BURMA DIGEST
A Campaign Journal for Human Rights of All Ethnic Nationalities in Burma
03.06.2007
End of May every year sees worldwide demonstrations to mark Burma 's last democratic election & also to remember Depayin Massacre in Burma .
I. " People's Votes cannot be Ignored"_ Editorial: Htun Aung Gyaw
_ People wholeheartedly voted for the NLD party and their vote cannot be ignored or cancelled by anyone including the SPDC, so the election results are still valid. But the NLD leadership without Daw ASSK and U Tin Oo has been seen as weak........
II. " Conference of Japanese & ASEAN Parliamentarians for Burma " _ Special Report with Photos
_ Philippine Senator Aquilino Pimentel urges the US , the EU and Japan to take the lead in freezing the bank assets of the Myanmar ruling junta anywhere in the world to compel them to democratize the government in Burma ..........
III . "Our Duty " _ Feature Commentary: Sakkyar Hein
_ As for us people living and fighting from abroad, we can help and encourage our brethren in Burma to carry on the fight against the military rulers by lobbying and securing international community's help and know-how to force out military rule from Burma..........
IV. " Ethnics, NLD and Democracy" _ Feature Article : Salai Thang
_ ethnic people everywhere voluntarily warmly welcomed her despite the fact that authorities had threatened them with severe consequences if they participated in welcoming Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. It is amazing the whole town was extremely excited and large crowds of people rallied around her..........
V. " The controversial Burma debate" _ Special Feature: Paul Gourdon & Cat. McGovern
_ With the review of Burma's democratic figurehead for the National League for Democracy (NLD), Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest having passed on the 27th May this year and her freedom denied her, Cat McGovern and Paul Gourdon have carried out some extensive research into one of the main areas concerning her drive for democracy, namely the pros and cons of tourism to Burma. ............
VI. " A Long, Long Time" _ Poem: Van Biak Thang
_ Some gave their lives, many unheard, in this long struggle..... ..... But their mutual presence with us we feel in soul eternal. ......... Some suffered and still suffer and oh yes, the whole country! ..........
VII . "Free Suu to Save Burma "_ Cartoon: MFIMCB
VIII. " 99 Activists Arrested in Burma in May 2007 Alone " _ Special Report : AAPPB
_ Most of the activists were arrested for engaging in activities in which they demanded the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. As these arrests took place, the regime declared that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest would be extended for an additional year...... .....
IX. " Statement of Three" _ Htun Aung Gyaw, Moe Thee Zun, Thet Htun
_ We strongly believe that the military regime has no desire to negotiate with the opposition when they have total control of the army and get support from China, India .........
I. " Election Anniversary Demonstration " _ Thandar Lwin
II. " Demonstrations in Japan on Election & Depayin Anniversary" _ Kyaw Kyaw Naing
III. " Demonstrations in USA on Election & Depayin Anniversary" _ Nanda Kyaw
I. " Demonstrations in Rangoon on Election & Depayin Anniversary " _ Kyaw Zwa
II. " Junta's Attempt to Massacre Protestors" _ Sai Min Lwin
III. " NLD Office Opened in London on Election Anniversary " _ Dr. Tayza
IV. " HR Award in Denmark on Election & Depayin Anniversary" _ William Aung
V. " Demonstrations in Brussels on Election & Depayin Anniversary" _ Sai Lernkham
VI. " Demonstrations in India on Depayin Massacre Anniversary" _ Thangjalun
VII. " Prayer Ceremony in USA on Depayin Anniversary" _ Nanda Kyaw
VIII. " Ceremony & Demonstrations in Japan on Depayin Anniversary" _ Burma Campaign Japan
IX. " Demonstrations in Thailand on Election & Depayin Anniversary" _ William Chit Sein
X. " Demonstrations in Malaysia on Election & Depayin Anniversary" _ Naing Lin
XI. " Demonstrations in Australia on Election & Depayin Anniversary" _ NLD LA Australia
XII. " Demonstrations in Paris on Election & Depayin Anniversary" _ Kyaw Zwa
XIII. " Ceremony & Demonstrations in Japan on Election Anniversary" _ Kyaw Kyaw Naing
XIV. " Demonstrations in India on Election Anniversary" _ Thangjalun
XV. " Demonstrations in London on Election & Depayin Anniversary" _ Kyaw Zwa
XVI. " Demonstrations in USA on Election Anniversary" _ Nanda Kyaw
XVII. " U Nu Centenary Celebrated in India" _ Thangjalun
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II. " Min Ko Naing Speech 2"
III . "Song: Echoes from the Heart"
IV. " Vows & Prayers for Freedom in Burma"
I. "It's Time for Burma"_ Editorial: Lwin Aung Soe
II. " To Show Courage" _ Speech: Min Ko Naing
III. "Waiting for Ever" _ Poem: Khin Ma Ma Myo
IV. " May 27 Activities in Rangoon" _ Special Report: Kyaw zwa
V. " Journey Nearing the End" _ Feature Article: Ko Lay
VI. " Interview with Amyotheryei U Win Naing, part 2" _ by: Dr. Tayza & Tun Aung
VII . "NLD's election Victory Anniversary Celebrated in Japan" _ News Report: Kyaw Kyaw Naing
VIII. " 99 Activists Arrested in Burma in May 2007 Alone" _ Special Report: AAPPB
IX. " Denouncing Second Depayin Attempts" _ Announcement: Ethnic Youths Network Group
X. " To Stop Brutalities of Kyant Phunt" _ Request: Dagon University Students
XI. " 4th Anniversary Depayin" _ Announcements: NLD-LA-UK & BMA
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¨ Patrons = Prof. Kanbawza Win, Senator Aquilino Nene Pimentel Jr.
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