There is a country that had been beset by political storms and severe cultural duress for the past years of the world's existence. This country had been marked by communist activity that had rendered tourism nearly improbable in this country. And yet, despite this turmoil, this country would be very ideal for family vacations.
And the punishment for the severe crime of having a blog is 20 years (in Burma). Blogger Nay Phone Latt was sentenced to more than 20 years in jail for his “illegal Internet activities”.
As you can see from this photo, Nay is looking like anyone else in his mid 20s, he’s a devoted soccer Liverpool [...]
A Burmese blogger has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for posting a cartoon of the military leader Than Shwe. Nay Phone Latt, 28, was sentenced by a court in Rangoon's Insein prison, said his mother, Aye Than.Nay Phone Latt's colleague Thin July Kyaw was sentenced to two years imprisonment, Aye Than reported.Another dissident, Saw Wai, was sentenced to two years in jail for publishing a poem mo
Another obscure dark ambient artist. Worth letting the world hear about him.
Website: MySpace
Label: EtaLabel
Country: Poland
Released: Oct 2007
Genre: Electronic
Style: Dark Ambient, Drone Ambient
Bitrate: VBR
Size: 63,1 MB
Tracklisting:
1. Silent Approach
2. First Contact
3. One Million Years Old Beacon
4. Dreaming About Earth
5. Sublime Message From The Elders
6. True Comprehension
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Unbelievable but true! See IV Constitutional Government and the people of Timor-Leste have decided to donate five hundred thousand dollars (US$500,000) to the Chinese people to express the Solidarity of the Timor-Leste Government.The government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organized the handover to H.E. Mr. Su Jian, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Re
My taxi driver picked me up in the morning and took me to the pier from which I’d take a longboat to Burma (aka Myanmar). When we stepped out on the pier around 8am, I got my exit stamp at the Thai immigration window, and then negotiated the cost of a longboat to Burma and [...]
Much of the world, including most international news organizations, still call Myanmar Burma. But the ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) junta has called it Myanmar since 1989. The United Nations (UN) and virtually all governments recognize SLORC’s handle, and it will be enshrined in the new constitution.Local and foreign commercial interests have adopted it as well. And star
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After the fury of Cyclone Nargis, a new disaster looms in Burma: packs of rats that swarm through the hills once every 50 years have consumed everything in their path, reducing thousands of poor farmers to the verge of starvation. Burma's latest human disaster is unfolding almost unseen by the outside world in the jungle-covered mountains...read more | digg story
It is feared up to 1 million people may have died in this disaster, and although this is disputed, if Nargis did kill this many people, it would be the deadliest cyclone ever recorded, and the third deadliest natural disaster ever recorded in history, behind the Yellow River floods of 1887 and 1931 in [...]
The United States appreciates the recent report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Burma, which compiles important evidence of continuing violations of human rights in the country. The U.S. shares the conclusions of the UN human rights monitor in his sobering report that the referendum on the regime’s draft constitution was far from credible; that the ongoing detention of political pri
The Myanmar military junta continues its obstructive behavior in preventing all possible aid to be provided cyclone victims. It slightly opened the door for some limited assistance from the world, but it refuses to throw open its doors to every possible way to help those who survived the cyclone. As of this date, after weeks [...]
The Burma mouthpieace, “The New Light” shed some light on what is actually happening inside the country which has been devastated by a cyclone. Unlike the biased western media which goes around taking pictures of devastation and reports that over a 100,000 are dead, the reality according to the military’s mouth piece is its wonderful [...]
Numerous ships are standing by idly off the coast of Burma because the ruling military junta refuses to allow them to land supplies. American ships are prepared to leave after its commander, Admiral Timothy Keating, tried on fifteen different occasions to convince
the Burmese government to allow him to send in helicopters carrying supplies but he [...]
Not all junta members are equal, however: The three top figures in the SPDC are its chairman Than Shwe; his deputy, Maung Aye; and joint chief of staff Thura Shwe Mann. Than Shwe has been the top figure in the junta since 1992, when he replaced Saw Maung—the leader of a military coup four years earlier, who had begun describing himself as the reincarnation of an 11th-century king. But as th
A month has passed since a devastating flood swept through Burma causing over 100,00 deaths and leaving at least 1.5 million people without the basic necessities of life. A month has passed since the international community reached out in an effort to assist cyclone survivors, but one month later the xenophoic military junta which rules [...]
