(1) Christians face systematic discrimination in Chin state : Source : DVB
5-Sep-12
Christians
in Chin state face systematic religious discrimination at the hands of the
Burmese government and are often forced to convert to Buddhism, a new
report by the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) has revealed.
(2) DVB reporter posts bail; hearing scheduled for next week : Source : DVB
5-Sep-12
The
Democratic Voice of Burma’s reporter that was sued by Magwe Region’s Department
of Education last month was granted bail after paying a MMK10 million
(US$11,494) bond and will appear in court next week for a hearing.
(3)
Monks demonstrate against Rohingya for third day : Source : Mizzima
Wednesday, 05 September 2012 12:37
Mizzima News
Buddhist monks in Mandalay – for the
third day – marched on Tuesday in support of the deportation of Muslim minority
Rohingya, prompting concerns of international rights groups, some of whom
have called on Aung San Suu Kyi to speak out on the issue.
(4) Gas Bidding Delayed by FDI Law Saga : Source : Irrawaddy
5-Sep-12
RANGOON—Burmese
Energy Minister Than Htay said on Monday that the country “is about to launch
bidding for offshore blocks” but did not give additional details or indicate
when the process would start.
(5) ILO in Talks with Kachins over Child Soldiers : Source : Irrawaddy
5-Sep-12
The
International Labor Organization (ILO) in Rangoon said on Tuesday that it is
cooperating with both the Burmese government and the Kachin Independence Army
(KIA) in working for the release of underage Burmese soldiers currently
detained by the Kachin rebels.
(6)
Parliament approves ministry realignments : Source : Mizzima
Wednesday, 05 September 2012 12:49
Mizzima News
Burma’s Parliament on Tuesday
approved the government’s reshuffle of ministries, increasing the number to 36,
including six ministers located in the President’s Office.
(7) US Democrats Claim Policy Success in Burma : Source : Irrawaddy
5-Sep-12
CHARLOTTE,
NORTH CAROLINA—The United States’ ruling Democratic Party on Tuesday urged the
Burmese government to take “additional steps” to ensure a better relationship
with the US, while at the same time claiming that its policy of sanctions and
engagement had contributed to the current program of democratic reform in
Burma.
(8)
88-generation students’ guitar most expensive in Burma : Source : Mizzima
Wednesday, 05 September 2012 13:13
Pan Myat Zaw and Myat Kyaw Thu
Rangoon (Mizzima) - A guitar, with a
painting by three 88-generation student leaders, was sold for 58.8 million kyat
(US$ 66,627) at a fund-raising music concert in Rangoon on Saturday – making it
the most expensive guitar in Burma.
(9)
Burma to appoint new defense minister : Source : Mizzima
Wednesday, 05 September 2012 13:33
Mizzima News
President
Thein Sein made nominations to two Cabinet posts in a message to the Burmese
Parliament on Tuesday.
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(10) Traders Support Relaxed FDI Restrictions : Source : Irrawaddy
5-Sep-12
The
Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) has
urged parliamentarians to reduce restrictions on international companies in the
new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) law.
(11)
Paddy fields spoiled by floods, but rice prices low : Source : Mizzima
Wednesday, 05 September 2012 13:55
Si Thu
Rangoon (Mizzima) – After a vast
swath of paddy fields in Irrawaddy, Pegu and Rangoon Regions were spoiled by
floods in August, an official at the Myanmar Rice Industry Association (MRIA)
said that they are selling reserve rice to prevent higher prices.
(12)
Suu Kyi to speak in central US : Source : Mizzima
Wednesday, 05 September 2012 14:21
Mizzima News
Aung San Suu Kyi will visit a
Burmese community in Fort Wayne next month during her trip to the US, activists
in the Indiana Burmese community said on Tuesday.
(13)
Canada’s new Burmese embassy to have trade commissioner : Source : Mizzima
Wednesday, 05 September 2012 14:45
Mizzima News
Canada’s new embassy in Burma will
have a full-time trade commissioner, officials said.
President
Thein Sein, in meetings with Canadian Minister of International Trade Edward
Fast on Monday, said that the two countries have opened a new chapter through
high level visits and renewed bilateral ties.
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(14)
Global investment forum to be held in Naypyitaw : Source : Mizzima
Wednesday, 05 September 2012 15:23
Mizzima News
Euromoney, the world's leading
organizer of conferences, will launch the Myanmar Global Investment forum at
Myanmar International Convention Center (MICC) in Naypyitaw on Sept 12-13.
(15) No changes in the countryside : Source : Panglong
Wednesday,
05 September 2012 14:19 S.H.A.N.
Continued
influx of rural people from southern Shan State, more than half a year after
ceasefire agreements were signed proves that the much vaunted reforms are only
in urban areas but not in the countryside, according to aid workers on the
border.
(16)
Suu Kyi urges ‘respect’ in constitutional tribunal standoff : Source : Mizzima
Tuesday, 04 September 2012 12:45
Mizzima News
Any solution to the standoff between
the Burmese Parliament and the Constitutional Tribunal must be settled in a
manner fair to both sides, opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said this week.
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