1. Members of the NLD were summoned in writing by the Military

Intelligence through the several Ward Chairmen of Mindon Township in

Magwe Division to attend without fail at their office on the 29th,

30th, and 31st January. Those members who were away cutting bamboo or

for the purpose of purchasing cows all had to be informed and brought

in.

2. They were told by the MI that before long the NLD would be declared

an illegal organisation and all members would be arrested and proceeded

against. They were given three days notice. Some who were overtaken by

fear were threatened and forced to sign prepared letters of resignation.

Bullying tactics were used against those who didn't sign and forced to

work on projects designated by them (MI). Also, they confiscated

whatever they wanted for their own use. The MI group comprised Sergeant

Shwe Hla Maung (appeared to be the leader), a coporal and Lance coporal

Win Toe.

3. The NLD members had no desire to resign. Those who refused were

incarcerated in a place within the military unit and pressure was

applied. For example; the printing license of a person making a living

by operating a small printing machine was withdrawn and unwarranted

accusations and false charges laid against the person engaged in selling

and buying goods.

4. We have been informed about a cover up of the death of a person at

the hands of the chairman of the ward administration unit and one member

of the MI which occurred a month ago. The facts relate to one Nga Maung,

son of one Daw Kyi Sein of Kyauk-taing village in Mindon Township. He

was posted to Infantry Battalion No:92 and had returned on home leave.

It was alleged that he was demanding money claiming to be a member of

the MI. With the assistance of Sergeant Shwe Hla Maung, and Lance

Corporal Khaing Too, the Chairman of the Village Administration U Aye

Maung, Nga Maung was arrested and interrogated. Constable Nga Maung died

as a result of their "beyond the limit" measures. The cause of death

recorded on the death certificate is "high blood pressure caused through

fright". His mother Daw Kyi Sein was paid Kyats ten thousand and told to

keep her mouth shut. No one in Mindon dares to talk about the matter.

5. We urge the authorities to investigate the above matter and to

proceed in accordance with the law against those responsible.

Central Executive Committee

National League for Democracy

Rangoon

17 February 1999