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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 18 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 18 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Rakhine State needs intellectual, technical, technological
resources to effectively utilize her riches -
Sittway-An-Minbu railroad under construction to
introduce rail service between Sittway and Yangon...Thai Princess concludes private goodwill visit...Good news for cooks
and bakers...i Stock for businessmen...Talk on Privatization on 20
March...“World Water Day 2010” on 22 March...A & I Ministry cooperates with FAO for
boosting food and agriculture...Business diploma courses to be conducted...Ayeyawady Bridge (Pakokku) construction inspected...Meeting (6/2010) of Union Election Commission takes place...Political Parties Registration Bylaws, Pyithu Hluttaw Election
Bylaws, Amyotha Hluttaw Election Bylaws, Region Hluttaw or
State Hluttaw Election Bylaws issued.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "In the process of national
development".....
ARTICLE: "Electric Vehicle and Solar Panel Project" Byline: Maung Maung Myint Swe |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.7MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 18 March 2010 |
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 17 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 17 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Five Ayeyawady Bridge Construction Projects could start simultaneously
thanks to efforts of able and experienced Myanmar engineers -
General Thura Shwe Mann on inspection tour of Ayeyawady Bridge
construction projects, factory projects in Magway Division...Hinthada maintains
embankment...U Nyan Lynn presents
Credentials to Timor-Leste
President...Ayeyawady Bridge (Malun) under construction...Concordia to take part in
Myanmar ICT Exhibition...Danger warning against collapsed building
in Pabedan Township already issued...Sights set on industrial development...Thitsa Road tarmacked in Yankin
Township...Talks on agricultural equipment held...US Embassy Consul holds consular
meeting with Nyi Nyi Aung (a)
Kyaw Zaw Lwin...Applied GPS & Google Earth Software
course to be conducted...Fire destroys houses.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Say No-To Drugs".....
ARTICLES: "Myanmar people must be for Myanmar"
Ngar Min Swe..."Brisk trade symbolizes peace and prosperity" Byline: Maung Maung Myint Swe; Photos: Lay Nwe (Mingaladon) |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.9MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 17 March 2010 |
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| Title: | | Same Robes, Different Roles
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| Date of publication: | | March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | Burmese monks in Sri Lanka find that their local counterparts wield far more power than they could ever imagine having in their homeland...
"For centuries, Burmese monks have been traveling to Sri Lanka, both to study the Buddha’s teachings and to help their Sinhalese brethren restore the monastic order on the island after periods of foreign domination.
Burmese monks walk along Galle Face Green, a promenade near Colombo’s city center. (PhotO: NEIL LAWRENCE/THE IRRAWADDY)
These days, however, it is the Burmese monks who are more likely to feel under siege. Since the crackdown on the Saffron Revolution in 2007, the Burmese regime has imposed ever more stringent restrictions on monks seeking to further their studies abroad—reinforcing their sense that despite their revered status as religious leaders, they are increasingly regarded as second-class citizens.
For those who do make it to Sri Lanka—according to one Burmese embassy official in Colombo, there are some 250 Burmese monks now living in the country—this sense is deepened by the contrast with what they see in the society around them..." |
| Author/creator: | | Neil Lawrence |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 18, No. 3 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 17 March 2010 |
| | ML > Society and Culture
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Religion
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Buddhism
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Buddhism and Society
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Buddhism and society - general
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| Title: | | Selling Off The State Silver
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| Date of publication: | | March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | Since late last year, a wave of privatization news in Burma has hit the headlines of local journals and exiled news Web sites. The latest unofficial word coming out of Naypyidaw is that the junta has ordered most state enterprises to be privatized before the 2009-10 fiscal year ends on March 31...
"According to figures released by Burma’s Ministry of Finance and Revenue, 380 small gold mines have been partly or totally privatized in recent years, while more than 500 ruby and jade mines in Shan State, Kachin State, Sagaing Division and Mandalay Division, including the well-known Mogok and Mongshu mines, have come under private ownership. In December 2009 alone, 260 state-owned buildings, factories and land plots were privatized, including 137 properties that were auctioned..." |
| Author/creator: | | Ba Kaung |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 18, No. 3 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 17 March 2010 |
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Privatisation
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| Title: | | A Matter of Autonomy and Arms
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| Date of publication: | | March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | The NMSP, one of the smaller ethnic cease-fire groups, defies the Burmese generals by rejecting their border guard force order...
