Month: July 2010

Burma: Democratisation of Burma from Exile (Myo Thein)

Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) director Myo Thein’s presentation regarding working for democratisation of Burma from exile. It was on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Birthday celebration held on 20 June 2010, London, UK. Burma: Democratisation of Burma from Exile (Myo Thein) Myo Thein emphasis the importance of everyone participation, empowering new generation, education, self-reliance, unity… Continue reading Burma: Democratisation of Burma from Exile (Myo Thein)

Burma: Democratisation of Burma from Exile (Myo Thein)

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Video discussions organized by Burma Democratic Concern (BDC)

Video discussions regarding current situation of Burma, Burma history and future activities in order to build the capacity, plan ahead for the future and to discuss how to implement the strategy.

Invitation for Burma Video Discussion Program 23 July 2010 (Friday)

Invitation for Burma Video Discussion Program 23 July 2010 (Friday) Since Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) is the global campaigning and lobbying organisation to restore democracy, human rights and rule of law in Burma where everyone can enjoy the freedom of speech, press, beliefs, assembly and rule of law that emphasizes the protection of individual rights;… Continue reading Invitation for Burma Video Discussion Program 23 July 2010 (Friday)

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I would especially like to see our younger people stride confidently into the future, their richness of spirit soaring to meet all challenges. I would like to be able to say: “This is a nation worthy of all those who loved it and lived and died for it

Asean diplomats give Burma ‘earful’ over its election

Burma’s foreign minister refused to reveal the date of elections which are planned for this year South East Asian politicians have reportedly told Burma they are greatly concerned about whether its planned election will be free and fair. The secretary-general of the regional grouping Asean, Surin Pitsuwan, said Burma got an “earful” from foreign ministers… Continue reading Asean diplomats give Burma ‘earful’ over its election

Honoring Martyrs of Burma: Burma Democratic Concern (BDC)

19 July 2010 On July 19, 1947 at approximately 10:37am, Burma Standard Time, several of Burma’s independence leaders were gunned down by the pro-colonialists while they were holding a cabinet meeting at what was known as ‘The Secretariat’ in down-town Rangoon. The assassinated cabinet members were Bo Gyoke (General) Aung San, Thakin Mya, Dedoke U… Continue reading Honoring Martyrs of Burma: Burma Democratic Concern (BDC)

Authorities impose tighter controls on lawyers visiting Suu Kyi

Authorities impose tighter controls on lawyers visiting Suu Kyi Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – The Burmese junta has imposed tighter restrictions on meetings between opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her lawyers, one of which will in effect extend to a week the lag between a request to consult her and their actual visit to… Continue reading Authorities impose tighter controls on lawyers visiting Suu Kyi

Burma junta support group USDA disbands

Burma junta support group USDA disbands Prime Minister Thein Sein fronts a new political party, USDP A powerful mass movement that supports Burma’s ruling junta has disbanded and transferred its assets to a new political party, its spokesman has told the BBC’s Burmese service. The move is designed to ensure the junta dominates the election… Continue reading Burma junta support group USDA disbands

Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) Translation Team

Dear Friends, Warm greeting to you all. I am writing this letter to inform you of our intention to form the Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) Translation Team who will translate Burma related articles from Burmese to English and if possible from English to other languages. Our objective is to bridge between Burmese speaking friends and… Continue reading Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) Translation Team

Burma and the politics of names

Burma and the politics of names By Andrew Selth – 12 July 2010 1:51PM Andrew Selth is Research Fellow at the Griffith Asia Institute. The use of pseudonyms in international relations, public commentary and literature has a long and sometimes distinguished history. An example of the former which springs to mind is George Kennan’s influential… Continue reading Burma and the politics of names

Burma’s paranoid dictator plots his dignified exit

In the run-up to a long promised but still unscheduled general election, the first for 20 years, Burma’s military dictator, Senior-General Than Shwe, has taken a step full of peril: he has ordered his uniformed cabinet ministers to resign from the army. Those faceless generals who adorn the front page of the New Light of… Continue reading Burma’s paranoid dictator plots his dignified exit

Plague-infected rats reported in Myanmar’s capital

Plague-infected rats reported in Myanmar’s capital 07 Jul 2010 10:17:15 GMT Source: Reuters YANGON, July 7 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s health ministry has circulated a warning among government departments about rat-borne plague after finding infected dead rodents in a compound of a government office, an official said. Half a dozen dead rats were found in a… Continue reading Plague-infected rats reported in Myanmar’s capital

“Civil Society: Supporting Democracy in the 21st Century,”

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton “Civil Society: Supporting Democracy in the 21st Century,” at the Community of Democracies July 3, 2010 Slowacki Theater Krakow, Poland SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, I am delighted to be here with all of you. And I thank my friend, Foreign Minister Sikorski, for hosting us here in this absolutely magnificent… Continue reading “Civil Society: Supporting Democracy in the 21st Century,”

Frank Drilon welcomes entry of Burma Aung San Suu Kyi into Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats

<a title=”View Frank Drilon welcomes entry of Burma Aung San Suu Kyi into Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats on Scribd” href=”http://www.scribd.com/doc/34105399/Frank-Drilon-welcomes-entry-of-Burma-Aung-San-Suu-Kyi-into-Council-of-Asian-Liberals-and-Democrats&#8221; style=”margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;”>Frank Drilon welcomes entry of Burma Aung… Continue reading Frank Drilon welcomes entry of Burma Aung San Suu Kyi into Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats

Elections date likely to be later than October

The planned general elections would not be taken place as expected by some on 10 October, according to informed sources on the border. Some politicians have commented that the elections could be held only after compiling of lists of eligible voters is completed in December. In early June, Napyitaw has ordered all civil servants to… Continue reading Elections date likely to be later than October

Capacity Building on Human Rights and Migrant Workers in the Asia-Pacific Region: Training Program for Advocates

http://www.dtp.unsw.edu.au/ • Migrant Workers: – New! Applications are now available for Capacity Building on Human Rights and Migrant Workers in the Asia-Pacific Region – A Training Program for Advocates. The program will be held in partnership with Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) and the Asia Pacific Forum (APF) from 22-26 September 2010 in Lombok, Indonesia.… Continue reading Capacity Building on Human Rights and Migrant Workers in the Asia-Pacific Region: Training Program for Advocates

Burma: Ready to die for it (Htein Lin)

The people of Burma have been suffering under one of the world’s most brutal and repressive regime. The military regime uses murder, torture, rape, political imprisonment and forced labour as practices for ruling the citizens of Burma. Freedom of expression and freedom of association are non-existent and Burmese citizens are denied any state in the… Continue reading Burma: Ready to die for it (Htein Lin)

NLD Delivers Complaint Letter About NDF Use of Kha Mauk

The National League for Democracy (NLD) hand-delivered a letter of complaint to Burma’s Union Election Commission (EC) office in Naypyidaw on Monday in an attempt to prevent the breakaway National Democratic Force (NDF) party from using the kha mauk, a traditional Burmese farmer’s hat, in its logo. In this photo taken March 29, wearing bamboo… Continue reading NLD Delivers Complaint Letter About NDF Use of Kha Mauk

Burma: Let’s Take Decisive Action — Let’s Save Ourselves

Burma: Let’s Take Decisive Action — Let’s Save Ourselves “In such circumstances, we had no alternative but to turn our weapons against them as true patriots of our land and as lovers of Justice”. (Bogyoke Aung San) “I would especially like to see our younger people stride confidently into the future, their richness of spirit… Continue reading Burma: Let’s Take Decisive Action — Let’s Save Ourselves