Detaining Suu Kyi

Detaining Suu Kyi

It is not surprising that the junta extended Aung San Suu
Kyi's detention since she remains a symbol of democracy and
decency inside one of the worlds most repressive countries.

ASEAN must live up to its moral obligations and confront
beleaguered junta leader Than Shwe at the summit (in Kuala Lumpur
next month) and demand her freedom.

Failure to stand up to Myanmar yet again will attract
worldwide scorn and put ASEAN to shame as a regional
organization.
-- The Nation, Bangkok