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World Focus on Burma (19-11-2007)
- Junta wins by playing Suu Kyi card effectively
Bangkok Post, Thailand -
By KYAW ZWA MOE Believe it or not, pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has prolonged the lifespan of Burma’s repressive junta. … - Toothless charter will hurt Asean credibility
Bangkok Post, Thailand -
This principle has already severely limited what Asean has been willing to do in relation to Burma. Another limitation of the charter is the fact that … - WE DON’T WANT VIOLENCE
Electric New Paper, Singapore -
… when Burma finally achieves democracy, foreigners who come to Burma will also show respect for our country,’ he said. Another Myanmar national, mrkyaw … - Activists urge Asean to tighten screws on Yangon as summit kicks …
TODAYonline, Singapore -
In her speech, Ms Ng reiterated: “My own view is that it (Asean) should not be slow to take Myanmar to task, including suspending it, if its military rulers … - Students defy Myanmar protest ban at ASEAN summit
Reuters -
“We want to say that the world is still watching and has not forgotten about Burma,” Muzaffar said. Continued… - THE ASEAN DREAM: WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
Electric New Paper, Singapore -
Nothing has done more in recent months to give a sense of relevance to Asean among ordinary Singaporeans than the situation in Myanmar, Mr Yeo pointed out. … - China backs ASEAN on Myanmar
Hindu, India -
SINGAPORE: China on Sunday threw its weight behind the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) by taking the line that the Myanmar crisis be … - ASEAN Refuses To Accept US Senate’s Resolution To Debar Myanmar
AHN -
… Asian countries (ASEAN) on Sunday has refused to accept the US Senate’s resolution for suspending Myanmar (also called Burma) from the regional group. … - Arroyo, Burma PM meet before summit
Inquirer.net, Philippines -
… Minister Thein Sein of Burma (Myanmar) — two leaders whose governments have come under international scrutiny over allegations of human rights abuses. … - Myanmar’s neighbours should play greater role
South China Morning Post (subscription), Hong Kong -
Western nations are pressuring the leaders to impose sanctions on the nation’s military rulers or throw Myanmar out of the 10-member Association of … - Southeast Asians finalize landmark constitution that will set up …
International Herald Tribune, France -
… Asian nation once known as Burma. A glimmer of hope for democracy in Myanmar has been raised by the recent efforts of UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari, .. - ASEAN leaders to tackle Myanmar their way
ABS CBN News, Philippines -
… time as the government of Burma has demonstrated improved respect for and commitment to human rights.” Myanmar has been under military rule since 1962. … - Asean summit embarrassed by Burma’s rulers
Financial Times (subscription), UK -
But many suspect the real rationale is to shield Burma’s military rulers, including Thein Sein, the prime minister, from the public gaze. … - Official media: More peace groups, militia object some points of …
Xinhua, China -
The series of statements of the peace groups and militia, carried in the state-run newspaper New Light of Myanmar in the last two days, include those of … - China to Reject Imposing Sanctions on Myanmar (Update1)
Bloomberg -
… effort to bring about change in the Southeast Asian country formerly known as Burma. China will say it “is in favor of democratic change in Myanmar, … - Myanmar says it will sign ASEAN Charter
Channel News Asia, Singapore -
SINGAPORE – Myanmar will this week sign a new charter for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which commits members to promote human rights … - Southeast Asian ministers adopt landmark charter
AFP -
However, democracy activists have rejected it as inadequate because it does not include a mechanism to suspend or eject Myanmar from the grouping despite … - SBY has chance to make history with Myanmar
Jakarta Post, Indonesia -
President Yudhoyono also needs to personally tell Myanmar’s new prime minister, Lt. Gen. Thein Sein, who will also attend a regional summit, to convey the … - UN envoy sees “opportunity” in Myanmar
Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates -
SINGAPORE – UN special envoy Ibrahim Gambari sees “a window of opportunity” in Myanmar and hopes to return to the country before year’s end, … - Junta not welcome in Singapore’s Little Burma
Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates -
SINGAPORE – Myanmar’s Prime Minister Thein Sein, in Singapore for the ASEAN summit, would not be too welcome at Peninsula Plaza, the hub for the … - Stubborn Myanmar question looms over ASEAN signing – Feature
Earthtimes, UK -
