EU Calls for Political Reform in Burma |
| By WAI MOE |
| The EU Presidency has called for dialogue between the Burmese junta and the opposition, the release of political prisoners and the lifting of restrictions on political parties. |
Burmese Media Gather in Chiang Mai |
| By WAI MOE |
| About 150 Burmese journalists, writers, bloggers and poets have attended the Burma Media Conference’s 6th anniversary conference in northern Thailand. |
Thai Anti-govt Group Stages Protest |
| By AMBIKA AHUJA |
| Thousands of protesters surrounded the prime minister's office Tuesday demanding Thailand's Parliament be dissolved and new elections held. |
Junta Urged to Send Positive Signals: Ban |
| By LALIT K JHA |
| The UN secretary-general says now is the time for the Burmese government to show the world it is making tangible progress toward national reconciliation and democracy. |
US Demands Release of all Burmese Political Prisoners |
| By LALIT K JHA |
| The US State Department has welcomed the Burmese regime’s release of some political prisoners in Saturday’s amnesty but added: “A lot more needs to be done.” |
UDP Leader Involved in Drugs, Money Laundering, Says Ex-agent |
| By WAI MOE |
| A former Burmese intelligence officer brings up the shady past of Kyaw Myint, repeating allegations of drug dealing and money laundering in a VOA radio broadcast. |
Time for NLD to Step Up to the Plate | |
| By YENI | |
Quintana's trip results in amnesty for prisoners in Burma: Official Media
Burma's state-run newspaper on Monday said United Nations Human Rights expert Tomas Ojea Quintana's visit to Burma, had been a success, as it immediately resulted in the release...Junta released prisoners to ease off mounting pressure: critics
The Assistant Association for Political Prisoners Burma, an activist group, has said that at least 23 political prisoners were included among the 6313 prisoners, who have been given amnesty...ASEAN leaders urged to address Burma's rights issues in upcoming summitLeaders of Southeast Asian countries (ASEAN) should address the issue of Burma's poor human rights record in the forthcoming summit to be held at the end of this month, an... | Tawphayalay literary prize giving ceremony venue changedThe prize giving ceremony of the 'Tawphayalay Aung Zay Memorial' literary prize was cancelled as the Burmese junta authorities did not give pe |
| UDP Leader Involved in Drugs, Money Laundering, Says Ex-agent The Irrawaddy News Magazine - Chiang Mai,Thailand By WAI MOE The leader of a Burmese political party has again been tied to drug dealing and money laundering by a former official in Burma’s military ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Malaysia to put Burma under spotlight The Age - Melbourne,Australia Malaysia plans to put Burma under the spotlight over the plight of the Rohingya boat people at an ASEAN summit later this week. The plight of the Rohingya ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Scenes of Poverty Banned from Burmese Films The Irrawaddy News Magazine - Chiang Mai,Thailand By KYI WAI New regulations governing Burma’s film industry instruct producers to avoid making movies that depict scenes of poverty. ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| From political prisoner in Burma, to Misericordia dean Wilkes Barre Times-Leader - Wilkes Barre,PA,USA Nyein, 59, took some time recently to reflect on his time as a political prisoner, his ever-changing career and his continued hope for a free Burma, ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Myanmar's junta release prisoners in amnesty PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) - Wien,Austria Burmese military junta released 12 political prisoners from among over 6000 prisoners languishing in jails around Burma, away from their families meant to ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| 19 political prisoners released from Myanmar jails The Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Several monks and three members of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's political party were among the more than 6300 prisoners ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Burma: “Kenji Nagai Award” or an Encouragement towards journalists ... Asian Tribune - Bangkok,Thailand By Zin Linn Burma Media Association will have to launch its sixth annual conference (from 21 to 23 February 2009) in Chiang Mai. The association was formed ... See all stories on this topic | ||
The Leaky Cauldron.org - Salem,MA,USA During the last meeting hundreds of Potter fans came together to talk about helping those less fortunate in Burma and Darfur. This time the call will focus ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| UN Refugees chief praises Australian funding boost Australia Network News - Melbourne,Australia The money will be spent on efforts to assist refugees from Afghanistan, Iraq, Burma and Sri Lanka. He says there is much that needs to be done in the region ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Burma's Muslim Rohingyas - The New Boat People Inter Press Service - Rome,Italy But the ‘boat people’ phenomenon is back, and this time it has to do with Burma’s Muslim Rohingyas fleeing harsh realities at home. ... See all stories on this topic |
Blogs Alert for: Burma news
| Burma Humanitarian Watch: CWS Hotline By Kay Latt I have collected some news and information regarding humanitarian works inside Burma from different sources. My intention is to observe what INGOs, UN organization as well as local civil society organizations have been working inside ... Burma Humanitarian Watch - http://kaylatt.blogspot.com/ |
| Israel Should End Ban on Human Rights Monitors | Kansas City ... "Israel puts itself in the same league as Burma, North Korea, and Syria in keeping out independent human rights monitors," said Jessica Montell, executive director of B'Tselem. "The people of Israel deserve to know the truth about the ... Kansas City infoZine Headlines - http://www.infozine.com/ |
| Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law Play Gay in Sherlock Holmes ... By Andy Brit tab News of the World reports:. "Super sleuth Sherlock Holmes is to be portrayed in a gay way in Guy Ritchie’s new flick. The fictional him-vestigator is seen share a bed with his dear, dear, Dr Watson and also enjoying some man-to-man .... Brokeback Mountain (57), Bromance (1), Bruce LaBruce (1), Bruce Springsteen (1), Bruce Weber (8), Bryan Singer (10), Budapest (5), Buenos Aires (4), Buju Banton (2), Bulgaria (9), Bullying (46), Burkman Brothers (1), Burma (5) ... Towleroad: More gay guys. More... - http://www.towleroad.com/ |
| Burma: “Kenji Nagai Award” or an Encouragement towards journalists ... By peacerunning Not surprisingly, Burma stands downgraded from a free state to a prison state. All news media in Burma are strictly censored and tightly controlled by the military — all daily newspapers, radio and television stations are under ... democracy for burma - http://democracyforburma. |
| Court case over boy’s 1990 death - BBC News « Current Awareness By sally Court case over boy’s 1990 death - BBC News. Published February 23, 2009 news. “The General Medical Council (GMC) faces a judicial review later over claims it failed to investigate a boy’s death nearly 19 years ago.” ... Current Awareness - http://innertemplelibrary. |
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