Mass movement of mice away from waterways in central Burma sparks fears of a natural disaster and the spread of rodent-borne disease
Month: June 2010
Australia expels Burma commander’s daughter
Australian foreign minister claims that continued stay of Zin Mon Aye is in violation of sanctions on Burma that target those close to the ruling junta
Norinco ‘sold Burma arms’ pre-copper deal
Chinese weapons giant sweetened deal over lucrative Burmese copper mine with sales of heavy artillery weeks prior to signing the contract
DKBA monk ‘has lung disease’
Influential Karen monk, U Thuzana, in hospital in Bangkok with suspected lung disease but condition said to be improving
Jailed car crash ‘rescuers’ denied appeal
Husband and wife jailed after arguing with a doctor who refused to treat a car crash victim have had their appeal rejected by a Rangoon court
Revered white elephant caught in Burma
Rare symbol of power and good fortune, caught in Arakan state, likely to boost the Burmese generals’ confidence in elections this year