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Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Burma Update: August 6, 2008


News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: UN rights envoy has brief meeting with NLD
Democratic Voice of Burma: Security stepped up ahead of 8888 anniversary
Mizzima News: Emergency relief still a far cry for many cyclone survivors
Mizzima News: UN envoy in Burma meets opposition parties
Mizzima News: Detained sport editor allowed a rare meeting with family
Mizzima News: China urged to change Burma policy before Olympics
Kachin News Group: Junta wants biography of students and teachers of Theological College
The Kaowao News Group: Tightened Security, Increased Restrictions in Southern Burma
Khonumthung News: Landslide disrupts road network in northwest Burma
Narinjara News: Increase in beggars in Arakan
Narinjara News: Family denied chance to meet loved one in prison
Shan Herald Agency for News: Junta commanders visit Chiangrai
Shan Herald Agency for News: Shan Migrants Vulnerable to HIV Infection
The Irrawaddy: Laputta’s last two refugee camps to close
The Irrawaddy: Bush, First Lady’s busy days in Thailand
The Irrawaddy: Mae Sot prepares for US First Lady’s visit
The Irrawaddy: UN Human Rights Envoy meets political prisoners
Independent Mon News Agency: Authorities cut off power supply in Thanbyuzayat Mon State
Independent Mon News Agency: Decline in collection of bamboo shoots
Independent Mon News Agency: Fuel price soars 30 percent in Southern Burma


Opinion/Other

Democratic Voice of Burma: Challenging prejudice: Thai attitudes to Burmese migrants - Ali Fowle
Mizzima News: Burma's social volcano ready to erupt [Commentary] - Larry Jagan
The New York Times: Exiles Try to Rekindle Hopes for Change in Myanmar
The Washington Post: Disaster Lessons [Columns] - John Holmes
The Guardian Weekly: Blogging from Burma
International Herald Tribune: An auspicious, bloodstained day - Bo Kyi
Mosters and Critics: US President Bush in Bangkok but with Myanmar in his sights (Roundup)

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