Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Gov’t commander’s ‘ultimatum’ on hold


Tuesday, 21 August 2012 14:46 Mizzima News
A Burmese commander issued an ultimatum to the Shan State Progress 
Party / Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) in July to withdraw from its current 
territory within five days or face military operations in the area. 

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Civilians flee approaching gov’t troops in jade mining area


Tuesday, 21 August 2012 15:00 Mizzima News
Around 500 civilians in a KIO-controlled section of the Hpakant jade mining 
district fled their village over the weekend to escape approaching Burmese 
army troops in the area.

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Mountain run off floods low-lying Lashio wards


Tuesday, 21 August 2012 13:34 Mizzima News
Six wards in low-lying areas of Lashio Township in Shan State were heavily 
flooded by water run-off from nearby mountains with up to three feet of 
water swamping homes on Sunday. 

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KNU, gov’t open liaison office in Myawaddy


Tuesday, 21 August 2012 13:25 Mizzima News
The Karen National Union (KNU) and the Burmese Army continue to draw closer, 
with the opening of the fourth joint liaison office in Myawaddy, in a ceremony 
including politicians, political party representatives and members of military groups.

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Ethnic groups pledge not to use child soldiers


Tuesday, 21 August 2012 12:49 Mizzima News
Two ethnic armed groups in Burma recently signed a “deed commitment” with 
a Swiss-based human rights group, pledging to eliminate underage 
soldiers and protect children in armed conflicts. 

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Travel Industry Eyes Bumper Burma Tourist Season


21-Aug-12
International airlines as well as local travel and hospitality providers 
are ramping up operations in anticipation of an influx of foreign 
visitors to Burma during the winter peak tourist season.

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Burma’s Economy Can Triple by 2030


21-Aug-12
BANGKOK—Burma’s economy can triple in size by 2030 and make up some 
ground lost to wealthier neighbors, say analysts, if sufficient reforms 
are undertaken in the coming years.

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Rohingya coalition questions some commission members


Tuesday, 21 August 2012 12:32 Mizzima News

Some members of the Burmese government commission charged with investigating 

the unrest in Rakhine State may not be objective, an alliance of nine Rohingya 

international groups said on Monday. 


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Environmental Crises Threaten Burma’s Economy


21-Aug-12
As Burma attempts to rebuild after the decades of neglect, two studies warn 
that the country also needs to build defenses against natural disasters 
like Cyclone Nargis and guard against environmental calamities.

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Constitutional Tribunal Dispute Heats Up


21-Aug-12
Members of Burma’s Parliament are preparing to make their next move 
after President Thein Sein told them on Monday that he would not take action 
against the country’s Constitutional Tribunal in response to MPs’ demands 
that the judicial body reverse a controversial decision made earlier this year.

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US, watchdogs call for abolishment of censor board


21-Aug-12
The US on Monday welcomed Burma’s announcement that it has abolished 
pre-publication censorship, but called on the nation to go further 
by abolishing its censor board.

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Burmese troops, student army engage in brief fight


21-Aug-12
The All Burma Students’ Democratic Front in northern Burma’s Kachin state 
reported that its troops clashed with government forces on 18 August.

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