World Focus on Burma (16-11-2007)
- HRW to Asean: Set Timetable for Human Rights Mechanism
Pinoy Press, Philippines -
We also urge ASEAN members to use the opportunity of signing the Charter to pressure the military junta of Burma to end abuses and to embark on serious, … - Gem buyers back away from Myanmar
Marketplace, CA -
The generals who run Burma’s military junta also control a company known as Myanmar Gem Enterprise, whose sales of precious stones bring nearly $300 million - Gem dealers push to ban Myanmar rubies after bloody crackdown has …
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria -
«The sale of these gems gives Burma’s military rulers quick cash to stay in power.» Myanmar is also called Burma. The ruby trade certainly puts money in the … - Finding hope for Burma
Calvin College – Chimes, MI -
By Katie Sytsema & Emma Slager Monday night’s concert in the Fish House to raise hope and awareness for the crisis in Burma (aka Myanmar) was considered to … - A False Dawn in Burma
TIME -
Compared to its usual benighted state, recent events in Burma appear to offer a glimmer of hope. On his return from a six-day visit, United Nations special … - Extra security for Singapore summit of ASEAN leaders
Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates -
Public demonstrations against Myanmar have flared elsewhere, but police said only one request was made by a Singapore group to have ‘an assembly’ in front … - BURMA: Picture of Normalcy Presented to UN Envoy
Inter Press Service (subscription), Italy -
For the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), as the junta is officially known, had banned the UN envoy from visiting Burma, also known as Myanmar, … - It’s No Longer ‘Content Is King’ But Instead ‘Ownership Is King’
followthemedia.com (subscription), Switzerland -
On several breaking news events such as the demonstrations in Burma (Myanmar) CNN was extensively quoting Reuters.com, available to everyone for free on the … - Signs of Slump at Gem Sale in Myanmar
New York Times, United States -
… gemstones has dented dealers’ confidence, which could prove a serious problem for the junta that has ruled Myanmar, formerly Burma, for 18 years. … - Myanmar’s ruling generals feint at dialogue
Peninsula On-line, Qatar -
One of them, a leader of the All-Burma Monks Alliance who operates under the pseudonym U Gambira, wrote an article that was published on The Post op-ed page … - Democracy activists urge ASEAN not to allow Myanmar to sign charter
Monsters and Critics.com, UK -
ASEAN members are Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma). … - Myanmar frees six political prisoners
Washington Post, United States -
YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar’s junta has freed six prisoners of conscience including Thet Naung Soe, a student sentenced to 14 years in jail for staging a … - UN envoy ‘knows Burma death toll’
ic Wales, United Kingdom -
A United Nations investigator said today his five-day mission to Burma had enabled him to determine the number of people killed and detained in the … - Irrawaddy River dam to make thousands homeless, destroy ecology
Merinews, India -
A dam, one of seven to be constructed on the Irrawaddy River by China and Burma, threatens to displace 10000 people and wash away nearly 47 villages. … - Burma to release inmates for King’s birthday
Bangkok Post, Thailand -
The reaction of this neighbouring country is considered a good sign for a strong relationship between the Thai and Myanmar armies, he added. … - Star diplomats
Waterloo Record, Canada -
… like debt relief, human rights, fair trade and disease, to the territorial, such as the crisis in Darfur and oppression in Myanmar (Burma). … - US trade representative to discuss trade, Myanmar, with Southeast …
International Herald Tribune, France -
Myanmar is also known as Burma. When Schwab signed the TIFA in August last year with economic ministers of the group, she made it clear that Washington … - US trade official to underscore Myanmar concerns
AFP -
She will also use the meetings “to underscore US concerns about the situation in Burma and its failure to make a serious commitment to a meaningful and … - Weekly Business Roundup (November 16, 2007)
The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand -
The project involved shipping parts and equipment to Burma in 2002 to build a weapons factory in Pyay—in violation of South Korean law. … - UN holds false hope for Myanmar
Asia Times Online, Hong Kong -
A few days before the arrest of Su Su Nway, U Gambira, a Buddhist monk and leader of the All-Burma Monks Alliance, was also apprehended. … - At least 15 killed in Myanmar’s September crackdown
Monsters and Critics.com, UK -
‘The number of the casualties that the government of Myanmar is giving is 14,’ Pinheiro told a press conference in Bangkok after spending five-days in … - Myanmar junta raises crackdown toll to 15: UN
Reuters -
The former Burma’s official media have so far put the death toll at 10, although Western governments say the real figure is likely to be far higher. … - Junta ‘accepts higher Burma toll’
BBC News, UK -
“There are a lot of challenges in Myanmar [Burma] concerning the implementation of basic human rights principles,” he said. “But I was happy to see some … - Burma High on Agenda as Southeast Asian Leaders Gather for Summit
Voice of America -
However, Roshan Jason, director of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus, says some ASEAN members have continued to strengthen economic ties with the … - Asean: Promises, controversies and benefits
TODAYonline, Singapore -
There are promises of an Asean Charter, controversies over Myanmar and of course, there will be the signature photo of leaders in a line, holding hands, … - ASEAN Plan for Rights Charter Highlights Gulf Between Rhetoric and …
World Politics Review -
BANGKOK, Thailand — Refugees from the horrors of Burma face legal limbo and police harassment inside Thailand. Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia … - East Asia Summit in S’pore may issue Myanmar statement
Channel News Asia, Singapore -
Mr Yeo said the statement would also support the process of national reconciliation and call on the Myanmar government to give a deadline to achieve … - Junta pursues its media campaign against Aung San Suu Kyi and …
AsiaNews.it, Italy -
Yangon (asianews) – Mixed signals are coming from Myanmar. The military regime is showing some signs of openness towards the United Nations and the … - Weather News: Weather Blog
Weather Channel -
Also, coastlines of western Myanmar (formerly Burma) and eastern mainland India contract the Bay of Bengal from wide to the south to narrow at the north end … - Bush cites progress in nuclear talks with North Korea, praises …
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria -
On Myanmar, also known as Burma, Bush said he and Fukuda «call for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners. … - Remarks by President Bush and Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda of Japan …
Business Wire (press release), CA -
We discussed Burma. The Prime Minister and I condemned the regime’s crackdown on democratic activists. We call for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all …
