Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Burmese military close Stilwell Road


19-Jun-12
Tensions are building in Kachin State after government troops 
have blocked Stilwell Rd., also known as Ledo Rd., connecting 
Myitkyina with Danai, on June 17. The Burmese army blocked 
travel on the road so they could control the movement of 
civilians and reinforce their military positions in Hpakant Township.

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Burma, Vietnam Improve on Trafficking


2012-06-19

New laws aid the countries' anti-trafficking efforts, according to a new U.S. 

report.Burma and Vietnam have been upgraded from their low rankings 

in an annual U.S. report on human trafficking as the two countries were 

highlighted Tuesday for taking effective steps to check the scourge.


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Burma President Promises 'Second Wave' of Reforms


19-Jun-12

Burmese President Thein Sein has promised what he calls a "second wave 

of reforms" aimed at developing the impoverished country's 

long-stagnant economy. 


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2012 Jun 20 U Thein Sein Speech

2012 Jun 20 U Thein Sein Speech

2012 June 13 FTUB at 101st Plenary -- The ILO, ILO Mechanisms, the TU Solidarity movement and results after 20 years (Eng)

2012 June 13 FTUB at 101st Plenary -- The ILO, ILO Mechanisms, The TU Solidarity Movement and Results After...

Selections Committee - final discussion on resolutions