The lady of Burma By: Gigi Antonelle
Jan 15, 2015
The lady of BurmaBy: Gigi Antonelle
Burma (Now Myanmar)
History•Colonized by the British•1940s- General Aung San led its fight for independence•Democratic government and constitution established•1962- military group overthrew the democratic government
General Aung San
Aung San Suu Kyi
Born June 19, 1945 in Rangoon, BurmaDaughter of General Aung SanAttended Oxford University1988- she returned to Burma to tend to her dying mother, and political chaos had erupted throughout the state
National League for Democracy (NLD)“The struggle for democracy and human rights in
Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic
aspirations. “-Aung San Suu Kyi•Founded by Aung San Suu Kyi to establish democracy and freedom in Burma•Won a free and fair election in 1990, but the result was never recognized•Over 2,000 members of the NLD have been arrested
Political [CAUSE]
•Highly oppressive policies -lack of freedom of speech -no guarantee of fair public trials-suppression of ethnic minority groups-flawed electoral laws
Political [effects]
•Innocent people are killed
or are forced to flee when their land is taken
from them by
the military
Massive Massive Protests EruptProtests Erupt
•Those who protest or go against the government in any way risk detainment, prosecution, or execution.
Economic
Resource rich country
Corrupt, inefficient, and oppressive military rule
Causes EffectsMilitary leaders and businesses exploit these natural resources
The military benefits from this exploitation, so they do little to help the problem of a massive gap between the rich and poor
Inflation
Fiscal deficit
Widespread poverty
Dangerous working conditions
social ★Burma’s military regime is amongst the world’s
largest human rights violators...★
The army targets ethnic minorities, including Muslims and Christians, as well as anyone that opposes them.These people
are...
Murdered
Tortured Relocated
Killed
Raped
Forced to Work
Prosecuted
Social [Continued]
The Burmese government spends less than 1% of their budget on public health funds. The U.S.
spends approximately 16% in comparison.THE RESULT?•High infant
mortality rate•Short life expectancy•Malaria, tuberculosis, diarrhea, and HIV/AIDS threaten the population
Resolution One:Allow Aung San Suu Kyi to
Leave Burma
When Aung San Suu Kyi is free for short periods of time, she does not leave the country for fear
of not being let back in.If permitted to leave, she could...•gain worldwide support•bring attention to her country•make progress in creating democracy in Burma
☆Resolution Two: Increase United Nations
Involvement
Countries around the globe are devoted to Aung San Suu Kyi’s protection...
What about the rest of Burma’s people?
Personal InvolvementU.S. Campaign for
Burma
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