Burma Update: January 24, 2008

Highlight

UNICEF: The State of the World's Children 2008 [Report]

The report rated Burma as having the 4th highest child mortality rate in the world, surpassed in Asia only by Afghanistan, which has the third-worst record after Sierra Leone and Angola.








News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Four Children Sold to Army Recruiter
Democratic Voice of Burma: Security Forces Break Up NLD Group
Democratic Voice of Burma: Family Asked to Pay for Prison Transfer
Democratic Voice of Burma: Military Commander Makes Surprise Donation
Mizzima News: Burmese Opposition MP Loses Eyesight in Prison
Independent Mon News Agency: Mon National Liberation Army Holds Military Strategy Meeting
Shan Herald Agency for News: Locals Forced to Donate
Kaladan Press Network: Six Natala Villagers Flee to Bangladesh
Kachin News Group: Video Rental Shop in Myitkyina to be Investigated by Myanmar Motion Picture Organization
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Imprisoned Writer Win Tin Admitted to Hospital
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Price of Cell Phones Falls in Burma
Irrawaddy News Magazine: China Increasing Diplomatic Role on Burma Question
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Suu Kyi Wins another Award



News from Global Media

BBC Burmese: Gambari Said There is Room for Dialog in Burma
International Herald Tribune: Poet Arrested in Myanmar for Criticizing Junta Leader
Irish Sun: Myanmar Airline to Fly to India