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Friday, May 30, 2008

Burma Update: May 30


News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: School Opening Delayed in Cyclone-hit Areas
Democratic Voice of Burma: Aid Workers Say Cyclone Toll Exceeds Junta’s Estimate
Democratic Voice of Burma: Karen Cyclone Refugees Sent Back to Villages
Narinjara News: 300 Buffaloes to be Purchased for Irrawaddy Farmers
Narinjara News: Two Missing After Arrest by Nasaka
Independent Mon News Agency: Burmese Military Southeast Command Watches US Warship
Independent Mon News Agency: Food Crisis Looms in Refugee Camp on Thai-Burma Border
Kachin News Group: The Junta Mounts Fresh Pressure on KIO
Mizzima News: WFP Chief Visits Cyclone-hit Burma
Mizzima News: Farmers Despair as Season for Cultivation Begins
Mizzima News: Private Donors Given Free Access to Cyclone Victims
The Irrawaddy: The Depayin Massacre, Five Years Later
The Irrawaddy: Experts Denounce Referendum as ‘Neither Free nor Fair’
The Irrawaddy: UN Confirms Cyclone Refugees Forced Back to Devastated Villages
The Irrawaddy: Burmese Celebrities Try to Help Survivors
The Irrawaddy: Increased Risk of Unrest after Nargis: Congressional Report
The Irrawaddy: UN Sees Major Disease Threat in Burma


Opinion/Other

Washington Post: Let Them Eat Frogs [Editorials]
The Irrawaddy: Post-cyclone Politics [Contributor] - Min Zin
The Irrawaddy: UN Chief Walks Tightrope to Win Burma Aid Concessions [News Analysis] - John Heilprin
UPI Asia Online: Myanmar and Relief Invasion - Mong Palatino



Report/Briefer

National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma: Burma Cyclone Update (May 16-27)

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Thursday, May 29, 2008

Burma Update: May 29, 2008

Highlight

ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus: Regional MPs condemn Aung San Suu Kyi's continued detention

News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Aid Workers Given Access to Delta Area
Democratic Voice of Burma: Over 1000 Cyclone Refugees Forced Out of Bogalay
Democratic Voice of Burma: Burmese Migrants Send Funds to Burma
Mizzima News: Vice Senior General Maung Aye to Visit Cyclone-ravaged Irrawaddy Delta
Narinjara News: Cows from Arakan State Sent to Nargis Victims
Narinjara News: Border Trade Resumes After Cyclone Nargis
Independent Mon News Agency: Fresh Cyclone Warning Scare Locals
Independent Mon News Agency: Thai Court Orders Full Pay to Burmese Migrant Workers
Kaladan Press Network: Border Security Force Returns Kyat 3.2 Million after Looting 6.4 Million from Businessman
Kaladan Press Network: VPDC Members Extort Money from Laborers
Kachin News Group: Kachin Ceasefire Groups Support Cyclone Victims
The Irrawaddy: Junta Article Attacks ‘Open Access’
The Irrawaddy: US Invited Burmese Officials to Ride in Relief Helicopters
The Irrawaddy: Bangladeshi Govt to Repatriate Rohingya Refugees
The Irrawaddy: Burma Grants All UN Visa Requests
The Irrawaddy: No More Proxies: Myanmar Teleport
The Irrawaddy: 'Race against Time' to Plant Burma Rice Crop
The Irrawaddy: Massive Forced Evictions in Refugee Camps
Shan Herald Agency for News: Senior General Praised for “Profound Wisdom”


Opinion/Other

Asahi Shimbun: Relief Aid for Myanmar [Editorial]
The Irrawaddy: Looking for a Happy Ending? Read the New Light [Commentary] - Aung Zaw
The Irrawaddy: Critical Need for New Initiatives in Burma [Contributor] - Kjell Magne Bondevik
Independent Mon News Agency: UN and International Community Need to Prioritize Issues in Burma [Commentary] - Lawi Weng
Shan Herald Agency for News: Cyclone Nargis: A Blessing in Disguise? - Sai Wansi
International Herald Tribune: How Long Must the Burmese Wait? - Jared Genser and Meghan Barron


