Women, child protesters freed in Myanmar

State media in Myanmar says authorities have released two women and four children detained after protesting outside the US Embassy. The group was arrested Thursday as they protested the detention o…
Hindustan

Attacks on KNLA Continue

The Burmese army and the ceasefire Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) are shelling the main base of Brigade 7 of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) with long-distance mortars, according to K…
The Irrawaddy

Suu Kyi trial postponed without reason

JUDGES presiding over the trial of Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday delayed her final hearing until the end of next week, and postponed a ruling on whether to allow three barred de…
The Scotsman

Another Pagoda Accident in Burma

An electric elevator crashed into a stairway inside a well-known Buddhist temple, Bawdi Ta Htaung monastery, in the central Burmese city of Monywa on Thursday, injuring five laypersons and two promine…
The Irrawaddy

Forced labour increases in Maungdaw Township

Forced labour is increasing in Maungdaw Township due to the building of the fence on the Burma-Bangladesh border, after Cyclone Aila lashed the area, a local businessman said on condition of anonymity…
BurmaNet

Karen villagers seek refuge in Thailand – Saw Yan Naing

More then 700 ethnic Karen villagers in Pa-an District in Karen State in eastern Burma have fled to Thailand in fear of more clashes between Karen troops and breakaway Karen armed groups and the Burme…
BurmaNet

Myanmar, ROK seek means to promote multi-sectoral cooperation

A discussion between the delegation led by Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar General Thein Sein and the Korean delegation led by President Mr Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea was held at Re…
BurmaNet

Martyr’s Day held on Thai-Burma border for Khaing Moe Lin

A function was organized to honour famous Arakanese revolutionary Khaing Moe Lin on Thursday on the Thai-Burma border. Khaing Moe Lin Day was held for the revolutionary for sacrificing his life for th…
BurmaNet

Activists and Baptist youths mark “World Environment Day”

Ethnic Kachin environmentalists and Baptist youths separately marked the United Nations’ World Environment Day with public awareness programmes on the theme “Your Planet Needs You-Unite to…
BurmaNet

Burma donates to Sri Lanka’s displaced – Francis Wade

The Burmese junta has donated US$50,000 to the Sri Lankan government in humanitarian aid for the thousands displaced by the recent conflict between the rebel Tamil Tigers and the Sri Lankan army.
BurmaNet

State media accuses U.S. and UK embassies of nexus with NLD – Salai Pi Pi

The military government has accused officials of the US and British embassies in Rangoon of allegedly dropping into the office of the Opposition party – the National League for Democracy – 25 time…
BurmaNet

Keep up the international pressure: activists – Arkar Moe

Burmese politicians and activists are continuing the campaign to urge the International community and world leaders to maintain pressure on the military regime.
BurmaNet

A decision far away: China could pressure Rangoon to offer clemency for Suu Kyi – Sylvie Kauffmann

The Chinese ambassador, Ye Dabo, did not have to face the difficult question of whether or not to rise, having opted not to attend. Yet he is a key figure in this affair. Given the international commu…
BurmaNet -

Burmese dictators get a free pass – Frida Ghitis

Every time we become distracted, the generals in Burma manage to jolt us back to attention. The world’s most despotic regime is alive and well, inflicting suffering on its people after five decades …
BurmaNet

Junta confiscates private lands

Mr. Zahleithang of Zohnuai Town Peace and Development Council said that 15 acres of land have been seized by Kalemyo authorities. The land belonged to two farmers. “The reason for seizing the l…
BurmaNet

Burmese and Tibetans mark Tiananmen Square anniversary

Burmese and Tibetan activists in New Delhi on Thursday staged a joint demonstration to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Tiananmen Square, also known as the June 4 movement.
BurmaNet

India should reassess its Burma ‘Sweetheart’ policy – Nehginpao Kipgen

India and Burma not only share a common border, but are home to millions of people from the same ethnic communities, separated during the creation of the two countries in 1947 and 1948.
BurmaNet

New photos: Civilians fleeing Burmese Army attacks; groups press for global weapons ban, action on crimes against humanity

The U.S. Campaign for Burma today released newly obtained photos (see bottom of this page) of refugees fleeing across the border from Burma into Thailand, as the Burmese military regime increases atta…
BurmaNet

Blogger Zarganar completes first year in prison, 34 years to go

Reporters Without Borders reiterates its call for the release of Zarganar, a dissident blogger and comedian who was jailed a year ago today on a charge of disturbing public order. He was given a 45-ye…
BurmaNet

Burmese Court Postpones Aung San Suu Kyi

One of her lawyers, Nyan Win, said the court adjourned Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial until next Friday. Meanwhile, a higher court in Rangoon is considering a request by her attorneys to review a lower cour…
VOA

Worries Over Health Of Myanmar

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CBS News

Junta launches fresh offensive against KNU

Friday, 05 June 2009 21:21 Chiang Mai (Mizzima News) – Burmese Army troops are preparing to launch an offensive against the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and heavy fighting is likely on Satu…
Mizzima News

World Environment Day Celebrated

Fourteen churches launched a campaign on World Environment Day on Friday to protect the environment in Kachin State.Tang Goon, a director of the Kachin Baptist Mission, which is based on the Burma-Chi…
The Irrawaddy