World Focus on Burma (21-11-2007)
- Than Shwe: the man in the iron mask
Bangkok Post, Thailand -
By AUNG ZAW In order to see positive political change in Burma it’s clearly necessary to understand the psyche of Than Shwe and his men. … - Activists: Thai firms must halt investments
Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Environmentalists have called on two SET-listed companies to halt their investments in Burma, saying they only serve to fatten the junta’s purse while … - Burma is the unexpected victor at summit
Bangkok Post, Thailand -
By RUTH YOUNGBLOOD Singapore _ The signing of the Asean Charter, long anticipated as a moment of triumph, turned out to be a face-saving occasion with Burma … - UN chief lauds Asean democracy, human rights
Bangkok Post, Thailand -
The 10-nation Asean met in Singapore in the wake of pro-democracy demonstrations in Burma, one of the members. Burma pledged, however, to abide by the human … - In Singapore, Burma activists keep within the law
Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
About 40 Burma nationals were having coffee at the Starbucks cafe at Orchard Parade Hotel, or standing around nearby. As the clock struck 7pm Tuesday night, … - Activists attack Asean over inaction on Burma
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom -
By Thomas Bell in Singapore Burma’s neighbours were accused of hypocrisy as they announced a new charter on human rights yesterday while failing to pressure ... - TRANSCRIPT: Charles Gibson Interviews President George W. Bush and …
ABC News -
Why is Myanmar and different than Pakistan? FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH: Well, that isn’t my … I can’t answer that. I can talk to you about Burma, because that’s … - ASEAN leaders adopt criticized charter, establish human rights body
JURIST -
Critics have also been skeptical of allowing military-ruled Myanmar to join the charter [JURIST report], citing the country’s poor human rights record. … - Dissent but no discord as Arroyo raises doubts
TODAYonline, Singapore -
THE glittering ceremony went ahead without a glitch as all 10 leaders of the Association of South-east Asian Nations, including Myanmar’s, inked the Asean … - PGMA reiterates need for democratic reforms in Myanmar
Balita.org, UK -
Among the topics discussed was the issue of democratic reforms in Myanmar after its political junta cracked down on pro-democracy protesters there two … - UN envoy meets Arroyo, other leaders
Inquirer.net, Philippines -
By Norman Bordadora, Tetch Torres SINGAPORE – United Nations envoy Ibrahim Gambari’s address on Burma (Myanmar) to Asian leaders was canceled abruptly, … - KP Yohannan, the quiet revolutionary
Journal Chrétien, France -
His 16500 native missionaries are based in10 countries that include Bangladesh, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal and India. … - UN’s Myanmar envoy holds talks with regional leaders in Singapore
UN News Centre -
20 November 2007 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Adviser on Myanmar is in Singapore, where he is meeting with various regional leaders taking part … - Take emotion out of view to give Burma a chance
The Canberra Times, Australia -
Many observers would ask why the world should care about Burma, notwithstanding the widespread sense of moral outrage prompted by the military regime’s … - UN rights panel rebukes Myanmar, Iran, North Korea
Reuters South Africa, South Africa -
Another resolution strongly condemning the use of violence against peaceful demonstrators in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, was passed by 88-24, … - UN condemns Burmese rights violations
Bangkok Post, Thailand -
New York (dpa) – The UN General Assembly’s human-rights committee adopted a resolution Tuesday condemning Burma’s use of force against peaceful … - UN panel slams Myanmar crackdown on protests
AFP -
But Myanmar’s UN envoy Kyaw Tint Swe immediately brushed off the vote of censure saying: “We are not surprised by the result of the vote nor are we …
- UN envoy ‘disappointed’ over cancelled Myanmar briefing
Tehran Times, Iran -
SINGAPORE (AFP) — The United Nations special envoy to Myanmar, Ibrahim Gambari, said Tuesday he was disappointed”" by the decision to cancel his briefing … - Adoption of landmark ASEAN Charter overshadowed by lack of …
International Herald Tribune, France -
