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Burma Democratic Concern (BDC) fully supports Daw Aung San Suu Kyi calls for easing of sanction on Burma.Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said that—“I do not think that we need to cling on to sanctions unnecessarily, because I want our people to be responsible for their own destiny... British farmer’s quest to find lost Spitfires in Burma
A Lincolnshire farmer has told how he spent 15 years trying to find a lost squadron of Spitfires that was buried in Burma at the end of the Second World War. The extraordinary plans to dig up the lost... Aung San Suu Kyi Wins Burma Parliamentary Election
Aung San Suu Kyi Sweeps Burma Election Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Laureate and political prisoner, has won a historic by-election in Burma. Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy (NLD) won 43 out of 45...
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Myanmar Earthquake - 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rocked Myanmar
At least 75 people were killed when a strong earthquake struck Myanmar, officials said Friday, with fears that the toll would rise as news filtered through from remote areas still cut off.The quake comes exact two weeks after Japan was hit by a monster earthquake and...China: Quake Topples Buildings, 22 Dead
"The death toll in an earthquake that toppled houses and damaged a hotel and supermarket in China's extreme southwest has risen to 22. More than 200 others were injured. State media is reporting that...Burma media warns of 'tragic end' for Aung San Suu Kyi
"Burma's state media have published their first direct criticism of the democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi since her release from house arrest. The commentary said she and her party would "meet their tragic end" if they continued to endorse Western sanctions. ...Where there are no drugs: TB-HIV dilemma for migrants
In late October 2010, a large group of people living in and around Mae Sot, Tak province were closing in on a terrible 'milestone' of sorts: all of them – over 60 migrant children, women and men – were living with HIV and taking antiretroviral (ARV) drugs, which...Conflict Between Burmese Army and Karen Rebels displace Thousands
Renewed fighting between Myanmar’s army and ethnic Karen rebels drove more than 1, 000 villagers into neighbouring Thailand Sunday. They will join the 200 who fled late Saturday when clashes erupted between Myanmar’s troops and militias from the Democratic...Burma's Election Unfair: UN
The UN condemned the recent elections in Burma declaring it was neither free or fair. The announcement comes after many western nations unilaterally voiced their disapproval immediately following the...Aung San Suu Kyi Released
" The military authorities in Burma have released the pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. She has appeared in front of a crowd of her supporters who rushed to her house in Rangoon when nearby barricades were removed by the security forces. The Nobel Peace Prize winner has...Aung Suu Kyi on the Brink of Being Released this Saturday
Myanmar's military junta put the final arrangements in place for the release of Aung Suu Kyi from house arrest just over a week after staging widely condemned elections. The pro-democracy leader spent 15 of... Ethnic Violence Imminent as Myanmar Prepares for Election
Minority Rights Group International (MRG) warns that the elections in Burma risk increasing ethnic violence and calls on the authorities to address the marginalization of minority groups. Laws and regulations have... Burma Isolated from Global Networks Before Elections
The reclusive nation of Burma, also known as Myanmar, has been cut off from global networks after a massive cyber attack on its national systems. The attack comes as the country builds up to elections on Sunday but dismissed by pro-democracy advocates. Some believe the... Burma Holds Elections this Weekend. Critics Say Poll is a Sham.
Burma holds its first parliamentary election in 20 years this weekend but critics say the poll is a façade. At the last election two decades ago, the military junta decided the result was not to their... Dominoes won’t fall
Revisiting the Domino Theory President Eisenhower introduced the domino theory back in the 1950’s when America was a linear thinking government, IMO. Some people might argue that it still is a one dimensional,... Top Members Today
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