Photo: Burma's relationship with China and India Source: http://soneseayar.blogspot.comHighlight
*APPPB Update: The 88 Group Letter to Asean & More on the Charter Read »
*'The 88 Generation Students': Letter to ASEAN, November 19
"... Therefore, we urge ASEAN, as a vital stakeholder and significant actor to clearly reject the SPDC’s sponsored roadmap to democracy, and take on a stronger role in pressuring the military regime to start a genuine dialogue process towards national reconciliation. In addition, we ask ASEAN to stop its financial support and economic cooperation with the SPDC, and instead work with the UN, US, EU and other countries to resolve the crisis in Burma. If the military regime continues to ignore the international community’s efforts and fail to produce tangible outcomes, we would also like you to consider the suspension of the SPDC from ASEAN ..." Read More »
*Council of the European Union: Council adopts additional restrictive measures, November 19 Read »
*US First Lady Remarks On Gem Show In Rangoon, Burma
"... Those who support freedom and justice for the Burmese people should not help fill the regime's coffers at this gem show. I applaud the Jewelers of America and member companies such as Tiffany and Cartier for taking a stand against the importation of Burmese gems ..." Read »
*Remarks by EU Special Envoy for Burma Piero FASSINO
"... The only possible way to improve the situation in Burma/Myanmar is the dialogue between all parties. The declaration of Aung San Suu Kyi is a great opportunity and we wish that the Government of Burma/Myanmar will not miss it. We call upon the Burmese authorities to lift all restrictions on Aung San Suu Kyi and enter into a real dialogue leading to national reconciliation ... " Read More »
Latest News from Burmese Media
Irrawaddy Magazine: No Compromise, Says Junta Mouthpiece
Irrawaddy Magazine: How Many Monks were Killed in the Pro-democracy Uprising?
Irrawaddy Magazine: Two More Arrested for Involvement in Murder of Five Burmese Migrants
Irrawaddy Magazine: Asean Charter Summit Kicks-off Monday; Burma a Major Topic
Irrawaddy Magazine: Burma Supports Asean Charter - AP
Irrawaddy Magazine: Asean Reputation at Stake over Handling of Burma, US Says - AP
Irrawaddy Magazine: China Backs UN Efforts in Burma, Hopes for Change - AP
Democratic Voice of Burma: Riot at concert after rapper arrested
Mizzima News: U.S. encourages threat of suspension from ASEAN
Independent Mon News Agency: Monks not allowed entry to Rangoon without recommendations
Independent Mon News Agency: Customs plan to set up gate on border
Kachin News Group: KIO reluctant to react to junta's Saturday night raid
Latest News from Global Media
Al Jazeera: Asean under pressure over Myanmar
BBC News: Asean finalises historic charter
VOA News: US Trade Representative Says Situation in Burma Undermining ASEAN's Credibility
ABS-CBNNEWS.COM: Myanmar's detained Suu Kyi taken to state guesthouse
International Herald Tribune: ASEAN countries oppose Singapore's plan for UN envoy to brief their summit
Focus English News: EU foreign ministers impose fresh sanctions on Myanmar
Khaleej Times: UN envoy sees “opportunity” in Myanmar
Channel NewsAsia: ASEAN ministers adopt landmark charter
ABS-CBNNEWS.COM: Myanmar says it will sign ASEAN charter
Xinhua Online : Official media: More peace groups, militia object some points of Aung San Suu Kyi statement
Hong Kong Standard: Burma brutality to haunt talks
Opinion/Other
Mizzima News: ASEAN and the international community: redefining dysfunctional (Commentary)
The Indianapolis Star: Nations in need of stability - Lee Hamilton
Malaysian National News Agency: Myanmar: Life Goes On Behind The Bamboo Curtain - Ahmad Kamil Mohamed Tahir
Foreign Policy in Focus: Parallel Editing in Burma - May Oo
Foreign Affairs: Asia's Forgotten Crisis: A New Approach to Burma - Michael Green and Derek Mitchell
Solidarity Action
*Singapore
Singapore, Say No to Burma's Dictatorship!: Protest against the Singapore Government See Details »
*France: Paris
Statement/Press Release
Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma: BURMA - TIME FOR ASEAN TO BITE THE BULLET AND BACK GENUINE SOLUTIONS
Report/Briefer
Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma: Burma: Time for ASEAN to Bite the Bullet
Fun
Irrawaddy Magazine: “Myanmar [Burma] is part our family ...”—Asean Secretary-General Ong Keng Yong [Cartoon]
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