Posts Tagged ‘Thein Sein’
World focus on Burma (11 September 2008)
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Aung San Suu Kyi meets her lawyer again
Mizzima.com, India –
She was last arrested in May 2003 following a brutal attack by junta-backed mobs on her motorcade in upper Burma’s Depayin town. In May, the junta extended …
Karen Hodges travels to Burma with NCP, offers aid
Etownian, PA –
Burma, the most poverty-ridden location in Southeast Asia, has recently come under devastation from the Cyclone Nargis that struck in May 2008 leaving …
Operation Blessing International mobilizing medical teams and …
ReliefWeb (press release), Switzerland –
Most recently, OBI mobilized teams and funded major relief and recovery efforts in Myanmar, the Sichuan Province of China, Rift Valley in Kenya, Bangladesh, …
Security blanket at hospital where Daw Suu’s aide is admitted
Mizzima.com, India –
New Delhi – A security blanket envelops the Muslim Charity Hospital on Barr Street, Kyauktada Township, Rangoon where Win Pa Pa, daughter of Khin Khin Win, …
Nilar Thein arrested
Democratic Voice of Burma, Norway –
She took part with other 88 generation leaders in the peaceful march in August last year to protest against the military regime’s doubling of fuel prices. …
Burmese PM Outlines Post-Cyclone Relief, Rehabilitation Work …
RedOrbit, TX –
11 (Xinhua) – Over 1 million people in Myanmar’s storm-hit regions have been rescued in time, the official newspaper New Light of Myanmar [Burma] quoted …
88 generation activist Nilar Thein arrested
Mizzima.com, India –
… recipients of the Czech Republic’s Homo Homini award for their promotion of democracy, human rights and nonviolent solutions in Burma’s political conflicts.
Cooking lessons, guilty; coup, no problem
United Press International, Asia, Hong Kong –
… a member of the Asian Human Rights Commission with over 15 years of experience as an advocate of human rights and the rule of law in Thailand and Burma. …
A Burmese blogger monk wins NP contest
OpEdNews, PA –
This prize is dedicated to my woman hero Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and my country Burma. I will donate it to an organization.Patgarcia also deserves to be a …
Amnesty honours musician Gabriel
BBC News, UK –
Musician Peter Gabriel has been named Ambassador of Conscience 2008 by human rights group Amnesty International. Gabriel was presented with the honour by U2 …
Will the UN unseat the junta?
Mizzima.com, India –
The first claim references the annulled 1990 election results, the latter that of systematic human rights abuses by the junta directed at its own citizenry. …
Exiled opposition MPs contest junta’s UN seat
Democratic Voice of Burma, Norway –
NCUB spokesperson U Myint Thein said the campaign was intended to highlight that the military regime did not legitimately represent the people of Burma. …
Suu Kyi meets again with lawyer
The Standard, Hong Kong –
Burma’s detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi met for two hours with her lawyer on Thursday, witnesses said, amid worries for her health after her …
US voices concern over Aung San Suu Kyi’s health
Merinews, India –
It has been almost a month since Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi stopped receiving food deliveries. Amidst reports that she is on hunger strike …
Nilar Thein Arrested, Sources Say
The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand –
By MIN LWIN Burmese security forces have reportedly hunted down and arrested the prominent woman activist Nilar Thein, who went into hiding one year ago. …
Burma: Status of Aung San Suu Kyi
ISRIA (subscription), DC –
We continue to urge the Burmese regime to release immediately and unconditionally Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as all other political prisoners and begin a …
Swedes mark fifth anniversary of death of Anna Lindh
TopNews, India –
… of Myanmar, a former student activist, who has lived in exile for the past 20 years and is currently based in Thailand where she is active in the Burma …
Burmese Dissidents in Exile Challenge Junta’s UN Seat
The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand –
… because it had committed state-sponsored violence, particularly in the brutal ambush on democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her supporters in Depayin, …
MaximsNews Network, NY –
The Secretary-General received a letter yesterday from the organization of Myanmar politicians who were elected to Parliament in 1990 seeking to replace the …
Cyclone relief effort boosts Irrawaddy healthcare
Democratic Voice of Burma, Norway –
After the cyclone hit Burma in early May, doctors and surgeons came from all over Burma to treat patients. Ko Vanku of Human Rights Defenders and Promoters …
Gambari to brief Security Council today
Mizzima.com, India –
United Nations Special Envoy to Burma, Ibrahim Gambari, is poised to meet with Security Council members Thursday morning in New York, according to the …
The voice of art in a battle for freedom
Ode Magazine, CA –
… support of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, a key political figure who has been under house arrest in Myanmar (formerly Burma) for the past 18 years over her bid …
Vote McCain, Re-Elect Lobbyists
Fog City Journal, CA –
He fired one for ties to Saudi Arabia, two for ties to the military junta in Burma, a lobbyist for energy companies, and one who was with a group attacking …
Campaigning starts in right earnest
South Asian Focus, Canada –
Their response to international crises- conflict in Lebanon, floods in the Philippines, cyclones in Burma and earthquakes in China- has been abysmal. …
Countering the drug menace
Zee News, India –
Burma, Laos and Thailand together constitute the Golden Triangle, which is the world’s largest source of opium. However, the opium crop in this zone has …
A second prosecution of Anwar Ibrahim?
Aliran Monthly, Malaysia –
If Malaysia does not wish to descend to the level of Burma and Zimbabwe, both of which were also British colonies and enjoyed the rule of law and freedom …
Ceasefire groups strengthen forces in Shan state
Democratic Voice of Burma, Norway –
Eastern Command leader Ya Pyit also told the Haha Ja group, based in Homong near the Thai-Burma border, that if they did not lay down their arms they could …
Burmese losing the battle against rats
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia –
Four months after Cyclone Nargis devastated Burma, another natural disaster has struck the country. This time the ruling military regime has had 50 years to …
Junta sets new target for overseas job placement
Mizzima.com, India –
New Delhi – Burma’s Ministry of Labor has set a new target for overseas employment agencies, looking for each registered agency to place 300 Burmese workers …
NLD members questioned over bombing
Democratic Voice of Burma, Norway –
“The NLD will never take up arms to win power – Daw Aung San Suu Kyi would never accept that. She had said in the past that she doesn’t want to repeat the …
World Focus on Burma (29 April 08)
San Francisco Chronicle, USA –
… real story from the villagers,” Simons said. Burma, also known as Myanmar, has a history of military dictatorship and suppression of democratic uprising.

Reuters –
Myanmar was called Burma until 1989, and opposition groups and some countries have not recognized the name change. The country has been under military …

Voting is being held in Singapore as well as Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan ahead of a referendum on May 10, the first in Burma in 18 years. …
Reuters –
Myanmar nationals living in Singapore have until Friday to vote on a new constitution drawn up by the former Burma’s military regime. …
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL –

Howrah News Service, India –
“[India has] failed to recognise the sentiment of the people of Burma,” Dr Swe said. The United States has dismissed the referendum as an attempt by the …
Mizzima.com, India –
By Mizzima News Chiang Mai – Burmese activists on Sunday staged a brief protest outside the Burmese embassy in Bangkok, exhorting voters to reject the ..
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Monsters and Critics.com –
Kaw Poe Kee, Myanmar – Wah Wah Mu, 38, has dressed up her little daughter with a pink chiffon dress, a rare sight in this jungle region of Myanmar (Burma). …
Xinhua, China –
YANGON, April 29 (Xinhua) — Myanmar Prime Minister General Thein Sein left the new capital of Nay Pyi Taw for Bangkok Tuesday afternoon to start an …
Gourmet Thai PM to cook for Myanmar guest AFP
Thailand leader to cook for Myanmar prime minister The Associated Press
Burmese PM Arrives in Thailand to Strengthen Business Ties The Irrawaddy News Magazine
Bangkok Post – Xinhua
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World Focus on Burma (25-11-2007)
- This time, EU hails Arroyo for call to free Suu Kyi
Inquirer.net, Philippines –
… Ms Arroyo Friday in Malacañang to convey its appreciation for the President’s forceful position on the need for democratic reforms in Burma (Myanmar). … - PM says recent unrest poses no threat
Taipei Times, Taiwan –
Myanmar Prime Minister Thein Sein reassured Southeast Asian leaders at a summit last week that recent unrest in his country posed no threat to the region, … - A trip to enigmatic Myanmar
Thanh Nien Daily, Vietnam –
Thanh Nien’s recent fact-finding visit to the two cities in Myanmar (once known as Burma) just scratched the surface, revealing many layers concealing the …
- Plotting the American Revolution while soused
MiamiHerald.com, FL –
Elements of the American Revolution — such as persistent disobedience — can be spotted in the recent revolution attempt in Myanmar (formerly Burma), … - Burma rebel group denies child soldier claims
ABC Online, Australia –
An ethnic rebel group waging a decades-long uprising against Burma’s military regime has denied a United Nations report saying it recruited child soldiers. … - Plotting the American Revolution while soused
MiamiHerald.com, FL –
Elements of the American Revolution — such as persistent disobedience — can be spotted in the recent revolution attempt in Myanmar (formerly Burma), …
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 …