"It was dawn when I reached Palanjapan, a remote village near Three Pagodas Pass in Burma’s Mon State. People in every household were busy preparing for celebrations to mark the 63rd anniversary of Mon National Day.
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Following the rhythm of military drum beats, several columns of Mon soldiers dressed in their best green camouflage uniforms and holding aging AK-47 assault rifles marched toward the parade ground in the center of the village, where a crowd of about 1,000 Mon waited for their leaders to officially open the national day ceremony.
Nai Htaw Mon, the chairman of the New Mon State Party (NMSP), delivered a speech reaffirming the party’s pledge to work for a federal union and self-determination for the Mon people.
“This year is important for our people and our political strength, based on our united nationalist spirit,” Nai Htaw Mon said in a statement. “Until the realization of a genuine multi-party democracy and the self-determination of the Mon people, we will continue to resist and fight hand-in-hand with our allied ethnic brothers.”..." |
| Author/creator: | | Htet Aung |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 18, No. 3 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 17 March 2010 |
| | ML > Civil War
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The Civil War in Burma
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Ceasefire Groups
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| Title: | | Asean’s Democratic Divide
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| Date of publication: | | March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | "The regional grouping must overcome its ideological differences if it wants to have a real impact on Burma’s upcoming election...The Asean members calling for a free and fair election in Burma must ... persuade the rest of the grouping to join them in pressing their demands. If they fail to do this, only the junta will benefit. A sham election will be a blow not only to the hopes of the people of Burma, but also to Asean’s relevance as a regional body..." |
| Author/creator: | | Aung Zaw |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 18, No. 3 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 17 March 2010 |
| | ML > Foreign Relations
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ASEAN-Burma relations
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| Title: | | Rapping the Regime
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| Date of publication: | | March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | Young activists turn a musical trend into a political weapon...
"Hip-hop, rap and politics make strange bedfellows, but the young people of Burma have found ways of using their favorite musical styles to get their political message across..." |
| Author/creator: | | Ko Htwe |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 18, No. 3 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 17 March 2010 |
| | ML > Society and Culture
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Music
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| Title: | | Football Coach Gets the Boot
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| Date of publication: | | March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | After just a few months on the job, the head coach of Burma’s national football team was sacked on Feb. 4 by the Myanmar Football Federation (MFF) for failing to bring success to the team. |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 18, No. 3 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 17 March 2010 |
| | ML > Society and Culture
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Sports
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| Title: | | "The Myanmar Times" March 4-12, 2010 (Volume 26, No. 513)
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| Date of publication: | | 12 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | LOCAL NEWS: 3D fund provides TB drugs worth $3m; Vietnam Airlines lands in Yangon; IOM appeals for $17m; Turning a corner on aid; New hotel zone to increase capacity for Games; Britain looks to seize on US ‘momentum’ to improve ties; Officials head to Israel; Breaking down the walls...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Indian govt okays $1.35b investment; Auctions weigh heavily on high-end property sales; Commodity markets to join electronic network; Bran, bean paste costs raise fish feed prices; Imported booze and tobacco under taxation spotlight; New farming zone in Shan State; Discounts abound in flat market...TIMEOUT: At Hola, the dance begins; Myanmar writers establish village libraries; Word on the street; Dr Tin Shwe Awards announced...SOCIALITE...SPORT...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: World’s top technology fair heads for third dimension; Sony fixes PS3 bug; Internet third-most popular US news platform...TRAVEL: Inle orchids on display; Thai cowboys saddle up to celebrate Wild West; Kenya tourism makes a comeback...CLASSIFIED...MEDIA ROUNDUP: Local company produces flu vaccine; Workers to register at border offices; WHO to provide 4m A(H1N1) vaccines...EVENTS FLASH: Iron Cross concert at Kandawgyi Park; Shwe Dine Nyunt anniversary music concert; Mr Myanmar Body Fitness contest; Performance art show at New Zero Art Space...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 17 March 2010 |
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Weekly magazines
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"The Myanmar Times"
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"The Myanmar Times" 2010
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| Title: | | British Ruled India 1757-1947
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| Date of publication: | | 02 January 2008 |
| Description/subject: | | 1. Documentary Sources, Libraries and other Institutions...2. Bibliography of Books Articles and Dissertations...
