The Management and Board of Directors of DVB have discovered that the leadership of DVB’s ‘Inside Operations’ in Burma may have embezzled funds; external auditors will conduct an impartial investigation
Month: September 2011
Saffron anniversary peace walk calls for change
A candlelit peace walk was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Tuesday 27 September to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the violent suppression of peaceful monk-led protests in Burma, known…
India and Burma set $3bn trade target
Neighbouring countries look to double trade as India grows increasingly concerned at China’s potential to nudge Delhi out of contention
China-backed Myitsone dam ‘suspended’
Local media reports President Thein Sein has sent a letter to parliament stating that the controversial dam would not be built during his tenure
Bringing Burma's nuclear secrets to the table
The only way we can trust Burmese government proclamations that it is not developing nuclear weapons is if they open the door to inspections. Failing to do so begs ominous…
Parliament to decide on protest bill
Home Affairs Minister submits bill that MPs claim will enshrine into law tight restrictions regarding the right to protest in Burma