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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Burma Partnership is pleased to announce that we have launched our new website. We hope it will be a useful tool for governments, journalists, researchers, and especially activists from Burma and all over the world.

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In Solidarity,

Burma Partnership Secretariat

Saturday, September 06, 2008

Burma Update: September 6, 2008

Highlight

National League for Democracy: Special Statement No. 16/09/08 (Unofficial Translation)

"Hence, we hereby declare that we hold the authorities who are unlawfully detaining Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to be responsible for her "life security and longevity".

News from Burmese Media

Mizzima News: Aung San Suu Kyi to meet lawyer again
The Irrawaddy: Suu Kyi Companion Hospitalized: NLD
Kaladan Press Network: Two MMO members acquitted in Maungdaw


Opinion/Other

The Irrawaddy: Arrest the Criminals, Not Journalists [Commentary] - Yeni
OpEd News: Preemptive Arrests in Burma: Temple raided; Chief monk captured - Ashin Mettacara

Statement/Press Release

Assistance Association for Political Prisoners: Malayone Monastery Raided; Abbot Detained
Burma Campaign UK: Burma Activists Trial – “More Charges Than Bin Laden”

Report/Briefer

Shan Herald Agency for News: Weekly Diary, No. 317 (30 August – 5 September 2008)
  • Suu Kyi not on Hunger Strike!
  • New Thai-Burma Gas Pipeline will Result in More Refugees to Thailand!
  • USDA Designating Election Candidates!
  • Hobson's Choice for Ceasfire Groups!
The Irrawaddy: Weekly Business Roundup (September 06, 2008) - William Boot
  • Bangladesh Seeks to Solve Border Dispute with Burma
  • Tour Operator Offers Burma Visas on Arrival
  • Burma Pressed to Agree to New East-West Road Link
  • Daewoo to Look for Oil, Gas in Burmese Waters
Relief Web: Burma: Building upon success (Refugee International)

Cartoon




The Irrawaddy: "A Little Water Should Do It" - Harn Lay





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