3. Wikipedia Articles (main Category - British rule in India)...4. Other Links |
| Author/creator: | | David Steinberg |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | House of David |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 17 March 2010 |
| | ML > History
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Historical periods
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British rule in India 1757-1947
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| Title: | | Prevention of HIV/AIDS among Migrant Workers in Thailand Project (PHAMIT) : The Impact Survey 2008
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| Date of publication: | | 2009 |
| Description/subject: | | "Thailand has experienced some degree of success in preventing uncontrolled spread of
HIV, and in providing effective care for persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA).
Nevertheless, HIV transmission is still occurring, especially among those less fortunate
who migrate to seek economic opportunity. A prime example of this are the lower-income
populations of some of Thailand’s neighbors who come to work on fishing boats or in the
fishery industry of Thailand. The vulnerability of these populations comes from their
relative lack of knowledge and understanding of HIV prevention and tendency to engage
in higher risk sexual behavior than when in their home communities of origin.
To address these vulnerabilities, the Prevention of HIV/AIDS among Migrant Workers in
Thailand Project (PHAMIT) was conceived and implemented by the Raks Thai
Foundation in collaboration with six NGO partners including: Empower Foundation, the
Foundation for AIDS Rights (FAR), World Vision Foundation/Thailand, the Stella Maris
Seafarers Center, the MAP Foundation, and the Pattanarak Foundation. Funding for the
Project was provided by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
(GFATM) with the goal to lower the incidence of HIV among foreign migrant workers in
Thailand through communication strategies to reduce risk behaviors and support access
from migrants to general health and reproductive health services. The Project was
implemented during 2003-2008.
In order to independently assess the performance of the PHAMIT Project compared to its
targets and objectives, the Raks Thai Foundation contracted with the Institute for Population
and Social Research (IPSR) of Mahidol University to conduct a final Project evaluation in
2008.
IPSR would like to express its gratitude to Mr. Promboon Panitchapakdi, Executive
Director of the Raks Thai Foundation for entrusting this important evaluation to the
researchers of IPSR. It is our hope that the findings of this evaluation will be of benefit to
the Project implementers, the PHAMIT partners in the field who will continue to deliver the
interventions, and to any persons interested in conducting evaluation research of this type." |
| Author/creator: | | Aphichat Chamratrithirong Wathinee Boonchalaksi |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University |
| Format/size: | | pdf (9.4MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 17 March 2010 |
| | ML > Health
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Threats to Health
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Diseases
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Communicable (infectious) diseases
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HIV/AIDS
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| Title: | | Government of Burma Act, 1935 ("The 1937 Constitution")
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| Date of publication: | | 02 August 1935 |
| Description/subject: | | "An Act to make further provision for the government of Burma. [2nd August 1935.]
Be it enacted by the King’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-
PART I.
INTRODUCTORY
1.
This Act may be cited as the Government of Burma Act, 1935.
2.
(1) All rights, authority and jurisdiction heretofore belonging to His Majesty the King, Emperor of India, which appertain or are incidental to the government of the territories in Burma for the time being vested in him and all rights, authority and jurisdiction exercisable by him by treaty, grant, usage, sufferance or otherwise in, or in relation to, any other territories in Burma, are exercisable by His Majesty, except in so far as may be otherwise provided by or under this Act, or as may be otherwise directed by His Majesty.
(2) The said rights, authority and jurisdiction shall include any rights, authority or jurisdiction heretofore exercisable in relation to any territories in Burma by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State in Council, the Governor-General of India, the Governor-General of Indian in Council, the Governor of Burma or the Local Government of Burma, whether by delegation from His Majesty or otherwise..." |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | HMSO |
| Format/size: | | pdf (407K) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 16 March 2010 |
| | ML > Law and Constitution
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Constitutional and parliamentary processes
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National and State constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and announcements (texts)
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 16 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 16 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe receives HRH Princess
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of the Kingdom of Thailand...MNL footballers ready for new season...Education Minister encourages matriculation
students in Mandalay...Upgrading of Hanthawady Road...Gati shipping line holds 5th anniversary...14,086.52 acres of poppy
plantations destroyed...Biography of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn...Thai HRH Princess tours Nay Pyi Taw...New watercourse changes under Chindwin
Bridge (Hsinbyushin)...Yangon Division in
special sanitation activity...Golden nut fixed at
Yazudaing Bridge No.1...Courses for improvement of
staff’s capability of
Industry-1 Ministry...Judicial officials to abide by
code of ethics...Are you going to buy
electronic equipment?...Passenger bus crashes in
Ayadaw...Insurgent’s mine injures
innocent civilian...Fire ravages 83 houses in
Kyauktaw...Secretary-1 hosts dinner to Her Royal Highness
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Myanma Railways: at the
service of people" |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.6MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 16 March 2010 |
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| Title: | | 15. Working Paper No. 10:13 - Material on Two Political Dictionaries
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| Description/subject: | | Contents:
About the Contributors .....
