2.21.2010

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Wrecked car on a road outside Funchal, Madeira's capital
The Portuguese military sends rescue teams to the island of Madeira, where at least 40 people have died in rainstorms.

Philippines rebel chief 'killed'
A senior Islamic militant was among six killed in an assault by Philippines troops on a rebel camp in the south, officials say.

Saudi women to win court access
Saudi Arabia plans to bring in a new law to allow women lawyers to argue cases in court for the first time.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Without full participation, including the almost 2,200 prisoners of conscience, and an environment that allows people and parties to engage in the range of electoral activities, the elections will not be credible.
—Tomas Ojea Quintana, UN Human Rights Envoy to Burma

Than Shwe's 'Discipline Flourishing Democracy' Fools No One

By DR ZARNI
The release from house arrest of Tin Oo has failed to impress the international community or the Burmese opposition, who view it as a calculated act of regime “magnanimity.”

Junta Plans to Tighten Controls on Monks

By WAI MOE
Burma's military junta and the government-backed state monks committee plan to introduce new rules that will further restrict the activities of monks in the country.

Japan and Southeast Asia Take Stock of China's Rise

By SIMON ROUGHNEEN
China's growing economic and political influence is forcing its Asian neighbors to seriously reassess security arrangements in the region.

Weekly Business Roundup (February 20, 2010)

By WILLIAM BOOT
The large-scale hydroelectric dam proposed for the River Salween at Hatgyi might never be built—at least not by Thailand.

UN Envoy “Regrets” Not Meeting Suu Kyi

By BA KAUNG
UN Human Rights Envoy Tomás Ojea Quintana concludes his five-day visit to Burma without meeting Aung San Suu Kyi.

Swine Flu Reported in Nyapyidaw

By THE IRRAWADDY
Cases of A/H1N1 swine flu are reported in Naypyidaw, the Burmese capital, following a similar outbreak in Rangoon earlier this month.

Burma’s Election: Credibility at Stake

By HTET AUNG
If the junta fails to conduct a transparent and fair election in three key areas, the upcoming election will lack credibility in the eyes of the people and the international community.

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Bangladesh cracks down on Burmese Muslim refugees
The Bangladesh authorities have cracked down on Burmese Muslim refugees seeking refuge ...

NLD presents Aung San Suu Kyi case to UN rights envoy
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The National League for Democracy's (NLD) Central Executive Committee (CEC) told UN ...

UN migrants’ expert alarmed over Thailand’s deportation policy
The Thai government’s policy that threatens massive deportation of millions of ...
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UN expert warns of mass deportations of Burmese

Feb 19, 2010 (DVB)-Jorge A. Bustamante, a UN expert on the human rights of migrants has expressed concern about the millions of migrants in Thailand who face deportation if they have not registered biographical data by the end of the month to governments in their nations of origin. - more


UN envoy meets ministers but not Than Shwe

Feb 19, 2010 (AFP)–A UN rights envoy held talks in Burma's remote capital with senior members of the military regime Friday but was not granted an audience with reclusive junta supremo Than Shwe, officials said. - more


Charity Monk Jailed

Feb 19, 2010 (DVB)–A Buddhist monk arrested last year at Rangoon's international airport was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment by the Rangoon western district court on Wednesday. - more

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