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Open Heart Report
"The Burma Fund, Policy Think Tank of the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma ( Burmese Government in Exile), has launched a new report, "The Findings in the Open Heart Letter Campaign" compiled by the 88 generation student leaders before they were arrested by the military regime in August, 2007.
The Burma Fund published this report on 22 November, 2008 - the 88th Anniversary of the first historic boycott against British colonial rule by Rangoon University students.
This report honors all members of the 88 Generation students Group who had already served long prison terms but were recently subjected to 65 years prison sentences."
News from Burmese Media
- Democratic Voice of Burma: Fire at government guesthouse in Rangoon
- Democratic Voice of Burma: Confiscated vehicles auctioned in Mandalay
- Shan Herald Agency for News: Shan woman’s fight moving to world arena
- Kachin News Group: Shoot at sight orders for KIO's ‘War Fund’ collectors by Burmese Army
- Kachin News Group: Police detain youngsters after clash with Burmese soldier
- The Irrawaddy: Zarganar and Journalist Associates Receive Additional Sentences
- Mizzima News: Burmese fishery export hit hard
- Mizzima News: Internet users increasingly concerned over security
- Mizzima News: Imprisoned Burmese comedian honored
- Mizzima News: Two youth activists handed eight year prison terms
- Independent Mon News Agency: NMSP building road in Kyainnseikyi Township
News from Regional/International Media
- Xinhua Online: Chinese FM to visit Nepal, Myanmar
- Relief Web: Myanmar: Salt farmers battling to rebuild livelihoods (IRIN)
- Vietnam News Agency: Myanmar, India to maintain regular beans trading
- Straits Times: Cyclone victims still need aid
- Star Online: Myanmar jailed for robbery
Opinion/Other
- The Irrawaddy: Burma Crackdown Could be Convenient for China [News Analysis] - Wai Moe
- The Irrawaddy: No Laughing Matter [Commentary] - Aung Zaw
- Washington Post: Burma's Black Hole - Meredith Walsh
Statement/Press Release
- International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Junta Hands Down Ridiculous Prison Sentences
Report/Briefer
- Shan Herald Agency for News: SHRF Monthly Report (November 2008)
- Karen Human Rights Group: SPDC and DKBA extortion and forced labour in Thaton District [Field report]
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