BURMA DIGEST
A Campaign Journal for Human Rights of All Ethnic Nationalities in Burma
15.10.2006
English Language Section
I. "The Significance of the White Expression "_ Editorial: Ko Ko Thett
_ White Expression is significant in its timing, tactic and tangibility..……… the most important thing for the activists will be to keep the fire burning; that is to keep shaking the political conscience of the military regime and to keep escalating the consciousness of the Burmese people in ways they already have. ..........
II. "Non-Aligned Movement was used by the Junta "_ Feature Article: Prof. Kanbawza Win
_ It was really sad, painful and unbelievable to witness that the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) of 100 states plus who consider themselves not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc has unwittingly is aligned itself with the dictators against democracy…………. ..
III . "Speaking with Bo Bo Kyaw Nyein"_ Interview: Tayza Thuria
_ UN is like executive approach where organizations like NCUB can take a lead. Mass approach is what the 88 New Generation leaders are staging inside Burma……… It has to be a two-pronged strategy..............
IV. "Two Blind Men from the Railway of Death " _ Analysis: David Law
_ It is highly commendable that the Thais who collaborated during WW2 with fascists are now trying to make amends for these past misdeeds, together with this Nagase, a former fascist soldier, but their sincerity is in serious doubt because of what is going on in the same region today... ........
V. "Burma and nuclear power capabilities"_ Analysis: Khin Ma Ma Myo
_ On 11th January 2002, Burma has announced to join the nuclear club. It claimed as a reactor for medical research facilities......will be run by the military regime that has gunned down its own citizens. So the security and stability of the world may be seriously affected if Burma gained nuclear power capabilities. .........
VI. " Chicken Soup for the Burmese Opposition's Souls" _ Opinion: Dr. San Oo Aung
_ We are against the Myanmar Military Domination but not against the Myanmar Military Personals......We are struggling for the freedom of oppressed Burmese People but we must also help for the freedom of the oppressors, Myanmar Military Generals (from continuing committing sins).. ..........
VII. "The Gathering Storm of a Peaceful White Shirt Revolution "_ Poem: May Ng
_ Whiteness of the peaceful doves..........Whiteness of the innocence............Whiteness of courage and perseverance breaking the darkness of violence.........
VIII. " After Enjoying the Movie together" _ Poem: Mya Than Nyunt
_ Years of hunger.............And our longing..........All were satisfied.........On that very day..........
IX. " Daung Man" _ Poem : Nyein Chan
_ A golden peacock, flecks of blood spilt across its plumes ......The great bird rises; rested, strong......Parts its mighty wings and.........Looks up to the free sky.........
X. " General Pu Tah Eh"_ Obituary: Zoya Phan
_ It was half a century since Pu Tah Eh started the Karen resistance movement to defend his people from tyranny........However, many Karens are still oppressed by the Burmese regime along with other ethnic groups in Burma...........
XI. "Photo Diaries"_
· " Karen Traditional Dance Performance in Denmark" _ courtesy of Mahn Sha Po Tan
· " Protest in Malaysia Against Burma's Sham Convention" _ courtesy of Yan Naing Tun
· " Protest in India Against Burma's Sham Convention" _ courtesy of Thangjalun
Burmese Language Section
I. " SPDC's Sham Convention"_ Editorial: Khin Ma Ma Myo
II. "May I Interrupt, 2 " _ Satire: Say Pan Khar
III. " Rendezvous"_ Narrative: Ko Mya Aye
IV. "Speaking with U Bo Bo Kyaw Nyein"_ Interview by Khin Ma Ma Myo
V. "The Reality inside SPDC Army, part 11" _ Serialized True story: Captain Nay Thu (retired)
VI. " On Strategic Non-violent Conflicts, part 6" _ Serialized Strategy Discussion: Lwin Aung Soe
VII. "Speaking with Global Peace Malaysia, part 3"_ Interview by: Dr. San Oo Aung
VIII. "To Ethnic Groups Attending Sham Convention"_ Open Letter : Ethnic Youth Network Group
IX. "General Pu Tah Eh"_ Obituary: courtesy of Zoya Phan
X. "For Our Heroes"_ Poem: Thiha Min
XI. "To Fly Away"_ Poem: Ni Lay
XII. "Mind & Matter"_ Poem: San Myint Nwe
XIII. "New UN Secretary General"_ News Report: Thaung Nyunt
XIV. "Increased Production of Opium in Burma"_ Special Report : Ethnic Youth Network Group
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Burma Digest Team: _
· Patron = Prof. Kanbawza Win
· Board of Advisors = Prof. Carl Edwin Lindgren, Dr. Sein Myint, Ko Htun Aung Gyaw, Sai Wansai, Dr. David Law, Dr. Win Naing,
· Think-tank = Tai Samyone, Feraya Nangmone, May K Ng, Lwin Aung Soe, Ko Myint Swe
· International Coordinator = Raluca Enescu
· Publisher & Executive Editor = Dr. Tayza Thuria ( postmaster@... )
· Associate Editors = Khin Ma Ma Myo (Burmese), Dr. San Oo Aung (Translations), Ko Ko Thett, May (Blog & IT)
· Affiliations = Democracy for Burma Alliance & Democracy for Burma Forum
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