Monday, August 20, 2012

Daily Burma Related News (August 20, 2012)


(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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