BURMA DIGEST
A Campaign Journal for Human Rights of All Ethnic Nationalities in Burma
18.03.2007
English Language Section
I. " Nuclear Burma: A threat to regional peace and security "_ Editorial: Tai Samyone
_ The regime has most of the ingredients for such a programme – materials (Uranium ore, basic processing facilities), missiles, collaborators and the motivation to develop such a capability... ......With close links developing between the SPDC regime and many nuclear powers – rogues and mainstream – there seems little doubt that the regime could start a nuclear weapons programme... ......
II. " Examining the American Policy on Burma"_ Feature Article: Prof Kanbawza Win
_ We believe that in the American administration a small group of thoughtful and dedicated people can change the world to a better place and pave the way to liberate Burma from the evil clutches of the Military Junta.
III. " Rogues & Weapons of Mass Destruction"_ Candid Commentary: Dr. Tayza
_ Although the US and the UK as respectable leaders of the democratic world should and must produce, maintain and upgrade their nuclear arsenals as required to protect us, rogue states like Iran, North Korea and Burma have no legitimate rights to research, produce or keep any nuclear technology, facility or weapons............
IV. " Law and Order" _ Commentary : Cedric
_ The men who rule Burma are breaking International Laws. They have been doing this for many years. The international community has a duty to enforce its own international laws........There will be increasing lawlessness throughout the world if the international community does not act. .........
V. "Regime can deflect blame for the people's sufferings "_ Anti-sanction Debate : Derek Tonkin, Yosei & Angela
_ The effects of sanctions are felt mostly by the people, and the authoritarian regimes can deflect its blame for the people's suffering onto America. This is how Cuba and North Korea keeps its people united against a common "enemy", even amidst their suffering. .. ... .........
VI. "Don't Blame Sanctions for Burma's Poverty " _ Pro-sanction Debate: Setkyar Hein, Burma Underground & Independent Individualist
_ Before military regimes came to power in Burma, in a Burmese family of 5 if one person work the rest of the family do not need to work at all let alone to go abroad! That much Burma was so rich and prosperous. ...........
VII. " 400 Kuki Phone Maws for March 2007" _ Commentary: Dr. David Law
_ It appears that the Kukis have been harassed by Burmese soldiers so many times in their own native village(s) that they decided to seek refuge by fleeing across the border into India and that the soldiers relentlessly followed them and brought them back to Burma but for what purpose? .. ..........
VIII. " Illegal Immigrants" _ Commentary: Victor Khambil
_ The issue of modern term as "illegal immigrant" by a host country where foreigners approach in search of better survival is now hugely the outburst of debates among politicians especially in developed countries. ........ As long as regional economic development do not go proportionally within the acceptable direction especially among Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia and Indonesia, the biggest burden of illegal immigrants will be inevitably born by the most developed nation among them..... .....
IX. " Wake up call for UNHCR" _ Commentary: Dr Zafar Shah
_ Myanmar refugees accused UNHCR officers that they are sleeping on the job after taking five figure salaries. Actually, UNHCR's hands were virtually tied because they have to search for the volunteer third party countries that would accept and allow settling of refugees... ...........
X. " Exploring trade possibilities between Northeast & Burma" _ News Report: Nava Thakuria
_ It may be mentioned that India and Burma have already set a $1 Billion bilateral trade target in 2006-07. Moreover, India has been ranked as the second-most important market for Burmese exports. The principal exports from Burma to India comprises of rice, fish and prawns, timber, plywood, maize, pulses, beans etc. On the other hand, India's primary exports to Burma include dairy products, textile yarn, pharmaceutical products, fertilizer, machinery and apparatus. .. ............
XI. "Our Sweet Angel: She suffers in silence "_ Poem: Feraya
_ Feeling sad and helpless.....Like a worthless broken toy.....Used, discarded and forgotten.....This is a girl who was still a child......
XII. " OUR DECORATED LEADER: GENERAL THAN SATAN " _ Humour: Art Attack
_ Meet General Than Satan, decked out in his array of distinguished medals and ribbons. These awards celebrate and honor the general for his significant talents and accomplishments .............
XIII. " Leave UNHCR-recognised refugees be"_ Commentary: Yap Swee Seng
_ In a continuing campaign against illegal immigrants late last week, a joint force of Malaysian immigration and Rela (People's Volunteer Corps) personnel conducted a predawn raid......The round-up, which began at around 2am ended with the arrest of 50 ethnic Chins from Burma, including children, and 13 people who have been recognised by UNHCR as refugees. .............
XIV. " A Villager Arrested For Satirising State News Media "_ Campaign News: AHRC
_ In a continuing campaign against illegal immigrants late last week, a joint force of Malaysian immigration and Rela (People's Volunteer Corps) personnel conducted a predawn raid......The round-up, which began at around 2am ended with the arrest of 50 ethnic Chins from Burma, including children, and 13 people who have been recognised by UNHCR as refugees. .............
XV. " Study of China's Dependence on Burma's Forest resource "_ Announcement: AEIOU Programme
XVI. "Global Action Day against Shwe Gas Project "_ Campaign News: SHWE Gas Campaign
_ Burmese democracy activists and their supporters in about 20 countries around the world will stand up for human rights and environmental protection by protesting against the Shwe Gas Project in Burma, targeting the Indian Government for their investments in the project and military support to the brutal Burmese regime. ..... ......
VIDEO & Photo Diary Section
I. " The Shan State Army"_ Sai Lernkham
II. " Burma Human Rights Day Actions in Japan"_ VIDEO (Kyaw Kyaw Naing)
III. " STOP Damming at Gun Point"_ Karen Rivers Watch
IV. " Burma Human Rights Day Actions in Japan"_ Kyaw Kyaw Naing
V. " Burma Human Rights Day Actions in Dehli "_ Thangjalun
VI. " Burma Human Rights Day Actions in London"_ Kyaw Zwa
VII. " U Tin Oo's 80th Birthday Celebrated in Japan"_ Kyaw Kyaw Naing
VIII. " Prayers in Netherlands for Sayar Tin Moe"_ Soe Win Shein
IX. " Global Prayers Day for Burma"_ Kyaw Kyaw Naing
I. " Burma's Nuclear Fever"_ Editorial: Khin Ma Ma Myo
II. "Suggestions for National Reconciliation" _ Feature Article: Captain Nay Thu (Retired)
III. "How to Respond to Human Rights Abuses, part 4 " _ Serialized Article: Lwin Aung Soe
IV. "A Peek Inside Burma By Aljazeera, part 1" _ Translated Article : Ohn Kyaw Myint
V. "Daw Suu, Bose & SPDC" _ Commentary: Satt Suu Lay
VI. " Political Prisoners' Deteriorating Health Conditions"_ Special Report: AAPP
VII. " Voices from Burma, part 2"_ Analysis: Thurein Htet
VIII. "New Story from the Old City"_ Poem: Thurein Htet
IX. " Thingyan Tears"_ Poem: Hein Naing
X . "Restrictions on Life"_ Narration : Nyan Oo Maung
XI. "U Tin Oo's 80th Birthday Celebrated in Japan"_ News Report: Kyaw Kyaw Naing
XII. "Global Prayers Day for Burma"_ News Report: Kyaw Kyaw Naing
XIII. " Global Action Day against Shwe Gas Project "_ Campaign News: SHWE Gas Campaign
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