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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

Friday, October 19, 2007

Burma Update: October 19, 2007

International Day of Action - October 24, 2007

On October 24th Daw Aung San Suu Kyi reaches a total of 12 years in detention. There will be an international day of action focusing on China ... See Details ...


Highlights

Keeping the momentum on Myanmar
Myanmar junta forms committee to draft new constitution
Risky Jokes About Burma's Dictators
Myanmar embassies receiving 'Panties for Peace'
Top jewellers told to cut trade links with Burma
China resists calls to boycott Olympics over Myanmar
To understand Myanmar, don't start with August


Inside Burma

DVB: Family members of monk leader arrested
DVB: State press reports explosives find
DVB: Rice donation cancelled in Magwe division
DVB: Three elderly people released from detention
DVB: WFP official claims humanitarian aid is failing to meet needs
DVB: Bago couple arrested for challenging government protests
DVB: Family members speak about teen protester’s death
Mizzima: Indian Ambassador did not meet Suu Kyi: Diplomats, activists
IMNA: Constitution drafting commission has to toe junta line: MUL
SHAN: Wa opium ban’s staying power questioned
Irrawaddy: Junta Presses On With “Exclusive” Constitution Drafting
Irrawaddy: Gen Thura Shwe Mann: Ready to be New Army Commander?


In the News


Irrawaddy: UN Envoy Says Financial Incentives for Burma May Help Break Deadlock - AP
Irrawaddy: Burma's Media-in-Exile Examine Strengths, Weaknesses - IPS
Bush to Announce More Myanmar Sanctions The Associated Press 15:12
Thousands flee Myanmar conflict - aids agency IOL 14:56
Panties protest in Myanmar Toronto Sun 14:23
Beijing vice mayor: boycott of Olympics to be `inappropriate and... Pravda 13:38
US lawmakers plan squeeze on Chevron in Myanmar MoneyAM 08:59


Opinions/Others

Editorial: SPDC brutality and role of international community - IMNA
Irrawaddy: The Burmese Road to Ruin - Asian Sentinel
Combating the dictatorship cult Al-Ahram
Can US Bring About A Peaceful Burma Resolution?
Opinion: The Power of Non-violence - International Herald Tribune


Solidarity Actions

Demonstrations in New York October 15-20 ... See Details ...
*Media Advisory: National Day of Prayer for Burma










Statements/Press Releases

Humanitarian atrocities in eastern Burma exposed - TBBC
Shwe Gas Movement calls on international corporations to suspend projects and support UN efforts for dialogue in Burma ... Read ...



Top Stories (October 18, 2007)

Myanmar uncovers explosive cartridges in NW division
Singapore squirms as Burmese protest
Burmese regime frees three high-profile protesters
Burma Needs To Fight For Its Own Freedom
Myanmar frees actors arrested over protests
China says 'constructive' in Burma relations
Four activists sentenced in secret trials: opposition
Myanmar reassures Indonesia on cooperation with UN special envoy
PM threatens Myanmar with trade sanctions
China urged to slap arms embargo on Myanmar


Report

TBBC - Internal Displacement in Eastern Burma: 2007 Survey


Fun

Irrawaddy: Don’t dilly-dally—Go to that Rally! [The View from the Barber's Chair]




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