Nyo Ohn Myint Feb 8, 2008 (DVB), Naypyidaw, the jungle capital of Burma, has been very busy in past weeks with top advisers in greens and generals in charge of internal security responsibilities. Senior general Than Shwe reportedly instructed them to find a short-term solution to appease the angry and hungry Burmese people and international …
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Commentary: The junta's crackdown continues
Bo Kyi Feb 1, 2008 (DVB), The fundamental challenge that the people of Burma are facing today stems from the military’s monopolization of power and its abuses against those who challenge its authority. The Burmese military regime not only has a firm grip on the state apparatus and media but also uses them to violate …
The junta's crackdown continues
Bo Kyi Feb 1, 2008 (DVB), The fundamental challenge that the people of Burma are facing today stems from the military’s monopolization of power and its abuses against those who challenge its authority. The Burmese military regime not only has a firm grip on the state apparatus and media but also uses them to violate …
NLD warned over political journals
Jan 16, 2008 (DVB), National League for Democracy officials were summoned before the government censor board yesterday and given a warning about political journals given out by NLD youth wing members. The journal was compiled by the youth wing members and distributed and posted up at celebrations for the 60th anniversary of Burma's independence on …
Where are Burma's scholars and educated people?
Naing Ko Ko Jan 15, 2008 (DVB), Many contemporary Burma scholars and analysts have been pessimistic about prospects for democratization in Burma. Now, academics need to use their knowledge and work with activists for democracy in Burma. Before Burma’s 2007 Saffron Revolution, many Burma-oriented essays, conferences, seminars and articles were being produced by Burma scholars …
Commentary: Where are Burma's scholars and educated people?
Naing Ko Ko Jan 15, 2008 (DVB), Many contemporary Burma scholars and analysts have been pessimistic about prospects for democratization in Burma. Now, academics need to use their knowledge and work with activists for democracy in Burma. Before Burma’s 2007 Saffron Revolution, many Burma-oriented essays, conferences, seminars and articles were being produced by Burma scholars …