Burma Update: October 24, 2007

Source: ko-htike.blogspot.com

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

APPPB Update: Seven more arrest and International Day of Action for Burma ... Read ...
BANKING (FOREIGN EXCHANGE) REGULATIONS 1959, SANCTIONS AGAINST BURMA - Reserve Bank of Australia
NOBEL LAUREATES VOICE OUTRAGE AT HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN MYANMAR ... Read ...


Latest News from Burmese Media

Irrawaddy: Chinese Embassies Targeted by “Free Burma” Demonstrations
Irrawaddy: Women Activists Call for Rights, Protection
Irrawaddy: UN Security Council Discusses Gender-based Violence - UN
Irrawaddy: Burma’s Money Transfers in Limbo
Irrawaddy: Journalists Describe Dangers of Reporting in Burma
Irrawaddy: Pinheiro's Visit: Facelift for Junta? - IPS
Irrawaddy: Trade Unions Target Total - AP
DVB: Film director and writers released
DVB: NLD members released and charged, but arrests continue
Mizzima: Junta showcases release of protesters, activists
Mizzima: Pulling the plug on the Internet in Burma
Mizzima: No more bank accounts for Burmese generals in Australia
Mizzima: DFID fails to act on aid recommendations
Mizzima: Unanimous support claimed for increased pressure, sanctions
Mizzima: Gambari set to return to Burma
IMNA: TPDC fines people refusing to attend rally


Latest News from Global Media

India, China, Russia oppose sanctions Hindustan Times
Myanmar appoints new PM People's Daily
Exiled Burmese PM to meet Irish politicians Evening Echo
UN special envoy arrives in China to discuss Myanmar Monsters and Critics
China promises to support UN envoy's mediation on Myanmar issue Xinhua
Australia tightens Myanmar sanctions Monsters and Critics
Gordon Brown Hails Courage Of Burma's Aung San Scoop
CORRECTED - Singapore official dismisses need for Myanmar sanctions Manorama online
Burma generals' siege mentality has historical basis FT.com
Suu Kyi rallies planned worldwide BBC
Burma: Southeast Asian nations fear a sudden collapse of the Burmese government i On Global Trends (Weblog)
Myanmar allows early visit of UN envoy Hindustan Times
Myanmar bows to world pressure over UN envoy visit ABS-CBNNEWS.COM
'Panties for Peace' arriving at Myanmar embassies Guerrilla News Network
Campaigners mark 12 years of detention for Aung San Suu Kyi : China urged... FIDH


Regional/International Response

Campaigners Hold Protests In 12 Cities Worldwide To Highlight The Plight Of Aung San... Nasdaq
Myanmar: 18 years of persecution - Amnesty International
Women Nobel peace laureates demand Myanmar's junta free Suu Kyi myTELUS


Opinion/Others

Edit: Very unrealpolitik Hindustan Times
Irrawaddy: Let Us Hear from Aung San Suu Kyi [Commentary]
The whole world must act Guardian Unlimited
Shaken traditions: The crushing of Myanmar's monks International Herald Tribune
Opinion: ASEAN talks nonsense about Burma - Kyaw Zwa Moe
SHAN: In Response to Recent Articles
SHAN: Anarchy is NOT What We Want


Solidarity Action

Panty Power for Than Shwe and SPDC organized by Australia Burma Network ... See Details ...
Demonstrations in New York October 22 - 27 ... See Details ...

Statement/Press Release

Pinheiro Must Demand Access to Recent Detainees in Burma - Assistance Association for Political Prisoners
PRESS STATEMENT: FORUM-ASIA WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT THAT UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN BURMA WILL BE ABLE TO VISIT THE COUNTRY ... Read ...


Report

SHRF MONTHLY REPORT - OCTOBER 2007: Various types of human rights violations committed by the troops of the current Burmese junta ... Read ...


Fun

Irrawaddy: A Risky Stance [Cartoon]
Cartoon: Raw deal - SHAN