Min Ko Naing,Under Solitary Confinement for Ten Years | |||||||||||||||||
| A Student Leader of 1988 Uprising in Burma | |||||||||||||||||
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Min Ko Naing or "Conqueror of Kings," is the nom de guerre of one of the most prominent public figures in Burma's struggle for democracy and human rights. During the 1988 pro-democracy uprising, Min Ko Naing opened the eyes of the Burmese people to the injustice and suffering that was being unleashed upon them. He led the All Burma Federations of Student Unions (ABFSU), the most distinguished student body in 1988 uprising. After the violent crackdown of the uprising, he remained inside Burma while leading the ABSFU. He was arrested on March 23, 1989 during his hide and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He has being isolated in a small cell and tortured since he was arrested. According to the reports from inside Burma, he is suffering from a gastric ulcer. Even though he is confined in harsh prison situations, his spirit of freedom struggle remains strong. It is believed that Min Ko Naing has been transferred from Insein Prison, Rangoon to Sittwe Prison in Arakan State. | ||||||||||||||||
| Our Heads Are Bloody, But Unbowed. | |||||||||||||||||
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"I'll never die. Physically I might be dead, but many more Min Ko Naings will appear to take my place." Min Ko Naing | ||||||||||||||||
| Invitation for the Ceremony | |||||||||||||||||
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We, Burmese community in Washington D.C area, like to invite you to attend the ceremony of the tenth anniversary of Min Ko Naing's solitary confinement. In this ceremony, we, NCGUB, CRDB, DBSO, and NLD(L.A), will honor Min Ko Naing with the "Courage Award" for his strong spirit in Burmese democratic movement. Time : 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Date : Sunday, March 21, 1999 Place: Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eight Street, NW Washington DC 20001 Burmese dinner will be served at the ceremony. Direction: : From MD- take Connecticut Ave South to Chevy Chase exit all the way to DC, turn left at H Street, turn right at Eight Street, and the red brick building on left is the Calvary Church. Please go to the third door with security guard and check in to the basement hall. Contact Persons: U Myint Swe at (202) 393 7342 Min Min at (202) 215 6376 e.mail: [email protected] "I'll never die. Physically I might be dead, but many more Min Ko Naings will appear to take my place" Min Ko Naing | ||||||||||||||||
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