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Friday, July 18, 2008

Burma Update: July 18, 2008

Highlight

Association of Southeast Asian Nations: 3rd Press Release of the Tripartite Core Group

News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: NLD warned not to celebrate Martyrs' Day
Democratic Voice of Burma: Forced labour on road reconstruction
Democratic Voice of Burma: NLD members arrested prior to Martyrs' Day
Democratic Voice of Burma: Burmese migrants celebrate start of lent
Mizzima News: Desperate Burmese fishermen stranded in Indian coast for five months
Mizzima News: Rice plantation season nearing end, farmers at a loss
Mizzima News: Progress unlikely from Gambari's visit: Opposition
Narinjara News: Authorities Plan to Buy Rice from Farmers
Kachin News Group: Teachers in Dun Gan encourage students to cheat: Residents
Kachin News Group: Kachin State's donation for cyclone victims highest among seven
Khonumthung News: The price of goods from Burma rise in northeast India
The Irrawaddy: Japan Monitoring Aid Distribution to Burma
The Irrawaddy: Three Laputta Refugee Camps to Close

News from Regional/International Media

UN News Centre: Myanmar: UN agency calls for funds to assist cyclone-affected farmers
CNN: Aid groups: Ending Myanmar flights 'will hurt'
Bangkok Post: ASEAN given grade C for its handling of Burma
Monsters and Critics: Myanmar Martyrs' Day downgraded
The Straits Times: Asean engagement of Myanmar not successful: US
Xinhua Online: ASEAN organization proposes to reconserve cyclone-destroyed sanctuary
Reuters: International report expected to highlight urgent need for livelihood recovery for Myanmar cyclone-affected
Channel News Asia: ASEAN officials say Myanmar should release political detainees
The Washington Times: Groups worried about end to Myanmar relief flights
Channel News Asia: George Yeo says Myanmar to ratify ASEAN Charter
Xinhua Online: FAO seeks int'l support to help small farmers in Myanmar


Opinion/Other

Democratic Voice of Burma: Is Burma ready for a new election? [Commentary] - Htet Aung Kyaw
The Irrawaddy: Delivering Aid While Countering Corruption [Commentary] - Yeni
The Seoul Times: Burma after Nargis: Devastated, Depressed and Dejected [Special Contribution] - Nava Thakuria


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