Report/Briefer

Burma Campaign UK: Last Month in Burma
Burma Campaign UK: Last Month in Parliament

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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Burma Update: May 28, 2008

Highlight

United Nations: Secretary-General Regrets Extension of Myanmar Opposition Leader's House Arrest

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore): Extension of House Arrest of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi by Myanmar Government

Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma), Human Rights Education Institute of Burma (HREIB), Forum for Democracy in Burma (FDB): ASEAN Briefing Paper

News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Local Authorities Skim Money Off Farm Subsidies
Democratic Voice of Burma: Rights Groups Say UN Should Do More to Free Daw Suu
Democratic Voice of Burma: Political Prisoners Tortured in Insein Prison: AAPP
Democratic Voice of Burma: Lawyer Urges Junta to Visit Remote Cyclone Victims
Democratic Voice of Burma: Solo Protester Suffering from Cerebral Malaria
Mizzima News: ASEAN-Led Mechanism A Waste of Time
Mizzima News: Prominent Ethnic Political Leader's Health Deteriorates
Narinjara News: Two-Day Bangladesh Tour of UNHCR Chief Ends
Narinjara News: Mud Volcano Erupts in Arakan
Narinjara News: Donations for Cyclone Victims Misappropriated by Army
Kachin News Group: Junta Flouts Its Order, Fishes in Danai River
The Irrawaddy: Salt and Fisheries Industries at a Standstill
The Irrawaddy: Nargis: A Cash Cow for the Regime?
The Irrawaddy: Burma’s Censors Vet In-Depth Cyclone Reports
The Irrawaddy: Amnesty Calls Burma ‘Human Rights Flashpoint’
The Irrawaddy: Regime Must Explain Suu Kyi’s Detention: NLD
The Irrawaddy: Shan Migrant Workers Appeal Compensation Claim
The Irrawaddy: Cyclone Survivors Bullied by Soldiers
Independent Mon New Agency: Number of School Dropouts Increase in Mon State
Independent Mon New Agency: Junta Warns Southern Mon State of Fresh Cyclone
Independent Mon New Agency: Burmese Migrant Worker Jobless, Fishing Suspended


Opinion/Other

Bangkok Post: A Sign of Hope for Burmese [Editorial]
Khaleeji Times: Myopia in Myanmar [Editorial]
The Nation: Burmese Junta's Lessons in Diplomacy - Kavi Chongkittavorn
International Herald Tribune: Disaster Unfolding in Burma; A bleak Future; Nuclear Fears; Governments at Fault - Alan Greiner, Bern
International Herald Tribune: Even with Access, Distributing aid in Myanmar is A Challenge [News Analysis]
New York Times: When It Comes to Politics, Burmese Say, Government Is All Too Helpful
Asia Times: Democracy and Death in Myanmar

Statement/Press Release

Asian Human Rights Commission: Burma: Police Held Drivers and Their Trucks Carrying Relief [Urgent Appeal]

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Burma Update: May 27, 2008


News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Buddhist Scriptures at Risk of Rain Damage
Democratic Voice of Burma: Junta Claims 92 Percent Endorse Constitution
Democratic Voice of Burma: Cyclone Victims in Need of Lasting Assistance
Democratic Voice of Burma: NLD Says Bogalay Needs More Aid for New Arrivals
Democratic Voice of Burma: Private Aid Trucks Seized by Police
Democratic Voice of Burma: Forced Returns Raise Tensions in Irrawaddy
Democratic Voice of Burma: Burmese in US Express Support for French Initiative
Democratic Voice of Burma: NLD Members Detained En Route to Daw Suu’s House
Democratic Voice of Burma: Mourners Pay Respects to Late KNU Leader
Independent Mon News Agency: Suu Kyi Remains in Detention without International Pressure
Independent Mon News Agency: Mon Forum Wants Unfettered Access for Relief Workers
Mizzima News: Heightened Security Around NLD Headquarters
Shan Herald Agency for News: Disabled Migrant’s Petition Thrown Out by Local Court
Kachin News Group: Rice and Salt Prices Spiral in Northern Burma after Cyclone
Khonumthung News: Junta Begins Extortion in Chin State Again
The Irrawaddy: Cyclone Nargis Leaves HIV/AIDS Patients More Vulnerable
The Irrawaddy: Rice Farmers Told to Prepare their Fields Again
The Irrawaddy: Conditions Ripe for Disease in Irrawaddy Delta