I. INTRODUCTION (Hans-Bernd Zöllner):
Two encyclopaedias within an encyclopaedic venture...
Geo-Politics...
The Authors and the World...
The Transfer-Question or: Facts and their Meaning...
About This Volume.....
II. MATERIAL on HLA PE, POLITICAL MAP OF THE WORLD:
1. Bibliographical Information (Kyaw Hoe, Translation: Hinsi von Marschall)...
2. Photos and Reproduction...
Bo Let Ya (Hla Pe): Two Photos...
Reproduction of Title Page...
2. Ba Hein, Foreword and Hle Pe, Introduction (Translation: Ye Nyunt)...
3. Moe Hein Zaw, Book Review (Translation and Comments: Khin Maung Saw).....
III. MATERIAL on NU, HLA PE, DICTIONARY OF POLITICAL TERMS:
1. Bibliographical Information (Kyaw Hoe, Translation: Hninsi von Marschall)...
Reproduction of a Copy of the Title Page...
2. Translation (Tin Hlaing)......
IV. APPENDICES. |
| Author/creator: | | Hans-Bernd Zoellner (ed) |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Lehrstuhl für Südostasienkunde, Universität Passau, Myanmar Literature Project |
| Format/size: | | pdf (6.21MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 16 March 2010 |
| | ML > Society and Culture
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Burmese social and political culture
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Myanmar Literature Project
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| Title: | | De Kunming a Mandalay: la nouvelle "Route de Birmanie"
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| Date of publication: | | March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | Développement des échanges commerciaux le long de la frontière sino-birmane depuis 1988...
"Ce papier analyse les relations sino-birmanes et cherche à rendre compte de la vitalité et de la complexité des relations commerciales frontalières. Pour cela trois niveaux de réflexions doivent être mis en regard. Tout d'abord, l'engouement pour les échanges commerciaux est mis en perspectives avec les objectifs stratégiques plus larges de chacun des deux pays. Les relations bilatérales sont motivées par des intérêts économiques et sécuritaires tels que la sécurité énergétique, l'approvisionnement en matières premières, la coopération en faveur d'un développement régional ou encore le désenclavement des provinces de l'intérieur.
Ensuite, il est essentiel de décrire la situation politique et la composition de la population dans les régions frontalières afin de comprendre la relative fluidité des biens, mais aussi des personnes dans ces régions. La seconde partie de cet article dressera donc un tableau détaillé des zones frontalières sino-birmanes.
Enfin, dans une dernière partie, nous soulignerons le rôle important joué par la population d'origine chinoise en Birmanie (même s'il ne s'agit pas des seuls acteurs des échanges commerciaux). Aujourd'hui, le renouveau de l'identité chinoise et des communautés chinoises est à la fois un facteur et le résultat du rapide développement des échanges bilatéraux." |
| Author/creator: | | Abel TOURNIER, Hélène LE BAIL |
| Language: | | Francais, French |
| Source/publisher: | | IFRI, Asie.Visions 25 |
| Format/size: | | pdf (1.1MB) |
| Alternate URLs: | | http://www.ifri.org |
| Date of entry/update: | | 16 March 2010 |
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Burma's economic relations with various countries
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Burma's economic relations with China
Economy
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Trade
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Border Trade
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Border Trade with China
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| Title: | | From Kunming to Mandalay: The new "Burma Road"
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| Date of publication: | | March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | Conclusion:
"Since the legalization of Sino-Myanmar border trade in 1988, flows of goods and persons have developed tremendously along the long frontier shared by these two countries. Reliable figures on bilateral trade, and to an even greater extent on migration, are scarce and contested. What is sure is that these exchanges are having deep consequences on both Yunnan and Myanmar.
