World focus on Burma (7 July 2009)
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Die Hard’ spirit of 7-July; Burmese activists vow to march ahead
Mizzima.com –
… with the world witnessing the latest injustice by the Burmese regime – the trumped-up charge and trial of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi – India and …
Sodomy trial begins for Malaysian opposition leader
Radio Australia – Sen Lam –
LAM: And indeed, I understand in a recent paper, you compared it to the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma? SREENEVASAN: Yes, I did. …
Honour for ambassador to Vatican
Irish Times – Gerry Moriarty –
Meanwhile, at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus in Derry the Burmese pro-democracy campaigner and leader of the opposition Aung San Suu Kyi, …
Irish participation in EU peace missions ‘compatible’ with UN role
Irish Times –
Commenting on his recent visit to Burma, Mr Ban said he was “deeply disappointed” his request to meet detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi was not …
View: Ban’s way —Barbara Crossette
Daily Times –
A well-known figure in Asia, he harbours hopes of negotiating the release of activist Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma. His relations with China are good — he …
US Industry Group Calls for Renewed Ban on Burmese Exports
Voice of America –
US lawmakers are considering renewing the ban as Burma’s most prominent opposition figure, Aung San Suu Kyi, stands trial for allegedly violating the terms …
MJ tribute could be biggest celeb send-off
Inquirer.net -
Even in the reclusive, military-controlled Burma (Myanmar), a dance group held a memorial service for Jackson as nearly 200 fans held a candlelight vigil in …
Myanmar rebuilding uneven a year after the cyclone
The Associated Press – John Heilprin –
Some other improvements were obvious, but this was the camp that the xenophobic junta that rules Myanmar, also known as Burma, wanted the world to see. …
Stop human rights violations on ethnic minorties in Burma
Aliran Monthly –
This is the 33rd anniversary of Salai Tin Mg Oo’s assassination; the Burma/Myanmar military junta killed him at 4.00am on 24 June 1976. …
New Report Just Published: World Hydropower Generation Market Report
PennEnergy –
… US$720 Million in Hydroelectric Power Project II-44 Krusnohorske MVE Constructs Small Hydroelectric Power Plant II-44 Burma’s HIPD Signs Agreement with …
Myanmar rebuilding uneven a year after the cyclone
Fresno Bee – John Heilprin –
Many of the women and children wore Thanaka, a cosmetic used by Burmese women for 2000 years – golden-colored tree bark that is ground, made into paint and …
Bangladesh a transit point for drug trafficking
Narinjara News –
Burma produces as much as 70 per cent of the heroin and opium and is the second highest producer of drugs which enter Bangladesh through the porous, …
