Archive for April 2nd, 2008
Zimbabwe’s election:Opposition Claims It Won Majority in Zimbabwe Vote
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Opposition Claims It Won Majority in Zimbabwe Vote
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By BARRY BEARAK HARARE, Zimbabwe – The main opposition officially claimed victory Wednesday in the presidential election and urged President Robert G. Mugabe to concede, saying its tally showed the challenger Morgan Tsvangirai had won a slim majority.
Zimbabwe Opposition Declares Victory in Elections Voice of America
Resignation by Mugabe now appears less likely International Herald Tribune
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World Focus on Burma (2 Apr 08)
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New Myanmar constitution keeps military |
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Burma gas deal |
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Stalls, restaurants turning to Myanmar for cheaper rice |
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Rambo: To Hell and Back review and win a double movie pass |
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Burma general arrives |
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Commentary: Yes or No? |
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Kachin armed group deports Tibetan activists
Authorities defend search time, Amber Alert delay
Dhaka – Naypyidaw Border Talks End Without Decision
Constitution draft copy will be released soon
Leaked Burma constitution grants continued army power
Myanmar Opposition: Vote ‘No’ on Charter |
World Focus on Burma (1 Apr 08)
| Burmese protesters imprisoned Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - “Rather than comply with the Security Council’s appeals, the Myanmar [Burma] authorities have instead moved to the next phase of their crackdown and … |
| Maritime Talks Between Dhaka and Naypyidaw After 21Years Narinjara News, Bangladesh - Dhaka: Delegations from Burma and Bangladesh started talking on Monday about the maritime boundary between the two neighboring countries while in Dhaka, … |
| Burma Hands Over 30 Bangladeshi Migrants Narinjara News, Bangladesh - He said that Burma’s border security force, Nasaka, brought the individuals from the Burmese town Maungdaw to Teknaf in a machine boat at noon on the day to … |
| Thaksin to issue statement to defend himself related to soft loan … Nation Multimedia, Thailand - Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will issue a statement to deny corruption allegations involving Bt4-billion soft loan to Burma, his lawyer said … |
| Constitutional Power in the Hands of Commander in Chief The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand - The draft constitution clearly differs from Burma’s previous constitutions, in 1947 and 1974, when it states in Chapter 1, titled “State Fundamental … |
| Russian Ambassador Opposes UN ‘Presidential Statement’ on Referendum The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand - … going to be conducted in Myanmar [Burma]: listing some criteria for the success or openness or the democratic nature of that referendum,” Churkin said. … |
| Burma Deports Two Tibetan Activists to China The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand - By AP An ethnic minority group that was pressured by Beijing has deported to China two key Tibetan political activists who were hiding in northern Burma, … |
| China nets Tibetan activists hiding in Myanmar Merinews, India - Chinese military authorities forced the ceasefire group, the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) in Kachin state on the Sino-Burma Myanmar to hand over … |
| Mekong countries focused on economic cooperation Mizzima.com, India - Burma’s New Light of Myanmar, meanwhile, ran a headline today proclaiming, “Myanmar, Lao share pleasure to witness each other’s development. … |
| Sai Htee Saing: More Than a Shan Songster The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand - He gained national popularity early on after the government-owned Burma Broadcasting Service—now Myanmar Television and Radio Department—began to air his … |
| Thai Premier’s ‘Flashback’ Visit to Burma The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand - “If Myanmar [Burma] wants assistance [with its referendum] from Thailand, we are ready to offer help as a friendly country,” the former lawyer of ousted … |
| Laity of the Land The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand - “Myanmar’s leaders meditate,” he said upon his return to Bangkok, as if this fact alone should be enough to convince anyone that Burma’s despotic rulers are … |
| After Red October Chiang Mai City Life, Thailand - For a brief time at the end of last year, the whole world woke up to the tragedy of Burma. Indignation grew as monks and protesters marched, reaching a peak … |