News from Regional/International Media

BBC News: Suu Kyi's House Arrest Extended
VOA News: Aid Agencies Test Burma's Pledge to Allow Assistance
Bangkok Post: Surin Warns Junta
Bangkok Post: UN Staffers Finally Enter Myanmar's Cyclone-Hit Delta, but Say 1.5 Million Still without Aid
Hot Press: Damien Rice Calls for Support for Burma Campaign
ABC-CBN: International Aid Reaches One Million People in Myanmar: UN
Xinhua Online: Bangladesh, UNHCR Agree to Repatriate Rohingya Refugees of Myanmar
Channel News Asia: ASEAN Team to Assess Needs of Cyclone-Hit Myanmar
International Herald Tribune: Indonesian Foreign Minister Urges Myanmar Not to Renew Suu Kyi's House Arrest
UN News Centre: Myanmar: UN Agency Moves Ahead with Assessing How to Help Cyclone-Impacted Children
UNIC Yangon: Ban Urges Myanmar to Keep Its Promise in Pledging Conference

Opinion/Other

The Irrawaddy: Let’s Call It Trust [Commentary] - Kyaw Zwa Moe
The Irrawaddy: UN Gambles with Burma Junta [News Analysis] - Marwaan Macan-Marker
Mizzima News: Road to Death and Devastation




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Monday, May 26, 2008

Burma Update: May 26, 2008


News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Donors detained after aid distribution
Democratic Voice of Burma: Overseas Burmese raise funds for cyclone victims
Democratic Voice of Burma: Voters go to the polls in delayed referendum
Democratic Voice of Burma: International help essential to tackle cyclone crisis: NLD
Democratic Voice of Burma: ILO conference to address forced labour in Burma
Democratic Voice of Burma: Burma solidarity protest to be held in Sri Lanka
Democratic Voice of Burma: Naval soldiers dissatisfied with cyclone awards
Mizzima News: Burma's draft constitution: 'Overwhelming support in cyclone hit regions'
Mizzima News: Cyclone victims sent back home
Mizzima News: Burmese embassy in Bangkok on fire
Independent Mon News Agency: Retired NMSP member killed in torture, many flee
Independent Mon News Agency: Thai Ministry of Labour to increase daily wages for workers
Independent Mon News Agency: MLCC concludes literature training for Mon summer school students
Shan Herald Agency for News: Shan State assigned 500 cows, buffaloes to aid Nargis victims
Shan Herald Agency for News: Mobiles seized, buses stopped for regional commander's visit
The Irrawaddy: Few Aid Workers in the Delta, Say Aid Groups
The Irrawaddy: Skepticism Surfaces at Rangoon Donor Conference
The Irrawaddy: Burma’s Navy Suffers Strategic Losses
The Irrawaddy: Burma Bans Top Western Journalist, Deports Another
The Irrawaddy: Helpless and Stranded
The Irrawaddy: International Donors to Burma Demand Access


Opinion/Other

The Irrawaddy: The Prisoner Who Won’t Go Away [Commentary] - Aung Zaw
UPI Asia Online: Send civilian aid to Myanmar, not military - M. D. Nalapat
The Nation: UN and Asean: Save victims or junta? [Regional Perspective] - Kavi Chongkittavorn
The Jakarta Post: The Sangha, the hope for change in Myanmar - Ary Hermawan

Report/Briefer

Shan Herald Agency for News: SHRF Monthly Report - May 2008
Relief Web: WHO Health cluster situation report no. 19


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Sunday, May 25, 2008

Burma Update: May 25, 2008

Burma Partnership: Statement: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Must be Free Today!

