May 3: An emboldened junta’s increased violent crackdown on political dissidence in Burma has been prompted by China and Russia ‘s veto on the resolution at the United Nations Security Council on Burma, 88 generation student leaders said today. (more…)

Detained Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi received a medical check up on Thursday by an eye specialist together with her family physician, according to a reliable source in Rangoon. (more…)

Persecution of Christians, continue unabated by Myanmar military rulers, with a Christian preacher being sentenced to two years in jail along with his disciple. (more…)

The joint secretary and two members of the Kayan New Land Party have been sentenced to 10 years in prison after allegedly being caught in possession of fire arms last month. (more…)

Torrential rains in Rangoon have caused flash floods and disrupted transportation in several areas of the former capital, according to local residents. (more…)

Kuala Lumpur: Southeast Asian nations and the European Union agreed Friday to start free trade talks, a breakthrough after more than two years of wrangling over military-ruled Myanmar’s poor human rights record, a senior official said. (more…)

Yangon: Myanmar will grant 319 jade mining blocks for engagement by local entrepreneurs in a bid to promote jade production in the country, Myanmar Times reported Friday. (more…)

Washington: US President George W. Bush is expected to hold his first summit with all 10 Southeast Asian leaders, including the region’s most troublesome member, Myanmar, in September. (more…)

The Asian Development Bank today denied having any connection with the Burmese military junta’s infrastructure projects in Burma, as alleged by activists. (more…)

Senior United Nations officials have welcomed Thai government moves to allow Burmese refugees to be resettled abroad. (more…)