Burma Update: April 25, 2008

Source: http://ko-htike.blogspot.com/

Highlight

European Parliament: Resolution of 24 April 2008 on the Situation in Burma


News from Burmese Media

Mizzima News: Junta Twists Campaign Slogan in Chin State
Mizzima News: Generals' Stomachs Full while Government Starves
Mizzima News: Burmese PM to Visit Thailand amid Referendum Preparation
Independent Mon News Agency: Referendum Campaigns Speed Up in Mon State
Independent Mon News Agency: Export of Rice Prohibited in Three Pagoda Pass: Traders
Shan Herald Agency for News: Junta Issues ID Cards to Chinese Citizens
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Mon Villagers Unsure, Indifferent about Referendum
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Burmese Abroad to Demonstrate Against Constitution
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Security Tightened for Anti-Government Rally in Bangkok
Irrawaddy News Magazine: USDA Member Killed over Aggressive Campaign Tactics, Residents Say
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Burmese State Enterprises being Auctioned Off
Democratic Voice of Burma: Officials Vote “Yes” on Behalf of Civil Servant
Democratic Voice of Burma: Minister’s Insult to Daw Suu Provokes Anger
Democratic Voice of Burma: Detained 88 Generation Students’ Health Worsens
Mizzima News: Release Burmese Rebels from Indian Jail: Solidarity Committee


News from Regional/International Media

Reuters: Malaysia's Astral Asia Axes Myanmar Plantation Plan
The Straits Times: Myanmar Nationals in S'pore Begin Referendum Vote
BBC: US Senate Honours Burma's Suu Kyi
Somerset County Gazette: Face-to-Face with AIDS, Poverty and Conflict in Burma
The Earth Times: Germany Doubles Fee for Visas, Restricts Myanmar Travellers
Borneo Bulletin: EU Mulls New Myanmar Sanctions
The Straits Times: Suu Kyi Party Says Myanmar Junta Trying to Force 'Yes' Vote
Monsters and Critics: Myanmar Junta Launches Pro-Referendum Billboard Campaign
Daily Times: Myanmar Stifling Media Freedom: RWB


Opinion/Other

Shan Herald Agency for News: Shan Monks in Exile: Seeking Basic Human Freedoms - Antonio Graceffo
Asian Tribune: Ethnic Tension and Minority Perspective on Burma’s Problems - Nehginpao Kipgen
Asian Tribune: Escape of People of Burma Through the Tunnels of Death - Ahmedur Rahman Farooq


Statement/Press Release

National League for Democracy: Special Announcement No: 6/04/08


Report/Briefer

Forced Migration Review: FMR30: Burma's Displaced People

"With the ‘Saffron revolution’ of September 2007, Burma was catapulted into the centre of international attention. It was briefly headline news as people monitored the regime’s response and watched for hints of progress towards democracy and the restoration of rights. With little action on either front (and no visible resurgence of violence or protest), interest has since waned. This issue of FMR aims to help bring the crisis of forced displacement of Burmese people back into the international spotlight..."