2007

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Min Aung Hlaing

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Junta forces more crosses on Christians to carry — by admin — last modified 2007-03-01 10:13

The 23 January report by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW): Carrying the Cross: The Military Regime's Campaign against Christians in Burma, like many other damning stories about the Burma Army's excesses,...

Rice paddies seized for Thilawa SEZ — by admin — last modified 2007-03-14 07:59

Thousands of acres of rice fields in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project area near Rangoon are being confiscated by junta authorities leaving thousands of farmers landless, reports Chai Sayam from the border:

Kengtung a pricey place to die — by admin — last modified 2007-06-27 02:43

If one is looking for a place to die, Kengtung, 160km from Maesai, is definitely not one's choice, writes SHAN's Ten Tai from the border, as the price of death has shot up dramatically since early June by the order of the outgoing regional commander.

Sydney: Funds and awareness raised for IDP of Burma — by admin — last modified 2007-07-10 06:14

Fund raising helps increase community awareness on internally displaced people, and creates opportunity for refugee community to gather at food fair and musical evening event, said an event organizer.

National Convention And Genocide continue in junta's Burma — by admin — last modified 2007-07-21 08:48

On 18 July SPDC´s National Convention started its final session, with tighter security than the previous session. Foreign journalists were not present, and fewer diplomats than before were seen, why?

Oppress The People And Have Nuclear Dreams — by admin — last modified 2007-07-30 04:20

In Kachin State in early July, SPDC´s commander in the state Maj-General Ohn Myint. Was holding a speech at a special city hall meeting in Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State.

Shan monk nabbed for rapping regime — by admin — last modified 2007-10-15 03:19

Authorities in Mongton, opposite Chiangmai, have taken a revered Shan monk after he recently made a remark in criticism of the Burma Army's violent handling of last month's anti-junta protests led by monks, according to sources coming to the border.

Men join workshop on women’s rights — by admin — last modified 2007-11-28 08:56

A workshop focused on the way to reduce violence against women held on Monday, 26 November, on the Thai-Burma border was attended by 28 participants, including 12 men.

Shan New Year faces restriction in Burma — by admin — last modified 2007-12-11 06:43

Shan New Year celebration on 7-10 December in several towns in Shan State will be watched closely by Burmese authorities and it requires a signed letter that the celebration will not involve in any political activities, according to sources from the Shan communities in Shan State.

Brutal Man Awarded by the Military Regime — by admin — last modified 2007-12-13 06:01

Colonel Than Tin Aung, known as a bully, who, 8 months ago was G.1 (general staff of accounting) in Kengtung, eastern Shan State, was recently appointed as the head of the security forces in Pongpakhem, opposite Chiangmai's Chiangdao district.