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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Burma Partnership is pleased to announce that we have launched our new website. We hope it will be a useful tool for governments, journalists, researchers, and especially activists from Burma and all over the world.

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In Solidarity,

Burma Partnership Secretariat

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Burma Update: October 10, 2007

One NLD member died in detention ... Two members of 'the 88 Generation Students' got arrested ... Hundreds of Shan monks pinched in crackdown ... Hundreds of monks flee Rangoon, arrive in Mon state ... Arrests Continue in Arakan

Petition

Burmese, Thai and International organizations in Bangkok are collecting signatures for petition letter campaign to the Thai Royal Government and the UNHCR on the ground of internal situation in Burma. Click HERE to get the petition, fill it out and send it back to Dr. San Aung, NCGUB, suriya1@loxinfo.co.th.



Highlights

APPPB Update: Two members of 'the 88 Generation Students' arrested ... READ ...
APPPB Update: One NLD member died during detention ... READ ...
The Next Leader of Myanmar? Foreign Policy In Focus
Myanmar's generals can't survive, says Singapore's Lee Trade Arabia
Lee Kuan Yew says Myanmar's ruling generals are "rather...Monsters and Critics
Burma junta divided at highest level The First Post
Chinese Blogger War Over Burma Pacific News Service
Arrests over refusal to shoot monks Japan Today
Three killed in mine blasts in Myanmar states Xinhua Online
Burma Troops Killing Demonstrators Armed by Israel Conspiracy Planet


Inside Burma

Mizzima: Internet back in Burma, but lines fluctuate
Mizzima: Number of Air Bagan passengers plummets
DVB: Residents blame crackdown for crime rise in Mandalay
DVB: Family of NLD member imprisoned for USDA intimidation
DVB: Pakokku residents jailed for property damage
DVB: NLD responds to Burmese government’s offer of meeting
DVB: 88 generation student leader target="_blank"arrested
Myanmar opposition cautiously welcomes Suu Kyi dialogue move TerraNet 06:59
Narinjara: Government Backed Rally In Sittwe Canceled
Narinjara: Arrests Continue in Arakan
IMNA: Hundreds of monks flee Rangoon, arrive in Mon state
IMNA: Powerful Mon abbot receives donation from villagers
IMNA: Exploded mines not laid by "us": MRP
IMNA: Rally supporting NC in Mon state today
SHAN: Hundreds of Shan monks pinched in crackdown


In the News

Southeast Asian Nations Oppose Sanctions Against Burma The Chosun Ilbo 20:31
UN sees 'worrying' rise in opium production in Myanmar Yahoo News 20:30
Senate party leader critic of Myanmar Anchorage Daily News, Alaska 19:21
Irrawaddy: No Joke: Fate of Popular, Arrested Comedians Unknown
Mizzima: India, Burma ready to finalise Kaladan project
Myanmar's message for Muslim extremists Asia Times Online 11:29
Report: Singapore leader criticizes Myanmar junta for mismanaging economy International Herald Tribune 10:43
Arrests over refusal to shoot monks Japan Today 08:59
'India should back democracy demands in Myanmar' Manorama online 08:06
Western powers circulate softened UN draft on Myanmar Focus English News 06:50
Chinese Blogger War Over Burma Pacific News Service 06:37
Indian FM repeats old speech: Myanmar turmoil Dawn 04:12
New Zealand postpones ASEAN dialogue with Myanmar Monsters and Critics 03:44
Irrawaddy: UN Sec-Gen Tells US First Lady Special Envoy Will Return 'As Soon As Possible' By Lalit K. Jha / United Nations


Multimedia

*US State Dept Video - Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Burma's Saffron ... Download ...
*Video - Burma Emergency Town Hall ... Watch ...
*Photos of peace rally in Chiang Mai, Thailand ... Download ...
*Photos of solidarity protests in Canada, USA, England, Taiwan, Australia and Thailand ... Download ... Source: http://niknayman.blogspot.com
*Images: Welly Turns Out In a Riot of Red for Burma Scoop 05:54
*Photos of demonstration at the Burma-Thailand border ... Download ...



Regional/International Responses

India calls for an inclusive approach in Myanmar, disfavours sanctions The Hindu
Jimmy Carter Calls for More International Pressure on Burma Voice of America
IPU Demands Release of Jailed Burma Parliament Members Voice of America
Christians called to join Parliament vigil for Burma Christian Today
Global lawmakers' assembly condemns Myanmar abuses International Herald Tribune
Canadians call on Harper government to aid protesters in Myanmar The Canadian Press
Indonesia call for patience on Burma Radio Australia
UN Rights Council Urges Myanmar To Admit Expert Quickly Nasdaq
Singapore premier calls on Myanmar junta to include opposition Monsters and Critics
New Zealand Parliament condemns repression, killings in Myanmar The Star Online


Solidarity Protests

Media Advisory: Filipino Burma democracy supporters to picket Chinese Consulate in Makati tomorrow ... READ ...


Letters/Opinions/Analysis/Commentaries/Editorials

A visionary's view of our world Bangkok Post
Burma: Resistance Not Repression is the Real Story Scoop
The Next Leader of Myanmar? Foreign Policy In Focus
A role for Japan in Myanmar Japan Times
Take that, you shower of Juntas Irish Independent
Dancing with Beijing The Times of India
Straits Times: The only game in town - George Yeo
Wall Street Journal: Stop the terror in Burma - Laura Bush
China Post: Status quo on Burma is untenable
Bangkok Post: Dependent on Burma for our gas - Boonsong Kositchotethana


Statements/Press Releases

*Jewelers of America appeals to Congress and issues advice to members concerning purchases of Burmese gemstones ... Read ...
*Mindanao Peoples Caucus Statement of Solidarity ... Read ...
*AAPP: One Activist Killed as a Result of Torture during Interrogation
*Statement by office of US First Lady


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