Burma Update: August 2, 2008

Highlight

US Campaign for Burma: Role of the United Nations in Burma/Myanmar (ABMA, 88GS and ABFSU)

News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Villagers forced to work as army porters
Democratic Voice of Burma: US sanctions target gem industry
Mizzima News: New UN Rights Rapporteur to visit Burma

News from Regional/International Media

London News: 'Don't forget people of Burma'
AP: Myanmar detains comedian who delivered cyclone aid
Relief Web: Myanmar: Three months after Burma cylone survivors are still in need

Opinion/Other

Kachin News Group: Burma's children still forced into army [Article] - Ring Aung & Htoo Htoo San
Fox News: U.S. Asked U.N. About Exchange Rate Issues in Burma Year Before Latest Scandal

Report/Briefer

Shan Herald Agency for News: Weekly Diary, No. 312 (26 July – 1 August 2008)