Burma Update: August 11, 2008

News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Security forces target Sittwe monasteries
Democratic Voice of Burma: Rights activist U Myint Aye arrested
Mizzima News: Junta continues to detain five protesters for marching on 8888 anniversary
Kachin News Group: China donates rice to KIO
Kaladan Press Network: Lack of medical facility claims two refugee lives
Khonumgthung News Group: Farmers in Kalay forced to provide paddy to Burmese Army
Narinjara News: 3 Nasaka Deserters Arrive in Bangladesh
The Irrawaddy: Suu Kyi discusses detention with her lawyer
The Irrawaddy: Danish Minster slams Burma boycott, sanctions
Independent Mon News Agency: DKBA Burmese army to launch offensive against KNU

News from Regional/International Media

CNN: Aung San Suu Kyi detention extended
CCTV International: Myanmar to export more marine products to Middle East

Opinion/Other

The Irrawaddy: Meeting President Bush [Commentary] - Aung Zaw
Asahi: Burmese mark tragedy [Editorial]
Asian Tribune: Will America ever wake up to the Burmese Clarion Call? [Policy Paper] - Prof. Kanbawza Win
Times Online: Agony of Burma’s dumped children - Heather Mark

Report/Briefer

Relief Web: Myanmar: Cyclone Nargis Emergency Appeal No. MDRMM002 Operations Update No. 19