Nov 28, 2007 (DVB), Local monks have refused to perform a funeral blessing for a notorious senior Swan Arr Shin member from Phaw Kan ward in Insein township who died recently. Maung Maung, a senior leader of the pro-government militia Swan Arr Shin, was admitted to Insein hospital on 20 November after falling ill and …
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Burmese regime rejects UN criticism
Nov 1, 2007 (DVB), The Burmese government has complained to the United Nations resident and humanitarian coordinator in Rangoon about a statement issued by the UN country team in Burma. The country team's statement was released on 24 October to mark United Nations Day. A press release issued by the Burmese Permanent Mission to the …