Mar 24, 2009 (DVB), The Karen National Union has criticised plans for Thai-brokered reconciliation talks with the Burmese government, claiming that the process is only a means to move closer…
Day: March 24, 2009
Myanmar asks for Thai help with ethnic rebels
Mar 24, 2009 (AFP), Myanmar’s military government has asked Thailand to help negotiate with ethnic minority groups still battling junta rule ahead of elections promised for next year, a Thai…
Coalition group will not contest 2010 election
Mar 24, 2009 (DVB), Burmese political coalition group the Forum for Democracy in Burma has stated that it opposes the planned 2010 elections and will educate Burmese people about the…
UN concludes Suu Kyi's detention violates Burmese law
Mar 24, 2009 (DVB), A United Nations body has for the first time ruled that opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's detention is illegal under both Burmese domestic law and…