The Burmese military government is reportedly stepping up pressure on pro-democracy activists to refrain from openly criticizing the resumed National Convention.
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Yangon: A retaining wall will be constructed in an area in Myanmar’s southern Ayeyawaddy division which was most affected by the deadly tsunami a year ago, a local news journal reported Thursday.
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Guwahati: What has been described as historic initiative by private tour operators in building up relations with neighbouring countries, the first business exposure team which will be allowed to enter Burma without any visa or passport was flagged off here on Thursday.
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Bangkok: In a delicious twist of irony, Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi holds the cards that will determine if the rare political courage shown by South-east Asian governments towards the rogue state is indeed a fact or another game of deception.
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Brussels: The European Commission said Thursday it had earmarked a total 15 million euros in aid for victims of the political crisis in Myanmar (Burma) and for refugees living along the Thai-Myanmar border.
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Manila: With the Philippines’ upcoming chairmanship in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the United Kingdom has asked the Arroyo government to increase pressure on Myanmar (also known as Burma) to improve its human rights situation by following the roadmap to democracy it committed to years before.
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The National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma wholeheartedly welcomes the Royal Thai Government’s decision to provide educational services to refugees from Burma living in camps along the common border.
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