2.18.2009

Burma News

'Free Daw Suu Kyi' campaign spreads

Pegu Division members of the 'National League for Democracy' (NLD), began their 'Free Daw Aung San Suu Kyi' signature campaign for their leader from the 14th of this month...

Campaigner tells UN: Independent verification of rights abuse needed

United Nations Human Rights expert, Tomas Ojea Quintana, met Karen splinter groups on Sunday, since they have been known to violate human rights in eastern Burma, according to a UK-based..

Editorial, Opinion and Analysis

UN human rights envoy on 'Show Boat' mission to Burma

(Analysis) The United Nations' human rights envoy to Burma is currently half-way through a six-day visit to the country, assessing...


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Explosive Art from Burma

By KYAW ZWA MOE
Weapons play a central, symbolic role in the work of Rangoon artist San Minn, now on show in Chiang Mai.

Kyat’s Black Market Rate Hits New Heights

By THE IRRAWADDY
The black market value of Burma's currency, the kyat, has hit new heights, continuing a trend that began last month.

Clinton en Route for Indonesia, China

By WAI MOE and LALIT K JHA
Burma observers have called for the new US Secretary of State to speak out for Burma during her visit to Asia.

UN Envoy Meets Political Prisoners

By SAW YAN NAING
The UN Human Rights Envoy talks to four political prisoners and a prominent defense lawyer in Insein Prison in Rangoon.

Burmese Workers’ Rights Group Attacked in Malaysia

By LAWI WENG
Two members of a Burmese workers’ rights group in Malaysia were injured in an attack on their office.

Rohingya Issue Expected to be Raised during Asean Summit

By THE IRRAWADDY
Asean Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan has confirmed that the plight of the Rohingya boatpeople will be discussed in bilateral, informal meetings at the summit of the 10-nation group next week.

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Wanderlust - Windsor,UK
UK tour operators have responded to accusations that they are supporting Burma’s military regime by using hotels and resorts that feature on an EU trading ...
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US taking fresh look at Myanmar policy
Reuters - USA
Washington has gradually tightened sanctions on the generals who have ruled the former Burma for more than four decades to try to force them into political ...
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Clinton en Route for Indonesia, China
The Irrawaddy News Magazine - Chiang Mai,Thailand
In both countries, she is expected to talk about Burma. The Indonesian and Chinese visits come as the second and as the final stops respectively on her ...
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Burmese Workers’ Rights Group Attacked in Malaysia
The Irrawaddy News Magazine - Chiang Mai,Thailand
By LAWI WENG A raid on the office of a Burmese workers’ rights group in Malaysia left two of its staff seriously injured, according to one of the victims of ...
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Explosive Art from Burma
The Irrawaddy News Magazine - Chiang Mai,Thailand
By KYAW ZWA MOE All he brings from military-ruled Burma are guns and other weapons. They are not really deadly, however, but artistically colorful. ...
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UK tour operators selling holidays to blacklisted Burma resorts
Car Rentals - Lightwater,England,UK
More than a dozen Britain-based tour operators are in breach of a European Union blacklist, by selling holiday packages at resorts in Burma that are owned ...
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Thai Army chief visits Burma
Nation Multimedia - Bangkok,Thailand
Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Anupong Paochinda left for an official visit to Burma Tuesday. Speaking to reporters before leaving on Army plane to Burma, ...
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Secretary Clinton’s Asia Trip: Indonesia’s Role in the Spotlight
Heritage.org - Washington,DC,USA
Consider, for example, Burma. Despite their massive influence in Burma, the Chinese have done nothing to help bring about justice in that nation. ...
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