Burma Update: October 5, 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

Escaped monks bring out tales of Burmese horror The Times 11:10
U.S. Diplomat Meets Burmese Leader Washington Post 14:16
Snapshot: Latest developments in Myanmar National Post 13:11
Escape from Myanmar The Globe and Mail 14:42
Suu Kyi considers leader talks The Australian 08:02
Myanmar statement CNN Asia 07:19


Inside Burma

Narinjara: Troops Dispatched to Man Aung to Crack Down on Demonstration
Narinjara: Bangladesh Monks Return to Homeland
IMNA: Monasteries in Rangoon ordered not to accommodate guests
IMNA: Chaungzone River floods 80 houses again
IMNA: Teachers not to wear uniforms for tomorrow's rally
Democratic Voice of Burma: Burmese groups urge support for weekend of prayer
Democratic Voice of Burma: Monasteries again targeted in raids
Democratic Voice of Burma: Myanmar Muslim Association issues statement of support


In the News

The Irrawaddy: Than Shwe’s Offer of Talks Met with Skepticism
The Irrawaddy: Suu Kyi’s Place in the Pantheon of Democracy Icons
The Irrawaddy: Rights Groups call for action in Burma
The Irrawaddy: Thailand Should Put Pressure on Burmese Junta, Says Thai Politician
The Irrawaddy: Over 200 NLD Members Arrested Since Beginning of Crackdown
The Irrawaddy: Three Rangoon Monks Arrive in Mae Sot
The Irrawaddy: Burma Government Lax on Fighting Human Trafficking
Mizzima: India wants Burma to release Suu Kyi
Mizzima: Indian monks seeks PM's intervention in Burma
US puts pressure on Burma's brutal military to stop the slaughter as sanctions loom The Daily Mail 17:19
Food stocks in western Myanmar running out: UN agency ReliefWeb 16:35
Saturday october 6th 2007 :: International day for Burma :: Demonstrations all over the... FIDH 16:05
UN chief welcomes Myanmar's offer to meet with MoneyAM 15:42 [Source requires registration]
U.N. envoy warns of international impact from Myanmar (Reuters) Yahoo! US 15:38
Ban calls use of force in Myanmar 'abhorrent and unacceptable' The Earth Times 15:31
U.S. diplomat meets with Burmese official CTV.ca 12:41
Chinese Press Rejects Publication of Petition For Burma Advert Content-Wire 12:39


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

Democratic Voice of Burma: Asian artists write open letter for Burma
ASEAN fully backs UN envoy to Myanmar: S'pore FM George Yeo Channel NewsAsia 17:13
Former world leaders urge China to press Myanmar to hold talks with opposition interactive investor 13:26


Solidarity Protests

Burma: Sri Lankan monks demonstrate support i On Global Trends (Weblog) 11:03
Run for Human Rights in Burma - Philippines
Burma Emergency Townhall - hear live webcast! Asian Society
Nepal's Sherpas join monks to condemn Myanmar crackdown The Earth Times 07:43
NGO's hold peace vigil outside Myanmar embassy New Straits Times 04:53
Actor Jim Carrey To Give Speech In New York Calling for UN Security Council Action on Burma ... See Details ...
*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 ...
*Democratic Voice of Burma: Global day of action on Burma planned for 6 October
*Solidarity protests in Canada ... See Details ...


Opinions/Other

Commentary: Politics Matter Most - The Irrawaddy
Editorial: UN Security Council Must Act Now on Burma - The Irrawaddy
Burma: The Notion of Responsibility to Protect Versus - SHAN
Our inaction gives tyrants carte blanch The Australian 16:43
Myanmar: A blight in Asian tourism that must be resolved TravelMole 12:34
Pakistan and Myanmar Workers World 05:59
Made in Myanmar Khaleej Times 04:45
Myanmar: Sanctions Are No Solutions ArabNews 00:54
Burma’s struggle for democracy - What needs to be done? Asian Tribune 00:26
Myanmar’s road map to crisis People's Weekly World 22:02 4-Oct-07
Rise and fall ABS-CBNNEWS.COM 21:57 4-Oct-07
Beauty and the Beast storyline has not helped Burma The Herald, Scotland 21:53 4-Oct-07
A shameful anachronism The Hindu 20:49 4-Oct-07
Future hopes for Myanmar rest on Suu Kyi's slight shoulders By Christiane Oelrich The Raw Story 18:40 4-Oct-07
Life beyond the pale The Economist 18:02 4-Oct-07
The next Iraq? International Herald Tribune 17:11 4-Oct-07
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

Amnesty International's global day of public action for the people of Myanmar Secretary General... Amnesty International (Press Release) 18:17 4-Oct-07
*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 ...