Burmese troops began evicting destitute families sheltered in cyclone relief centers and insisted there was no need for foreign relief foods because the Burmese people were perfectly capable of existing by hunting and eating “large edible frogs.” The New Light of Myanmar, the government mouthpiece, warned people that foreign relief workers would snoop inside [...]
US naval forces consider abandoning Myanmar relief effortsThe commander of US naval operations in the Pacific Ocean, Admiral Tim Keating, said on 28 May that US Navy (USN) ships off the coast of Myanmar waiting to deliver aid to cyclone victims might soon depart.
Adm Keating stated during a Department of Defense press briefing that if [...]
Burma has approved all pending visas for UN staff, in a sign the regime intends to keep its promise to allow in all foreign aid workers.More foreign relief workers from other groups are also being permitted to enter the Irrawaddy Delta, which took the brunt of last month's cyclone.UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon last week urged Burma to allow humanitarian relief into the stricken country.The UN e
US naval forces consider abandoning Myanmar relief effortsThe commander of US naval operations in the Pacific Ocean, Admiral Tim Keating, said on 28 May that US Navy (USN) ships off the coast of Myanmar waiting to deliver aid to cyclone victims might soon depart.Adm Keating stated during a Department of Defense press briefing that if the Myanmar government refuses to give the USN permission to del
Burma arrest condemnedBURMA'S decision to extend the house arrest of a leading democracy campaigner has been condemned by city councillors.Members of the council's SNP/Lib Dem group have passed an emergency motion calling on the Government to make every effort to secure the immediate release of the Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi.
Burmese villagers had little, and lost it all - International Herald Tribune: "(...) for those who live in the isolated, outlying hamlets of the delta, putting their lives back together after Nargis has been a sad affair - and a struggle that international aid workers have largely been unable to help ease. The Myanmar government, critics say, is distrustful of outsiders and does not want the vill
Nations throughout the world were shocked at the actions of the military junta which rules the country when it violated its own laws in order to extend the house arrest of opposition leader Aung San Suu Ky. She has been under continual house detention since returning to the country in 1988, and the latest came [...]
the world at large, witnessed the Nature's worst fury / disaster in China and Myanmar. Science-Technology / Human is always small to The Gods / Nature! Talkfree7 is always with the people of China and Myanmar (Burma) in these sad times. Rebtel is an International company which specializes in cheap / free International smart calls. Rebtel has some nice human options / help to call free China (2 h
Emergency Support Manager – BurmaFixed term appointment for 12 monthsSalary: £24, 392 - £27, 368 pa incl LABased in Location, Waterloo, but must be able to travel extensiveClosing date: 5pm, Sunday 8 June 2008This is an exciting and challenging one year post in which you will be required to play a lead role in the management, development and coordination of Christian Aid’s response to the Bu
One sardar came to Madras and wanted to do shopping in burma bazaar.
His tamilian friend told the Sardar that the prices will be costly and hence asked him to bargain for half the price.
Sardar went and asked the price of stereo for which the vendor told 2000 Rs. Sardar [...]
Aid agencies have given a cautious welcome to the announcement that Burma's leaders will allow all foreign relief workers into cyclone-hit areas.The UN's World Food Programme said the real test was whether its workers would be allowed to leave Rangoon for the devastated southern Irrawaddy Delta.About 78,000 people died and 56,000 are missing after the 2 May cyclone.Meanwhile, the polls have opened
You may consider contributing a portion of your AdSense earnings to the cyclone relief efforts in Myanmar (Burma) and earth quake relief in China. Google.org is donating more than $1.5 million to assist in the relief and rebuilding efforts. In addition to monetary contributions, the affected areas may also need tents, medicine, or other items. We encourage [...]
What is Sathya Sai Baba’s view on the huge current natural catastrophes in China and Burma, one may ask?
The answer is to be found in a large number of statements by him on the cause of earthquakes and calamities. Though his translator sometimes calls them ‘natural calamities’, Sai Baba is definitive that they are the [...]
