15 March 2012
(Mizzima) – Burma’s new law on the right to peaceful assembly falls far
short of international standards, Human Rights Watch (HRW)
said on Wednesday.
Since the FTUB/M was formed in 1991, we are working to restore democracy, human rights, social justice and trade unions for Burma and the people of Burma.
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Villagers Protest Dawei Dam
15 March 2012
More than 2,300 villagers in the town of Anyarphyar have signed
a petition against the construction of a hydropower dam on the river
outside their village in Tenasserim Division. The petition was sent
to President Thein Sein on Monday.
Sea Port Plans Unveiled in Mon State
15 March 2012
Representatives of the Tala Mon Company met with the chief minister
of Mon State, Ohn Myint, on March 12 in Moulmein where they
unveiled plans to construct a one-billion-dollar seaport at Kalegauk Island.
Law on free assembly falls short: HRW
15 March 2012
Permission to demonstrate must be sought five days in advance and
applications can be rejected at the discretion of authorities without the
possibility of appealing to a court. Even slogans have to be pre-approved
and anyone found in breach of regulations face up to one year in jail.
Civil servants, army to get pay rise
15 March 2012
Burma’s parliament has agreed to a pay rise for civil service workers
and troops that could see some earning twice their current salaries.
The move is seen as a means to combat rampant corruption within
the government. Influential parliamentary speaker Shwe Mann said
in February that current salaries were too low, contributing widespread graft.
South Korea wants more investments in Burma
15 March 2012
(Mizzima) – Representatives from 85 South Korean private companies
(Mizzima) – Representatives from 85 South Korean private companies
will meet with Burmese counterparts during an economic cooperation
forum in April to enhance trade between the two countries.
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