Wednesday, September 24, 2008

The Embassy of Canada in Bangkok today issued the following statement.

Bangkok, 24 September, 2008

"Canada welcomes Burma’s release of journalist and democracy activist U Win Tin and other political prisoners.

While this is a positive development, Canada recognizes that there are more than 2,000 political prisoners held in Burma. Canada once again calls upon the Burmese regime to immediately release all political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all the people of Burma."


For further information please contact

steven.rheault-kihara@international.gc.ca