| At least 40 protesters convicted in secret Myanmar trials: Amnesty AFP - BANGKOK (AFP) — At least 40 protesters in Myanmar, including seven Buddhist monks, have been sentenced to prison after secret trials over last year’s … |
| UN rights council Myanmar resolution not strong enough JURIST - Aung Din [Executive Director, US Campaign for Burma]: “All the points mentioned in the resolution are truly strong and necessary. … |
| Use ‘apartheid knowledge’ to help others Dispatch Online, South Africa - SOUTH Africa was urged yesterday to help end human rights crises in Somalia and other countries, like Sudan and Myanmar, by putting to use its experience in … |
| Army-backed panel urges charges against Thaksin The News – International, Pakistan - The AEC accused Thaksin of a conflict of interest related to the loan, which was issued by the Export-Import Bank of Thailand so that military-ruled Myanmar … |
| Thai investigators push for new Thaksin charges Radio Australia, Australia - The Assets Examination Committee is accusing Mr Thaksin of signing off on a loan by the Export-Import Bank of Thailand so that military junta in Burma could … |
| Imprisoned for giving water to monks Amnistía Internacional - Three people in Myanmar were sentenced to prison for giving water to monks on the street. The three are among a wave of prison sentences handed down since … |
| Burma draft constitution bars Suu Kyi Guardian, UK - Burma’s proposed new constitution, due to be put to a referendum next month, bars the detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from making a political … |
| AEC rules thaksin must be indicted Nation Multimedia, Thailand - The panel alleged Thaksin had instructed Export-Import Bank of Thailand to extend the loan to Burma to secure business interests of Shin Satellite (ShinSat) … |
| Burma constitution leaked amid ‘No’ vote push Times Online, UK - Burma’s generals intend to block the Burmese democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, from ever leading her country, according to leaked copies of a new … |
| Myanmar draft constitution entrenches military, blocks Suu Kyi: report JURIST - Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has been governed without a constitution since the military regime took power in 1988 and talks on a new national charter … |
| Myanmar’s draft constitution bars democracy leader and cements … The Canadian Press, Myanmar - YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s draft constitution perpetuates military domination of politics and protects junta members from prosecution for past actions, … |
| Myanmar’s draft constitution bars Suu Kyi from taking key posts Thai News Agency MCOT, Thailand - YANGON, March 31 (Kyodo) – Myanmar’s draft constitution bars opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from becoming president or a member of parliament in a … |
| Myanmar’s draft constitution bars Suu Kyi, cements military role … PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - The draft proposes to rename the country, which was called Burma until 1989, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. It is now called the Union of Myanmar. … |
World Focus on Burma (1 Apr 08)
| Burmese protesters imprisoned Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - “Rather than comply with the Security Council’s appeals, the Myanmar [Burma] authorities have instead moved to the next phase of their crackdown and … |
| Maritime Talks Between Dhaka and Naypyidaw After 21Years Narinjara News, Bangladesh - Dhaka: Delegations from Burma and Bangladesh started talking on Monday about the maritime boundary between the two neighboring countries while in Dhaka, … |
| Burma Hands Over 30 Bangladeshi Migrants Narinjara News, Bangladesh - He said that Burma’s border security force, Nasaka, brought the individuals from the Burmese town Maungdaw to Teknaf in a machine boat at noon on the day to … |
| Thaksin to issue statement to defend himself related to soft loan … Nation Multimedia, Thailand - Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will issue a statement to deny corruption allegations involving Bt4-billion soft loan to Burma, his lawyer said … |
| Constitutional Power in the Hands of Commander in Chief The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand - The draft constitution clearly differs from Burma’s previous constitutions, in 1947 and 1974, when it states in Chapter 1, titled “State Fundamental … |
| Russian Ambassador Opposes UN ‘Presidential Statement’ on Referendum The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand - … going to be conducted in Myanmar [Burma]: listing some criteria for the success or openness or the democratic nature of that referendum,” Churkin said. … |
