Fortune International: In harms way - Daniel Pepper |
A proposed pipeline in Myanmar has farmers worried about their land and human rights activists up in arms.Thein Aung, a 50-year-old rice farmer with stubby toes and calloused hands, pauses from his wo...
Posted by Free Burma on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:07:00 PST |
Irrawaddy: Suu Kyi receives ultrasound checkup - Khun Sam |
Burma's detained pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi received an ultrasound medical checkup on Thursday and initial reports seem to indicate she is in good health."She appea...
Posted by Free Burma on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:04:00 PST |
NLD vows to continue movement for democracy - Ngunte |
Burma's main opposition party the National League for Democracy has vowed to continue its struggle for democracy despite unabated repression by the military junta, according to an official."I am pleas...
Posted by Free Burma on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:42:00 PST |
Vietnam can help persuade North Korea, Myanmar to join chemical weapons pact: watchdog |
Hanoi: The head of the international chemical weapons watchdog said Tuesday that Vietnam can play an important role in persuading North Korea and Myanmar to join the organization."We believe Vietnam i...
Posted by Free Burma on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:38:00 PST |
15 Indians arrested for crossing Myanmar border |
New Delhi: Myanmar authorities have arrested 15 Indians for crossing the India-Myanmar border illegally while on their way to Yangon, a media report said.A joint team of army, police and immigration o...
Posted by Free Burma on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:39:00 PST |
Myanmars military supremo Than Shwe paves way for successor |
Myanmar's secretive junta leader Than Shwe remains firmly entrenched as head of state of one of Asia's poorest nation's despite control of the armed forces shifting to his trusted protege.Senior...
Posted by Free Burma on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:48:00 PST |
The dispossessed - Daniel Pepper |
For the thousands of villagers fleeing the repressive Myanmar regime, jungle life is fraught with hunger, disease and fear of the army finding them. Meanwhile, foreign intervention is elusive, w...
Posted by Free Burma on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:47:00 PST |
Thailand-Burma border crossings reopen |
Several border crossings between Thailand and Burma have reopened following the sealing of the border after the military coup in Thailand last week.Among crossings reopened are by both sides are Mae S...
Posted by Free Burma on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:44:00 PST |
Thai coup darkens hopes for democracy in Myanmar: analysts - Frank Zeller |
September 24: Thailand's coup will embolden the ruling generals in neighbouring Myanmar and weaken efforts to push for democratisation in the isolated pariah state, analysts and diplomats say.The sigh...
Posted by Free Burma on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:40:00 PST |
Ceasefire groups told to oppose UNSC - Yeni |
Burmese ethnic ceasefire groups are under pressure from the military regime to oppose the recent decision of the UN Security Council to place Burma on its formal agenda.According to sources close to t...
Posted by Free Burma on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:38:00 PST |
