BURMA DIGEST

 

 
A Campaign Journal for Human Rights of All Ethnic Nationalities in Burma

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12.11.2006

 

SAFE WAY OUT FOR BURMA

 

 

Contents [ Please read on http://www.tayzathuria.org.uk ] 

English Language Section

I. " Where do They Go? "_ Editorial: Dr. Tayza      

              _ We know that Burmese Generals are feeling like a pack of wild-dogs trapped in a corner by three lions. They are facing pressure from international community. And they have to deal with democratic opposition. And they also have to fight ethnic forces. So, it is natural that they feel trapped and become very paranoid. ... ..........

II. " Speaking with Dr. Maharthir, Former Malaysia PM" _ Interview: Dr. San Oo Aung

            _ Burma is of course not a democratic country and is ruled by the Military Junta. When that happens, it is very difficult to change because the Junta will feel unsafe if they give up power, actions could be taken against them. .............. 

III. "Speaking with Mai Aik Pone" _ Interview : Nay Thwin (Trsl. Nay Yu)

            _  the coalition (NCUB) is a very influential coalition. The formation of NCUB is different from other coalitions because it is based on the organizations from different backgrounds ...............

IV. "We also Want to Stand on Our Own Feet " _ Wilton Park Presentation: Tayza Thuria

            _ The billions of dollars that Burma does not have is going into the building of Naypyidaw capital city .......The mass of power-lines coming in through Pyinmana from the southwest, yet ordinary people in Pyinmanar receive little or nothing of this commodity...........

V. " To Mr. Gambari" _ Open Letter: Amyotheryei U Win Naing

            _ People are starving in Myanmar and are dying of malnutrition and lack of adequate medical care. As an UN official this is the kind of issue that you should mark as first priority on your list of talks with both government officials and the opposition leaders.  The situation in Myanmar is far worse than in 1988. ..............

VI. " What action to take if the SPDC toppled in Burma " _ Commentary: Dr. Habib Siddiqui

            _ when and if the SPDC is serious, which I have serious doubt, about negotiating a peaceful transfer of government, the best option for greater good of all people of Burma would be to say that no criminal charges would be made against them provided that they disclose the whereabouts of the wealth that they had hitherto stashed away. ..... .........

VII.  "Handling the Dark Chapters of the History "_ Poem: Khin Ma Ma Myo

            _ all the newly established democratic governments have the challenge of how to handle the dark chapters of the history in transitions from authoritarian and repressive rule. For Burma, how will the Democratic Government of Burma handle the past atrocities by the members of the Burmese military regime? . ...........

VIII.  "The oppositions should give ULTIMATUM to SPDC "_ Opinion: Mahar Bandula

            _ Tatmadaw is now hated by all the people of Myanmar. Please repent now if you wish to see the happy ending in Myanmar. Give back the power you looted from the people .. ...........

IX.  "Let's Shine the Lights on Burma " _ Poem: May K Ng

            _ They may see the diamonds........But I only see the faces of the Burma's dying children.......They may admire the pearls.........But I know they paid for those with our precious lives ...........

X. " Calling for Medical Students " _ Special Report: AEIOU Programme

            _ calling for medical students scholarship, a full time four year course leading to MPH degree, among any medics and nurses in the Refugee Camps and Clinics of the peripherals of Burma ...........

XI.  "Don't be Jealous of the Princess's Glamorous Wedding " _ Satire: JORDBUR

            _ What Jorbur does not understand is that why expatriate Burmese and domestic folks are being jealous of the wedding of their dear leader's princely daughter. ...........

XI.  " Hunger strike for six years in the land of Gandhi " _ BURMA DIGEST Extra: Nava Thakuria

            _ Is it possible for any one to pursue fasting for six long years? Moreover, is it ever believable that a young lady has adopted the hunger strike as a mean of agitation for a social cause? From the medical pint of view, it is impossible to fast for such long period. ...........