Posted in Burma News on Dec 31st, 2007 No Comments »
By Anita Manning, USA TODAY,
USA TODAY
Posted: 2007-12-31 07:09:16
In Hong Kong, when a mysterious avian flu virus jumped from poultry to people for the first time, killing six of the 18 people infected, world health experts sounded the alarm. They warned that the stage was set for a global flu pandemic.
That was 10 years ago, and […]
Posted in Cartoons & Humour on Dec 31st, 2007 1 Comment »
cartoon montage by Feraya & Taisamyone
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U Gambira – Hero of the Saffron Revolution
By Terry Evans
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Sayadaw (abbot) U Gambira is the leader of the All-Burma Monks’ Alliance, the group that spearheaded nationwide anti-junta protests in August and September of 2007. More than any of the other courageous men and women who dared to raise their voices against the vicious regime, he […]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 30th, 2007 No Comments »
By MARIA DANILOVA,
AP
Posted: 2007-12-30 13:00:23
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Young, energetic and friendly to the West, Mikhail Saakashvili became a symbol of democratic reform in the former Soviet Union in 2003 for leading street rallies that ousted a graying veteran of the Communist era and catapulted him into power.
Now the 40-year-old president’s own commitment to democracy […]
Posted in Cartoons & Humour on Dec 30th, 2007 2 Comments »
by David Law and Ko Nyi Htwe
Preamble Note.
In Burmese, the military word, General, is called Bo Gyoke, which is pronounced Bo as in the beautiful Bo Derek, Gyoke as in the English word, joke. Since silly antics of the Burmese Bogyokes are laughable beyond compare,
—such as insisting upon moving an entire capitol on the 11 […]
Posted in Cartoons & Humour on Dec 29th, 2007 No Comments »
New Myanmar postage stamp not sticking
This laugh comes from JJ at Burm-Myanmar News (via Jeg): The junta in burma has created a new firkt-class postal stamp featuring it’s leaders. The stamp was not sticking to envelopes, which enraged the junta, who demanded a full investigation. After a month of testing, a special junta commission presented […]
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Buddha’s face likens Gen. Than Shwe
By Nay Tin Myint
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Found at the Burma’s holiest shrine, Shwedagon Pagoda, Than Shwe-like Jade Buddha Image is clearly lacking in serenity and calmness of Buddha.
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Like many of my fellow Burmese people still reeling from the brutal September crackdown, I recently paid a visit to the Shwedagon pagoda for much-needed spiritual […]
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“Mr. GAMBARI’S WATERLOO”
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Mr. Gambari’s latest press conference at the UNSC on December 18, 2007, clarifying the progress of his mission, which he is spear-heading today, frankly does not bode well with us. Obviously, his perspective on the prevailing crisis in Burma is very marginal and vague least to say, giving unclear answers and parrying reporters’ […]
Posted in Articles in English on Dec 29th, 2007 2 Comments »
A prelude to the ‘Bloody Black September’ was originated on 15th August 2007, when Burma’s junta suddenly cut State subsidies on fuel as it no longer afford to sustain. Thus, fuel prices were abruptly skyrocketed to 2-400%. The move was done hastily in the junta’s familiar despotic idiosyncracy - “follow my orders attitude”. Consequently, with […]
Posted in Cartoons & Humour on Dec 29th, 2007 No Comments »
“Burmese Generals Win Shooting Events in the 1988 Olympic Games”
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by David Law
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notes: General Ne Win and his subordinates are depicted here with “G” prefixes for two reasons. “G” with a low tone, not the high tone as in “Gee!”, is intended as an insult. The other reason is simply because their narrow, small, and stupid […]
Posted in Articles in Burmese on Dec 28th, 2007 No Comments »
Original Article - What Burma’s Junta Must Fear By U Gambira, Sunday, November 4, 2007; Page B07
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/02/AR2007110201783.html
Posted in Feature Articles on Dec 28th, 2007 1 Comment »
People’s views on Ashin Gambira & Fellow Monks of Burma’s Saffron Revolution: _
He and his family were devoted to the freedom of Burma. He also made brave speeches against the brutal government. He highlighted the world about the lawless nature of Burmese Generals.
He is dedicated to Burma’s Democracy and to restore human rights in Burma.
He […]
Posted in Feature Articles on Dec 28th, 2007 No Comments »
The unsung heroes (The People) of Burma: _
Who gave their lives in the recent struggle for democracy in Burma. Almost all were ordinary people but who showed bravery and courage to brave the gun- and baton-wielding troops, police and local thugs, to show their desire for the return of democracy. Though we mourn for these […]
Posted in Feature Articles on Dec 28th, 2007 No Comments »
People’s views on Ko Ko Gyi: _
Whose political movement throughout 2007 until his arrest was so brilliant.
I think Ko Ko Gyi tries at least to act like a real politician. But he failed to convince his group and the whole Burmese opposition to follow his ideas and visions.
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People’s views on Student leaders: _
They stand up […]