May 27, 2008 (DVB), Cyclone refugees from villages between Kunchangone in Rangoon division and Irrawaddy’s Dadaye township are keeping a daily roadside vigil in the hope of receiving aid, according…
Day: May 27, 2008
Junta claims 92 percent endorse constitution
May 27, 2008 (DVB), Following the postponed referendum in Rangoon and Irrawaddy divisions, the Burmese junta has announced that 92 percent of voters have endorsed its draft constitution. The vote…
Cyclone victims in need of lasting assistance
May 27, 2008 (DVB), Cyclone survivors in Kunchangone and Dadaye townships need supplies to help rebuild their lives rather than short-term aid donations, a member of a joint volunteer team…
Buddhist scriptures at risk of rain damage
May 27, 2008 (DVB), Valuable scriptures held at Sasana Gonye monastery that may have been damaged in the recent cyclone remain at risk after authorities refused to open the monastery…
Official: Daw Suu's detention extended
May 27, 2008 (AP), Burma’s military government has renewed the detention of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. A government official said that Aung San Suu Kyi’s detention was officially…
NLD says Bogalay needs more aid for new arrivals
May 27, 2008 (DVB), More assistance is needed to help the increasing population of Bogalay refugee camps due to new arrivals from remote villages, according to National League for Democracy…