Burma Update: December 3, 2007

Highlight

*APPPB Update: Burmese Anti-Dam Activists Petition to China Read »

*Asian Human Rights Commission: GENERAL APPEAL (Thailand): Government imposing policies further discriminating against migrant workers Read »


News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Military presence at monk food offering
Democratic Voice of Burma: Farmers suffer losses after forced crop growing
Democratic Voice of Burma: Tourism in Burma down after protests
Democratic Voice of Burma: Maggin abbot pressured to leave Rangoon
Democratic Voice of Burma: Township official shot and wounded
Mizzima News: Junta to confiscate houses at eastern gate of Shwedagon
Mizzima News: China urged to review dam policy
Mizzima News: European heavyweights weigh in on Burma
Mizzima News: Burlywood gossip popular in Rangoon
Mizzima News: Ailing NLD spokesperson to undergo surgery
Mizzima News: Activists protest outside Burmese embassy over sealing of monastery
Irrawaddy Magazine: Junta Pushes the 'Seven-step Roadmap' Forward Despite Flaws
Irrawaddy Magazine: Petition Seeks Halt to Chinese Dam Projects in Burma
Irrawaddy Magazine: Burmese Buddhist Monks Outcasts in their Own Country
Irrawaddy Magazine: Burma on UN Secretary-General's Agenda during Thailand, Bali Visit
Irrawaddy Magazine: China's CNPC and Yunnan Sign Burma-related Pipeline Agreement

Independent Mon News Agency: Military offensive force relocation of villagers
Shan Herald Agency for News: Protest against dam projects in Burma
Kachin News Group: Twenty KDA gold miners detained in Waingmaw jail
Khonumthung News Group: Junta provides free tuition for students in Chin state
New Light of Myanmar: Cambodia opposes imposition of economic sanctions on Myanmar and attempts to thrust Myanmar affairs into international spotlight


News from Global Media

AFP: World leaders call for Myanmar dialogue with opposition
Xinhua Online: Myanmar reiterates drafting of new state constitution
Khaleej Times: Myanmar junta says constitution-drafting plans won’t be altered to include other parties
Korea Times: Burmese Activist Solicits Help From Korean Businesses
The First Post: Rambo goes to Rangoon
Nasdaq: CNPC Speeds Up Preparations For Myanmar-China Oil Pipeline
Khaleej Times: Move to reopen Stilwell Road by 2010
International Herald Tribune: Reports: China's CNPC, Yunnan ink refining agreement, part of plans for Myanmar pipeline


Opinion/Other


Mizzima News: Junta - puppet dictatorship [Commentary] - Ethan Bourne
Asia Times Online: Myanmar back on a roadmap to nowhere - Bertil Lintner
The Harvard Crimson: The Failed Saffron Revolution - Manish Bhardwaj
The Nation: Asean and UN: common ground for action - Kavi Chongkittavorn
New Matilda: Burma: Wheels In Motion - Garry Woodard


Statement/Press Release

Burma Rivers Network: Over 50,000 affected people petition China to regulate dam projects in Burma
Palaung Youth Network Group: Under the Boot: new report exposes military face of Chinese investment in Burma


Report/Briefer

*Altsean-Burma: November 2007 Burma Bulletin
In this issue you will find:
- SPDC rejects dialogue
- Daw Suu speaks
- Protests continue
- Monks still targeted
- Pinheiro's visit
- Sanctions
- Chronology of events
- List of Reports
- Much more... Download Bulletin »

*Irrawaddy Magazine: Weekly Bussiness Roundup Read »

*Burma Campaign UK
- Last month in Burma Read »
- Last month in Parliament Read »