Mixx: burma

Ten of the Poorest Nations Outside of Africa,

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:33:30 +0000

Ten of the poorest nations in the world not located in Africa.

Burma’s struggle for democracy: The army against the people | doXtop

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:41:12 +0000

Since 1948 Burma has struggled, both to establish a modern democratic political system, and to unite the people under its rule. So far, it has failed on both counts.

Young Thai Yai Boys from North of Thailand | thai-eyes

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:06:40 +0000

Bi (left) and O (right) are two young Thai Yai (Shan) Boys, from far North of Thailand. They are friends for a long time and both of them live in the small city of Wieng Haeng - North Thailand, near the burmese border.

Burma Activists Sentenced to 65 Years Each for Blogging Attack On Dictator in Draconian Crackdown

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:39:30 +0000

An internet blogger and a writer who disguised an attack on Burma?s dictator in the form of a love poem were among dozens of activists sentenced to draconian jail terms as the junta ordered a fresh crackdown on dissidents.

Life inside the Burma Army: deserter testimonies | doXtop

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:15:32 +0000

Threats, physical abuse and under nourishment are rife in the Burma Army, according to testimonies provided by recent SPDC deserters. These statements support reports coming out from other sources about the declining morale within Burma's armed forc

Poisoned flowers of Burma | doXtop

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:30:19 +0000

Many women in Burma already live in dire poverty. Further hardship is caused by drug addiction of their sons and spouses, so women are forced to support their families single-handedly.

Burma 'still hampering cyclone aid'

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:02:52 +0000

Six months after cyclone, people in Burma are still suffering! Interntional aid and help is still needed, take a little time off from the on-going presidential campain, and give more care to these people.

Burma, N. Korean foreign ministers meet - USATODAY.com

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:47:31 +0000

Burma's foreign minister arrived in Pyongyang on Monday and met his North Korean counterpart, more than one year after two of the world's most repressive governments resumed diplomatic ties.

Burma Gives Amnesty to 9,000 Prisoners

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:33:45 +0000

Burma's military leaders have signaled the start of a new political era with the release of 9,002 prisoners, including several key political detainees.

Win Tin libéré, et après ?

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:14:18 +0000

Le plus ancien prisonnier politique de Birmanie, Win Tin, a été libéré mardi. L'un de nos Observateurs birmans décrypte ce geste de clémence qui peut étonner de la part de la junte. Win Tin, 79 ans, était en prison depuis 1989. Il avait été c