Posted in Burma News on Jan 5th, 2012 No Comments »
Reuters – Myanmar freed only 12 political prisoners, group says
Reuters – U.S. says Myanmar move on prison terms insufficient
Reuters – S’pore-listed Yoma shares jump on Myanmar expansion plan
AFP – Myanmar president reaffirms army role
AP – Myanmar’s president calls for national unity
Asian Correspondent – Burma follows previous junta’s policy to [...]
Posted in Burma News on Jan 3rd, 2012 No Comments »
AFP - Disappointment at Myanmar prison term cuts
AP – Myanmar’s clemency falls short of expectations
UPI – Myanmar’s Insein jail overcrowded
BBC News – Burma releases 32 political prisoners in amnesty
Washington Post – Families of political prisoners call Myanmar’s clemency order a disappointment
Washington Post – Gas prices unexpectedly rise 30 percent in Myanmar, [...]
Posted in Burma News on Jan 2nd, 2012 No Comments »
AFP – Myanmar sets by-election date
AP – Myanmar artists test recent freedoms through film
Washington Post – Myanmar sets much anticipated parliamentary by-election for April 1; Suu Kyi plans to run
CNN – Suu Kyi visits hundreds left homeless by Myanmar blast
Sydney Morning Herald – Despite thaw, Burmese still dying in war zone
Canada.com [...]
Posted in Burma News on Jan 2nd, 2012 No Comments »
Dear Friends,
Please find attached the December 2011 issue of ALTSEAN Burma Bulletin. The Burma Bulletin is a short month in review of events in Burma, particularly those of interest to the democracy movement and human rights activists.
December 2011 Burma Bulletin
In the December 2011 issue you will find:
* Fighting in Kachin State and Northern Shan [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 29th, 2011 No Comments »
Reuters – Gunpowder warehouse blast kills 17 in Myanmar: police
AP – Fire kills 17 in Myanmar’s main city of Yangon
AFP – Myanmar warehouse blast kills 17
UPI – Death toll in Myanmar blast rises
The Jakarta Post – RI helps Myanmar stay on course ahead of ASEAN Community
Nasdaq – Tata Motors will sell cars [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 28th, 2011 No Comments »
Channel NewsAsia – Indonesian foreign minister meets Suu Kyi in Myanmar
The Japan Times – Despite Korean tensions, Genba focused on changing Myanmar
Mainichi Daily News – FOCUS: Japan trying to keep up with rapidly changing Myanmar
Asian Correspondent – Why does Burma Army disobey the president’s order?
Bangkok Post – Burma projects could strengthen [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 27th, 2011 No Comments »
AP – Japan steps toward better relations with Myanmar
AFP – Japan prods Myanmar to continue with reforms: report
Reuters – Japan, Myanmar to start investment pact talks -Kyodo
Reuters – BRIEF-Myanmar Yetagun gas field to be closed for 9 days – PTT
VOA News – Japanese FM Assures Burmese Icon of Full Support
New [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 27th, 2011 No Comments »
UN Watch Condemns Iran, Pakistan and Burma
at UN Forum on Women’s Rights
Following is UN Watch’s testimony before the recent session on women’s rights of the Forum on Minority Issues of the UN Human Rights Council, under the agenda item on the right to education. The remarks were delivered on Nov. 29th by Angela Farmer, a [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 26th, 2011 No Comments »
AFP – Japan foreign minister arrives in Myanmar
Reuters – Japan to ask Myanmar to join bilateral pact: Kyodo
ASIAONE – Japan foreign minister heads to Myanmar
Asia News Network – Myanmar refugees indulge in traditional fare during Christmas
Thanh Nien Daily – Vietnam, Myanmar sign $390 mil project agreement
CNN – Pope prays for [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 23rd, 2011 No Comments »
AFP – Suu Kyi registers party, visits parliament
AP – Suu Kyi’s party registers to run in Myanmar polls
Reuters – Myanmar scraps taxes on overseas labourers
Asian Correspondent – Burma’s Nobel laureate meets UEC chairman for party registration
Asian Correspondent – After meeting with Zarganar, AIPMC call again release of all political prisoners [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 21st, 2011 No Comments »
PMNo.38-20-12-11
Happy holidays from Euro-Burma Office!
Please find attached EBO’s 38th Political Monitor report and the final one for 2011.
All Political and Election Monitors as well as other information on the 2010 elections can be found on EBO’s Elections Page.
If you would like to [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 21st, 2011 No Comments »
AFP – Yangon blast kills one: Myanmar official
AFP – Myanmar to take its refugees back from Bangladesh
AFP – Thai PM backs Suu Kyi in landmark Myanmar talks
AlertNet – Aid agencies need long-term access to Myanmar’s Kachins –HRW
Business Times – Thai firm wins bid for 2 Myanmar oil blocks
Bangkok Post – [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 20th, 2011 No Comments »
AP – Thai PM meets Myanmar democracy leader Suu Kyi
Reuters – Myanmar opens international airport in new capital
Reuters – China, Myanmar try to improve strained ties
Reuters – Thailand seen buying more natural gas from Myanmar
AFP – Famed Myanmar satirist ’shocked’ by freedom
Asian Correspondent – Burma’s most famous comedian Zarganar [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 19th, 2011 No Comments »
UN News Centre – Myanmar leads rise in opium poppy cultivation in South-East Asia – UN survey
AFP – Opium cultivation rises in Myanmar, Laos: UN
AFP – Thai PM to meet Myanmar’s Suu Kyi next week
Reuters – UN nuclear watchdog wants to visit Myanmar-source
AlertNet – Displaced Myanmar Kachins lack food, rejected [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 16th, 2011 No Comments »
Please find attached EBO’s 37th Political Monitor report.
PMNo.37-14-12-11
All Political and Election Monitors as well as other information on the 2010 elections can be found on EBO’s Elections Page.
If you would like to be removed from or added to this list, please email bxl@euro-burma.be.
Euro-Burma Office
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Posted in Burma News on Dec 14th, 2011 No Comments »
Reuters – Thailand seeks Myanmar petroleum exploration rights
International Herald Tribune – Surrounded by Poverty, a Lifeless Capital Stands Aloof
Bangkok Post – PM to visit Burma Dec 19-20
Sin Chew Jit Poh – Myanmar rights commission warns of conflict trauma
Asia News Network – Clinton’s Myanmar trip ‘won’t hurt ties’
The Irish Times – Burma [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 13th, 2011 No Comments »
AFP – Myanmar recognises Suu Kyi’s political party
AFP – Myanmar’s muted press strives for a louder voice
AFP – Japan foreign minister to visit Myanmar
AFP – Britain’s Hague announces trip to Myanmar in January
Reuters – Chinese premier Wen to visit Myanmar, sources say
Reuters – U.S. says does not want to undermine [...]
Posted in Burma News on Dec 12th, 2011 No Comments »
AFP – Myanmar icon Suu Kyi’s party unveils new logo
AFP – Myanmar eases censorship for some: local media
AFP – Species, threats grow in Mekong region: WWF
Canada.com – Myanmar tells army to stop attacks on rebels
Bangkok Post – Burmese soldiers killed on Mekong
Asian Correspondent – Burma needs more to relax [...]