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Thai FM: Suu Kyi not on hunger strike - always been thin
Myanmarâs opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was not on hunger strike as the United States government claimed, said Thai Foreign Minister Surakiat Sathirathai on Thursday. "She normally goes days, weeks, months without eating" The US State Department on Tuesday said Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the opposition National League for Democracy (NLD), was on hunger strike in protest of her detention of three months by the Myanmar government, which cited protection of the opposition leader as the reason for the arrest. Surakiat also said the Thai government supported the national reconciliation plan announced on Saturday by Myanmarâs new prime minister Khin Nyunt. During his first public speech since appointment, Khin Nyunt announced a seven-point roadmap for democracy, saying that his country would resume the long-suspended national convention but giving no time frame. Oh Criminy! Another Roadmap®!¡¡ He said his country would draft a new state constitution based on the detailed principles laid down by the convention. The draft constitution would undergo referendum and a new general election would be held on a "free and fair" basis, he said,adding that the parliament would be convened by representatives elected in the election and a new government would be formed through the parliament.
"Soon, sheâll be able to slip between the bars of her cell, securing her release... assuming she can still walk" Malaysia, the current chair of the ASEAN, was also ready to help the Myanmar government out of the current political stalemate, Surakiat also said. Sarcasm aside - this is one courageous lady, and the world needs to lean on Burmaâs generals Posted by: Frank G 2003-09-04 |
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