Thet Win Aung, a 34 year old political prisoner, died in a Mandalay prison on October 16th. His death has met with outrage from activists and governments worldwide.
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Young Activist Dies in Prison
Pinheiro Report Calls for Action
Paolo Sergio Pinheiro, United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in Burma, is scheduled to present his assessment of the situation in Burma to the United Nations General Assembly, on Friday, October 20th.
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Petition Campaign Continues Inside
The massive petition campaign run by students in political opposition groups is continuing to gain ground throughout Myanmar.
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Floods Ravage Villages in Myanmar
Reports from official and unofficial sources state that thousands are being affected by floods across Burma. Official death tolls in Mandalay Division have risen to 19, though local sources say the true toll is much higher.
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New Thai Government Hints at Policy for Myanmar
New Thai Prime Minister General Surayud Chulanont noticeably skipped a trip to Myanmar on his recent travels throughout the region.
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Myanmar Constitutional Convention Begins, Again
Myanmar’s military government resumed its National Convention on October 10, without the participation of the country’s main opposition groups.
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IMF warns of inflation as gas sales spike Myanmar economy
A report released by the International Monetary Fund last week warned that Myanmar’s economy, rapidly growing from the sale of natural gas, is at risk of inflation and “weak economic policies.”
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‘White Campaign’ to free political prisoners
Public reaction in Myanmar to the arrests last month of 6 prominent political leaders has been defiant.
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Thai Loan to Myanmar Junta Scrutinized
A 600 million baht loan given by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s Thai government to Myanmar’s military government has come under renewed scrutiny following last month’s coup overthrowing the Thaksin government.
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Kachin Organization Refuses to Condemn UNSC
The Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) is underintense pressure for its failure to support the Myanmar military’s condemnation of the UN Security Council’s decision to discuss Myanmar.
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