Ethnic, Democratic Organizations from Burma To Work for Integrated Action Plan
Malahide, Ireland
26 January 2009
1. We, the organizations listed below, wish to express our profound
thanks to the Government of the Republic of Ireland and Burma Action
Ireland for their generous and kind support which has enabled us to
meet here in Malahide, Ireland, from 24 to 26 January 2009.
2. We wish to express our deep appreciation and highest regards to
the "Heroes of Democracy" in our country who continue to struggle
with perseverance and determination to bring fundamental rights and
freedom to the people of Burma in spite of the extreme risks involved.
3. We also wish to salute our courageous colleagues, many of whom
have lost their lives and those who continue to languish in prison under
harsh conditions, because of their efforts for democracy and civil liberties.
4. We call on the international community to help secure the immediate
and unconditional release of all political prisoners, including detained
elected representatives, NLD leaders U Tin Oo and Daw Aung San Suu
Kyi, ethnic and democracy leaders, including Shan Nationalities League
for Democracy Chairman U Khun Tun Oo, and leading members of the
88 Generation Students.
5. We are deeply appreciative of all Burma support groups, NGOs, and
institutions which have tirelessly been extending assistance to the
Burmese democracy movement and working for democracy in our country.
6. Burma is entering a critical period as the Burmese generals are trying
to legitimize military rule in the country on the basis of a unilaterally
written constitution and through elections scheduled in 2010.
7. We, therefore, unequivocally declare that we cannot accept the
military sponsored constitution of 2008 in its current form. There is
still time and opportunities are still available to correct the situation.
We unanimously agree to pursue whatever options are available with
determination and understanding in the interests of the nation.
8. We are committed to develop a unified leadership with an
integrated action plan to achieve common objectives of establishing
democracy and federalism in Burma.
AAPP Assistance Association for Political Prisoners
ABSDF All Burma Students' Democratic Front
CFOB Canadian Friends of Burma
ENC Ethnic Nationalities Council
FBF Free Burma Federation
FDB Forum for Democracy in Burma
IBMO International Burmese Monks Organization
MPU Members of Parliament Union
NLD-LA National League for Democracy - Liberated Area
SYCB Students and Youth Congress of Burma
WLB Women's League of Burma
NCGUB National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma
