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Last week we saw, in Burma, very serious fatal and bloody riots between Muslims and Buddhists.
It is very sad to learn that many people died_ for nothing but meaningless hatred_ and many more seriously wounded, with a large number of houses, shops, monasteries and mosques destroyed in the riots in central regions of Burma.
Usually […]

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If faith is
Believing in something
Without proof
Because it inspires us
To a better life and future,
Why do we argue with others,
Or even kill others,
Trying to persuade others
About whose faith is “right�?

For centuries humans have used religion as an excuse to wage wars between peoples and nations.  Why?

It is because we all have beliefs and we all […]

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In a country ruled by the unscrupulous and uncivilized Generals it is rather hard to predict or speculate the affairs of Burma because simple logic is missing. Rangoon residents are still afraid that more violence may follow after the three explosions killing a dozen people and wounding nearly 200 (the regime’s figures are not reliable […]

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                 In every level of social structure, conflict exists as a natural part of human life because it is a process of interaction among two or more persons or groups. Although it can be constructive for change and growth, it can also be destructive depending on the dealing manner that leads to violence and war. 
                 […]

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Monks are forced to become porters on the Karenni Front
Monks are forced to become porters on the Karenni front. Monks detained at Insein prison, for political dissent, are being used as porters in the Burma Army’s ongoing campaign against the Karenni guerrillas, west of Maehongson, reports border-based Kantarawaddy Times on Monday (20 February).
One of […]

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Third letter for my beloved Nan Sai

“… today’s human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow’s conflicts.” by Mary Robinson, High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002)             
Dear Nan,
               We all should follow the wise and compassionate advice of our true Buddhist monk in accordance to the true teaching of Lord Buddha, which I copied […]

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Article 6 of Current European Common Policy on Burma
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into, or transit through, their territories of: _
(a) senior members of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), Burmese authorities in the tourism sector, senior members of the military, the Government or the security forces […]

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[All Ethnic International Open University]
In AEIOU program, to equip refugee students for the rigours of life and enable them to lead in their own communities, Leadership Trainings are offered as credit hours of teaching.  
              [AEIOU Programme is an attempt to give tertiary education to the talented and eligible but oppressed, persecuted and marginalized youths […]

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Leaders should make followers wise. Leaders of people must lead their people toward happiness and prosperity. And freedom is essential to achieve happiness and other value of life. A national leader is who can promote the freedoms of people. A leader leading a wise community is indeed greater than a leader ruling a society of […]

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Whey haven’t the political struggles of the different ethnics of Burma succeeded their aims? What made them to have been unsuccessful for so many years but only their conditions worsen year by year as the whole nation becomes? Why does the army of Burma have too much power and can influent on them and undermining […]

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[Click on the pictures to enlarge them]
 

Courtesy of William Aung & Kyaw Naing

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I searched in Google
For the image of our grandpa
( Thakin Kodaw Hmine )

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(Click here for Burmese Fonts)
XV. “Burma’s Future Must Be In People’s Hands“ _  Editorial: Zay Ya
XVI. “Who is Worse, Than Shwe or Maung Aye?“_ Poem: Hein Naing
XVII. “Bush’s Challenge on Burma“_ Translated article: Lwin Aung Soe
XVIII. “Debt“_ Naration: Shwe Bo

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BURMA DIGEST
Journal Dedicated for Democracy & Human-Rights in Burma

Democracy For Burma
International Campaign Group for Democracy & Human-rights in Burma

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An Appeal to the European Union Council of Ministers
25.02.2006
 
We, the “Democracy for Burmaâ€? campaign group in alliance with the “Burma Digestâ€? campaign Journal, noted with deep concern that the European Union is considering a relaxation of the […]

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Europeans are very compassionate and kind people. One of the EU countries every year enjoys the world number one position of country with best human rights. Usually in such rankings, many EU countries are even above the US.
EU has many strong laws to protect and safe-guard the human rights of European citizens. And EU also […]

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This week Burmese language articles are as followed:

Junta Should End Its Isolationism - Editorial: Zay Ya
Oppose SPDC’s Convention - Feature Article: Khin Ma Ma Myo
Burma’s Case on Capitol Hill, part 2 - Translated article: Lwin Aung Soe
Opinion Garden - Bogyoke Aung San, Ko Aung Hti, Sayar Maung Swan Yee

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KO AUNG (Free Burma coalition, UK) said,
EU SHOULD HOLD ON CURRENT COMMON POSITION OF TARGETED SANCTIONS ON BURMA, AND ALSO SHOULD TAKE FURTHER TOUGHER STEP ON THE OPPRESSIVE REGIME THAT HAS BEEN RULING BURMA FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES.
Henry Soe-Win (Democracy for Burma Forum, Australia) said,
Our unity will lead to victory for everyone. Unity in […]

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