Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Daily Burma Related News (July 31, 2012)


(1) NGO warns of ‘second tragedy’ in western Burma : Source : DVB

30-Jul-12
An official from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) expressed concern that parts of Arakan state may face a “second tragedy” if medical personal are kept from providing aid to those in need.

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(2) Suspects detained after NLD member murdered : Source : DVB

30-Jul-12
Police in Magwe division’s Pwintbyu township have arrested two men, including a member of the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party, in connection with the bloody murder of a rival opposition party member.

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(3) UN human rights official set to visit Arakan state : Source : DVB

30-Jul-12
The United Nations expert on human rights in Burma arrived in the country late Sunday, days after the UN voiced fears that efforts to end unrest in Arakan state had turned into a crackdown on Muslims.

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(4) ‘Sack Aung Thein Lin’ Petition Launched : Source : Irrawaddy

30-Jul-12
A petition to sack Aung Thein Lin, the Rangoon chairman of the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), was launched on Saturday in his home constituency of South Okkalapa Township.

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(5) New Burmese Ambassador Meets Obama : Source : Irrawaddy

30-Jul-12
The new Burmese Ambassador to the United States Than Swe will present his credentials to President Barack Obama on Monday to formally revive the top diplomatic post between the two countries.

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(6) UN human rights expert arrives in Burma : Source : Mizzima
Monday, 30 July 2012 13:39 Mizzima News
The UN expert on human rights in Burma arrived in the country on Sunday, as dozens of Muslim governments and organizations have called on Burma to stop human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State.

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(7) International banking cards in Burma by 2013 : Source : Mizzima
Monday, 30 July 2012 14:15 Mizzima News
Three international banking cards will be introduced in Burma by the start of 2013, domestic media reported on Monday.

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(8) Burmese president to meet with political parties : Source : Mizzima
Monday, 30 July 2012 13:10 Mizzima News
Many of Burma’s political parties – including ethnic group parties – will meet with Burmese President Thein Sein in the next two weeks to discuss the government’s plans for countrywide reforms, the Kayin People’s Party (KPP) said on Monday.

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(9) Vietnam eyes big hotels in Burma  : Source : Mizzima
Monday, 30 July 2012 12:44 Mizzima News
Vietnam and France are set to become major hotel investors in Rangoon, as investors eye the burgeoning Burmese tourist industry, domestic media reported last week. Indian companies are also looking at hotel investments, officials said.

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(10) MP proposes laws to enforce and protect ethnic rights : Source : Karen

30-Jul-12
Leaders from the Karen and Mon ethnic armed groups have called for Burma’s law makers to put in place legislation to protect ethnic minority’s rights.

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(11) KPP want reforms to focus on cooperation not ethnic differences : Source : Karen

30-Jul-12
The Kayin People’s Party says that all Burma’s political parties, including ethnic parties are planning to meet with President Thein Sein in the next two weeks to discuss the government’s countrywide reforms.

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(12) Shan army returns to the training ground : Source : Panglong

Monday, 30 July 2012 12:39 S.H.A.N.
The Shan State Army (SSA) South’s # 1 Military Region, based in Loi Gawwan, opposite Chiangrai, capped its week long refresher training with a 3-day shootup exercise that ended yesterday, an event that startled local populace on both sides of the border.

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(13) Burmese soldiers steal djenkol bean from farms : Source : Kachin
30-Jul-12
The Burmese military is stealing djenkol bean from farms in villages between Waingmaw and Laiza, according to farmers.

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(14) Myanmar rejects Muslim crackdown concerns : Source : RNW

30-Jul-12
Myanmar on Monday told a UN rights envoy it rejected accusations of abuse by security forces in the wake of communal unrest, after the United Nations raised fears of a crackdown on Muslims.

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