18-Aug-12
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.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
A moment in history no one could imagine
Tuesday, 18 September 2012 12:23 Tom
Stuart
(Commentary) – Aung San Suu Kyi’s arrival in the US on Monday is a watershed
moment in Burmese history – coupled with the US announcement that it will move
to rescind the ban on importing Burmese products and Burma’s nearly simultaneous
release of a large number of political prisoners on Tuesday by its
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Burma Can Learn Lessons from US Govt, Say Delegates
18-Sep-12
WASHINGTON DC—A multi-party delegation
of Burmese parliamentarians,
who were given a glimpse into the working of the
US Congress and State
legislatures this past week, say they have gone back to
Burma having learned
lessons which they would like to implement in their own
nascent democracy.
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More than 80 political prisoners freed in amnesty
18-Sep-12
After announcing the release of more
than 500 inmates through a presidential
amnesty on Monday night, rights’ groups
claim that more than 80 of the freed
were political prisoners.
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Former political prisoner to join gov’t delegation at UN
18-Sep-12
Influential Shan leader and former
political prisoner Khun Htun Oo will serve
in Burma’s delegation to attend the
UN’s General Assembly next week.
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Mae Tao Clinic snubs gov’t request to return to Burma
18-Sep-12
The Mae Tao Clinic has rebuffed rumours
that it is planning to return to Burma,
accusing the government’s peace team of
spreading false information
to the media after holding informal meetings with
them over the past few months.
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