(1) Burma Sets Up Internal Probe of Sectarian Unrest : Source : Irrawaddy
18-Aug-12
RANGOON — Burma’s government has formed
a commission to investigate the causes of recent sectarian violence in which at
least 83 people were killed.\
(2) Book Review—The King in Exile : Source : Irrawaddy
18-Aug-12
Not
much has been written about the personal life of King Thibaw, the last king of
Burma, after he was deposed by the British in 1885 to live in exile in
Ratanagiri, a small and isolated town in India. And even less has been written,
even in Burmese historical books, about the tragic lives of the four
princesses.
(3) Burma Business Roundup : Source : Irrawaddy
18-Aug-12
A
lack of transparency in political affairs and a muddy regulatory framework are
hindering investment in Burma, an international business commentator says.
(4) 600 attend KNU opening of its fourth liaison office : Source : Karen
19-Aug-12
As many
as 600 people attended the Karen National Union fourth liaison office opening
ceremony in Myawaddy, Karen State that will serve as the main communication hub
for the Burma Army and the Karen National Liberation Army’s 6th and 7th Brigade
areas.
(5) Myanmar Progress 'Fragile,' Says U.S. Envoy : Source : Online
19-Aug-12
YANGON,
Myanmar—Myanmar's overhauls of the past year remain fragile and tenuous, the
new U.S. ambassador to the country said, with continuing evidence of
human-rights violations and concerns about opaque policy-making and possible
military ties to North Korea.
(6) Myanmar starts flights between big cities : Source : FT
19-Aug-12
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(7) Myanmar opens probe into unrest : Source : Thenews
19-Aug-12
YANGON: Myanmar has set up a new commission to probe
sectarian clashes that saw scores killed and displaced tens of thousands,
members told AFP, following intense scrutiny of its handling of the issue.
(8) China is more helpful to Myanmar : Source : Peopledaily
20-Aug-12
The Yunnan-Burma Road played an
important role in the victory of China and other Asian countries against
Japanese invasion over 70 years ago. A recent journey along the northern
Myanmar section of the road left an impression that the local economy remains
backward due to armed conflicts and it is China who can help alleviate poor
living conditions of local residents.
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