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Election stance |
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United Nations
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Urges government to:
- allow the UN a role in the transition process
- release political prisoners
- create conditions for credible elections
- have time bound dialogue with the opposition
- publish electoral law and set a date as soon as possible
Offering to:
- Facilitate dialogue between the SPDC and Aung San Suu Kyi, NLD
- Provide technical assistance for the general election to be held in 2010.
Actions
- UN special envoy Tomas Ojea Quintana called for an investigation into whether the Burmese regime is guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in his report following his visit to the country in February 2010.
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ASEAN
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Urges government to:
- release all political prisoners
- meaningful dialogue involving all parties concerned
- hold credible elections
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China
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Urges government to
- Expedite the process of democratisation
- Inclusive dialogue among all stakeholders
Against
- using political and economic pressure to influence the Burmese government
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East Timor |
Urges government to:
- Hold free and fair elections
- Release Aung San Suu Kyi
Against
- sanctions policy on Burma
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European Union
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Urges government to:
- Release all political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi
- Engage in an inclusive dialogue among the military authorities, the democratic opposition and ethnic communities
- hold an election that is credible, transparent and inclusive process, based on international standards
Offering to:
- Facilitate dialogue between the SPDC and Aung San Suu Kyi, NLD
- Provide technical assistance for the general election to be held in 2010.
Statements:
- European Union and Japan joint statement
Actions:
- Looking to send an "exploratory mission" to Burma to discuss with the military junta the country's upcoming elections and also calls on Burmese military leaders "to cooperate fully" with Piero Fassino, its special envoy to the country.
- Extended sanctions while offering to hold direct talks with the junta
- seeking a deal to send an election mission to Burma
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India
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Urges Government to:
- Expedite the process of democratisation
- Make it broad-based to include all sections of society, including Aung San Suu Kyi and the various ethnic groups
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Japan
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Urges Government to:
- release political prisoners, especially ASSK
- inclusive dialogue among all stakeholders
Statements:
- European Union and Japan joint statement
Actions:
- Training for Burmese Election Officials
- Discussing policies towards Burma with other countries e.g. EU and USA
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Russia
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Urges Government to:
- cooperate with the UN special envoy
Against
- using political and economic pressure to influence the Burmese government
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South Korea |
Urges Government to:
- to take steps to promote democracy
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South Africa
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Urges Government to:
- release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi
- adopt civilian rule under a democratic multiparty system
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United States of America
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Urges Government to
- unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners
- an end to conflicts with ethnic minority groups
- accountability of those responsible for human rights violations
- the initiation of a genuine dialogue among the Burmese government, the democratic opposition, and the ethnic minorities on a shared vision for the way forward in Burma
- hold credible elections
Actions:
- Continued sanctions and new engagement policy
- Policy review - has offered to review its sanctions policy if the SPDC makes democratic reforms
- Continued support for Aung San Suu Kyi
- Assistant Secretary of State is planning to make another visit to Burma
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