A little more than a week ago, Doug Goodyear, the CEO of the Washington-based public affairs firm DCI Group, resigned from his volunteer posting to McCain campaign; he had been picked to serve as the CEO of the Republican National Convention. His departure, and the departure of one of his colleagues, was precipitated by news reports that DCI had served as image consultants to the ruling junt
The had of the UN arrived in Burma today in an attempt to persuade the miliary junta to do something to assist over a million people who have been devastated by the cyclone which hit th eir nation. it took two weeks for General Than Shwe to even visit refugees and even then, it was [...]
This month, two terrible tragedies in the form of two major natural disasters have taken place, leading to vast humanitarian crisis.
First, a cyclone which hit Burma or Myanmar on May 3rd. The death toll is expected to be around an estimated 220,000 and has left 1.5 million people homeless.
In China, Sichuan’s earthquake near Chengdu in Central China which took place on May 12th is expec
The hurrendous cyclone in Burma, which has been tipped to be amongst the worst natural disasters in history which left over 15000 deceased has links with Global warming, if Al Gore, an expert on Global Warming and ex-United States Vice- President is to be believed. His logic behind his claim seems to be pragmatic as he attributes this terrible occurance by mother nature to the rising ocean tempera
Burma and its citizens suffered from a catastrophic natural disaster when Cyclone Nargis made landfall on May 2, 2008. However, the poltical disaster that has followed the storm has only compounded the loss of life and suffering. It has been more than 2 weeks since the initial onslaught of the storm, and NPR reports that children are most in danger as aid workers continue to fight to be allowed to
The continued stubborness of the Burmese military junta which has controlled that unfortunate nation for forty years is only matched by the reluctance of Western nations to utter a word of complaint about these ruthless creatures who are endangering the lives of thousands. Shari Villarosa, of the US Embassy in Yangon, when asked about reactions [...]
The frustration felt in many nations throughout the world is certainly not at the level of that shared by the Burmese people who have witnessed their “leaders” display a callous and cyncal approach to the need for relief. The toll of dead is above 130,000 while Myanmar’s generals celebrate their great “victory” in securing passage [...]
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon pleaded with the military junta of Burma to please allow aid workers and supplies into their country in order to help those still suffering almost two weeks after a devastating cyclone hit the nation. “We urge the(Burmese) authorities to make a radical change in this area to allow international staff [...]
The vision of Gospel for Asia is to mobilize native local missionaries to advance the Gospel. Because they are not a huge Western Relief Effort and because they already have workers on the scene they represent an ideal opportunity to give some money towards the relief efforts in Burma. I did so and [...]
Thailand Prime Minister Samak Sunaravej is arriving in Myanmar today where he will personally hand over an appeal to the military junta to allow more aid from the United Nations and other countries. He carries a personal plea from Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon urging the junta to allow in critically needed specialists whose expertise are [...]
THE EVIL JUNTA IN BURMA As they are killing their own people the rest of the world stands silently by, watching Jimmy Z - Mother of Jesus Lord God in Heaven on a popsicle stick. The Burmese Junta that runs things in Burma is letting hundreds of thousands more people die after a super-cyclone hit, and the rest of the world is standing by, like so many pussified cowards, looking at one an
Bijender Sharma writes: Tibetan Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama today expressed his shock over the deaths at Burma in recent Cyclone Nargis.
In a letter to Mr Jacob Kellenberger, president of International Committee of the Red Cross, sent on 8 May, His Holiness the Dalai Lama said: “I am deeply saddened by the catastrophe caused in [...]
Supplies are tickling into Myanmar on the 11th day after a devastating cyclone killed upwards of 100,000 people. The UN is frustrated because the military junta which rules the nation refuses to grant visas to relief workers due to its fears foreigners might bring the truth to its people of how their own government has [...]
I was thinking about the crisis in Myanmar today and I got sidetracked.Suddenly, I thought about Burma.Burma Shave, to be specific.Somebody came up a terrific idea on one of the Temple message boards around the time of the Pennsylvania primary.They saw all of the political signs for Obama and Hillary and Dougherty and Farnese on lawns all over the tri-state area and the guy said, "Wouldn't it be g
Recently, before the big storm in Myanmar (Burma), the local Bowling Green/Nashville Burmese Community had a march bringing attention to the recent vote in their country.
