Condolence for Padoh Mahn Sha Lah Phan

Justice for Human Rights in Burma

For immediate release February 18, 2008


Condolence for Padoh Mahn Sha Lah Phan

Justice for Human Rights in Burma (JHB) categorically condemns the recent assassination of Padoh Mahn Sha Lah Phan, General Secretary of the Karen National Union (KNU), and expresses our condolences to the family as well as to the Karen people.

JHB firmly believe that political assassinations are the lowest and most heinous of acts that will not alter the course and ideology of any organization’s political campaign. In contrast, these acts will only help in the determination and resolute belief of the organization and its people to carry on their tasks towards fulfilling their legitimate objectives.


Contacts:
Dr. Sein Myint, Policy Director (907)-306-2086
Ko Myat Soe, Research Director (260)-615-0575