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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Burma Update: April 30, 2008

Highlight

Council of the European Union: Council Conclusions on Burma/Myanmar


News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Authorities Keep Rangoon Monks under Close Watch
Narinjara News: Dogs Enlisted for Anti-Referendum Campaign
Narinjara News: 1,608,100 Voters in Arakan State
Narinjara News: Nasaka Force Deploys along Border
Shan Herald Agency for News: Visiting Junta PM’s Destination Off-Limits to the Media
Shan Herald Agency for News: Villagers Forced to do Repairs on the Hydropower Dam Project
Shan Herald Agency for News: Death of Shan Herald Chief’s Namesake Causes a Stir
Kachin News Group: UNA Urge People to Reveal Their Desire in Referendum
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Pre-marked Ballots Issued in Burmese Referendum
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Alliance for Burmese Refugees Calls for Emergency Fund
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Ethnic Groups Reject ‘Ammunition for Rebels’ Report
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Thailand, Burma Wrap Up Business Deals
Irrawaddy News Magazine: Most in Kachin State Lack Interest in Referendum: Survey
Mizzima News: Junta Directs Tour Operators to Monitor Tourists
Mizzima News: Anti-Riot Training in Rangoon
Democratic voice of Burma: Riot at Malaysian Immigration Detention Centre
Democratic voice of Burma: Businesses Threatened with Closure for 'No' Vote
Mizzima News: Online Opinion Poll Suggests 80 Per Cent to Say 'No'
Mizzima News: Foreign Journalists Likely to be Barred from Referendum
Mizzima News: Structural Violence Threatens Future of Karen Communities


News from Regional/International Media

The Nation: Suu Kyi to be "Kicked Upstairs": Samak
Bangkok Post: Thailand, Burma Sign Anti-Drug Agreement
Bangkok Post: Thai PM Jokes that Neighbor Myanmar's Draft Constitution Offers a '50 Percent Democracy'
BBC News: Few Gains for Press Freedom
Interactive Investor: Myanmar Says Aung San Suu Kyi to Remain under Detention - Thai PM
Guerrilla News Network: Killings Alleged at Chevron's Burma Pipeline
Channel News Asia: Two Men Arrested in Myanmar after Rare Bank Heist
The Nation: Visiting Burma PM Offered Help
Irish Sun: EU Extends Sanctions on Burma
China Daily: Myanmar to Designate Singapore, Chinese Currencies in Trade
Xinhua Online: More Anti-Govt Armed Group Members Surrender in Myanmar


Opinion/Other

Irrawaddy News Magazine: The ‘Third Force’ in Burmese Politics [News Analysis] - Wai Moe
Asia Times: Myanmar's Spoiled Vote for Democracy - Larry Jagan


Statement/Press Release

The Burma Campaign UK: European Union Backs Global Arms Embargo on Burma
The Burma Campaign UK: Campaigners Demand Regime Allow Medical Access to Min Ko Naing


Report/Briefer

Irrawaddy News Magazine: Weekly Business Roundup (April 30, 2008) - William Boot

  • EU Expands Economic Sanctions against Junta
  • Malaysian Firm Quits Palm Oil Venture in Burma
  • Indian State’s Burma Farm Projects Help ‘Basic Needs’
  • Military Curbs Rice Sales across Thai Border

Fun

Cartoon: A Wholesome Relationship - Harn Lay
Source: Irrawaddy News Magazine

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