Word focus on Burma (13 July 2009)
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87-year-old opposition member imprisoned
Democratic Voice of Burma – Khin Hnin Htet -
‘The choice for Myanmar’s [Burma] leaders in the coming days and weeks will be between meeting that responsibility in the interest of all concerned, …
‘Ban’s approach with junta not effective’
Gulf Times -
Three Myanmar opposition groups said Ban should “stop expecting” the ruling generals to respond positively to his calls. resolution to deal with Burma’s …
Myanmar gas move
Calcutta Telegraph –
… along with their South Korean partners Daewoo Corp and Korea Gas Corp may invest $3.73 billion to produce natural gas found off the Myanmar…
coast.
Myanmar: More Karen IDPs fleeing fighting
ReliefWeb (press release) –
The Free Burma Rangers (FBR), a relief group operating in the area, reported on July 7 that the five hundred villagers, including women and children, …
Swine fever kills 500 pigs in Mizoram
Times of India –
Meanwhile, a ban on import of pigs and piglets from neighbouring Myanmar and Bangladesh, with which Mizoram shares 722-km-long international border, …
China’s Autonomous Regions Eyed as Model for Burmese Ethnic Areas?
The Irrawaddy News Magazine – Wai Moe –
In part, the letter said: “We solemnly ask the Chinese government to relay our request to the Myanmar [Burma] government: first, we support the …
ACT Appeal Myanmar: Cyclone Nargis rehabilitation – ASMY82 revision 2
ReliefWeb (press release) –
On 2 and 3 May 2008 a massive cyclone (Nargis) hit Myanmar (Burma) affecting the lives of approximately 24 million people in 115 townships, according to …
Myanmar tells UN it will free political prisoners
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) –
On Monday, the Washington-based US Campaign for Burma released a letter urging the Security Council «to deal with Burma’s military regime. …
Burma to Amnesty Some Prisoners for 2010 Elections

Voice of America –
By VOA News Burma’s ambassador to the United Nations says the military government is planning to grant amnesty to prisoners so they can take part in next …
Burma to free political prisoners
BBC News – Laura Trevelyan –
Burma is preparing to release political prisoners to allow them to take part in national elections next year. …
UN’s Ban Says Than Shwe Pledged Fair Election, But Suu Kyi Can’t …

UN’s Ban and Than Shwe shake: Constitution not shown
Inner City Press –
She called on the “Burmese generals” to make good on their statement that cooperation with the UN is a “cornerstone of the foreign policy of Myanmar. …
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s statement to the …
ReliefWeb (press release) –
Thank you for this opportunity to brief the members of the Security Council, at their request, on my visit to Myanmar from 3 to 4 July at the invitation of …
Neda Soltani: A Martyr And A Hero
Philadelphia Bulletin – James G. Wiles -
In today’s Myanmar (Burma), we have Aung San Suu Kyi, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. America, too, has her feminine symbols. Actually, several women. …
UN chief tells Myanmar to deliver on poll pledge
AFP –
“The Secretary-General’s visit was an opportunity for the Government of Burma to transform its relationship with the international community, which stands …
Burmese refugees rounded up and sold in Malaysia
Worldfocus –
In Malaysia, some immigration officials have been accused of involvement in selling refugees from Myanmar, also known as Burma, to gangs in Thailand. …
Assessing Ban’s Burma visit
UN Dispatch – John Boonstra –
SG Ban is briefing the Security Council on his recent trip to Burma today. And while Britain’s Foreign Minister may have praised Ban’s trip, …
Ban Ki-Moon returns from Yangon empty-handed
The Daily Star –
BURMA (now Myanmar) is our next-door neighbour but has remained largely ignored in our media and our foreign policy. Burma’s notoriously secretive military …
Myanmar says to amnesty prisoners before elections
Reuters – Patrick Worsnip, Sandra Maler –
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Myanmar is planning to amnesty prisoners to enable them to take part in national elections next year, at the request of UN …
Burma to amnesty prisoners
Bangkok Post –
Burma is preparing an amnesty for political prisoners on humanitarian grounds so they can contest next year’s general elections, the country’s UN ambassador …
Kim Jong Il diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Argentina Star –
… the destination to Burma to deliver any Arms Sales to Myanmar’s General Than Shwe military government to bully Burmese KNLA and SSA to fight civil-war . …
UK – The trial of Aung San Suu Kyi
ISRIA –
Mr Lewis repeated calls to the Burmese authorities from the Prime Minister and other G8 leaders for the release of all political prisoners, including Aung …
Hillary in Asia, Round Two
The Nation – Simon Tay –
North Korea will be on the agenda after its missile tests, as will Burma, since its generals persist in prosecuting Aung San Suu Kyi, the world’s most …
ACT Appeal Myanmar: Cyclone Nargis rehabilitation – ASMY82 revision 2
ReliefWeb (press release) –
On 2 and 3 May 2008 a massive cyclone (Nargis) hit Myanmar (Burma) affecting the lives of approximately 24 million people in 115 townships, according to …
Ban briefs Security Council on latest trip to Myanmar
UN News Centre –
13 July 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is briefing Security Council members on his recent visit to Myanmar, where he called on authorities to …
China’s Autonomous Regions Eyed as Model for Burmese Ethnic Areas?
The Irrawaddy News Magazine – Wai Moe –
In part, the letter said: “We solemnly ask the Chinese government to relay our request to the Myanmar [Burma] government: first, we support the …
Weekly Business Roundup (July 13, 2009)
The Irrawaddy News Magazine – William Boot –
Tonkin is a former British ambassador to Thailand and is currently chairman of Network Myanmar, a UK based NGO campaigning for human rights in Burma. …
Shut out in Burma
Hamilton Spectator –
True to form, Burma’s military dictator, General Than Shwe, showed only disdain when UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon visited that tortured land (also known …
This week in entertainment: ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood …
San Jose Mercury News –
“Burma VJ” (NR): An award-winning documentary offering a rare inside look at the 2007 uprising in Myanmar. The footage was shot by 30 anonymous and …
ASEAN region offers bounty, but patience and courage is required
Manufacturers’ Monthly – Derek Parker –
… Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, totalling about 600 million people – is already worth $80bn a year, more than trade with China, …
Young activist seeks voice for Myanmar minority
Shan Herald Agency for News – Han Manman –
They have White House upon the invitation of then-President George W. Bush. the violence and oppression the Myanmar people continue to endure. She Burma …
Regime sheming to cut loose support for Wa
Shan Herald Agency for News –
Failing to make major ceasefire groups led by the Wa to accept the junta officers run border security force proposal, Burma’s ruling generals are resorting …
Luxurious Asia packages for every type of holidaymaker
eTravelBlackboard – Asia Edition -
Cruising the Ayeyarwady River from the pagoda city of Bagan and royal Mandalay this breathtaking voyage through Burma can be enjoyed for three, …
FACTBOX: A look at North Korean leader Kim Jong-il
Reuters –
Intelligence experts say Kim ordered the 1983 bombing in the capital of Burma, now Myanmar, that killed 17 senior South Korean officials and the bombing of …
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