Despite the international uproar over the crackdown, ASEAN has rejected calls to suspend Myanmar until the crisis is resolved. The Free Burma Coalition, … - Adieu to the ‘Asean Way’
Wall Street Journal -
If these recommendations are adopted, Asean’s commitment to reform will immediately be tested by how it will deal with Myanmar’s generals. .. - CWS Hotline 19 Nov 2007: Dominican Republic, Myanmar
ReliefWeb (press release), Switzerland -
The humanitarian crisis in Burma (Myanmar) is worsening. Poverty in some regions has reached critical levels, with severe food insecurity and many landless … - Students defy police, march along Singapore’s premier boulevard
Monsters and Critics.com, UK -
‘We also hope that more people will come out and show solidarity with Burma.’ Myanmar has become the focus of protests worldwide after a violent crackdown … - China backs UN efforts in Myanmar, hopes for national …
International Herald Tribune, France -
… first led the peaceful demonstrations against the fuel hikes and inflation that were pummeling the impoverished people of Myanmar, also known as Burma. … - Protest Singapore Style; 3 Marchers, 19 Media, 1000 Police
Bloomberg -
19 (Bloomberg) — A planned protest in Singapore against Asian leaders’ “tacit” approval of Myanmar’s fatal crackdown on demonstrations fizzled today when … - Asian path to assistance
Washington Times, DC -
Following an Asian path is likely to be a more effective way of promoting positive change in Burma. The military regime that came to power in Burma/Myanmar … - US says ASEAN reputation at stake over handling of Myanmar
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria -
… ASEAN has been called into question because of the situation in Burma … It just can’t be business as usual,» she said. Myanmar is also known as Burma. - Nations in need of stability
Indianapolis Star, United States -
Earlier this month, two leading United Nations officials seeking to bring peace and stability to Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Sudan incurred the wrath of … - India’s Myanmar policy could provoke the Northeast
Merinews, India -
Things went well for New Delhi until the sudden uprising in adjoining Burma (also known as Myanmar). While New Delhi invited critical comments from … - Shades of Tiananmen Square return
Elmira Star-Gazette, NY -
In Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), a small country in South Asia, civilians calling for democracy have suffered similar consequences. … - ASEAN leaders to confront Myanmar
AFP -
… to push Myanmar’s generals towards democracy, but so far it has been reluctant to take any punitive action against the nation formerly known as Burma. … - Asean under pressure over Myanmar
Aljazeera.net, Qatar -
Leaders from the Association of South-East Asian Nations are facing renewed pressure to take action against Myanmar as they gather for an annual summit in … - US Says Possible to Finish Trade Talks in 14 Months (Update2)
Bloomberg -
Myanmar is a member of Asean, which has rebuffed calls for sanctions against the military-ruled country, formerly known as Burma. … - Myanmar supports ASEAN Charter after human rights body neutered
Jakarta Post, Indonesia -
SINGAPORE (AP): Myanmar gave its full backing Monday to a landmark Southeast Asian charter that will create an agency to review the region’s human rights … - Asean finalises historic charter
BBC News, UK -
“If you make all these fierce statements and supposing we say we expel Myanmar [Burma] from Asean, what difference does it make?” Mr Lee told the BBC. … - EU, ASEAN scratch each other’s backs
Viet Nam News, Vietnam -
The latter is all the more imperative following the sad events in Myanmar. The EU has a strong interest that Burma/Myanmar develops into a democratic and … - Burma ‘must comply’ with pact
Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Singapore – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations expects Burma to comply with a landmark charter after the military-ruled country made no objections … - Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Meets Liaison Minister
The Associated Press -
The military has ruled Myanmar, also known as Burma, since 1962, crushing periodic rounds of dissent. It held elections in 1990 but refused to hand over … - Myanmar’s detained Suu Kyi taken to state guesthouse
Reuters UK, UK -
Myanmar Prime Minister Thein Sein was due later on Monday to brief his counterparts on events in the former Burma for the first time since the crackdown. … - Detained Suu Kyi taken to govt guesthouse
ABC Online, Australia -
There are reports that Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been taken from the Rangoon villa where she has been held for the past four years to a … - ASEAN urged to put rights component of new charter in separate treaty
