Burma Is Urged To Hold A Fair And Credible Poll On May 10

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Myanmar

As Burma’s military junta is set to hold voting for a referendum on May 10 in regards to a new constitution, it has been urged by the United Nations Security Council to allow all political players to participate. In ... more

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Burma's Junta Resorts To Fear & Intimidation Tactics

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Myanmar

As a means to remain in power, Burma’s government which is a military junta has resorted to a combination of fear and intimidation tactics. Such methods and actions taken by Burma’s junta give clear indications... more

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Ms. Syu Kyi To Be Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

The bill was passed by 400-0. Those that support the bill have said that the move to award Aung San Suu Kyi the Congressional Gold Medal is meant to send a message to the military leaders of Burma. “We will conti... more

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Monks March Throughout Burma Once Again

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

Instead of marching throughout Burma’s capital of Rangoon, the Buddhist monks marched while praying and chanting throughout the streets of Pakkoku located in the northern part of the country. Pakkoku is the site of a... more

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70 Detainees 'Released' By Burma's Junta

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

As stated by an opposition party, the Burmese government has released at least seventy people. On the same day, the leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD), Aung San Suu Kyi has met a government official. On a se... more

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12 Rallies For Suu Kyi

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

Protestors in these twelve cities are demonstrating in front of the Chinese embassies worldwide. One would ask why are they demonstrating in front of the Chinese embassies. The demonstrators have stated that China holds th... more

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12 Worldwide Cities Plan Demonstrations for Suu Kyi

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

Wednesday, October 24 will mark the twelve year anniversary that Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained by the military controlled government of Burma. It would look as if it’s one city for each ... more

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After Four Years, The UN's Expert On Human Rights Is Allowed To Visit Burma

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

As the UN’s expert on human rights, it is Mr. Paolo Sergio Pinheiro’s job to visit countries around the world. His repeated requests to visit Burma to check on the human rights performances have been denied ove... more

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