Asian Regrets At Suu Kyi Verdict

There have been international calls for Ms. Suu Kyi's release

In case you’re not in this particular news loop, yesterday, news agencies, the AP and Al Jazeera confirmed that a verdict was handed down convicting Burma’s pro- democracy leader, Suu Kyi, to 18 more months of house arrest.

Well, today, in an unprecedented move by a key group of Burma’s South East Asian neighbors, a statement condemning the conviction of this Burmese icon has been issued:

“We assume the judgment is totally wrong according to the law,” states a lawyer of the their legal team.  Bravo.  I am heartened to see any group publicly come out with a statement against oppression, especially in an atmosphere of such great repression.  I can only hope that other groups follow suit.  Democracy is a precious thing and makes me appreciate the privileges I enjoy that much more, (including writing this blog).

Namasté