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_ by Thuria Tayza
According to official Burmese government figures, 22,997 people have died and 42,019 are missing (supposedly dead) in Cyclone hit Irrawaddy delta of Burma. And according to the estimates by the United States, the death toll could exceed 100,000.
And more than two million people are stranded and left homeless in worst effected areas, […]

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Global response to Myanmar cyclone victims
AP
Posted: 2008-05-06 12:38:01
Initial aid offerings to help an estimated 1 million people made homeless by the cyclone in Myanmar in addition to shipments by the U.N., Red Cross and other aid organizations:
European Union: euro2 million (US$3.1 million)
China: US$1 million (euro640,000) in aid, including relief materials worth US$500,000 (euro320,000).
French Foreign Minister […]

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Myanmar delta, where 22,000 died, isolated after cyclone
AP
Posted: 2008-05-06 12:27:19
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) - Myanmar’s Irrawaddy delta, where nearly 22,000 people perished, remained largely cut off from the rest of the world Tuesday, four days after a cyclone unleashed winds, floods and high tidal waves on the densely populated region.
With the death toll expected to mount […]

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Bush to Myanmar: ‘Let us help’Story Highlights
NEW: No political ulterior motive at work, Bush press secretary says
NEW: Politics must not stop victims from getting help, Australian diplomat says
President Bush urges junta to open doors for disaster aid
Getting visas for aid workers is biggest challenge, U.N. agency says
WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Bush joined a chorus of […]

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PERSONS OF THE YEARS
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Person of the year 2007

Person of the year 2006

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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People’s views on Ko Htay Kywe: _

He is a brave freedom fighter in the recent Saffron Revolution and since 1988.

He has very strong 88 spirit and giving right direction to people of Burma. Listen to his speeches which are very strong and people will never forget. Ko Htay Kywe is the strongest leader of the […]

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People’s views on Daw Aung Sun Su Kyi: _

Her morality and mentality and intellectuality is a model for future generation.

She can do free her country, she has a good ability to control all her country.

she could live a very Comfortable Life in the West, but chooses to stay & Fight for HER People

She is facing […]

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People’s Views on Ko Min Ko Naing: _

He could organize the people in very democratic way and guide them.

He was in prison for years. Then he started the struggle again without fear.

He could organise all people peacefully; monks, students, people and …..

He is a brave young man and active. We need a young active […]

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Cry, Beloved Burma  
(by U Gambira & U Nayaca)
Religious orders of monks have been the face of Burma ever since Buddhism was introduced here more than 1,000 years ago. For a monk to involve himself in politics or to hold a political post is contrary to the ethical code of Theravada Buddhism. But in Burma […]

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U Gambira of Saffron Revolution in Burma 
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In BURMA DIGEST poll for Person of the Year 2007 (Burma), we got hundreds of direct votings on the website, and many more thousands of votes sent via email. U Gambira, and his fellow monks, who led Burma’s Saffron Revolution in 2007 got highest number of votes; and accordingly, […]

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_ credits to People’s Vision

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Burma’s Saffron Revolution leader
Revered Monk, Sayadaw (abbot)
U Gambira
Dr San Oo Aung 

Sayadaw (abbot) U Gambira,  is a prominent Buddhist clergy, who took a leading role in the August and September peoples’ protest in Burma.
In August 2007, SPDC announces the sudden increase in fuel prices. That cause a devastating effect of Burmese people as especially the […]

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SAFFRON REVOLUTION or LUMINARIES of 2007
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I would like to nominate the Buddhist monks who participated in our world renown SAFFRON REVOLUTION as persons or LUMINARIES of 2007 for their charisma, courage, and sense of duty - serenely show their support of the students and people striving for their freedom and democracy, while at the same […]

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