Photo released by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia shows a general view of the U.N.-backed tribunal court hall while Kaing Guek Eav iis being tried for war crimes and crimes against humanity, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 23 Nov 2009
First Khmer Rouge Trial Begins Final Hearings in Cambodia 
The court has heard how Kang Guek Eav, also known as Duch, ran the S-21 death camp.
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 |  One of the best steps that they (Burmese generals) could take to show that they are willing to open up their system is to release political prisoners.  — Ian Kelly, spokesman for US State Department |
Tokyo Support for NLD Stand on 2010 Election |
| By SAW YAN NAING |
| The conditions set by Burma's opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) for its participation in the election planned for 2010 wins the support of around 400 participants in a symposium in Tokyo. |
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| By ARKAR MOE |
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| By LAWI WENG |
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| By ZARNI MANN |
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| By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
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Burma UN Resolution 2009: A paper punch(Commentary) Passing a resolution on Burma in an international forum is an annual routine practice, which can embarrass the ruling military junta but as that cannot make... |
UN Committee condemns Burma’s rights violationsBurma’s ‘systematic and widespread’ human rights violations came in for severe condemnation by a special committee of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday,... |
| Discrepancies highlighted in US citizen trial Nov 23, 2009 (DVB)–The lawyer for an American citizen currently standing trial in Burma last week highlighted what he said was an inconsistency in one of the key charges brought against his client. - more |
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| 189 groups urge halt to 'intimidating' Salween dam Nov 23, 2009 (DVB)–Burmese and Thai activists today urged both the Thai premier and a regional human rights body to cancel plans for a dam on the Salween river that could displace more than 50 communities. - more |
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| Families criticize ILO over sentencing Nov 23, 2009 (DVB)–The International Labour Organisation should do more to protect those who complain about abuses in Burma, the families of men imprisoned recently after complaining to the UN body said. - more |
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