Mar 17, 2008 (AP), Thailand’s new prime minister said Sunday Westerners were overly critical of Burma and that he had a newfound respect for the nation’s military leaders after learning they meditate like good Buddhists. "Westerners have a saying, ‘Look at both sides of the coin,’ but Westerners only look at one side," Prime Minister …
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Film star Kyaw Thu arrested
Oct 11, 2007 (DVB), Well-known actor Kyaw Thu, who gave his support to protesting monks in last month’s demonstrations in Rangoon, was arrested by Burmese authorities yesterday along with his wife, according to movie industry sources. Kyaw Thu, an academy award winning movie star as well as a founder and vice-president of the Free Funeral …
PMLC calls for nationwide prayer meetings
Oct 4, 2007 (DVB), A statement issued by the People's Movement Leader Committee has called for nationwide prayer meetings to honour those who were killed in the recent protests. PMLC was formed on 27 September and is comprised of a number of Burmese groups including the All-Burmese Monks Alliance, the 88 Generation Students and the …