The United States deplores the government of Burma's refusal to allow Aung San Suu Kyi and other National League for Democracy leaders to travel freely in their own country.
Freedom of movement is a fundamental, internationally-recognized human right.
Its denial can only increase the existing tensions in Burma. Since yesterday, Aung San Suu Kyi and other members of the National League for Democracy have reportedly been involved in a standoff with Burmese authorities at a roadblock about 30 miles south of Rangoon in Dala township. The authorities have not permitted the group to continue on to Kunyangon township where they planned to confer with local National League for Democracy members. We are concerned about the health and safety of the National League for Democracy group and hold the Burmese authorities directly accountable for their welfare.