Aung San Suu Kyi

It would not be helpful for the international legal order if the impression takes hold that only resource-rich countries can conduct adequate domestic investigations and prosecutions.

Our present constitution gives the military far too much power. Although the president is the head of state, he is not necessarily the highest power in the land. The commander-in-chief can take over all powers of government at any time he feels it to be necessary.

Quite frankly, as many people know, there are political prisoners and that shows [the country] does not have a free and fair judicial system.

Unless there is a free press to check those who are in power, we will not be able to defend the rights and freedoms of the people.

But at the same time this press has to be aware . . . of the great responsibility that it has for the stability of the nation, which is in fact what we are trying to do.

This is a disgraceful attempt by Aung San Suu Kyi to defend the indefensible. To say that this case had 'nothing to do with freedom of expression' and that Wa Lone, and Kyaw Soe Oo 'were not jailed for being journalists' is a deluded misrepresentation of the facts.

cycles of inter-communal violence going back to the 1940s.

impatience

fake rape

investment that only goes to enrich an already wealthy elite bent on monopolizing both economic and political power cannot contribute toward égalité and justice.

treat the business tycoons deeply linked to the military as 'fellow citizens' and build the country together.

I could not as my father's daughter remain indifferent to all that was going on.

Peace and a federal democratic union are closely intertwined and that's why we need to change the constitution. The most important thing is national reconciliation.

We're trying to build up a democratic federal union. We have some ways to go before we become a working democratic federal nation such as yours, but I'm sure we'll get there.

Myanmar does not fear international scrutiny and invites observers to come to Myanmar and look at the situation for themselves.

Human rights violations and all other acts that impair stability and harmony and undermine the rule of law will be addressed in accordance with strict laws and justice.

Our government has emerged as a body committed to the defence of human rights, all within the borders of our country. We condemn all human rights violations, Myanmar is committed to peace and rule of law.

It could not be ruled out that the Tatmadaw had used disproportionate force... while also suggesting that 'surely, under the circumstances, genocidal intent cannot be the only hypothesis'.

Please use your freedom to promote ours.

The greatest danger for our future is apathy.