AP SINGAPORE: Southeast Asian leaders signed a landmark charter to promote free trade and human rights, but troublesome neighbor Myanmar undercut their … - Abdullah: Charter will be a boon for SE Asia
New Straits Times, Malaysia -
By Wan Hamidi Hamid SINGAPORE: Despite pressure from the United States and European Union as well as human rights organisations over Myanmar’s military rule … - Myanmar cloud could complicate FTA with ASEAN
National Business Review, New Zealand -
The Philippines, an ASEAN member, has warned that its parliament will not ratify the bloc’s new charter unless Burma shows that it is committed to returning … - Burma warned over ASEAN charter
Tehran Times, Iran -
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has said her country is unlikely to sign a new ASEAN charter unless Burma frees the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. … - Charter of ASEAN endorsed
Xinhua, China -
BEIJING, Nov. 21 — Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have endorsed the Charter of ASEAN in Singapore. . - Downer Wants `Dialogue and Success’ on Myanmar (Update1)
Bloomberg -
“Action means dialogue of substance that leads to constitutional reforms in Burma.” Myanmar, which has been ruled by the junta for 45 years, .. - Historic ASEAN Charter Signed []
RTT News, NY -
The charter signing was conducted amid criticism over the absence of any real authority to enforce the rules – especially with member Myanmar, .. - Gambari says UN can ‘make a difference’ in Myanmar
Earthtimes, UK -
Singapore – The United Nations can “make a difference” in Myanmar, where others have failed, with the support of East Asian countries and the international … - India tells Myanmar to intensify reforms
Assam Tribune, India -
SINGAPORE, Nov 20 – India refrained from adopting a tough position on the military crackdown in Myanmar urging the neighbouring country to opt for a broad … - Burma’s Big Break
Wall Street Journal -
At a summit in Singapore the 10-member group kept Burma’s junta in its fold while simultaneously inking a charter to strengthen its enforcement of human … - ASEAN rights body told to protect members from foreign interference
Hindu, India -
Its recommendations confirm that the human rights agency would be a toothless body with no power to rein in blatant violators such as Myanmar. … - LABOUR: ASEAN Charter Skirts Rights For Migrant Workers
Inter Press Service (subscription), Italy -
“Burma (Myanmar) is getting special attention and it is deflecting the broader issue of human rights in the region,” added Jenina Joy Chavez, … - UN’s Envoy Tells Myanmar to Speed Talks With Suu Kyi (Update2)
Bloomberg -
Calls for penalties on Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, have increased after General Than Shwe’s regime cracked down on pro-democracy demonstrators in … - East Asian leaders focus on emissions, free trade
Reuters -
… Myanmar opposed that and Gambari is talking to individual delegations instead. “Progress on Burma…has been as slow as glue up a hill,” said Downer. … - UN Committee Approves Myanmar Resolution
FOX News -
Myanmar, also known as Burma, tried to block a vote on the draft resolution, proposing a motion of “no action” instead. It was defeated by a vote of 88 … - Myanmar “Welcome” for Korean hits
Variety Asia, Hong Kong -
HONG KONG – Military crackdown notwithstanding, Myanmar (Burma) is to hold a festival of South Korean films at the end of the month (Nov 30 – Dec 4). … - un’s Envoy Tells Myanmar to Speed Talks With Suu Kyi (Update3)
Bloomberg -
Calls for penalties on Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, increased after General Than Shwe’s regime cracked down on pro-democracy protesters in September, … - East Asian leaders pledge emissions cuts
Guardian Unlimited, UK -
… Myanmar opposed that and Gambari is talking to individual delegations instead. “Progress on Burma…has been as slow as glue up a hill,” said Downer. … - China’s power — and will — to push for change in Myanmar limited …
International Herald Tribune, France -
… the isolated country, also known as Burma. The sticky issue of Myanmar is often a hot topic at meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. … - Bucking a global trend
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica -
… Myanmar (Burma), Libya, Pakistan, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Mauritania, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Quatar, Brunei, Egypt and Indonesia. - UN-doing Human Rights
FrontPage magazine.com, CA -
