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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

Saturday, October 06, 2007

Burma Update: October 6, 2007


Some photos of monks and citizens who reached hospitals with serious injuries. Source: http://niknayman.blogspot.com/



Highlights

SHAN: Weekly Diary, No. 269 (29 Sep – 4 Oct 2007)

Meeting tipped: Aung San Suu Kyi suggests talks with...The Herald

U.N. Chief Calls Crackdown in Myanmar 'Abhorrent The New York Times

A tale of two dictatorships Guardian Unlimited

China lukewarm on Burma sanctions Viewlondon.co.uk

Myanmar tells United Nations to back off Radio New Zealand

Burma: The Generals' Fatal Mistake MSNBC

*The full briefing given to the UN security council by Ibrahim Gambari, the UN special envoy to Burma ... Download ...


Inside Burma

IMNA: Burmese blog claims many bodies sent to hospital

IMNA: Military regime tightens security on border

IMNA: Rains halt rally to support junta's NC


In the News

The Irrawaddy: UN Envoy Urges Burma's Junta to Start Talks - AP

Main events in the political history of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma CBS 4, Massachusetts 16:53

UN, Gambari offer only new way forward for Myanmar: S'pore UN rep Channel NewsAsia 14:32

Brown promises 1 million pounds to Myanmar as London demo kicks off Monsters and Critics 14:07

Asean says any Burma solution must include the army Radio Australia 11:24

PTT to continue natural gas purchase from Myanmar Mathaba.Net 09:27

Myanmar global day of protest kicks off IOL 09:21

State TV shows rare pictures of Suu Kyi Gulf Times 07:42

Myanmar should take bold actions towards democracy, says Ban Ki-moon Associated Press of Pakistan 06:22

Situation in Myanmar poses no threat to peace, security: China says People's Daily 04:47


Multimedia

*Photos of demonstration at the Burma-Thailand border ... Download ...

* 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

Tutu calls for boycott of Gary Player IOL

Jim Carrey calls for UN embargo against Burma Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Reporters Without Borders Calls on Burma to Release Detained Journalists Voice of America

British PM Calls for Tougher Sanctions on Burma Voice of America News

U.N. demands Burma release protesters Mercury News, California


Solidarity Protests

The Irrawaddy: Global Protests for Burma - AP

Thousands take part in Myanmar protest in London (AFP) Yahoo! US

Protesters march in global protest against Myanmar junta, which detained hundreds of monks International Herald Tribune

Taiwanese rally to support anti-government protesters in Myanmar International Herald Tribune

March: Aussies show support to Burma plight News.com.au

Toronto monks to lead march The Toronto Star


Opinions/Other

The Irrawaddy: A Storm That Won’t Be Stilled

SHAN: The Regime’s Crimes Against The Shan

Sands shifting under Burma's brutal regime - ABC News

Living in fear in Burma BBC

A tale of two dictatorships Guardian Unlimited

Talk Is Cheap Washington Post


Statements/Press Releases

Ethnic Nationalities Council - Statement on the Current Situation in Burma

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