Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) party chairman Khun Tun Oo, In my opinion, if the SNLD does not become a legal party, we cannot publish even a statement or a document. The SNLD might reregister, but we have no time to stand for the by-elections. We can do political activity only after getting a legal status for our party. A: What our ethnic people want is equality and the self-determination right, but not to secede from the union. We know about that disease and we have already had the medicine for that. So they need to resolve these political issues, not only sign peace agreements. I gave only 55 per cent marks to this government. 2012.01.13 Mizzima -we-need-news

Former General Khin Nyunt said he had no plans to re-enter politics, and he supports the work of Aung San Suu Kyi. Peace is also good for the country, he said, and he wished success to people who are working for peace. “I believe in the people who are assigned this work,” he said. “The other side also wants peace too so if both sides reconcile…I think it will be successful.” 2012.01.13 Mizzima - no-grudge-against-anyone

Kyaw Min Yu (Jimmy) and his wife Nilar Thein, also an 88-Generation Student leader, was released. Their daughter was four months old when they were arrested. She is now 5. One remained in prison. He is Shwe Kyu, a university teacher. It’s not good. They should release everyone. Releasing political prisoners is good for the country. The entire world will appreciate this.

The government is working on reaching cease-fire agreements with ethnic armed groups. This is what really should be done. This is our concept of achieving national reconciliation through dialogue. To reach this goal, we must have cease-fires with all ethnic armed groups and the next step must be reaching the peace goal. No country can develop and progress without national reconciliation. If we accept this concept, we must try hard to achieve peace. 2011.01.13 Mizzima to-meet-his-daughter

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