The group met at Fountain...
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The United Nations estimates the death toll from last weekend’s Cyclone Nargis ranges from 63,000 to 100,000, well above the Myanmar government’s estimate of about 22,000. Tens of thousands of people are missing.
Please join the efforts to help the cyclone victims in Myanmar, they need us.
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The United Nations estimates the death toll from last weekend’s Cyclone Nargis ranges from 63,000 to 100,000, well above the Myanmar government’s estimate of about 22,000. Tens of thousands of people are missing.
Please join the efforts to help the cyclone victims in Myanmar, they need us.
Support disaster relief in Myanmar (Burma)
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This is terrible, Oxfam warns 1.5 million may die in Burma. what can we do about it if their Government does not let us offer support? I do not understand their kind of thinking. This is terrible, I'm going to pray for all of these people. What necessary steps can we take, in order to provide for people in Burma?VIDEO:The death toll following the Burmese cyclone disaster could rise to 1.5 million,
There was a TV interview on Channel 4 news (UK) a couple of nights ago with the Ambassador of PRC government in the UK. I have to say she seemed a very likable person - she was somebody I found very easy to listen to and accept what she said. I guess those are the qualities of a good ambassador of any kind.One of the things she was asked about was whether the PRC government was putting any press
Thousands of bodies flotat undisturbed in the waters of Burma while the military junta focuses on having a referendum for its new constitution. But, the junta reached a new low for cynicsm over the weekend by pasting large labels on aid packages that were sent from Thailand which claim the aid is being distributed due [...]
THE death toll in cyclone-ravaged Burma could hit 500,000 – more than TWICE the total killed by the Boxing Day Tsunami.
Last night’s warning came as it emerged that 17 Britons, including ex-pats and backpackers, were still missing.
Pathetically inadequate response to a devastating natural disaster, from a leadership that is stubborn to the point of national suicide. I’m speaking, of course, about Myanmar, although I guess the description also fits Hurricane Katrina and the Bush administration. The deeper tragedy about the devastation in Myanmar following the cyclone is that it will now come to define this country that was
Kim Kardashian and the horrible Burma Video!Kim Kardashian is under attack for a horrific Burma PSA Video.
Kardashian and her sisters Khloe and Kourtney are facing big online criticism for a “public service annoucement” they made for the crisis in Burma.
The campaign is “Burma Can’t Wait“ that covers 30 days of celebrities encouraging change in Burma.
The [...]
Pirashant Karde, a pilot from India, was among the few foreign airman to be allowed to fly supplies into Myanmar. He saw miles of trees stripped of their leaves, heaps of rubble, twisted electricity poles and swarms of hungry people. He felt the scale of human misery was beyond being able to describe, “it was [...]
Myanmar Malitary ruling country facing a very deadly cyclone thousands of peoples died and thousands are still missing. The United Nations chief for humanitarian affairs John Holmes estimates 1.5 million people in Myanmar have been affected by Cyclone Nargis.U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon trying military rules to remove difficulties in bringing international aid in the country, so that interna
Director of Foreign Assistance Henrietta H. ForeBriefing on U.S. Preparations for Relief Efforts for Burma FULL STREAMING VIDEOBriefing by USAID Administrator and Director of Foreign Assistance Henrietta H. Fore and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); Director of the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance Ky LuuADMINISTRATOR FORE: Good morning, everyone. Let me start with a few comments on Burma and the Tropical Cyclone Nargis. It is a tragedy of enormous proportions. We continue to offer our deepest condolences to the people of Burma and to those who’ve lost loved ones in Tropical Cyclone Nargis. The President made a point that I think needs underscoring. It is that the Burmese regime needs to let international assistance come in to help the Burmese people.The United State
Ter a consciência de que milhares de pessoas estão a sofrer com o regime militar na Burma, é o grande objectivo da None of Us are Free. Esta iniciativa ganhou maior relevância com o ciclone do passado fim de semana, onde a contagem de mortos sobe de dia para dia.
O filme Burma está inserido nesta [...]