Some Chinese industries and workers, for example in mining, logging or jade trading, are dependent on access to primary resources across the border. A number of transnational issues affecting Yunnan province, such as drug trafficking and the spread of HIV/AIDS, have their roots in the Myanmar socio-political situation. With the planned completion of CNPC oil and gas pipelines in 2013, the strategic importance of the border will be further raised for China. Thus, China is expecting the upcoming legislative elections to bring about increased stability and development in Myanmar and the border areas while it tries to use its limited leverage to make that happen.
China's relationship with Myanmar is often seen as unbalanced, with the former having the upper hand and being the only one benefiting from the relationship. As stated above, Chinese influence and presence in Myanmar is not only limited, it is also creating economic opportunities for Myanmar citizens, be they of Chinese descent or not. In fact, it is not on the border but at the central level that the problems created by Myanmar relations with China must be addressed. First, deep economic reforms are needed for Myanmar to move away from its overreliance on the unsustainable exploitation of natural resources to an improvement of agricultural, industrial and trade policies. Second, benefits stemming from ongoing projects between the Myanmar government and Chinese companies should be better shared with a Myanmar population that direly needs better health and education services." |
| Author/creator: | | Abel TOURNIER, Hélène LE BAIL |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | IFRI, Asie.Visions 25 |
| Format/size: | | pdf (1MB) |
| Alternate URLs: | | http://www.ifri.org |
| Date of entry/update: | | 16 March 2010 |
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Burma's economic relations with various countries
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Burma's economic relations with China
Economy
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Trade
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Border Trade
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Border Trade with China
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| Title: | | 16. Working Paper No. 10:14 - Material on Thandwe Maung, Ashoka and Tun Shein, First Hand Experience of India
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| Description/subject: | | Contents:
About the Contributors....
I.INTRODUCTION (Hans-Bernd Zöllner):
India exposed in Comprehensive Eclecticism...
The Authors and a Changing Publisher's Profile ....
Two Role Models for Burma's Future...
Religion, Politics and Violence - and Other Open Questions ...
About this Volume ......
II.MATERIAL on THANDWE MAUNG, ASHOKA:
1. Kyaw Hoe, Bibliographical Information (Translation: Uta Gärtner)...
Reproduction of the Title Page...
2. Lu Pe Win, Preface (Translation: Ye Nyunt)...
2.1 Biographical Information on Lu Pe Win...
3. Author's Foreword (Translation: Ye Nyunt)...
4. Khine Khine Thin, Thway Thway Myint, Book Review (Translation: Soe Naung
and Tin Hlaing...
Biography of the author ...
The book ...
Chapter 1...
Chapter 2...
Chapter 3...
Chapter 4...
Chapter 5...
Chapter 6...
Chapter 7 (The inscriptions) ...
Assessment....
5 Jan Dreßler, Commentary on the Book Report of Khine Khine Thin.......
III.MATERIAL on TUN SHEIN, FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE OF INDIA:
1. Kyaw Hoe, Bibliographical Information (Translation: Uta Gärtner)...
Reproduction of the Title Page...
2. Bo Yan Naing, Biography (Translation: Ye Nyunt)...
Bo Yan Naing, Photo...
3. Author's Preface (Translation: Ye Nyunt).....
Thandwe Maung, Asoka and Tun Shein, First Hand Experience of India:
4. Nay Lin, Book Report...
Brief biography of the author ....
All that should be known...
Jawaharlal Nehru ....
The birth of the Congress ...
Actors in the Congress...
The secrets of Congress ....
Assessment ....
5. Translation of the Book's Information on Jawaharlal Nehru ....
IV. We Students! .....
Burmese Text ....
Translation (Ye Nyunt)......
V. APPENDICES |
| Author/creator: | | Hans-Bernd Zoellner (ed) |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Lehrstuhl für Südostasienkunde, Universität Passau, Myanmar Literature Project |
| Format/size: | | pdf (1.95MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 16 March 2010 |
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Burmese social and political culture
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Myanmar Literature Project
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| Title: | | Myanmar Information Management Unit (MIMU)
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| Description/subject: | | " The MIMU provides a common information exchange service for the humanitarian community through strengthened coordination, collection, processing, analysis and dissemination of information.