May 25, 2008

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi must be released today. Should the military authorities continue to confine her, they will be violating their own law.

According to the law under which she is being held (Article 10b of the Burma State Protection Law), the authorities are permitted to detain a person deemed to be “a threat to the sovereignty and security of the State and peace of the people”. This law dictates that the sentence may be renewed annually for up to five years only. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest in May 2003. The last legally permissible extension order was passed on the 25th May 2007 and expired yesterday.

Burma has suffered a massive natural disaster unprecedented in her modern history. The tragedy of Cyclone Nargis has been compounded by the regime’s blocking urgently needed international aid and expertise. While we welcome the new agreement to allow international workers access to Burma, we urge the regime to realise that this critical time requires unity in cooperation. All stakeholders must work together with international aid agencies to ensure that help reaches those in desperate need. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has a unique and important role to play, not only in the current relief efforts but also in the reconciliation processes so crucial to the future of Burma.

Today, an international aid pledging conference in Rangoon will determine how to proceed with relief and reconstruction efforts. The Burmese authorities have the opportunity to improve their domestic and international credibility by freeing Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. The release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi will be a powerful demonstration of commitment by the regime that it is willing to work with all stakeholders for the sake of Burma.

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Media Contact: Khin Ohmar +66 81 884 0772


Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma: SPDC Turns Disaster into Catastrophe
  • Senior General Than Shwe’s surprise concession to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon that all aid workers would be allowed into Burma meets with skepticism, owing to the regime’s continuous obstruction of aid efforts that went on right up to the meeting between the two leaders on 23 May.
  • To prove that this not another empty promise, aid supplies and workers already in Rangoon must be immediately allowed into cyclone-stricken areas.
  • The ASEAN-led “Coalition of Mercy” must specify terms and conditions for aid to be delivered, and insist on the involvement of local civil societyorganizations.
  • UN figures put the death toll of cyclone Nargis between 63,290 - 101,682, with 220,000 missing and 2.4 million affected. SPDC says that 77,738 persons have died, 55,917 are missing, 19,359 injured.
  • The SPDC continues to thwart humanitarian efforts, refusing visas to foreign staff and blocking aid workers from entering worst-hit areas.
  • The SPDC appropriates aid supplies, and forces survivors to work, vote “Yes”, and pay for donated items.
  • The SPDC prevents overseas agencies from importing key items, including food and communications. It sells the items to aid agencies, including donated mobile phones for $1,500 each.
  • After tough negotiations and multiple concessions to the junta, humanitarian aid is now reaching about one fifth of the estimated 2.4 million needy survivors.
  • SPDC-controlled media only show the military’s relief operations and block out details of other local and international relief efforts, including those led by monks. Information on the extent of damage and suffering is suppressed. The regime bars foreign media from entering Burma and limit access of local media to affected areas. SPDC issues restrictive guidelines for media coverage of relief operations.
  • Monks play a key role in recovery operations, including providing accommodation for 70% of homeless survivors.
  • An estimated 1.6 million hectares of Burma’s most productive rice producing land has been destroyed.
  • Survivors are suffering facing outbreaks of cholera and malaria while malnourished and exposed to monsoon weather.

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Saturday, May 24, 2008

Burma Update: May 24, 2008

Highlight

Members of Parliament Union (Burma): Time to Release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

US Department of State: Secretary Rice and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband [Interview by BBC]



Opinion/Other

The Irrawaddy: Don’t Hold Your Breath [Commentary] - Yeni
The Irrawaddy: Why the Burmese Junta Failed to Respond to Cyclone Nargis [Contributor] - Ko Ko Maung and Saya San
The Nation: Accountability Vital in Providing Aid to Burma [Editorials]
The Nation: An Aid Impasse in Burma
The Sydney Morning Herald: Rotten General Must be Brought to Justice for Crime Against Humanity - Mike Carlton
Arab News: Aid to Myanmar [Editorial]
Kaowao News Group: There’s a Little Bit of the Burmese General in All of Us - Lita Davidson

Report/Briefer

ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus: Myanmar/Burma News Update (edition 90)

