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World News tagged with Burma

Suu Kyi Launches Detention Appeal
World  (tags: Burma, Dicktatorship )

Ben
- 67 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
Aung San Suu Kyi has launched an appeal against the extension of her house arrest. "Altogether there are 11 reasons for the appeal, but the main thing we will point out is about the constitution," her chief lawyer Kyi Win said.
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U.S. - Burmese Relations; No Turning Back
World  (tags: Burma, USA, Relations )

Ben
- 72 days ago - irrawaddy.org
The Burmese Dicktators wants to repair its frosty relationship with America. It would especially like to see the lifting of US sanctions, which have an impact not only on the general population, but are also hampering the junta leaders' ambition to...
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Burma: Help Justice Defeat Tyranny! (Avaaz Petition)
World  (tags: Burma, Crimes against humanity, United Nations )

Ben
- 72 days ago - avaaz.org
The Burmese Junta have committed thousands of crimes against the Burmese people. With the UK and the US holding the Presidency of the UN Security Council, we have our best chance to get an international inquiry that could lead to the general's arrest...
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Burma: Detention Now 'Worse' for Suu Kyi
World  (tags: Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi )

Ben
- 72 days ago - irrawaddy.org
The conditions of Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's detention have gotten "worse" since her conviction this month for violating terms of her previous house arrest, her lawyer said...
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Burma: 10,000 More Kokang Refugees Flee Into China
World  (tags: Burma, Civil war, refugees, China )

Ben
- 72 days ago - irrawaddy.org
Another wave of 10,000 Kokang civilians fled into China on Thursday and Friday due to continued clashes between the Burmese army and ethnic militias in the Kokang region of northeastern Burma, said sources on the Sino-Burmese border...
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Burma: Monk Leaders Call for Boycott
World  (tags: Burma, Military Dicktatorship, NO Democracy, NO Human Rights )

Ben
- 75 days ago - irrawaddy.org
Burmese monks across Burma are preparing to launch another boycott of military personnel and their families due to ongoing abuses against Buddhist doctrine and clergy by the ruling military junta...
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Burma: The Story of a Child Soldier
World  (tags: Burma, Child Soldiers )

Ben
- 80 days ago - irrawaddy.org
16 year old Htun Htun Oo, looked relieved and happy when he learned he would be leaving the conflict zone ... He escaped from the Burmese Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 341 in Papun District in northern Karen State in July, making his way through...
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Burma: Time to Match Words With Action!
World  (tags: Burma, ASEAN )

Ben
- 80 days ago - takeaction.amnestyusa.org
Tell ASEAN to match words with actions! Help us send 10,000 postcards to the Thai government by September 1st to urge them to call for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and thousands of other political prisoners in Burma...
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Burma: "Humanitarian Junta", Says State Press
World  (tags: Burma, Dicktator Bastards )

Ben
- 82 days ago - irrawaddy.org
In an editorial titled "Constructive attitude in the area of international relations," the English-language The New Light of Myanmar said that the regime has shown respect for "the rule of law, as well as humanitarianism and human rights" Jesus Christ!!!
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How Do You Apply Pressure on Burma?
World  (tags: Burma, Political Prisoners, Dicktatorship )

Ben
- 84 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
Britain is to propose a UN arms embargo on Burma, but is facing an uphill struggle as the world once again divides on how to deal with a dictatorial and repressive regime. Some governments will press for more pressure on Burma through increased sanctions
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Brown and UN Chief Discuss Burma
World  (tags: government, Burma, Suu Kyi, United Nations, conflict, corruption, freedoms, 'HUMAN RIGHTS!' )

Dee
- 89 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon have called Aung San Suu Kyi's conviction in Burma "profoundly disappointing".
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Join Desmond Tutu: Tell the US and UK to Take Action on Burma
World  (tags: humanrights, freedoms, politics, burma, UnitedNations, security council, crime )

Jelica
- 95 days ago - salsa.democracyinaction.org
Petition: Time for U.S. and U.K. To Act Burma's regime continues to commit crimes against humanity against the peope of Burma. The United Kingdom and United States have an unparalleled opportunity to take action, since they will serve as consecutive Pres
8 comments
Burma: The Dicktators Deliberately Depresses Economy
World  (tags: Burma, Military Dicktators, Absolute control, Corruption )

Ben
- 100 days ago - irrawaddy.org
The biggest sanction on Burma is the Burmese regime itself. The regime's "determined mismanagement" of the country's economy, including its refusal to respect property rights, is the main obstacle to Burma's economic development...
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Verdict Delayed in Suu Kyi Trial
World  (tags: government, Burma, Junta, Suu KYI, Verdict postponed, conflict, 'HUMAN RIGHTS!', corruption, UnitedNations, Govtfearmongering, freedoms )

Dee
- 100 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
A court in Burma has postponed delivering its verdict in the trial of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Security has been tight in Rangoon in anticipation of protests.
3 comments
World Wants Suu Kyi Free!
World  (tags: Burma, Military Dicktatorship, NO Freedom, NO Justice, NO Human Rights )

Ben
- 101 days ago - irrawaddy.org
The international community wants to see Suu Kyi freed to enjoy freedom and liberty like anybody else in the world! Free Aung San Suu Kyi! Free all political prisoners! Free Burma! -If not NOW - WHEN???-
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