The MIMU supports analysis and decision making by the UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC), Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) partners, the UN Country Team and other actors both inside and outside of Myanmar." |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | MIMU |
| Format/size: | | html, pdf, etc. |
| Date of entry/update: | | 15 March 2010 |
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 15 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 15 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Earnest effort of Rail Transportation Ministry leads to emergence of
railroads from Myitkyina in north to Dawei in south, and between
Mongnai in eastern Shan State and Kalay in western part of nation -
General Thura Shwe Mann attends inauguration of Thayet-Minhla railroad section...Cane-ballers in action in Mandalay...Hninzigon Home for the Aged holds AGM...“The World” in town...Three-storey building collapses in Yangon...Secure and smooth transport for Yangonites...Memorial to famous composer...Mayor meets local people in
Kawhmu Township...Will Myanmar get in Asian Archery
Grand Prix glory?...Prize-awarding of Ngwehsaung
beach photo contest on 17 March...Basic junior officer course concludes...Earthquake Report.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Restore sight of the visually
impaired" |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar.. |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.8MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 15 March 2010 |
| | RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the SLORC/SPDC
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 14 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 14 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Safety measures, every convenience
of examinees stressed...Efficiency courses uplift staff capability...Health Minister receives Chairman of Three
Diseases Fund Board Mission...KMD Computer Group
awards sale agents...Myanmar Nurse and Midwifery
Association holds its AGM (2010)...Myanmar, Iran to enhance cooperation...MHA to hold annual golf tour...POSCO sets sight on Ayeyawady Bridge (Pakokku)...A new road emerges
in Thingangyun
Township...Quarry, AC factory
manufacturing quality products...Talks on leadership and results through
good human relations on 17 March...Bird flu knowledge for poultry farmers...Talks on leadership and results through
good human relations on 17 March...Japanese professors to give talks on
disaster risk management...YCDC functioning construction tasks...MOC Chairman’s Cup Volleyball
Tournament-2010 opened...Myanmar, Vietnam on path towards
mutual development...MPPE staff get SSB health care...Thingangyun Township WJA meets...Earthquake report.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Participate in national environmental
sanitation movements".....
ARTICLES: "Kengtung-Monghsat railroad
linking to all states and divisions"
Byline: Maung Maung Myint Swe; Photos: Lay Nwe (Mingaladon)..."Hilly regions of eastern Nay Pyi Taw
Pyinmana: Emerging Tea Land"
Byline: Myint Maung Soe;
Photos: Akar Kyaw |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (5.2MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 14 March 2010 |
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| Title: | | 01. Working Paper No. 10:1 - An Introduction into the Nagani Book Club
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| Description/subject: | | Contents
About the Contributors...
I. INTRODUCTION (Hans-Bernd Zöllner)...
On the History of the Myanmar Literature Project...
A Rather Long March...
First Steps...
Future Issues...
Introducing this Publication...
Fundamentals...
Categories of Interest...
Nagani in Different Contexts...
People...
Books...
Public Relations...
Others...
A Note on Editing the Book Reports......
II. ENTERTAINING KNOWLEDGE: An Introduction into the Nagani Book Club...
1. Introduction:
2. History and Stories...
Roots...
The Genesis of an Idea...
The Beginnings...
Success and Split...
The Final Years...
3. Books and More...
Classification and Nature of Published Books...
The Reception of World Literature...
Personal and Political Affiliation...
4. The Club's Impact...
5. Invitation to Join the "Club of Researchers".....
III. INFORMATION ABOUT U TUN AYE (Compiled by Thakin Hla Kun)...
1. Life Sketch of U Tun Aye...
2. Translation of an Interview given by U Tun Aye...
Foreword by Editor Soe Myint Latt...
3. The Song..
4. Some of the Publications of Nagani.....
IV. BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES ON THAKIN HLA KUN...
1. Personal Life Sketch...
Photograph of Thakin Hla Kun (1945)...
2. Extract from a diary covering a travel to Yangon in January, 2005 (H.-B. Zöllner)...
Photograph of Thakin Hla Kun (2005).....
V. INTERVIEW WITH DAGON TAYA:
Photograph of Dagon Taya (2001).....
VI. NU’s BIOGRAPHICAL REMINISCENCES ON THE NAGANI BOOK CLUB:
Outside the Ivory Tower...
Reproduction of an invitation card to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Nu's death.....