The Irrawaddy: Weekly Business Roundup (May 24, 2008) - William Boot
  • Burma Junta Owes World Bank-IMF US $3.5 Billion
  • Aid Donors Faced with ‘Failed State’ Accountability Report
  • Burma Bids for South Asian Economic Group Membership
  • Third Burma-Thailand Gas Pipeline Decision Expected
Shan Herald Agency for News: Weekly Diary, No. 302 (18–23 May 2008)
  • Did Ban Really Make a Breakthrough
  • Junta Upset by China's Taking the Lead in Mourning!
  • Will there be Famine in Burma?
  • Nothing Matters to the Generals Except the Referendum!
BBC News: UN Burma Visit: Reporter's Diary - Laura Trevelyan


Interview

The Irrawaddy: Don’t Waste Time or Money on the Junta [Interview with Jeremy Woodrum, co-founder of the US Campaign for Burma]

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Friday, May 23, 2008

Burma Update: May 23, 2008

Highlight

European Parliament: Burma: MEPs Condemn Slow Response from Burmese Authorities and Ask Them to Open Up to International Aid

European Parliament: European Parliament Resolution on the Tragic Situation in Burma

National coalition Government of the Union of Burma: Burma in the Aftermath of Cyclone Nargis: Death, Displacement, and Humanitarian Aid (Testimony of Dr. Sein Win, NCUGB Premier, at the US Congress)

Myanmar Constitutional Referendum Assessment Team: Independent Assessment of Myanmar’s Constitutional Referendum, May 2008

News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Actor Says Much More Aid Needed for Cyclone Victims
Democratic Voice of Burma: Burma Needs Humanitarian Intervention: NCGUB
Mizzima News: Junta Frees 10 Detained Opposition Youth Members
Mizzima News: NE India to Raise Funds for Burmese Cyclone Victims
Mizzima News: Junta's Vote Rigging Efforts Exposed Again
Kachin News Group: Cyclone Nargis Survivors Need Aid Desperately
Khonumthung News: Relief Group to Deliver Aid for Famine Victims in Northwest Burma
The Irrawaddy: Suu Kyi Must be Freed, Say US Lawyers
The Irrawaddy: Humanitarian Aid Also Needed for Thai Border Refugees
The Irrawaddy: Local People Respond to Call for Aid
The Irrawaddy: Cautious Optimism over Than Shwe-Ban Agreement
The Irrawaddy: Authorities Tighten Restrictions on Private Aid Efforts
The Irrawaddy: France to Seek UN Resolution on Burma Aid Deliveries
The Irrawaddy: UN Chief: Burma to Allow All Aid Workers


Opinion/Other

Democratic Voice of Burma: How the World is Failing Burma [Commentary] - A Lwin
The Nation: Junta's Credibility Gap Keeps Aid from Cyclone Victims - Kavi Chongkittavorn
International Herald Tribune: Putting the People First - Brad Adams
Asia Times: Thai Ties Bind Myanmar Cyclone Relief - Brian McCartan
The Jakarta Post: Blunder Diplomacy [Editorial]


Interview

The Irrawaddy: US Envoy Hopes Junta Will Relent on Cyclone Aid [Interview with US Ambassador to the United Nations, Zalmay Khalilzad]

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Burma Update: May 22, 2008

Highlight

Burma Partnership: Burma Briefer (May 10 - 17)

ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus: ASEAN aid to Myanmar must match the devastation

