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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

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Burma Update: October 9, 2007

Top Stories: 1. Burma diplomat attacks junta 2. Burma: The Junta Traps Itself 3. Why Burma is not Iraq 4. Myanmar envoy unwelcome, House 5. Aung San Suu Kyi rejects junta talks 6. Pressure on Beijing will bring down Burmese junta 7. Demand for Suu Kyi’s release rejected 8. Arrests in Singapore for Burma protest

Petition

Burmese, Thai and International organizations in Bangkok are collecting signatures for petition letter campaign to the Thai Royal Government and the UNHCR on the ground of internal situation in Burma. Click HERE to get the petition, fill it out and send it back to Dr. San Aung, NCGUB, suriya1@loxinfo.co.th.



Photos of rallies in Canada, England and Australia. See more in 'Multimedia.' Source: http://niknayman.blogspot.com


Highlights

APPPB Update: Destorying Evidence of Massacre & More ... READ ...
APPPB: You can't shoot loving kindness ... READ ...
APPPB: Revolution in numbers ... READ ...
Burma diplomat attacks junta BBC
Burma: The Junta Traps Itself MSNBC
Why Burma is not Iraq Khaleej Times
Myanmar envoy unwelcome, House Jakarta Post
Aung San Suu Kyi rejects junta talks Guardian Unlimited
Pressure on Beijing will bring down Burmese junta Zanesville Times Recorder, Ohio
Demand for Suu Kyi’s release rejected Dawn
Arrests in Singapore for Burma protest FT.com


Inside Burma

Irrawaddy: Chinese Consulate in Mandalay Attacked
Irrawaddy: Monastery Raided for Fourth Time in Rangoon
Aung San Suu Kyi rejects junta talks Guardian Unlimited 12:33

IMNA: People biding their time to re-launch anti-junta campaign
IMNA: Mon history, language culture to be showcased for the first time
Narinjara: Anti-Government Leaflets Spreading in Sittwe
Narinjara: Two Monasteries in Sittwe Defy Orders


In the News

Irrawaddy: Thai Investors Keep a Wary Eye on Burma
Irrawaddy: China, Russia Seek 'Softer' Language in UN Statement on Burma
Irrawaddy: Forum 2000 Calls for Democracy in Burma-AP
Aid for Burmese 'benefits regime' The Australian 16:20
Myanmar-India border trade resumes at Moreh (Lead) Monsters and Critics 15:37
Burma bloggers return as regime lifts blackout Guardian Unlimited 13:39
China opposes sanctions against Myanmar Xinhua Online 12:28
Mandela snubs Player over Burma The Guardian 12:15
Burma diplomat quits over monks BBC 12:05
Pressure on Beijing will bring down Burmese junta Zanesville Times Recorder, Ohio 11:35
Why Russia’s mum on Myanmar Asia Times Online 11:27
After Myanmar turmoil, India makes same old speech Reuters 11:16


Multimedia

*US State Dept Video - Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Burma's Saffron ... Download ...
*Video - Burma Emergency Town Hall ... Watch ...
*Photos of peace rally in Chiang Mai, Thailand ... Download ...
*Photos of solidarity protests in Canada, USA, England, Taiwan, Australia and Thailand ... Download ... Source: http://niknayman.blogspot.com
*Images: Welly Turns Out In a Riot of Red for Burma Scoop 05:54
*Photos of demonstration at the Burma-Thailand border ... Download ...



Regional/International Responses

Singapore premier calls on Myanmar junta to include opposition Monsters and Critics
New Zealand Parliament condemns repression, killings in Myanmar The Star Online
Aussie Catholic students call for bloodshed to end Catholic Telecommunications
Irrawaddy: Malaysia Urges Regime to Meet Suu Kyi Unconditionally
Academics, business and political leaders at Forum 2000 call for democracy in Myanmar
Jim Carey Urges UN To Ban Arms To Myanmar The Post Chronicle
Thai PM urges Myanmar to stop violence against monks Mass Communication Organization of Thailand
Germany condemns arrests of Myanmar democracy protesters Monsters and Critics
Evangelical Fellowship of Asia condemns brutal attacks in Burma Inspire Magazine
Indian activists urge Myanmar to stop violence toward protestors Mathaba.Net
International Herald Tribune


Solidarity Protests

JHU protests Myanmar killings Lakehouse Daily News, Sri Lanka
Hundreds protest outside Myanmar embassy in Bangkok Borneo Bulletin
Italians organise march for peace Gulf Times 06:56
Rally in Australia - See Details ...



Opinions/Other

Editorial: Burma’s Business Partners Can Promote Change The Irrawaddy
Commentary: It's Game Time Again for the Generals The Irrawaddy
Commentary: Fate of Ethnic Groups Overlooked in Current Crisis The Irrawaddy
Nanda: What can we do about Myanmar? Denver Post, Colorado
Letters: Voice outrage at Myanmar situation Santa Barbara News Press, California
New Era: Lessons learned from the crisis in Burma
New Era: Risky Dawn in Burma
Analysis: Myanmar energy biz untouched The Earth Times
Why Burma is not Iraq Khaleej Times
SHAN: "The struggle for Democracy in Burma will continue!"


Statements/Press Releases

Burma: ITUC and ETUC Call on European Union to Adopt Tough Sanctions M2
Statement of support for Burma demonstration The Green Party


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