Saturday, May 16, 2009

Short but meaningful

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore
Good to see a quick response from MFA. Now the real work of the ASEAN Human Rights Body begins...
MFA Spokesman's Statement on Reports of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Being Charged

Singapore is dismayed by this latest development. This is a setback for the national reconciliation process. We reiterate the call for the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi from detention. We are also concerned about recent reports on her poor health, and that the arrest may exacerbate her condition.

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
15 MAY 2009