VII. THE NAGANI NEWSLETTER "AN OVERVIEW...
Volume 1, No. 1, 42 pp. [Incomplete];
Volume 1. No, 2, 36 pp;
Vol. I, No. 3, 34 (+2) pp;
Vol. I, No. 4, 38 (+2) pp;
Vol. I, No. 5 [missing];
Vol. 1. No. 7, (End of September 1938), 40 pp;
Vol. I, No. 8, 32 pp. (End of October 1938);
Vol. I, No. 9, 32 pp.....
VIII. THREE DOCUMENTS:
Leaflet Heralding the Purposes and Activities of the Nagani Book Club...
Translation of Leaflet Heralding Purposes and Activities of the Nagani Book Club...
The Dragon Book of Verse (Title Page)...
Nagani Share.....
IX. LIST OF BOOKS PUBLISHED BY NAGANI BOOK CLUB AND BURMA
PUBLISHING HOUSE:
Nagani Book Club...
Tun Aye's Burma Publishing House.....
X. APPENDICES:
Nagani Project"Call for Participants".....
SHORT INFORMATION on the MAKING of the BOOK REPORTS |
| Author/creator: | | Hans-Bernd Zöllner (ed) |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Myanmar Literature Project |
| Format/size: | | pdf (1.52MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 14 March 2010 |
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Burmese social and political culture
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Myanmar Literature Project
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| Title: | | 02. Working Paper No. 10:1.1 - Additional Material related to the Nagani Book Club
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| Description/subject: | | Contents:
About the Contributors...
I. INTRODUCTION (Hans-Bernd Zöllner):
International Relations...
Documents and Information...
Writings on The Nagani Book Club...
Miscellanea.....
II. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS:
1. The Left Book Club.....
III. DOCUMENTS and INFORMATION:
1. Tun Shwe’s Dossier (Translation: Ye Nyunt)...
2. Myint Swe, Nagani Diga (Translation: Tin Hlaing)...
3. Nagani Weekly (Nwe Ni Aung)...
3.1. Vol. 2, No 3 (August 31st, 1940);
3.2. Vol. 2, No 16 (September 21st, 1940);
3.3. Vol. 2, No 17 (28th September 1940);
3.4. Vol. 2, No. 19 (12th October, 1940);
3.5. Vol. 2, No. 35 (February 8th, 1941).....
IV. WRITINGS on NAGANI:
1. Kyaw Hoe, Inception and Objective of the Nagani Association (Translation: Ye Nyunt)...
2. Maung Zeyar, Nagani Sarzu (Translation: Ye Nyunt)...
3. Maung Zeyar, Thakin Ba Thaung & Nagani (Translation: Ye Nyunt).....
V. MISCELLANEA.....
VI. APPENDICES |
| Author/creator: | | Hans-Bernd Zöllner (ed) |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Myanmar Literature Project |
| Format/size: | | pdf (3.58MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 14 March 2010 |
| | ML > Society and Culture
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Burmese social and political culture
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Myanmar Literature Project
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| Title: | | Human Rights Council (13th Session) Progress report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tomás Ojea Quintana
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| Date of publication: | | 10 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | SUMMARY: "The present report, submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 10/27, covers
human rights developments in Myanmar since the Special Rapporteur’s second report to the
Human Rights Council (A/HRC/10/19) and the submission of his report to the General Assembly
(A/64/318) in October 2009.
The Special Rapporteur has travelled to Myanmar three times. He conducted his third
country visit from 15 to 19 February 2010 at the invitation of the Government, which had
postponed planned visits several times.
The present report elaborates on the issues related to the protection of human rights. The
Security Council, the Secretary-General, the Human Rights Council, Government representatives
from many nations, Nobel laureates and other respected leaders have all called for the release of
Aung San Suu Kyi and the more than 2,100 prisoners of conscience. However, the Government of
Myanmar has not yet met this important step in its preparations for transition to democracy in the
lead-up to the 2010 election. Likewise, the international community has urged the Government of
Myanmar to announce an election date and an electoral framework that adheres to international
standards for a free, fair, participatory and transparent election process. The basic rights to food,
shelter, health and education, which are not only human rights in and of themselves, but are also
essential for the exercise of other human rights, are denied to far too many of the people of
Myanmar. At the same time, conflicts along the border areas continue to abet serious human rights
abuses against civilian populations, including the ongoing recruitment of child soldiers. The
Special Rapporteur is deeply concerned about the systematic and endemic discrimination faced by
the Muslim community in Northern Rakhine State. This discrimination, which is framed as an
immigration problem, leads to basic and fundamental human rights being denied to this
population. Measures taken against this population include the restriction of movement,
limitations on permission to marry, and forced labour.