Ter a consciência de que milhares de pessoas estão a sofrer com o regime militar na Burma, é o grande objectivo da None of Us are Free. Esta iniciativa ganhou maior relevância com o ciclone do passado fim de semana, onde a contagem de mortos sobe de dia para dia.
O filme Burma está inserido nesta [...]
Is its prot0-Stalinist Junta which subscribes to the ideology of 'socialism in one country' being the client state of that other proto-Stalinist State; China. There is something karmic about the recent cyclone that hit the country of Burma/Myanmar. It was headed towards Bangladesh and then suddenly veered right and headed straight for Myanmar.Perhaps it was because all the Buddhist monks the junta jailed in the past year were no longer able to chant in their temples, casting the spells needed to keep the population safe from such a natural disaster.It was typical of such authoritarian regimes to downplay natural disasters, which of course is the greatest test of an autarkic regime. In this case it was first reported that 1000 people were killed, a day later a zero was added to the number;
With the death toll in Myanmar now feared to be more than 100,000, a number of aid organizations have started relief efforts in the hardest-hit areas.World Vision is reporting that it is already providing clothing as well as tarpaulins, blankets, rice and drinking water in the capital, Yangon. As of yesterday, World Vision had delivered 34.8 metric tons of rice, 18,000 liters of drinking water and 150 gallons of diesel for water pump generators to people in need. Clothing, blankets and tarpaulins have also been handed out to people living in six World Vision program areas in Yangon.From the Phuket Gazette:World Vision estimates that up to 2 million people may be affected by Cyclone Nargis, which devastated the area.Meanwhile, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) yesterday sent fou
UK Disasters Emergency Committee have launched an appeal.Donate hereNew York Times has this list of relief organisationsWorld Food Program appealUK BloggersUse this code to create button<a href=" "><img src="" ></a>Added:Google also has a relief page - UNICEF + Direct Relief Internationalgivetoburma.org has also been established by expat Burmese
"The US, which pledged $3m (£1.5m) to UN agencies to help with emergency food distribution, has navy ships in the area."From The Guardian 7/5/08Well how fucking generous. That is about 1 US cent per US citizen. Meanwhile, Bush has spent about $11 500 per person on Iraq so far. That is 1 150 000 times more than the former amount.
BURMA IS A COUNTRY WITH A MAJORITY POPULATION OF BUDDHISTS. IF WE HOLD THAT THE COSMOS IS INHERENTLY JUST AND GOOD, THEN FROM A STAND-POINT OF SELFLESSNESS AND JUSTICE, HOW DO WE JUSTIFY THE RIGHTNESS OF THESE DEATHS?FIRST WE OFFER...
BURMA IS A COUNTRY WITH A MAJORITY POPULATION OF BUDDHISTS. IF WE HOLD THAT THE COSMOS IS INHERENTLY JUST AND GOOD, THEN FROM A STAND-POINT OF SELFLESSNESS AND JUSTICE, HOW DO WE JUSTIFY THE RIGHTNESS OF THESE DEATHS?FIRST WE OFFER...
Aid agencies are scrambling to mount a massive relief effort after military rulers in Burma, also known as Myanmar, said 22,464 people had been killed and a further 41,000 were missing feared dead after the weekend cyclone. Yet another tragedy folks. Use this link to donate to the helpless burmese.
I’m not talking about Rambo or even CC. I’m talking about the cyclone that has killed tens of thousands, and left possibly millions homeless (according to the radio reports I heard Tuesday morning).
Does the death toll now, indicate that the toll for the Boxing Day Tsunami was possibly grossly distorted (as I had always suspected) [...]
Quite difficult to understand, after Burma and its regime of military has received pledges of outside help in the human catastrophe following cyclone Nargis, that it still bars aid workers form entering the country.As there was a holiday yesterday, Burma's embassy was closed and not offering visas for aid workers -- quite an unimaginable bureaucratic failure in light of the possibility, that much more than 30,000 people might have been killed and most of the current rice crop devastated.My personal feeling would be NOT to give money to aid organizations; initially harsh for the population affected, but it is very doubtful that any help will reach them and secondly, it further solidifies the hold of the junta on Burma -- which must be broken or suffering on a much larger scale will follow.
