Myanmar’s government is drafting a new law to suppress human trafficking with suggestions from U.N. and regional experts, official media reported Tuesday.
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An outbreak of dysentery in Burma’s second largest city, following massive flooding in central Burma in late July, has been caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, or cholera, said a local doctor today.
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September 7: It has been learned that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, sent a formal message to honour all the winners of the 57th Martyr’s Day Newspaper Competition organized by the NLD [National League for Democracy]. The message was sent to various states and divisions along with the formal message of U Aung Shwe, NLD chairman. It has been learned that the message is to honour the endeavour of the youth members.
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Agent’s Sealed Legal Case Dismissed on National Security Grounds; Details Leaked to Narco News
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After more than two weeks of unconfirmed reports, it now appears that one of the generals in Rangoon bearing the name of Kyaw Win has been laid off for keeps in connection with the seizure of unprecedented amount of heroin in southern Burma last July, reports S.H.A.N. correspondent Hawkeye from Maesai:
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China’s state-owned Sinopec is taking further steps abroad in energy, forming joint ventures in Bolivia and Myanmar.
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September 9: Malaysian parliamentarians plan to host a meeting of elected representatives from around Southeast Asia in a bid to press the military government in Burma for political change.
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Kuala Lumpur: More than 100 illegal immigrants, many of them thought to be asylum seekers from Indonesia and Myanmar, have ended a hunger strike begun two days ago at a Malaysian detention camp, a U.N. refugee official said on Wednesday.
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September 7: Chiang Rai: The release of jailed ex-Malaysian deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim could now spur regional efforts, before the start of an Asia-Europe summit, to pressure Burma’s military regime to free detained Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
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European Union plans to impose new sanctions on Burma have been challenged by France, which has yet to be convinced of the need for such a step. Like all other EU countries, Paris wields a veto over EU foreign policy.
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September 7: Free Burma Coalition forges ahead with its citizens’ initiatives to engage Burmese military regime; FBC clarifies its position on sanctions, isolation, reiterates its commitment toward national reconciliation
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