The two notable positive actions by the Council on human rights violations resulted from two special sessions–one on Sudan and the other on Burma. … - Laura Bush supports boycott of rubies, gems from Myanmar
Corpus Christi Caller Times, TX - Editorial
The military junta that rules over the nation once known as Burma has routinely used the truncheon and the bullet to crush any opposition. … - Myanmar envoy wants stronger role
Aljazeera.net, Qatar -
The United Nations special envoy to Myanmar has said he wants to see his role “beefed up” to increase its chances of success. Ibrahim Gambari, who has gone … - Gambari: UN can make a difference in Burma
Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Gambari said his dialogues with Burma will “have timelines.” “We want democracy and a stable and prosperous Myanmar,” he said, using the military regime’s … - UN special envoy to go to Burma again
Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
United Nations special envoy for Burma affairs Ibrahim Gambari said Wednesday he would make his next visit to the military ruled country before the end of … - Asean’s common charter, a triumph of “modest expectations”
AsiaNews.it, Italy -
Myanmar also voted in favour of the charter, a country well known for its systematic violation of freedom and fundamental rights. The Charter which now must … - Activists Defy Protest Ban At ASEAN Summit In Singapore
AHN -
The third protest at 7 pm (11 am GMT) on Tuesday came from 40 Myanmar citizens, who carried a large banner with the words “Listen to Burma’s Desires, … - Myanmar nationals continue to press for change months after …
Channel News Asia, Singapore -
A “peace concert for Burma” was held at Singapore Substation. More than 60 people turned up to show their support. It was an overwhelming show of support by … - Philippine President Rebukes Burma
TIME -
(SINGAPORE) — The president of the Philippines took a parting shot at Burma’s junta Wednesday, deploring the pace of democratic reforms in the Southeast … - Myanmar faces calls for Suu Kyi release
France24, France -
“It’s very important that there is real and genuine progress… in Burma,” he said, referring to Myanmar by its former name. “Professor Gambari thinks he’s … - Burma’s Forest Shrinking
The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand -
“In misgoverned Asian countries, like Myanmar [Burma] and Cambodia, there are impressive conservation laws on paper, but in practice illegal logging, … - HIV/AIDS Down in Some Asian Countries but Rising in Others, Says …
The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand -
The report said that Burma’s HIV epidemic “is also showing signs of a decline,” though was still a matter for concern. Indonesia and Vietnam are two … - Arroyo Takes Parting Shot at Burma with Strong Criticism
The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand -
We … remain concerned about the pace of progress of Myanmar [Burma] on the issue of human rights,” President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said. … - Gambari Says Burma Has Made Slow Progress
The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand -
Qin also insisted that there have been positive developments in Burma, but he declined to elaborate. “Just compare the situation now in Myanmar with a month … - Gambari Should Brief Asean: Ban Ki-moon
The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand -
… Ban said: “It would have been desirable and better for Gambari to report and brief Asean leaders on the situation in Myanmar [Burma]. … - ASEAN: human rights in the Charter and beyond
Scoop.co.nz, New Zealand -
The current crisis in Myanmar, which is in fact a continuation of decades of serious human rights violations, some of which constitute crimes against … - 21 – PGMA returns to RP with mixed emotions
Balita.org, UK -
Also during the Summit, the President held bilateral talks with several of the member-nations, notably Myanmar whose military-backed junta came under … - Philippine Calls Myanmar Junta ‘Forces Of Authoritarianism’
AHN -
Singapore (AHN) – The Philippines issues its strongest condemnation of Myanmar Wednesday calling its military leaders “forces of authoritarianism,” and at … - AP Exclusive: ASEAN human rights body told to protect members from …
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria -
… also known as Burma. Myanmar sparked global anger in September when the nation’s military leaders crushed pro-democracy protests lead by Buddhist monks, .. - Asian leaders reject calls for Myanmar sanctions