| Burma Deports Two Tibetan Activists to China The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand - By AP An ethnic minority group that was pressured by Beijing has deported to China two key Tibetan political activists who were hiding in northern Burma, … |
| China nets Tibetan activists hiding in Myanmar Merinews, India - Chinese military authorities forced the ceasefire group, the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) in Kachin state on the Sino-Burma Myanmar to hand over … |
| Mekong countries focused on economic cooperation Mizzima.com, India - Burma’s New Light of Myanmar, meanwhile, ran a headline today proclaiming, “Myanmar, Lao share pleasure to witness each other’s development. … |
| Sai Htee Saing: More Than a Shan Songster The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand - He gained national popularity early on after the government-owned Burma Broadcasting Service—now Myanmar Television and Radio Department—began to air his … |
| Thai Premier’s ‘Flashback’ Visit to Burma The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand - “If Myanmar [Burma] wants assistance [with its referendum] from Thailand, we are ready to offer help as a friendly country,” the former lawyer of ousted … |
| Laity of the Land The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand - “Myanmar’s leaders meditate,” he said upon his return to Bangkok, as if this fact alone should be enough to convince anyone that Burma’s despotic rulers are … |
| After Red October Chiang Mai City Life, Thailand - For a brief time at the end of last year, the whole world woke up to the tragedy of Burma. Indignation grew as monks and protesters marched, reaching a peak … |
| At least 40 protesters convicted in secret Myanmar trials: Amnesty AFP - BANGKOK (AFP) — At least 40 protesters in Myanmar, including seven Buddhist monks, have been sentenced to prison after secret trials over last year’s … |
| UN rights council Myanmar resolution not strong enough JURIST - Aung Din [Executive Director, US Campaign for Burma]: “All the points mentioned in the resolution are truly strong and necessary. … |
| Use ‘apartheid knowledge’ to help others Dispatch Online, South Africa - SOUTH Africa was urged yesterday to help end human rights crises in Somalia and other countries, like Sudan and Myanmar, by putting to use its experience in … |
| Army-backed panel urges charges against Thaksin The News – International, Pakistan - The AEC accused Thaksin of a conflict of interest related to the loan, which was issued by the Export-Import Bank of Thailand so that military-ruled Myanmar … |
| Thai investigators push for new Thaksin charges Radio Australia, Australia - The Assets Examination Committee is accusing Mr Thaksin of signing off on a loan by the Export-Import Bank of Thailand so that military junta in Burma could … |
| Imprisoned for giving water to monks Amnistía Internacional - Three people in Myanmar were sentenced to prison for giving water to monks on the street. The three are among a wave of prison sentences handed down since … |
| Burma draft constitution bars Suu Kyi Guardian, UK - Burma’s proposed new constitution, due to be put to a referendum next month, bars the detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from making a political … |
| AEC rules thaksin must be indicted Nation Multimedia, Thailand - The panel alleged Thaksin had instructed Export-Import Bank of Thailand to extend the loan to Burma to secure business interests of Shin Satellite (ShinSat) … |
| Burma constitution leaked amid ‘No’ vote push Times Online, UK - Burma’s generals intend to block the Burmese democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, from ever leading her country, according to leaked copies of a new … |
| Myanmar draft constitution entrenches military, blocks Suu Kyi: report JURIST - Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has been governed without a constitution since the military regime took power in 1988 and talks on a new national charter … |
| Myanmar’s draft constitution bars democracy leader and cements … The Canadian Press, Myanmar - YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s draft constitution perpetuates military domination of politics and protects junta members from prosecution for past actions, … |
| Myanmar’s draft constitution bars Suu Kyi from taking key posts Thai News Agency MCOT, Thailand - YANGON, March 31 (Kyodo) – Myanmar’s draft constitution bars opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from becoming president or a member of parliament in a … |
| Myanmar’s draft constitution bars Suu Kyi, cements military role … PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - The draft proposes to rename the country, which was called Burma until 1989, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. It is now called the Union of Myanmar. … |
