The Burmese media has spoken out against democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi for the first time since her release from house arrest back in November.
This criticism is almost a retaliation to the statement made a few days ago by the NLD, showing their support of the sanctions placed on Burma. The Burmese military junta have always spoken out against the sanctions placed upon them, as they say that they harm the people more than the country, and have caused even more poverty in the country. However, it is widely recognised in the international community that these sanctions effectively hinder the military regime from prospering, without harming the people to a great extent.
Along with saying that the NLD and Aung San Suu Kyi would 'meet a tragic end' if they continued to speak out, the Burmese media (which is, of course, completely state run) also threw out other insults, such as calling the party 'Big headed' and saying that they are ignoring that Burma is 'marching towards a new era'. The statement released also mentioned that it wanted the NLD to 'co-operate' with the Burmese military, although it did not say what this co-operation would entail.
I feel that this statement is the government's attempt to try and suppress and blacken the name of the NLD, who, despite being disbanded in november of last year, have been extremely active and prominent on the international scene recently. However, there is so much support behind the NLD that i feel that it is a wasted effort on behalf of the military junta, and will influence very few, even in Burma.
This criticism is almost a retaliation to the statement made a few days ago by the NLD, showing their support of the sanctions placed on Burma. The Burmese military junta have always spoken out against the sanctions placed upon them, as they say that they harm the people more than the country, and have caused even more poverty in the country. However, it is widely recognised in the international community that these sanctions effectively hinder the military regime from prospering, without harming the people to a great extent.
Along with saying that the NLD and Aung San Suu Kyi would 'meet a tragic end' if they continued to speak out, the Burmese media (which is, of course, completely state run) also threw out other insults, such as calling the party 'Big headed' and saying that they are ignoring that Burma is 'marching towards a new era'. The statement released also mentioned that it wanted the NLD to 'co-operate' with the Burmese military, although it did not say what this co-operation would entail.
I feel that this statement is the government's attempt to try and suppress and blacken the name of the NLD, who, despite being disbanded in november of last year, have been extremely active and prominent on the international scene recently. However, there is so much support behind the NLD that i feel that it is a wasted effort on behalf of the military junta, and will influence very few, even in Burma.
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