NCGUB Condemns Junta for Making 'Political Profit' Out of Bomb Blasts

NCGUB Press Release
May 8, 2005

The National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB) has learned of the bomb blasts in Rangoon. The NCGUB, which has always strictly adhered to the policy of peaceful solution of political problems, strongly censures those responsible for the bomb blasts which, according to news agency reports, killed 11 people and injured "scores" of others.

Likewise, the NCGUB also harshly condemns the ruling Burmese generals for exploiting such situations to hurl false accusation against political opponents, including the NCGUB, of being responsible for the explosions.  The loss of human lives and physical injuries are already tragic occurrences and the generals should not stoop so low as to gain political profit out of such incidents.

Prime Minister Dr Sein Win said, "Bomb explosions are becoming more frequent since the combat wing ousted many of the top military intelligence officers, including General Khin Nyunt. The removal of the old guard may have weakened the overall security system and we cannot also rule out the connection between the blasts and the growing dissent within the military."

Hence, the NCGUB strongly urges the generals to take immediate steps to resolve growing national problems through an inclusive process involving the National League for Democracy, the ethnic leaders, and the military in order to stop the deteriorating conditions and in the interests of the people.

NCGUB, PO Box 14536, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, D.C., 20044  Tel: 301-424-4810 Fax: 301-424-4812 

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