Naypyidaw’s Version of Shwedagon Pagoda Nears Completion |
| By THE IRRAWADDY |
| Preparations are reported to be under way to consecrate and complete a replica in Naypyidaw of Burma's famous Shwedagon Pagoda. |
INTERVIEW Washington’s Man in Thailand Discusses Obama’s Asia Policies |
| By THE IRRAWADDY |
| In a wide ranging interview with The Irrawaddy, US Ambassador to Thailand Eric G John spoke about what Asia and the countries of Asean in particular can expect from the foreign policy program of Barack Obama’s presidency. |
Hundreds of Thousands Still Displaced in Burma: Watchdog |
| By WAI MOE |
| A new report reveals that the internal displacement of local populations remains a serious problem in many parts of Burma. |
UNHCHR Calls for Investigation on Mistreatment of Rohingya |
| By WAI MOE |
| The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for an investigation into alleged mistreatment of Rohingya boatpeople. |
Report not aimed at Chin, Mizo confusion: HRW
The Mizo community in India’s North Eastern state of Mizoram should look at the recent Human Rights Watch report on Chin people’s suffering in military-ruled Burma from a human rights...Over 451,000 IDPs in Burma in 2008: Report
At least 451,000 people have been internally displaced as a fall out of the continuous conflicts between the Burmese Army and ethnic armed rebels and the subsequent human rights...Severe power shortage in commercial cityThe availability of power supply in Rangoon Division has dipped sharply by over 50 per cent since the middle of February despite a daily load shedding roster. Earlier, townships in... | TCG mandate extended, critics question PONREPPThe role of a United Nations-backed group assisting in reconstruction and recovery in Burma, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Nargis, has been extended to another year for facilitating... |
Inner City Press - Bronx,NY,USA In the conference room with cookies, Naw Htoo Paw and Khin Sann Htwe of the Thailand-based Women’s League of Burma spoke passionately about the lack of ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Burma dismisses US reports on human rights and counter-narcotic ... Mizzima.com - New Delhi,Delhi,India by Mungpi New Delhi - Burma’s military rulers on Thursday rejected two recent US reports on Human Rights records and counter-narcotic efforts, claiming the ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Fresh rain deepens misery in Myanmar Canada.com - Don Mills,Ontario,Canada "We are still trying to convince the authority of Burma to authorize us to go there," Ripert said. "The ship will be off the coast of the delta, ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Thai army's brutalities against Rohingya Muslims Media Monitors Network - CA,USA This dimension of the military rule in Burma has received little attention in the Western media and their local spokesmen that make so much noise about ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| No Hugs for the Thugs in Burma AMERICAN.COM - Washington,DC,USA In recent months, the Burmese generals stepped up their imprisonment of dissidents. The number of political prisoners has swelled to over 2000. ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Political prisoner’s daughter to speak at prayer day for Burma Inspire Magazine - Worthing,England,UK The 20-year-old daughter of a Burmese political prisoner sentenced to 65 years in prison, is due to speak about her experiences at the annual Global Day of ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Rights envoy takes new approach on Burma United Press International, Asia - Hong Kong,USA By Awzar Thi Hong Kong, China — A week or so from now the representative of the United Nations to Burma on human rights will present his annual report to ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Australia ups aid for Rohingyas BBC News - UK The Australian foreign minister has said his country will give a further $1.5m to help displaced people from the Rohingya ethnic minority in Burma. ... See all stories on this topic | ||
| Dealing with Burma Through China? Foreign Policy In Focus - USA The people of Burma have high hopes for Barack Obama. Burmese still look to Washington — rather than Beijing, New Delhi, or Moscow — to provide reliable ... See all stories on this topic |
Blogs Alert for: Burma news
| Fear from Freedom: Why Suicide? By May Burma As the grey scenery and cold winter lingering, we hear on news that there is an epidemic going on among the high school students committing suicide. Why? Why must they do it? It is against our religion to hurt others more so to hurt yourself which will ... ways to be frugal and humble in hard times. Ways to save grocery bills and help their parents. Golden days of family value are the times when families try to survive in difficult times. Posted by May Burma at 5:17 AM ... Fear from Freedom - http://www.mayburma.com/ |
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| Join Going Home 2009 Kwekalu News « democracy for burma By peacerunning Join Going Home 2009 Kwekalu News · The military rulers of Burma, through their local commanders in Shan State East, have set out different conditions for two different Wa factions on the Thai-Burma border, according to Thai and Shan ... democracy for burma - http://democracyforburma. |
| Want to know your Asean neighbour? Check out his restaurant « News ... And it can begin with either campaigning for freedom in Burma - or by first searching out for the nearest Burmese restaurant in Bangkok which is supposedly in the Ramkhamhaeng area. Source: Want to know your Asean neighbour? ... Prachatai in English - http://www.prachatai.com/ |
| Australia ups aid for Rohingyas News. Australia's foreign minister pledges an additional $1.5m to help displaced people from Burma's Rohingya minority. « Home page ». 2009-03-05 08:38. Australia ups aid for Rohingyas. Australia's foreign minister pledges an additional ... News - http://newshourly.net/world/ |
