US accuses Burma of continuing military ties to N Korea
Burma is among a “core” group of nations still receiving conventional weapons from North Korea, says a 2013 US Department of Defense report to Congress, made public on Wednesday.
Activists welcome UN pledge to end rape in conflict
Jun 23, 2008 (DVB), Following the adoption last week of a United Nations Security Council resolution on sexual violence as a weapon of war, women's rights activists hope it can[…]
Burmese in US express support for French initiative
May 27, 2008 (DVB), Burmese nationals currently living in the United States have shown their support for French endeavours in the UN Security Council to try and find a solution[…]
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Draft UN statement targets Burmese junta
Apr 3, 2008 (AP), A draft Security Council statement calls on Burma’s government to allow detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political actors to speak freely and[…]
Gambari says no tangible outcome from Burma visit
Mar 19, 2008 (DVB), United Nations special envoy Ibrahim Gambari told the UN Security Council yesterday he was disappointed his recent visit to Burma had delivered "no immediate tangible outcome".[…]
UN rapporteur dismayed by ongoing rights abuses
Feb 6, 2008 (DVB), United Nations special rapporteur Paulo Sergio Pinheiro expressed his "dismay" at the Burmese regime's continued detention and sentencing of activists, in a statement issued yesterday. Pinheiro[…]
Security Council urges more progress in Burma
Jan 18, 2008 (DVB), The United Nations Security Council has expressed regret at the "slow rate of progress" by the Burmese government and called for special advisor Ibrahim Gambari to[…]
Gambari reports back to Security Council
Nov 15, 2007 (DVB), United Nations special advisor Ibrahim Gambari has told the Security Council that his recent visit to Burma had brought positive results, but flexibility on all sides[…]
Security Council issues statement of concern
Sep 27, 2007 (DVB), The United Nations Security Council has issued a statement of concern about the violent response to demonstrations in Rangoon yesterday, according to press reports. "Members of[…]
