11.18.2008

Burma News in English


Prominent Monk, Others Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences
By MIN LWIN
Ashin Gambira, a leading figure in last year’s monk-led protests, and four other dissidents were today sentenced to up to 35 years imprisonment by a Burmese court.


Burma-Bangladesh Maritime Talks Fail
By WAI MOE
Talks break down between Burma and Bangladesh over the disputed maritime boundry in the Bay of Bengal, but will resume in January.


Activist Than Nyein Undergoes Surgery
By MIN LWIN
Prominent Burmese activist Dr Than Nyein, 71, is in good condition following surgery on his liver in Singapore.


Conflict Threatens Karen Biodiversity
By KEYA ACHARYA / IPS WRITER
On top of 60 years of military occupation, the Karen people of Burma are now facing severe impairment of their environmental and cultural foundations.

Cheating in pulse and beans trade in Burma

In the backdrop of plummeting prices of pulses and beans three big wholesale traders are under investigation by 'Bureau of Special Investigation' (BSI) for non-payment to sellers, according to pulse...
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