17-Sep-12
Almost immediately after canceling an
overseas trip to the United States,
prominent Burmese activist Min Ko Naing
traveled to war-torn Kachin State
where he met refugees and other people
affected by the ongoing conflict.
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.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
New Interim Press Council Formed
17-Sep-12
For the second time in little over a
month, Burma has formed an interim press
council as part of its recent moves to
relax government controls over the media.
Suu Kyi sets off for US trip
17-Sep-12
Aung San Suu Kyi left Burma Sunday for a
landmark trip to the US, set to see
her feted by the US president and quizzed
on the progress of reforms.
Arakan commission completes ‘fact-finding’ tour
17-Sep-12
The government-mandated commission
tasked with investigating this summer’s
rioting in Arakan state wrapped up its
tour of western Burma on Saturday.
President announces amnesty of 514 prisoners
17-Sep-12
President Thein Sein today announced another mass amnesty with the release
President Thein Sein today announced another mass amnesty with the release
of
514 prisoners, including an undisclosed number of foreigners, a week before
he
is set to travel to the US.
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