Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – Win Tin, co-founder of Burma’s National League for Democracy, in an interview last week called on the government of Canada and other nations to support the appeal for a UN commission of inquiry into human rights abuses committed by the Burmese regime. (more…)

Yangon – A breakaway faction of Myanmar’s main opposition party expected to field more than 100 candidates in the November 7 election, the party chief said Wednesday. (more…)

Stickers bearing the portrait of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and urging people not to vote in the November election are appearing throughout Rangoon. (more…)

Border sources say the ongoing halt of trade across the Thai-Burmese border for more than one month is causing increasing unemployment and economic hardship, and no knows when the border will reopen again. (more…)

Yangon – Four new private banks opened in Myanmar’s new capital of Nay Pyi Taw and start business operation this month, the local weekly Popular News reported Wednesday. (more…)

Dhaka: Nearly 100 Burmese living in Japan staged a protest on Tuesday in front of the Burmese embassy in Tokyo, Japan, demanding the release of a well-known Arakanese historian monk and 11 Arakanese youths, in addition to the release of seized artifacts and 100 relocated Arakanese orphans. (more…)

Nail salons are ubiquitous, as are the intricate, artistic designs women sport after visiting them. Careerwise, being a manicurist is also popular. (more…)

The Obama administration decided Tuesday to support the creation of a United Nations commission of inquiry into crimes against humanity and war crimes in Burma, a sign of a tougher U.S. policy against a regime long accused of murdering and raping its political foes. (more…)

Washington court criticises ‘sweetheart deal’ and $298m fine for bank that flouted international sanctions. (more…)

Washington: The United Nations is to set up a Commission of Inquiry into war crimes by the Myanmar’s military rulers, a move which is being strongly backed by the Obama administration. (more…)

Washington, DC – After months of rigorous grassroots campaign led by United States Campaign for Burma (USCB) and repeated requests from the U.S. lawmakers, the Obama administration finally agreed to support the establishment of an UN-led Commission of Inquiry to investigate crimes against humanity and war crimes taking place in the Southeast Asian country of Burma. (more…)

Burma Campaign UK today welcomed US backing for a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma, and called on European Union members to also express support. (more…)

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) today welcomed the decision by the United States to support the establishment of a United Nations Commission of Inquiry to investigate crimes against humanity in Burma. CSW is calling on members of the European Union to pledge their support at the UN. (more…)