Burma's Junta Hangs ToughThe military regime appears intent on holding a referendum despite as many as 22,000 dead in the wake of a May 3 cyclone Link - Tue, 06 May 2008 04:09:00 GMT - Feed (1 subs) Sent using SendMeRss.com. Visit here to unsubscribe from "2-business" via X2 in Google. Recommended Feeds/Actions Subscribe DealMeRSS.com - Great Deals Delivered Every Day
Maybe even worse than the tsunami of 2004, a tropical cyclone called Nargis hit Burma with very heavy rainfalls and winds up to 200km/h. As the cyclone was compounded by a storm surge of up to 3 meters in height up the Irawaddy river delta, a very large and flat rice growing region, most of the death toll comes form this flooding, because people were unable to flee the rising water.Burma has had ample warnings of this storm coming, up to a week in advance, but seemingly failed to warn its population of this natural occurrence. It is now feared that the death toll might be even higher than 30,000, some even quoting numbers of possible hundreds of thousands.NASA satellite pictures showing the flooded Iravaddy delta in Burma TNA:"The Thai government has approved a US$100,000 grant to assist
Burma's Junta Hangs ToughThe military regime appears intent on holding a referendum despite as many as 22,000 dead in the wake of a May 3 cyclone Link - Tue, 06 May 2008 05:11:00 GMT - Feed (1 subs) Sent using SendMeRss.com. Visit here to unsubscribe from "2-business" via X2 in Google. Recommended Feeds/Actions Subscribe DealMeRSS.com - Great Deals Delivered Every Day
The Myanmar military junta has finally appealed to the world for assistance in coping with the cyclone disaster which may have killed upwards of 60,000 people, but four days after the storm little held has reached the victims due to the regime’s regulations and refusal to issue visas in a speedy manner. It is now [...]
Mrs Laura Bush addresses reporters in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room Monday, May 5, 2008 at the White House, on the humanitarian assistance being offered by the United States to the people of Burma in the aftermath of the destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis. White House photo by Shealah Craighead Mrs. Bush's Statement on Burma FULL STREAMING VIDEO James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:05 P.M. EDTMRS. BUSH: Thank you, everybody, for coming out. I just want to make a few comments about Burma.On Saturday, Cyclone Nargis swept through Burma. The storm affected more than 2 million people, and according to the Burmese media, killed thousands. The aftermath has left cities paralyzed, families separated and houses and businesses destroyed.Americans are a compassionate people and we're alre
Wieder einmal ist eine Wetterkatastrophe für fast 10.000 Tote verantwortlich. Mit Spitzengeschwindigkeiten von über 220 Stundenkilometer fegt der Zyklon über das südostasiatische Land hinweg und machte unzählige Häuser dem Erdboden gleich. Nationale Berichte erwähnen die Zahl von 10.000 Toten in Myanmar, die beim Zyklon “Nargis” ums Leben kamen.
Ein Zyklon ist ein typisches Wetterphänomen des Indischen [...]
internet advertisingA cyclone in Burma killed at least 350 people and caused huge destructionThe tropical cyclone Nargis with winds of up to 190km per hour hit Rangoon, Burma’s largest city with devastating force.Heavy winds and heavy flooding knocked out power and telecommunications lines, lifted the roofs from buildings and destroyed homes. Myaddy Television reported that 351 people, including 109 on a small island off the country’s south-west coast, had been killed. The government say that five regions has been declared disaster zones. The storm struck as Burma’s military rulers were gearing up for the May 10 referendum on the constitution.[Source]
Freedom-house, “an independent non-governmental organization that supports the expansion of freedom in the world”, issues an annual report called “Freedom of the World” detailing ranking for freedom in countries around the world. The report ranks every country on a seven point scale in two categories - “political rights” (PR) and “civil liberties” (CL), 1 being [...]
The Myanmar military junta is proposing a new constitution which was written in secret without any input from other components of Burma society. The pro-democracy supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi urged their nation to be brave and vote against this constitution in next month’s referendum. The National League for Democracy(NLD) issued a statement calling [...]
Brad Green at Peace Love Life, who created a range of socially responsible T-shirts that we covered here, has launched a new range for Burma. Brad says, ‘We’ve collaborated with a non-profit called ELEHO to raise money for the work they are doing in Burma. Again, we’re donating $10 from each shirt to the group [...]
