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Thailand to deport Karen refugees in phases
Today, January 28, 2010, 14 hours ago
Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – Activists have urged the Thai government to postpone repatriating hundreds of Karen refugee families, currently sheltered in the Kingdom, claiming it is still unsafe for them …
Verdict postponed in trial of Burmese-American activist
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
The lawyer for Kyaw Zaw Lwin told reporters Wednesday the judge postponed the verdict until February 10. Kyaw Zaw Lwin, also known as Nyi Nyi Aung, was arrested last September after arriving at Rango…
Myanmar arrests 11 accused of plotting bombings
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
Myanmar’s military junta on Wednesday announced the arrests of 11 people accused of planning bombings to disrupt elections planned for this year.
Two blasts rock Kyaukkyi, no one hurt
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
Nay Pyi Taw – Two separate explosions occurred in Kyaukkyi, Bago Division, early this morning. One occurred in front of a building in Theindan Ward at about 4 am, and the other in front of a house i…
MNA stops providing Suu Kyi pictures – Phanida
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
Chiang Mai – The State-run Myanmar News Agency (MNA) as of January has stopped providing photographs of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to publications, editors of local journals in Rangoon said.
Imprisoned comedian turns 49 – Arkar Moe
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
While popular Burmese comedian Zarganar spent his second consecutive birthday behind bars in remote Myitkyina prison in northern Burma on Wednesday, a small group of dissidents celebrated his 49th bir…
Burmese soldiers still recruit underage youth – Lawi Weng
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
In the latest incident, Kyaw Min Tun, 14, was conscripted by a soldier in Light Infantry Battalion No. 83, based in Migaungye in Taungdwingyi Township in Magway Division. His mother, San Thar Win, to…
Life at dump beats Burma – Teviah Moro
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
Mae Sot, Thailand – A life spent mining through mountains of trash is better than life in Burma, say those who reside at a local garbage dump at the edge of this border town.
Burmese Buddhist monks share plight with Tibetan exiles
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
Dharamsala — An 18-member Burmese monks’ delegation, which arrived here on a three-day visit, shared their plight with Tibetan exiles here on Tuesday.
Burmese tycoon takes over fuel imports and sales
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
Burmese business tycoon Tay Za, a close associate of the junta generals, has reportedly co-founded an association to control the importation and sale of gasoline and diesel fuel.
UN Special Rapporteur to visit Burma – Ba Kaung
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
The UN human rights special rapporteur for Burma, Tomas Ojea Quintana, will visit the country from Feb. 14 to 20. When he made a number of requests last year to visit the country for the second time i…
US calls for immediate release of Suu Kyi
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
Washington — The United States called Tuesday for Myanmar to immediately release democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi after signals that the junta could free her following controversial elections.
Imprisoned Burmese journalists recognized for reporting truth – Salai Pi Pi
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
New Delhi – Two imprisoned Burmese journalists have been named this year’s recipients of an award in honor of a Japanese journalist killed during the 2007 monk-led protests in Burma.
Than Shwe and the waiting game – Aung Zaw
Today, January 28, 2010, 17 hours ago
It’s often said that Burmese junta leader Snr-Gen Than Shwe is good at managing time. In 2008, he surprised everyone by calling for a referendum in May and announcing a general election would be…
Burmese Buddhist monks share plight with Tibetan exiles
Today, January 28, 2010, 19 hours ago
“We have few Burmese who are visiting Dharamsala and also with them they have brought a very powerful documentary called Burma VJ. This (the documentary) is about the Burmese monks protest in 200…
U.S. wants Burma to reach out to ethnic communities
Today, January 28, 2010, 20 hours ago
New Delhi (Mizzima) – The United States on Tuesday said it would like to see Burma opening up its political process and reaching out to various the ethnic communities as the Southeast Asian nation g…
Villages burnt, Karen villagers hide in jungles
Today, January 28, 2010, 20 hours ago
Chiangmai (Mizzima) – Villagers are being killed and houses being burnt to the ground in Karen state by the Burmese Army to occupy territory and to divert the attention of people opposing the propos…
Elevated Political Risk Levels to Continue Into 2010, Says Aon
Today, January 28, 2010, 20 hours ago
CHICAGO and LONDON, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Political and financial instability remain a feature of the business landscape as a result of the recession, according to Aon Risk Services
Verdict Postponed in Trial of Burmese-American Activist
Today, January 28, 2010, 21 hours ago
Burmese-American Makes Court Appearance in Rangoon A Burmese court has delayed a verdict in the case of a Burmese-born U.S. citizen charged with fraud and forgery. The lawyer for Kyaw Zaw Lwin told…
Secretary of Mongla-based ceasefire group assassinated
Yesterday, January 27, 2010, 11:49:34 PM
Ruili (Mizzima) – The Secretary of the Mongla-based ceasefire group National Democratic Alliance Army-Eastern Shan State (NDAA-ESS) was assassinated by unknown assailants on Wednesday morning.NDAA-E…
