Asia Works: Three interviews with Aung San Suu Kyi (August '97 and November '96)

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PAL Betacam SP [TRT 00:40:00] (2 copies)
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  1. Produced by: Images Aisa
  2. Interview Episode 1:
  3. In August 1997, Aung San Suu Kyi discussed various economic and political issues taking place in Burma and the National League for Democracy (NLD): "Investment in Burma won't be a success due to instability and inflation. Dialogue is the best possible solution to the problems in Burma." She expressed the NLD's readiness for comprehensive dialogue with the government, not merely a meeting. Although Suu Kyi's movements were restricted and her speeches were not reaching the public,people could get the updates through Radio Free Asia, BBC, VOA or theDemocratic Voice of Burma. Regarding the political stalemate, Suu Kyi said, "Politics is not a drama, it is everyone's life.The regime-sponsored National convention will not bring genuine democracy because their members do not truly represent the people." When generals accused her of being a dictator in NLD, she said generals did not understand democracy.
  4. Interview Episode 2.
  5. November 1996: Burmese citizens do not have the right to file a complaint when they are deprived of political rights by the government. Although the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) signed the United Nations Convention on Child Abuse,they did not prevent children from working in government projects. SLORC must deliver basic family rights before it can go further.(Continue interview in Tape 4)

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