Burma Update: November 1, 2007

Latest News from Burmese Media

DVB: Monks warned against protesting
DVB: Burmese regime rejects UN criticism
Mizzima: Internet once again out in Burma
Mizzima: 'Burma' most corrupt in the world: CPI
Mizzima: Authorities request monastery trustees to control monks
Narinjara: Army Wives and Daughters Attend Military Training
Narinjara: Sergeant Sentenced to Prison for Yaba Smuggling
Narinjara: Release and Arrests Continue in Arakan
SHAN: Villagers to make offerings for Khun Sa
SHAN: Buddhist archaeology on the Shan Plateau: the first millennium AD
Kachin News Group: Alarming rise in drug addiction among Kachin youth
Kaladan News: Nasaka informer stabbed to death
Irrawaddy: Gambari to Arrive in Burma on Saturday; Will Meet with "All Parties" - Lalit K Jha/UN
Irrawaddy: Angry Junta Protest Raises Tension with UN - Jim Andrews
Irrawaddy: Monk Who Led Marchers to Suu Kyi's House Escapes to Thailand
Irrawaddy: New Sanctions Missing the Target, say Critics - William Boot/Bangkok
Irrawaddy: Student Activists Urge Asean to Suspend Junta
Irrawaddy: Junta Allows Three Families to Send Supplies to Prisoners
Irrawaddy: Ethnic Armies Prepare for Dry Season Offensive
Irrawaddy: Rangoon Man Arrested for Talking to Foreign Media
Irrawaddy: Burmese Seamen on Tanker Held by Somali Pirates
Irrawaddy: India’s Burma Problem - Nava Thakuria/Asia Sentinel


Latest News from Global Media

Myanmar's generals are hit where it hurts Asia Times Online
University campus proves land of opportunity The Yomiuri Shimbun
Government bows to pressure to boost aid for Burma Guardian Unlimited
Pressure can move Myanmar junta - exiled leader Reuters
Hatred not enough to unseat Myanmar's all-powerful military Monsters and Critics
Exim Bank extends $ 60 mn LoC to finance Myanmar project The Times of India
Laos-Myanmar cooperation committee meets Viet Nam News Agency
UN envoy's visit seen as Myanmar flash point International Herald Tribune
ILO discusses labor issues in Myanmar, Belarus Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
Nelson Mandela withdraws name from Gary Player golf tournament International Herald Tribune


Multimedia

Video: “Britain's politicians speak out for Democracy in Burma” ... Watch ...
Photos: Solidarity actions in England, Australia and Thai, October 2007 ... See ... Source: http://niknayman.blogspot.com
Video: China and the Struggle in Burma/Myanmar ... Watch ...
Video: Panty for Peace ... Watch ...


Opinion/Other

Mizzima: Playing God in Burma
Mizzima: Are worldwide protests going to do any good for Burma?


Solidarity Action

International Campaign for Burma: Demonstrations in New York on October 29-November 3 ... See Details ...