Photo: Steven Law Financial Network, February 2008Source: US Treasury Department
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US White House: Statement by the President on Burma
"The situation in Burma remains deplorable. The regime has rejected calls from its own people and the international community to begin a genuine dialogue with the opposition and ethnic minority groups. Arrests and secret trials of peaceful political activists continue, such as the recent arrest of journalists Thet Zin and Sein Win Maung. Severe human rights abuses by the Burmese Army, including burning down homes and killing civilians, continue in ethnic minority areas in eastern Burma..."
US Treasury Department: Treasury Sanctions Additional Financial Operatives of the Burmese Regime
International Campaign to Ban Landmines: Landmine Monitor Report 2007: Toward a Mine-Free World (Burma/Myanmar)
"Both the military junta and non-state armed groups continued to use antipersonnel mines extensively. Prolonged military operations in eastern states bordering Thailand increased mine contamination; Burmese migrants gave first reports of mine contamination in Mandalay division. Mine/ERW casualties increased in 2006. ICRC closed five field offices and was unable to serve conflict casualties in border areas. A survey identified 464 mine/ERW casualties in Karen state."
News from Burmese Media
Democratic Voice of Burma: Junta Bans Slash and Burn Farming Near Naypyidaw
Mizzima News: USDA Rumored to be Using Bribery for Enrollment
Narinjara News: Buddhist Monk Funeral Disturbed by Army Gunfire
Narinjara News: Burma's Border Security Force Abducts Bangladeshi Woodcutters
Independent Mon News Agency: Burma Army's Oppression Increasing in Mon Area: Villagers
Independent Mon News Agency: Farmers in Southern Burma in Catch-22 Situation
Kaladan Press Network: Over 2,000 Metric Tones of Rice Imported from Burma
Kachin News Group: Junta Distributes Papers in Kachin State in Support of Referendum
Kachin News Group: 41 Burmese Cheated of 263,000 Baht by Co-Worker in Thailand
Shan Herald Agency for News: Security Tightened Prior to Referendum
Shan Herald Agency for News: Drug Lord Behind Attack on Chinese Boat
Shan Herald Agency for News: Junta Adopts Softer Approach for Election
New Light of Myanmar: Fire Destroys over 1300 Shops, 17 Offices, 113 Rooms at Advanced Yadanabon Market in Mandalay
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Happy Birthday Virus Hits Burma
Irrawaddy News Magazine: NLD Condemns Attack on Suu Kyi
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Nearly 3,000 Homeless in Rangoon Blaze
Irrawaddy News Magazine: More Junta Cronies Hit By US Sanctions
News from Global Media
Xinhua Online: Myanmar Enacts Constitutional Referendum Law, Form Referendum Commission
Xinhua Online: China Calls for "Correct Understanding" of Its Myanmar Policy
The Straits Times: UN Envoy to Myanmar in Japan: Official
The Straits Times: S'porean, 10 Firms under US Myanmar Sanctions
The Straits Times: Thai PM to Visit Myanmar, Vietnam: Official
Borneo Bulletin: 3 Chinese Marine Police Hurt in Myanmar Shootout
Asian Tribune: Concerted International Pressure Vital to Bring Democracy to Burma - President Bush
Bangkok Post: New Approach to Burma, Says Noppadon
Al Jazeera: US Imposes New Myanmar Sanctions
UN News Centre: UN Envoy Discusses Myanmar with Singaporean leaders
Opinion/Other
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Betrayed by Burma’s Neighbors [Editorial]
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Burma Needs to Find a ‘Golden Mean’ [Commentary] - Kyaw Zwa Moe
Asahi Shimbun: 'Democracy' in Myanmar [Editorial]
Statement/Press Release
The 88 Generation Students: Calling Citizens around the World to Pressure the Government of China to Withdraw Its Unilateral Support for the Burmese Military Junta and to Boycott the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Christian Solidarity Worldwide: New Report Details Deprivation and Abuse Facing Burmese Refugees in Malaysia
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Cartoon: Thailand's New 'Good Neighbor' PolicySource: Irrawaddy News Magazine
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