Burma Update: October 4, 2007

Since August 19, over 250 protests have been taken place in Burma. The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) (AAPP) has compiled detailed list of protests. See Details ...


Highlights

*Leading institutions of the Burmese democracy movement in exile are holding a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand tomorrow, October 5, on the current situation in Burma. See Details ...



Source: http://ko-htike.blogspot.com/

*UN chief says envoy's trip not a success Anchorage Daily News, Alaska 06:57 4-Oct-07


Inside Burma

Mizzima News: Random search and arrest on suspicion in Rangoon
Democratic Voice of Burma: Protesters remain committed to political change, says monk
Democratic Voice of Burma: Detained Mandalay students sent to hard labour camp
IMNA: Residents and regime officers forced to attend NC rally
IMNA: Silence of a graveyard around Shwedagon pagoda
Myanmar Junta Steps Up Propaganda -AP Guardian Unlimited 12:33
Myanmar accuses foreigners of destroying country; more arrested during nighttime raids Santa Barbara News Press, California 14:08
Myanmar Media Lashes Out at Foreigners The Guardian 14:10
Myanmar's military chief willing to meet Suu Kyi if she drops demands Channel NewsAsia 16:08


In the News

UN chief says 'strong message' delivered to Myanmar MoneyAM 00:22 [Source requires registration]
Ban to discuss Burma with UN council Ninemsn 00:35
Testimony by VOA Burmese Service Chief Before Congressional Human Rights Caucus Voice of America 01:31
Myanmar officer flees crackdown Aljazeera.Net, Qatar 01:59
(AMM) Ivanhoe to cut ties with copper mine in Myanmar Metal Bulletin 02:13 [Source requires subscription]
Myanmar: Troops' midnight raids add fear to citizens' anger Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minnesota 02:14
Burma junta carries out more arrests The Melbourne Age 02:16 [Source requires registration]
To get the UN's attention, Burma needs to change...National Post 08:13 4-Oct-07
Burma's monks start to fight back The First Post 10:15 4-Oct-07
Junta strikes again in Burma canada.com 12:31 4-Oct-07
UN staff member, relatives under arrest in Myanmar ReliefWeb 03:25 4-Oct-07
Myanmar prime minister enters intensive care unit Monsters and Critics 07:13 4-Oct-07
Activists on Border Say Burma Fight Not Over The Chosun Ilbo 13:42
UN staff member, relatives freed in Myanmar Reuters 13:38
The Nation: Burma cracks down on clappers, citizen journalists
Over 2000 arrested during Burma crackdown News.com.au 16:48


Multimedia

* Newly released videos and photos of monk protests in Burma - Download ...

* Photos of solidarity protests in Malaysia, Singapore, India, England and New Zealand ... Download ... Source: http://niknayman.blogspot.com

*Photos of solidarity protests in Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Spain, Czech, France, Indonesia, Italy, Philippines, Thailand, USA and Hong Kong ... Download ... Source: http://niknayman.blogspot.com

*Video: Burma Army's brutal crackdown on peaceful demonstrators ... Download ... Source: http://www.yanaung.blogspot.com


Regional/International Responses

Artists of Asian heritage condemn crackdown in Myanmar International Herald Tribune 09:59
Laura Bush Condemns Myanmar Violence, Says Junta Must Step Down Bloomberg 11:40
Thailand responds to Myanmar crisis: Defence Minister Mass Communication Organization of Thailand 13:11
China praises UN mission to Myanmar Monsters and Critics 13:31
French ambassador says Myanmar stepping up arrests, raiding monasteries International Herald Tribune 14:01
*Media body supports Burmese cause - Mizzima News
Russia looks to democratic change in Myanmar - ministry RIA Novosti 15:49
India seeks freedom for Myanmarese leader Suu Kyi The Times of India 16:09


Solidarity Protests

*The Free Burma Coalition-Philippines led by the Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID), an international solidarity and advocacy institution will hold a series of solidarity activities on Friday, 5 October 2007. See Details ...

*Interfaith Group for Peace in Burma: To show spiritual solidarity and call for peaceful transformation in Burma, individuals and a dozen of organizations in Chiang Mai, Siam, have formed the “Interfaith Group for Peace in Burma”. See Details ...

*Demonstrators at Chinese Consulate Want Olympic Boycott The Irrawaddy


Opinions/Other

Keep trying diplomacy in Myanmar Democrat and Chronicle, New York 09:46
Editorials: Bloodshed in Burma The Courier Journal, Kentucky 10:44
Keeping the pressure up Guardian Unlimited 11:55
James Boyce: On Blogger's Day For Burma, A Hearty F*k You To Chevron And... The Huffington Post (Weblog) 12:13
Academics submit letters over Burma The Nation 12:59
Opinion: Myanmar junta's last gasp? The Jakata Post
Opinion: UN must give Myanmar junta an ultimatum The Jakarta Post
Dyer: Burmese tragedy: Nonviolent protest is a path to nowhere Salt Lake Tribune
Burma: After crackdown, What next? OpenDemocracy
Commentary: Cloud of Pessimism Hangs Over Burma The Irrawaddy


Statements/Press Releases

*Immediate Release: The Lady of Burma Play to be Performed in London this Friday - Burma Campaign UK ... READ ...
*Global Day of Action for Burma: Saturday October 6th 2007 - Burma Campaign UK ... READ ...
*Press Release: Burma peace and solidarity gathering (Canberra) - READ ... Download leaflet ...
*Media Release: Super fund puts profits before people - Indonesia Human Rights Committee - READ ...
UNISON calls for support for Burma UNISON (Press Release) 10:57
NUJ writes to Myanmar Embassy as more journalists are missing The National Union of Journalists (Press Release) 11:56
*NGOs statement to H.E Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, ASEAN Secretary-General Designate, to guide the ASEAN to become a progressive and proactive regional body tackling problems associated with human rights and democracy... READ ...