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Friday, May 23, 2008

Burma Update: May 23, 2008

Highlight

European Parliament: Burma: MEPs Condemn Slow Response from Burmese Authorities and Ask Them to Open Up to International Aid

European Parliament
: European Parliament Resolution on the Tragic Situation in Burma

National coalition Government of the Union of Burma
: Burma in the Aftermath of Cyclone Nargis: Death, Displacement, and Humanitarian Aid (Testimony of Dr. Sein Win, NCUGB Premier, at the US Congress)

Myanmar Constitutional Referendum Assessment Team: Independent Assessment of Myanmar’s Constitutional Referendum, May 2008

News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Actor Says Much More Aid Needed for Cyclone Victims
Democratic Voice of Burma: Burma Needs Humanitarian Intervention: NCGUB
Mizzima News: Junta Frees 10 Detained Opposition Youth Members
Mizzima News: NE India to Raise Funds for Burmese Cyclone Victims
Mizzima News: Junta's Vote Rigging Efforts Exposed Again
Kachin News Group: Cyclone Nargis Survivors Need Aid Desperately
Khonumthung News: Relief Group to Deliver Aid for Famine Victims in Northwest Burma
The Irrawaddy: Suu Kyi Must be Freed, Say US Lawyers
The Irrawaddy: Humanitarian Aid Also Needed for Thai Border Refugees
The Irrawaddy: Local People Respond to Call for Aid
The Irrawaddy: Cautious Optimism over Than Shwe-Ban Agreement
The Irrawaddy: Authorities Tighten Restrictions on Private Aid Efforts
The Irrawaddy: France to Seek UN Resolution on Burma Aid Deliveries
The Irrawaddy: UN Chief: Burma to Allow All Aid Workers


Opinion/Other

Democratic Voice of Burma: How the World is Failing Burma [Commentary] - A Lwin
The Nation: Junta's Credibility Gap Keeps Aid from Cyclone Victims - Kavi Chongkittavorn
International Herald Tribune: Putting the People First - Brad Adams
Asia Times: Thai Ties Bind Myanmar Cyclone Relief - Brian McCartan
The Jakarta Post: Blunder Diplomacy [Editorial]


Interview

The Irrawaddy: US Envoy Hopes Junta Will Relent on Cyclone Aid [Interview with US Ambassador to the United Nations, Zalmay Khalilzad]

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