Forbes, NY -
… brief the Asian leaders on the situation in the former Burma — forcing ASEAN into an embarrassing last-minute cancellation. But Lee described … - POLITICS: ASEAN Family Gets ‘Protective’ About Burma
Inter Press Service (subscription), Italy -
ASEAN leaders’ views on Burma, also known as Myanmar, removed all doubts as to whose interests the governments have in mind when they talk about regional … - New Southeast Asian Human Rights Body Likely to Keep Hands Off Burma
Voice of America -
But an internal document shows the organization is more likely to protect its members – including Burma – from outside interference on human rights matters. … - UN Special Envoy to Burma Wants Stronger Role to Resolve Crisis
Voice of America -
By VOA News The United Nations special envoy to Burma, Ibrahim Gambari, is telling Asian leaders that his role in helping resolve Burma’s political crisis … - ASEAN summit in S’pore achieves significant steps forward: PM Lee
Channel News Asia, Singapore -
The Myanmar issue has also taken centre stage in this summit. ASEAN has made its position clear on the issue that Myanmar cannot go back to the status quo. … - ASEAN summit in S’pore achieves significant steps forward: PM Lee
Channel News Asia, Singapore -
The Myanmar issue has also taken centre stage in this summit. ASEAN has made its position clear on the issue that Myanmar cannot go back to the status quo. .. - ASEAN, Japan conclude negotiations for partnership agreement
Xinhua, China -
SINGAPORE, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) — The heads of state or government of member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan gathered … - Asia.view Realpolitik rules
Economist, UK -
Take its reaction to recent events in Myanmar and Pakistan. When General Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan imposed, in effect, martial law on November 3rd, … - ASEAN statement on Burma met with criticism
Democratic Voice of Burma, Norway -
Teresa Kok of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus said that ASEAN leaders were not taking a strong enough stand on Burma, and needed to hear from … - Junta releases demonstrators but only so that they can die at home
AsiaNews.it, Italy -
… who has pledged to work on behalf of all groups in Myanmar, including ethnic minorities. According to the Democratic Voice of Burma, the military are in … - Gem sales continue despite calls for boycott
Democratic Voice of Burma, Norway -
Nov 21, 2007 (DVB)–A Burmese gem auction at the Myanmar Convention Centre in Mayangon township, Rangoon, has attracted 3596 local and international … - Downer hits ASEAN silence over Burma
The Australian, Australia -
AUSTRALIA yesterday lashed out at Burma’s sabotage of UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari’s planned briefing for ASEAN and East Asia Summit leaders on any moves by the … - EU backs ‘carrot and stick’ approach towards Myanmar
Reuters -
By Jan Dahinten SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The European Union wants to keep up the pressure on military-ruled Myanmar to bring about democratic reforms and … - Japan pledges Asia aid to fight climate change
Citizen, South Africa -
Pollution hovers over eastern Beijing’s developing skyline. Japan’s Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda has pledged a two-billion-dollar aid package to help … - POLITICAL TIDBITS Baby steps for Burma
Inquirer.net, Philippines -
By Belinda Olivares-Cunanan It looks like the 10-nation ASEAN has decided in Singapore to treat Burma (Myanmar) like a baby learning to take small steps, … - Clark leaves UN talks confident of progress in Myanmar
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand -
Prime Minister Helen Clark has completed talks with the United Nations special envoy to Myanmar confident progress can be made in the repressive and … - China leaning on Myanmar: PM
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand -
Photo / AP Prime Minister Helen Clark is confident China will use its diplomatic muscle to pressure Myanmar to engage with the United Nations. … - Southeast Asian nations split over treatment of Burma
Christian Science Monitor, MA -
By Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar Divisions over Burma (Myanmar) overshadowed the 40th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, …
