Category Archives: Burma in the News
Burma in the News: Landmine Victims Find Solace at Mae La
The choir at Care Villa sing. (Photo: Alex Ellgee/The Irrawaddy) According to The Irrawaddy (published April 10, 2010): As the last rays of sun beam through the wooden wall, the choir assembles in the hut. Without delay, the men bellow … Continue reading
Burma in the News: Opposition to Boycott Myanmar Vote
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese opposition politician, General Secretary of the National League for Democracy and the recipient of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize. According to the NY Times (published March 29, 2010): BANGKOK — “After months … Continue reading
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Burma VJ At The 82nd Annual Academy Awards
This Sunday, amidst the celebrities and bright lights of Hollywood, the oppressed people of Burma will be given a voice on the international stage at the world renowned Oscars ceremony. “Burma VJ”, which tells the story of the 2007 nationwide … Continue reading
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Female Village Heads in Karen State Systematically Abused by Burma Army Soldiers
In a new report released by the Karen Women’s Organization (KWO), female village heads from 5 districts of Karen State, eastern Burma, have testified to having suffered or witnessed a long line line of horrific abuses, including crucifixion, people being … Continue reading
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The Politics of Building a Gas Pipeline
source: Shwe Gas Movement While the Western world continues to debate whether economic sanctions can make change in Burma, the sale of gas to China from the offshore Shwe gas fields in Arakan State threatens to raise the junta’s revenue … Continue reading
US Policy Bodes Ill for Burmese Refugees
Following pressure from the US to crackdown on human trafficking, the Malaysian Immigration Department has decided to go after all employers of illegal migrants, tens of thousands of which are Burmese refugees. photo by: Maggie Lemere In the process, it … Continue reading
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