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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

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Burma Update: October 21, 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 ...


Top Stories

Several firms on US Myanmar blacklist linked to Singapore...
Chinese foreign minister discusses Sudan, Myanmar with UN secretary...
Mr Price blocks Myanmar clothing imports
Singapore assures Gambari it will do all it can...
US dismisses 'cosmetic' moves by Burma



Inside Burma

Irrawaddy: Monks Might Resume Demonstrations in Late October, Says Leading Monk
Mizzima: Junta lifts curfew, ban on gathering


In the News


Irrawaddy: White House Wants More Steps to Democracy by Junta - AP
Irrawaddy: State Media Call for Suu Kyi to Compromise in Talks with Junta - AP
Brutality on show as Burma lifts ban The Australian 16:01
Bush humiliates China and Harper sticks it to Burma. Good work canada.com 15:44
Singapore assures Gambari of its support to his Myanmar efforts Xinhua Online 14:22
Local media calls on 'Aunty Suu' to make concessions Hindustan Times 09:14


Regional/International Responses

DVB: Former Norwegian PM calls for coordinated action on Burma


Opinions/Others

Irrawaddy: Talking Nonsense on Burma [Commentary]
The Nation: International community should work with Burma's border resistance groups
Compassion key to a peaceful world Sydney Morning Herald
Myanmar: Asia Should Act Now The Seoul Times


Solidarity Actions

Multifaith Day of Prayer for Burma in Melbourne on 27th October 2007 (Saturday)











Report

TBBC - Internal Displacement in Eastern Burma: 2007 Survey





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