Union for democracy and civil liberties

Malahide, Ireland

26 January 2009

1. We, the organizations listed below, wish to express our profound thanks to the

Government of the Republic of Ireland and Burma Action Ireland for their generous and

kind support which has enabled us to meet here in Malahide, Ireland, from 24 to 26

January 2009.

2. We wish to express our deep appreciation and highest regards to the “Heroes of

Democracy” in our country who continue to struggle with perseverance and

determination to bring fundamental rights and freedom to the people of Burma in spite of

the extreme risks involved.

3. We also wish to salute our courageous colleagues, many of whom have lost their lives

and those who continue to languish in prison under harsh conditions, because of their

efforts for democracy and civil liberties.

4. We call on the international community to help secure the immediate and

unconditional release of all political prisoners, including detained elected representatives,

NLD leaders U Tin Oo and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, ethnic and democracy leaders,

including Shan Nationalities League for Democracy Chairman U Khun Tun Oo, and

leading members of the 88 Generation Students.

5. We are deeply appreciative of all Burma support groups, NGOs, and institutions

which have tirelessly been extending assistance to the Burmese democracy movement

and working for democracy in our country.

6. Burma is entering a critical period as the Burmese generals are trying to legitimize

military rule in the country on the basis of a unilaterally written constitution and through

elections scheduled in 2010.

7. We, therefore, unequivocally declare that we cannot accept the military sponsored

constitution of 2008 in its current form. There is still time and opportunities are still

available to correct the situation. We unanimously agree to pursue whatever options are

available with determination and understanding in the interests of the nation.

8. We are committed to develop a unified leadership with an integrated action plan to

achieve common objectives of establishing democracy and federalism in Burma.