A-Power Selected by China Machine-Building International Corporation in Vietnam Project
Yesterday, January 27, 2010, 11:33:55 PM
(“A-Power” or “the Company”), a leading provider of distributed power generation (“DG”) systems in China and a fast-growing manufacturer of wind turbines, today announced…
Indian Supreme Court halts University de-recognition move
Yesterday, January 27, 2010, 10:04:50 PM
New Delhi (Mizzima) – The Supreme Court of India staying the Central government’s move to de-recognize 44 ‘Deemed Universities’ has come as a balm to students, including Burmese monks studying…
The face of Burma’s non-violent resistance
Yesterday, January 27, 2010, 8:35:08 PM
A new documentary by two Canadian filmmakers highlights the continuing, non-violent resistance to Burma’s dictatorial regime by political and humanitarian activists who do so at great risk. The film…
Imprisoned Comedian Turns 49
Yesterday, January 27, 2010, 8:33:18 PM
While popular Burmese comedian Zarganar spent his second consecutive birthday behind bars in remote Myitkyina prison in northern Burma on Wednesday, a small group of dissidents celebrated his 49th bir…
Burmese Tycoon Takes Over Fuel Imports and Sales
Yesterday, January 27, 2010, 8:33:17 PM
Burmese business tycoon Tay Za, a close associate of the junta generals, has reportedly co-founded an association to control the importation and sale of gasoline and diesel fuel.An official at the reg…
Detained US Citizen's Trial Postponed
Yesterday, January 27, 2010, 8:33:02 PM
A Burmese court has postponed the trial of detained Burmese-American activist Nyi Nyi Aung, a.k.a Kyaw Zaw Lwin, to Feb.10, according to his aunt, Khin Khin Swe.Speaking to
NLD Needs a New Breed
Yesterday, January 27, 2010, 7:08:01 PM
Many stakeholders in Burmese politics have been crossing their fingers about what the National League for Democracy (NLD) will say about the upcoming election. Or more precisely, what Aung San Suu Kyi…
Burmese Buddhist monks share plight with Tibetan exiles
Yesterday, January 27, 2010, 4:30:05 PM
Dharamsala, Jan 27 : An 18-member Burmese monks’ delegation, which arrived here on a three-day visit, shared their plight with Tibetan exiles here on Tuesday.
Two explosions slightly damage buildings in Kyaukkyi, Myanmar
Yesterday, January 27, 2010, 4:10:31 PM
Two series of explosions occurred in Kyaukkyi, Myanmar’s Bago division, Tuesday morning without casualties but slightly damaged some buildings, the official newspaper New Light of Myanmar confirmed We…
Poppy growth flourishing in the Golden Triangle under Burma's watch
Yesterday, January 27, 2010, 10:34:30 AM
POPPY cultivation in Burma’s northern Shan state has surged in areas controlled by the military-ruled government, a new report has said, adding to signs of a large-scale opium revival in the so-called…
UN'S Holocaust Remembrance Day-Insincere
Yesterday, January 27, 2010, 8:19:38 AM
By Avi Benlolo President & CEO Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly adopted an historical resolution that designated…
Villages burnt, Karen villagers hide in jungles
Today, January 28, 2010, 19 hours ago | zawpoezaw@gmail.com (Kyaw Kha)
Villagers are being killed and houses being burnt to the ground in Karen state by the Burmese Army to occupy territory and to divert…
Arbitrary tax and toll imposed in Maungdaw, Arakan
Today, January 28, 2010, 19 hours ago | zawpoezaw@gmail.com (BNI)
Since January 14, a four-member team from Maungdaw income-tax office and police of Maungdaw town…
Exiled Kachins urge China to stop Irrawaddy Myitsone dam project
Today, January 28, 2010, 19 hours ago | zawpoezaw@gmail.com (BNI)
Ethnic Kachin people in the United Kingdom urged the Chinese government to withdraw their investments in the Irrawaddy Myitsone Dam project…
Water crisis in Leda refugee camp
Today, January 28, 2010, 19 hours ago | zawpoezaw@gmail.com (BNI)
Unregistered Arakanese Rohingya refugees living in Leda camp (supported by EU) operated by the Islamic Relief Worldwide (IR) have been facing acute…
U.S. wants Burma to reach out to ethnic communities
Today, January 28, 2010, 19 hours ago | zawpoezaw@gmail.com (Mungpi )
The United States on Tuesday said it would like to see Burma opening up its political process and reaching out to various the ethnic communities as the Southeast Asian…
Top Mongla leader assassinated
Today, January 28, 2010, 21 hours ago | zawpoezaw@gmail.com (BNI)
The general secretary of the Mongla-based National Democratic Alliance Army-Eastern Shan State (NDAA-ESS) was shot dead by an unidentified gunman this morning around 8:30, according to sources from both the Chinese…
Increasing extortion burden Arakanese people
Today, January 28, 2010, 21 hours ago | zawpoezaw@gmail.com (BNI)
Extortion of local Arakanese by Burmese Navy and artillery battalions has increased recently in the coastal areas of Arakan after authorities beefed up security for a Chinese company…
Bangladesh police seize smuggled barbed-wire from Burma’s border fence
Today, January 28, 2010, 21 hours ago | zawpoezaw@gmail.com (BNI)
By Takaloo, Cox’s Bazaar: More than 300 kilograms of barbed-wire smuggled into Bangladesh from Burma’s border fence construction sites were seized on Sunday by local police near Ukhia Town in Cox’s Bazaar…
Army collects funds to renovate military camp
Today, January 28, 2010, 21 hours ago | zawpoezaw@gmail.com (BNI)
27 January 2010: The Burmese Army authorities have been collecting money from local people of Lungler village in Thantlang Township, central Chin state, western Burma for renovating the Lungler based…
Imprisoned Burmese journalists recognized for reporting truth
Today, January 28, 2010, 21 hours ago | zawpoezaw@gmail.com (Salai Pi Pi )
Two imprisoned Burmese journalists have been named this year’s recipients of an award in honor of a Japanese journalist killed during the 2007 monk-led protests …
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