JURIST -
ASEAN is facing criticism for allowing military-ruled Myanmar to sign the Charter, but a split such as described might save face by allowing Myanmar to … - EU confirms tougher Myanmar sanctions
Monsters and Critics.com, UK -
‘The EU looks forward to Mr Gambari’s return and reiterates its call on the government of Burma/Myanmar to afford him all possible assistance, … - EU Tightens Sanctions as Myanmar Is Set to Sign Asian Charter
Bloomberg -
“Asean has special responsibility when it comes to the situation in Burma,” US Trade Representative Susan Schwab said today in Singapore. … - Japan, Myanmar pms may discuss reforms, killing: aides
Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates -
… and opponents led by pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. ‘I cannot specifically predict what they will discuss but in recent meetings with Myanmar, … - ASEAN countries oppose Singapore’s plan for UN envoy to brief …
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria -
Myanmar objected to the briefing and other ASEAN countries, except Singapore, supported Myanmar, a senior Malaysian official told Malaysian journalists. … - Myanmar crackdown tests a core value of Asean
International Herald Tribune, France -
“The reputation and credibility of Asean as an organization has been called into question because of the situation in Burma.” Many analysts predict that … - US optimistic about Doha trade talks
BusinessWeek -
… deal done,” said US Trade Representative Susan Schwab on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Singapore. … - US Trade Representative Says Situation in Burma Undermining …
Voice of America -
Ambassador Schwab told VOA that ASEAN has, in her words, a special responsibility when it comes to Burma. “I think the key is business as usual just doesn’t … - Philippines Could Block New Asia Charter
The Associated Press -
The US and other nations have strongly criticized ASEAN for its relatively conciliatory approach toward the junta controlling Myanmar, a bloc member that … - Philippines want Myanmar to restore democracy
Pravda, Russia -
Unless Myanmar restores democracy and frees Aung San Suu Kyi, opposition leader, it is unlikely to ratify a landmark Southeast Asian charter, … - UN envoy Gambari briefing on Myanmar to Asian leaders cancelled …
ABCmoney.co.uk, UK -
By : Agencies SINGAPORE (Thomson Financial) – Southeast Asian leaders have called off a briefing by UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari on the situation in Myanmar … - Pressuring ASEAN on Burma
Inquirer.net, Philippines -
The extrajudicial killings here and the slaying of pro-democracy protesters in Burma (Myanmar) have roused virulent reactions. … - US envoy won’t address Asian summit as planned after Myanmar objects
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria -
It is a difficult problem for Myanmar,» Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the chairman of ASEAN, told reporters, after reading out the statement. … - Burma: Targeted Sanctions Needed on Petroleum Industry
Reuters AlertNet, UK -
These entities include the Burmese government’s Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE), a state company under the Ministry of Energy whose earnings benefit … - UPADTE 1-ASEAN calls for democracy in Myanmar, bars UN envoy
Reuters -
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Southeast Asian nations said on Monday that Myanmar should work with the United Nations on democracy and release political detainees, … - ASEAN calls off UN envoy briefing on Myanmar at summit (Extra)
Monsters and Critics.com, UK -
Singapore – The Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday abruptly called off a scheduled address by UN special envoy Ibrahim Gambari at a … - UN study spotlights serious development gaps among ASEAN members
UN News Centre -
19 November 2007 – As the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) get set to discuss a plan for greater regional integration at … - Junta seizes Chinese mobile phones in northern Burma
Mizzima.com, India -
While Burmese mobile phones (operated by the Myanmar Post and Telecommunication) cost about 3000000 kyat the Chinese mobile phones cost about 100000 kyats. … - US criticises ASEAN as Myanmar overshadows new charter
Guardian Unlimited, UK -
By Neil Chatterjee SINGAPORE, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Southeast Asian nations called on Myanmar on Monday to move towards democracy after facing criticism and … - ASEAN stands ready to help Myanmar: PM Lee
Channel News Asia, Singapore -
By Valarie Tan, Channel newsasia | Posted: 20 November 2007 0247 hrs SINGAPORE : ASEAN leaders have agreed to let Myanmar deal with the United Nations on …
