am therefore personally disappointed that a historic opportunity was missed to give a sign of reconciling political life in Myanmar at a time where national and social cohesion, and solidarity and dialogue are more needed than ever.   

I repeat my call for a release of all political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Su Kyi and the opening of a sincere dialogue with all political stakeholders in Myanmar."

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