(1) Burmese troops, student army engage in brief fight : Source : DVB
21-Aug-12
The
All Burma Students’ Democratic Front in northern Burma’s Kachin state reported
that its troops clashed with government forces on 18 August.
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(2) US, watchdogs call for abolishment of censor board : Source : DVB
21-Aug-12
The
US on Monday welcomed Burma’s announcement that it has abolished
pre-publication censorship, but called on the nation to go further by
abolishing its censor board.
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(3) Constitutional Tribunal Dispute Heats Up : Source : Irrawaddy
21-Aug-12
Members
of Burma’s Parliament are preparing to make their next move after President
Thein Sein told them on Monday that he would not take action against the
country’s Constitutional Tribunal in response to MPs’ demands that the judicial
body reverse a controversial decision made earlier this year.
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(4) Environmental Crises Threaten Burma’s Economy : Source : Irrawaddy
21-Aug-12
As
Burma attempts to rebuild after the decades of neglect, two studies warn that
the country also needs to build defenses against natural disasters like Cyclone
Nargis and guard against environmental calamities.
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(5)
Rohingya coalition questions some commission members :
Source : Mizzima
Tuesday, 21 August 2012 12:32
Mizzima News
Some members of
the Burmese government commission charged with investigating the unrest in
Rakhine State may not be objective, an alliance of nine Rohingya international
groups said on Monday.
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(6) Burma’s Economy Can Triple by 2030 : Source : Irrawaddy
21-Aug-12
BANGKOK—Burma’s
economy can triple in size by 2030 and make up some ground lost to wealthier
neighbors, say analysts, if sufficient reforms are undertaken in the coming
years.
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(7) Travel Industry Eyes Bumper Burma Tourist Season : Source : Irrawaddy
21-Aug-12
International
airlines as well as local travel and hospitality providers are ramping up
operations in anticipation of an influx of foreign visitors to Burma during the
winter peak tourist season.
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(8)
Ethnic groups pledge not to use child soldiers : Source : Mizzima
Tuesday, 21 August 2012 12:49
Mizzima News
Two ethnic armed groups in Burma
recently signed a “deed commitment” with a Swiss-based human rights group,
pledging to eliminate underage soldiers and protect children in armed
conflicts.
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(9)
KNU, gov’t open liaison office in Myawaddy : Source : Mizzima
Tuesday, 21 August 2012 13:25
Mizzima News
The Karen National Union (KNU) and
the Burmese Army continue to draw closer, with the opening of the fourth joint
liaison office in Myawaddy, in a ceremony including politicians, political
party representatives and members of military groups.
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(10)
Mountain run off floods low-lying Lashio wards : Source : Mizzima
Tuesday, 21 August 2012 13:34
Mizzima News
Six wards in low-lying areas of
Lashio Township in Shan State were heavily flooded by water run-off from nearby
mountains with up to three feet of water swamping homes on Sunday.
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(11)
Civilians flee approaching gov’t troops in jade mining area :
Source : Mizzima
Tuesday, 21 August 2012 15:00
Mizzima News
Around 500 civilians in a
KIO-controlled section of the Hpakant jade mining district fled their village
over the weekend to escape approaching Burmese army troops in the area.
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(12)
Gov’t commander’s ‘ultimatum’ on hold : Source : Mizzima
Tuesday, 21 August 2012 14:46
Mizzima News
A Burmese commander issued an
ultimatum to the Shan State Progress Party / Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) in July
to withdraw from its current territory within five days or face military
operations in the area.
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