Rangoon: While the relocation of Burma’s ministries and military headquarters from Rangoon to Pyinmana might have brought peace of mind for the country’s notoriously insecure leader, the move has actually been far from plain sailing.
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With just hours remaining before the United Nations Security Council is due to be briefed on Burma by deputy secretary general Ibrihim Gambari, Burma watchers and activists are anxiously hoping for a positive outcome.
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Washington-based Refugees International has joined the chorus of increasing support for UN Security Council action on Burma, as the 15-member body prepares to hear a landmark briefing in New York later today.
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Published December 12, 2005

In a bid to forge a stronger relationship with Indian students, provide a deeper insight into the political turmoil in Burma and to seek the attention and support of the Government of India, a live musical concert was jointly organized in India’s capital New Delhi, by the Chin Student Union (CSU), exiled Chin students from Burma, and North East (India) and the Students Joint Action Committee (NESJAC) It was held at the at Shah Auditorium on December 8.
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Published December 15, 2005

Malaysians companies should continue with their investments in Burma so as not to hurt innocent people in the military-ruled nation, said United Nations special envoy to Burma Razali Ismail.
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Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s foreign minister said Friday his planned visit to Myanmar to assess the progress of democracy does not amount to interference in the affairs of the military-ruled country.
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Most of the 138 illegal migrant workers arrested during a Thai police raid on a Mae Sot garment factory last week returned to the Thai border town today, one day after having been sent back to Burma.
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Township and district authorities of eastern Shan State who were summoned to its capital Kengtung on Wednesday (14 December) returned on the same day after receiving a two-sentence instruction from the regional commander, according to sources in Tachilek, opposite Maesai.
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Burma’s military junta, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) authorities are continuing to threaten opposition leaders with jail terms up to 20 years if they criticise its ongoing constitution-drafting ‘National Convention’.
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