News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: UN chief visits delta region
Democratic Voice of Burma: At least 11 NLD members arrested in Rangoon
Democratic Voice of Burma: Artists call for aid provision in remote areas
Democratic Voice of Burma: Chinese police trucks sent to Burma
Democratic Voice of Burma: Supporters of Saffron Revolution denied electricity
Democratic Voice of Burma: Economist says junta flouts World Bank rules
Democratic Voice of Burma: Authorities clash with cyclone victims
Democratic Voice of Burma: KNU leader passes away
Democratic Voice of Burma: Refugees moved out to make way for polling station
Narijara News: Armed Clash Between ALA and SPDC on Border
Narijara News: Australia Donates $1.4 Million for Burmese Muslim refugees
Narijara News: 30 Million Kyat from Arakanese Township for Nargis Victims
Mizzima News: Take Tsunami as an example: Veteran politicians
Mizzima News: Nine Burmese journalists released after interrogation
Shan Herald Agency for News: Junta soldiers arrested in China
Shan Herald Agency for News: Authorities force people to tick on referendum eve
Shan Herald Agency for News: Junta’s voting victory and Cyclone Nargis
The Irrawaddy: Volunteers Turn to Task of Collecting Bodies
The Irrawaddy: No Serious Outbreaks of Infectious Diseases
The Irrawaddy: Junta Wants $11 Billion in Aid
The Irrawaddy: No Time Left for Diplomatic Options: Sein Win

Multimedia


The Irrawaddy: Maradona: ‘Set Her Free!’





BBC News: Burma is 'stopping' aid

Opinion/Other

The Irrawaddy: UN and Burma: A History of Suspicion and Failure [News Analysis] - Denis D. Gray
The Irrawaddy: Save the People; Don’t Protect Generals [Commentary] - Kyaw Zwa Moe
The Irrawaddy: Nargis's Numbers Game [Commentary] - Aung Zaw
International Herald Tribune: The Burma dilemma - Thant Myint-U
UPI Asia Online: What next in human rights abuse in Burma? - Awzar Thi


Interview

The Irrawaddy: Pulling No Punches [Interview with Burmese activist Zarni]

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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Burma Update: May 21, 2008

Highlight

Burma Partnership: Burma Briefer (May 10 - 17)

ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus: ASEAN aid to Myanmar must match the devastation

News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Phyu Phyu Thin and team help remote villagers
Democratic Voice of Burma: Pakokku monks collect aid for cyclone victims
Democratic Voice of Burma: Cyclone victims suspect officials of switching aid
Democratic Voice of Burma: Lawyer U Aye Myint given human rights award
Democratic Voice of Burma: Authorities give out food in exchange for ‘Yes’ votes
Democratic Voice of Burma: Locals claim Rangoon authorities still misappropriating aid
Democratic Voice of Burma: Period of mourning for Burma’s cyclone victims
Democratic Voice of Burma: Fundraiser for Burma’s cyclone victims held in Chiang Mai
Democratic Voice of Burma: Buddhist ceremony disrupted in Taunggok
Democratic Voice of Burma: Kaw Hmoo cyclone victims forced out of camps
Democratic Voice of Burma: Joint relief efforts in Irrawaddy Delta
Mizzima News: Cyclone victims cannot wait for succour
Mizzima News: Weekly journals ordered not to cover "destruction", but cover "reconstruction"
Narinjara News: Forced Labor on Rubber Plantation
Narinjara News: Bangladesh Flag at Half-Mast to Mourn Burma and China Tragedies
Independent Mon News Agency: Students forced to bribe university staffs
Shan Herald Agency for News: Burma’s junta criticized in Friends of Burma Festival
Kaladan Press Network: “Law and Order workshop” in Burmese refugee camp
Kachin News Group: Fear of future disasters should stop China's dam projects in Northern Burma: KDNG
Kaowao News Group: More Requisitions for Transportation of Military Regime
Kaowao News Group: Overseas Mon Urge International Community to Intervene Under 'Responsibility to Protect' Principle
Khonumthung News: Junta threatens villagers who rejected constitution
The Irrawaddy: Cyclone Survivors Don’t Want UN Chief to Visit Delta
The Irrawaddy: 8 Burmese Journalists Arrested in Laputta
The Irrawaddy: Western Burma Struggling with Shortages
The Irrawaddy: Children of the Cyclone
The Irrawaddy: Burma Continues to Recruit Child Soldiers
The Irrawaddy: Thailand Raises Money for Cyclone Victims
The Irrawaddy: Junta Warned it will be Held Responsible for Further Deaths
The Irrawaddy: UN Sec-Gen to meet Snr-Gen Than Shwe


Multimedia



The Irrawaddy: A Survivor’s Story - Aung Thet Wine





The Irrawaddy: Monks Coordinate Aid, as Private Donations Trickle In - Moe Aung Tin




