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YANGON (Reuters)-a possible tour of Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi could cause unrest, State media warned Wednesday, implying that she would be responsible for their own safety.
Nobel Peace Laureate Suu Kyi is planning his first trip outside the former capital Yangon since she was freed from detention at home last year only after elections to end army rule.
The military still controls the Government.
"His followers and supporters are gushing that the icon has to keep in touch with the public. Seem willing to take advantage of the public. They also spread that the Government is responsible for the safety of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, his trip, "said a commentary in all three official newspapers.
"We are deeply concerned that if Daw Aung San Suu Kyi makes travel in the country, there may be chaos and disorder, as evidenced by previous incidents," he added.
"Daw" is an honorific in Myanmar for women.
In 2003, in one episode, now known as the Depayin massacre, Suu Kyi's motorcade was attacked by thugs pro-junta and 70 of its supporters died in what was seen as an assassination attempt.
"The Government said that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is just an ordinary member, so that the public will not limit you to travel and do things in accordance with the law, but she must honor the laws for the rule of law," read the comment.
Suu Kyi, 66, has announced the dates for the tour, or a route.
His party, the National League for democracy (NLD), was officially disbanded last year when he refused to register the elections held in November. Suu Kyi was released from six years of house arrest, a week after the vote.
Official Media, which act as a mouthpiece for the Government, also said on Wednesday that the Government had warned the NLD "will not harm peace and stability" and to enforce the law.
"If" they want to really accept and democracy in practice effectively, they are to stop such acts that may damage peace and stability and the rule of law, as well as the unity between people, including monks and service personnel, said the letter, according to state media.
NLD spokesman Nyan Win confirmed that he had received a letter. "We have received your letter of yesterday but still we have not talked about and decided what to do about it," he said.
The letter accused the party to keep its headquarters and various offices open and organizing meetings even through it was dissolved, the newspapers said.
"Such acts are not only against the law, but also amounts to oppose Hluttaws (the legislature)," they said.
(Reporting by Aung Hla Tun; Editing by Alan Raybould and Daniel Magnowski)
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