Htet Aung KyawJul 18, 2008 (DVB), Although the National League for Democracy and main ethnic parties didn’t recognise the results of the constitutional referendum in May, the ruling junta is now gearing up to drag the opposition into a new election. So is there any chance of a compromise before the 2010 election? Many activists, …
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Junta divides and rules
Bo Kyi May 14, 2008 (DVB)‚ "We cannot allow politics to obstruct the delivery of assistance that can prevent this grave humanitarian situation from getting worse," said US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton yesterday. However, like it or not, politics will shape the outcome of this humanitarian crisis. The regime's refusal to allow international aid workers …
Junta divides and rules
Bo Kyi May 14, 2008 (DVB)‚ "We cannot allow politics to obstruct the delivery of assistance that can prevent this grave humanitarian situation from getting worse," said US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton yesterday. However, like it or not, politics will shape the outcome of this humanitarian crisis. The regime's refusal to allow international aid workers …
US Senate passes sanctions on Burmese gems
Dec 20, 2007 (AFP), The US Senate approved on Wednesday sanctions against Burma’s multi-million dollar gemstone industry to punish the military regime over its deadly crackdown on pro-democracy protests. The Burma Democracy Promotion Act outlaws the import of gems and timber from Burma and imposes fresh financial sanctions and travel restrictions on the junta’s leaders …