Recent Burmese News – 090624

Jun 24th, 2009

Asia’s ‘Axis of Evil’ flexes its muscles – Aung Zaw

Burma’s burning ambition to acquire modern missile technology and to upgrade its conventional weapons is no longer a secret, and if left unchecked, could pose a destabilizing threat to regional stab…
BurmaNet -

Villagers take up road construction after authorities ignore damaged road

Even as the Burmese military junta ignores the needs of the Chin people, the people of Chin state are engaged in construction of roads, with money from their own pockets to meet their needs of transpo…
BurmaNet

Does Gambari visit Burma this week

The United Nations’ special envoy to Burma is due to visit the country this week to pave the way for a possible visit by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, a diplomat said Monday.
BurmaNet

North Korea ships arms to Myanmar

A ship flying the flag of North Korea could carry weapons for the Burmese military junta, according to anonymous sources from South Korean intelligence. The cargo ship Kang Nam, currently off the coas…
Spero News

Banks skim money from Burmese farmers – Ahunt Phone Myat

The Burmese government’s agricultural bank is skimming money from agricultural loans for farmers and using it in their own loan sharking ventures, say the opposition National League for Democracy pa…
BurmaNet

Arakanese protesters in Bangladesh released

Bangladeshi police released 21 Arakanese protesters from custody yesterday after they spent 10 hours in the police lockup, said Ko Aung Naing, one of the detained protesters.
BurmaNet

Wa leaders meet on Thai-Burma border – Hseng Khio Fah

The United Wa State Army (UWSA) leaders reportedly on their way from Panghsang in 18 four-wheel cars arrived in Mongton township, opposite Chiangmai province yesterday to hold meetings with their offi…
BurmaNet

Burmese official sacked for Nargis-related corruption – Min Lwin

Burma’s military junta has sacked the head of one of the key government departments involved in the Cyclone Nargis relief and recovery effort following allegations that he stole money donated for su…
BurmaNet

N. Korean cargo ship could test new UN sanctions – Hyung-Jin Kim

An American destroyer tailed a North Korean ship Tuesday as it sailed along China’s coast, U.S. officials said, amid concerns the vessel is carrying illicit arms destined for Myanmar.
BurmaNet

Burma lingering on the cusp of “failed state” status

Warning that the global recession could lead to more failed states, the 2009 Failed States Index lists Burma as in critical danger of state collapse due, primarily, to the misuse of power by the count…
BurmaNet

Burmese junta uses n Korean expertise to build secret tunnels

Several senior military Burmese officials have been dismissed in recent weeks following the recent publication of photographs of secret tunnels built by North Korean experts between 2003-2006 inside B…
BurmaNet

Release Burmese Celebrating Suu Kyi’s Birthday

The Malaysian authorities only made themselves look ridiculous by cracking down on a peaceful celebration of Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday. By detaining Burmese asylum seekers who were calling for dem…
Human Rights Watch

MWJA office in-charge commits suicide

Tuesday, 23 June 2009 19:27  Chiang Mai (mizzima) – The office in-charge of the Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association (MWJA), Myint Lwin, committed suicide on Tuesday by jumping off the three-s…
Mizzima News

 

 

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