In direct non-cooperation with the United Nations, the military regime has not only refused to release political prisoners and take part in meaningful dialogue, but has doubled the number of political prisoners in excess of 2,100. Burma’s military dictators have continued to ignore Article 9 of the UDHR, which says that no one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile.
On this 60th anniversary of the UDHR, the world body should make concerted efforts, through prestigious organizations and governments, to carry out the true meaning of the significant charter. Burma’s human rights problem should be the first task for the United Nations to deal with, in order to make an extraordinary example. The United Nations must not surrender to the military dictators of Burma. The United Nations must be tough enough to confront military dictatorship.Next Page 1 | 2
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Zin Linn was born on February 9, 1946 in a small town in Mandalay Division. He began writing poems in 1960 and received a B.A (Philosophy) in 1976.
He became an activist in the High School Union after the students' massacre on 7th July 1962. (more...)
