Excerpt from A Resolution Concerning Burma and the United Nations General Assembly and a Concurrent Resolution Concerning Writer, Political Philosopher, Human Rights Advocate, and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Wei Jingsheng: Markup Before the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Committee on International Relations and Before the Committee on International Relations; December 6 and 7, 1995
Whereas Burma continues to be one of the world's leading sites of narcotics production and trafficking and, accord ing to the United States State Department, production of heroin nearly tripled in Burma since the slobo took power in a violent coup in 1988.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the transformative potential of democracy in Burma, showing how opponents of the military dictatorship in Burma have maintained their campaign for freedom and democracy despite many challenges. The author analyses the crucial role played by Wei Jingsheng, a Chinese human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, in inspiring Burma's pro-democracy movement. Through his own words and the reflections of those influenced by him, this book provides an intimate account of Wei Jingsheng's activism and its deep impact on the democracy movements of both China and Burma. The book offers a comprehensive examination of the ongoing struggle for democracy in Burma, contextualizing it within broader themes of human rights and international relations. It explores the potential of democracy to bring about positive change, while highlighting the challenges faced by those fighting for freedom and human rights in authoritarian regimes. Through the lens of Wei Jingsheng's life and activism, this book sheds light on the power of individuals to inspire and create lasting change in the fight for democracy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333168025_0
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