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U.S. denounces harassment of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi
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The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (January 2,
2003 5:46 p.m. EST) - The State Department on Thursday criticized what
it called harassment by government-affiliated groups in Myanmar of
democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Spokesman Richard Boucher said the harassment occurred during a recent
trip Suu Kyi, the 1991 Nobel Peace laureate, made outside the capital.
He said efforts by such groups to harass opposition party leaders cannot
help a national reconciliation process to which the Myanmar government
has committed.
"The United States calls on the Myanmar regime to ensure that all
political parties can carry their message to the Myanmar people in
safety," he said.
Criticizing continued military rule in Myanmar, Boucher said,
"Political change is needed in Myanmar."
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