Thailand’s Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej committed his nation to a large economic investment plan with the dictatorial Burmese miliatary junta. The proposal will be major effort to boost the Mymanar economy. Up to this point, Thailand has been hesitant abou doing any major economic efforts that might result in strengthening the power of the so-called [...]
Over the past five days, jade, rubies, sapphires, and close to $150 million have passed hands here, according to the Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd., the consortium that dominates Burma's gemstone trade and is owned by the defense ministry and a clutch of military officers. Who's buying? China, India, Singapore, and Thailand are scooping up Burma's stones. US first lady Laura Bush's
The Union of Myanmar is governed by a strict military regime. The current head of state is Senior General Than Shwe, who holds the posts of “Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council” and “Commander in Chief of the Defense Services”. General Khin Nyunt was prime minister until 19 October 2004, when he was [...]
One sardar came to Madras and wanted to do shopping in burma bazaar. His tamilian friend told the Sardar that the prices will be costly and hence asked him to bargain for half the price. Sardar went and asked the price of stereo for which the vendor told 2000 Rs. Sardar asked for Rs.1000. vendor told he can give for Rs.1800 for which sardar told no,no only Rs.900. Vendor told ok , i will give it for 1500 Rs for which sardar bargained for Rs.750. It was going on like this when finally vendor out of irritation said he will give the Sardar the stereo free of cost. Our sardar asked whether he will give two.
:: PENG MING verkade under många år som advokat för frihet, demokrati och mänskliga rättigheter för folket i Kina. Han sitter sedan 2005 fängslad på livstid. Fängelset är Han Yang i staden Wuhan i provinsen Hubei. Alltsedan livstidsdomen 2005 har han inte fått tillgång till medicinsk vård av den kroniska njurstenssjukdom han har sedan 1984. Han har haft en hjärtattack som han mirakulöst klarade. :: UNDER BESÖK i Thailand 2004 där han besökte sina gamla föräldrar kom han att lockas till Myanmar. Där kidnappades under pistolhot av åtta specialagenter från Kina, dit han transporterades. I en godtycklig dom som andades hämndlystnad dömdes han i oktober 2005 till livstids fängelse. Anklagelsen var terroraktiviteter mot Kina. SENASTE RAPPORTER Trots påtryckningar från FN och regeringen i USA har Peng Ming inte fått medicinsk vård. Den kroniska njursjukdomen med ett försvagat hjärta hotar allvarligt hans hälsotillstånd. China Aid Association [CAA] vädjar til
WARNING TO BURMA World's patience wearing thin: UN Situation is not acceptable and unsustainable, Ban Ki-Moon warns Rangoon Visiting United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon yesterday urged the Burmese junta to move forward on democracy and human rights protection as the international community's patience was running out. "I would like again to emphasis that the return to the status quo is not acceptable and is politically unsustainable," he told a press conference. He did not say what would happen if the international community did lose patience but noted the junta should allow opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to engage with the senior junta leaders. The UN secretary-general arrived in Bangkok on Sunday for a three-day official visit to honour His Majesty the King's 80th birthday. He discussed the situation in Burma with Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont during a bilateral meeting. The UN, through special envoy Ibrahim Gambari, has made little progress in persuading the junta lea
December 1 was the 20th World AIDS Day and people around the word celebrated and commemorated the occasion. However, in Burma, HIV/AIDS activists and volunteers are being arrested and hunted down daily by the military authorities. Phyu Phyu Thin, a well-known HIV/AIDS activist and member of the National League for Democracy, who was active in the recent demonstrations, is now in hiding from the security forces while several youth members of the NLD who were working with her group of nationwide volunteers have either been arrested or are in hiding too. Speaking to The Irrawaddy by telephone from her hiding place on Friday, Phyu Phyu Thin said that since 2002 the volunteer group has taken care of more than 1,800 persons living with HIV/AIDS throughout the country. This year alone, they have taken in about 600 new persons living with HIV/AIDS. Of those, about 200 patients are now directly under their care, while another 40 patients are receiving antiretroviral (ARV) drugs from their g