Opinion/Other

Democratic Voice of Burma: Did Cyclone Nargis hit the generals’ mindset? [Commentary] - Htet Aung Kyaw
The Irrawaddy: Cyclone Nagris Has Never Been ‘Natural’ [Contributor] - Sai Soe Win Latt
The Asian Age: Engage with Burma, don’t isolate it - Vikram Sood
The Age: Take the economic shackles off Burma - Michael Backman
BBC News: Burmese dodge junta to supply aid - Samanthi Dissanayake

Statement/Press Release

Solidarity for Asian Peoples Advocacies: ASEAN Mechanism must Help Junta Overcome Fear of Being Invaded by food and Medicine


Interview

The Irrawaddy: Altsean Suggests Compromise over International Aid [Interview with Debbie Stothard, coordinator of the Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma]

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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Burma Update: May 20, 2008


News from Burmese Media

Democratic Voice of Burma: Dagon cyclone victims miss out on aid
Democratic Voice of Burma: Junta claims aid corruption will be tackled
Democratic Voice of Burma: Monks and celebrities step up relief efforts
Mizzima News: Farmers left jobless; need equipment to cultivate
Mizzima News: Documentary VCDs on cyclone on sale
Mizzima News: Lack of infrastructure and restrictions hamper aid effort
Narinjara News: Burmese Liquor Seized in Bangladesh
Shan Herald Agency for News: Two clashes on referendum day
Shan Herald Agency for News: New jet plane for donations lands in border city
Kachin News Group: Myanmar Baptist Convention undertakes relief mission
Kachin News Group: Junta photographs misery of cyclone victims
The Irrawaddy: Leading Monks Send Money, Aid to Refugees
The Irrawaddy: Diarrhea, Dysentery Widespread among Refugees
The Irrawaddy: Three Days of Mourning Begin in Burma
The Irrawaddy: World Bank Rules Out Financial Aid for Burma
The Irrawaddy: US Hopes Ban Ki-moon can get Greater Relief Access

News from Regional/International Media

UN News Centre: Heading for Myanmar, Ban Ki-moon pledges to do ‘utmost’ to speed aid efforts
UNIC Yangon: Secretary-General’s Travels
BBC News: UN to fly aid to Burmese victims
Al Jazeera: UN: Cyclone 'worse than 04 tsunami'
Bangkok Post: UN chief finally steps in
Asian Tribune: ASEAN Steps in to Help Tackle Myanmar Disaster
International Herald Tribune: ASEAN plan may open doors for French, British, US aid flotilla waiting off Myanmar
China Business Weekly: US not to commit attending ASEAN-UN Int'l Pledging Conference in Myanmar
Irish Sun: Junta leader pledges schools for Myanmar's cyclone orphans
Yahoo: Thailand, Myanmar to Develop Tavoy Deep sea Port
Khaleeji Times: ADB considering sending experts to Myanmar
Irish Sun: Asean sponsors conference on Myanmar cyclone

Opinion/Other

The Irrawaddy: ASEAN Again Outfoxed by Burma’s Junta [Commentary] - Kyaw Zwa Moe
The Irrawaddy: China Shows the Generals How to Mourn [News Analysis] - Wai Moe
The Irrawaddy: Gambari: Missing in Action [News Analysis] - Lalit K. Jha
The Nation: It is a win-win for the Burmese junta again [Editorials]
UPI Asia Online: Military regime lying to Burmese people - Khin Ohmar
The Washington Times: Burma Outside the UN Umbrella [Commentary] - Steven Groves
Washington Post: With the Junta or Without It [Editorials]
Shan Herald Agency for News: Burmese junta's slight opening to humanitarian aid - Sai Wansai
The Korea Times: Helpless Cyclone Victims in Myanmar - Pyay Chit (Han)


Interview

Spiegel Online: 'Clean Water Is the Number One Priority in Myanmar' [Interview with Germany's Disaster Relief Agency]

Cartoon



The Irrawaddy: Everything is Under Control - Harn Lay






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