Colum Lynch reports that the United States is ready to support a “commission of inquiry” into alleged crimes against humanity in Burma.  The move, he says, comes as the Obama administration recognizes that a policy of engagement is not working. (more…)

For the first time in 45 years, the international community is coming around to the view that justice must be available to the victims of Burma’s military regime. UN bodies, NGOs and independent experts have documented a pattern of appalling and systematic human rights violations including summary executions, torture, forced labour, mass rape and the recruitment of child soldiers. These acts clearly constitute crimes against humanity under the statute that established the International Criminal Court (ICC). (more…)

[Maesot, Thailand] the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners- Burma warmly applauds the United States of America for their decision to support the establishment of a United Nations Commission of Inquiry to investigate crimes against humanity in Burma. AAPP is appealing to ASEAN, members of the European Union, and other like-minded nations to stand in solidarity with the Burmese people and pledge their support for a Commission of Inquiry. (more…)

The European Parliamentary Caucus on Burma (EPCB), representing MPs from 15 European countries, is calling on EU member states to officially support the establishment of a UN Commission of Inquiry on Burma. (more…)

(Washington, D.C.) –Today, Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) issued the statement below praising the Obama Administration’s announcement that it would support the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into possible crimes against humanity carried out by Burma’s military junta regime. Congressman Crowley, a long-time advocate for human rights in Burma, initiated efforts in Congress calling for the Administration to support an investigation into crimes in Burma in the summer of 2009.   (more…)

The TUC is made up of 58 affiliated trade unions in the UK representing nearly seven million working people (more…)

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…)

“I feel I’m a clown, I’m a joke. I just want to do nice things so my kids can respect me. I want to live in a hut in Burma.” – Mike Tyson, former World Heavyweight Champion (Toronto Sun)