As the Special Rapporteur stated in previous reports, there is a pattern of gross and
systematic violation of human rights which has been in place for many years and still continues.
Given the extent and persistence of the problem, and the lack of accountability, there is an
indication that those human rights violations are the result of a State policy, originating from
decisions by authorities in the executive, military and judiciary at all levels. The Government of
Myanmar needs to take prompt and effective measures to investigate these facts." |
| Author/creator: | | Tomás Ojea Quintana |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | United Nations (A/HRC/13/48) |
| Format/size: | | pdf (120K) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 13 March 2010 |
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UN Human Rights entities working on Burma (Myanmar)
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Human Rights Council
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Statements and reports on Myanmar at regular sessions of the Human Rights Council
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Statements and reports to regular sessions of the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar and the High Commissioner for Human Rights
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 13 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 13 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Taikkyi, Hmawby Townships on fast
track to infrastructural development...Union Election Commission
holds first meeting...A & I Minister receives European
Commission Ambassador...Micro credit enhances livelihoods of women...Human trafficking under alert eyes of
Mandalarians...Doaru and dealers at dinner...219 drug-related cases exposed in
February...Myanmar, China to cooperate in
power grid project...Ministry of Industry-1 holds
round table discussion...Myanmar, Vietnam seek
financial cooperation...Ingapu Township gets e-Library...Indian delegation’s visit concludes...Women issue digested in round table discussion...New tarred roads opened in
Nay Pyi Taw Lewe...Ready to marry?...Hospital equipment donated to Children’s Hospital...Entire people urged to realize, take part in
four clean edutainment programme...Myitkyina sub-printing house
rehearses fire drill.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Improve social, economic
conditions" |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.3MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 13 March 2010 |
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| Title: | | Clinging to ‘Dwifungsi’
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| Date of publication: | | March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | The new Constitution seeks to justify a military role in politics, but unless things improve after the election, it will be at best a temporary extension of a failed political experiment...
"In a vibrant region that has achieved significant economic development in recent decades, Burma could have done better, at least economically. It has not.
After two military coups and three constitutions—the latest of which has yet to be implemented—since achieving independence in 1948, Burma remains poor and underdeveloped, despite being rich in natural resources. Peace and prosperity have eluded the country, and it remains isolated from the mainstream of the international community.
Since 1962, successive military governments have experimented with socialism and a semi-market economy. But they have yet to find a polity that will provide them with the system they seek—a semblance of civilian rule, a dose of democracy, a robust market economy and military dominance.
Now, however, the military believes that it has found its Holy Grail in the 2008 Constitution.
Almost all Burmese political groups, both inside the country and in exile, oppose the Constitution and the way it was conceived, developed and ratified. The people are also skeptical—few expect the Constitution or the coming election to improve their lives.
But at the same time, many still nurture some hope of change for the better. However much opposition groups decry the entire process as a sham, some people will try to take advantage of any opening the new polity may offer, if only because they think it is the only game in town..." |
| Author/creator: | | Aung Naing Oo |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 18, No. 3 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 13 March 2010 |
| | ML > 7-Step Roadmap (including the 2010 Elections)
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7-Step Roadmap (Step 5): Holding of free and fair elections for Pyithu Hluttaws (Legislative bodies) according to the new constitution (commentary)
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 12 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 12 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Announcement No. 1/2010 of SPDC issued [Formation of Union Election Commission]...Necessary laws enacted to hold free and fair
elections as fifth step of State’s seven-step Road Map -
Prime Minister General Thein Sein tours townships in Shan State (North)...Region Hluttaw or State Hluttaw Election
Law in supplement...Appointment of Ghanaian
Ambassador agreed on...MYANMAR GAZETTE...Exam centres in
Nay Pyi Taw inspected...Vocational course
enhances efficiency of
MCWA members...Hyundai products introduced...Future flight attendants to
join Star Resources...Yangon-Bagan special train to stop
at six railway stations...War veterans get assistance in
Kayin State...SIP for summer...Oryx for hotel career...Tarred roads opened in Nay Pyi Taw Tatkon...Dy Health Minister meets Professor
of Georgetown University...Japan donates cash to MKF...Gigabyte Notebook in sales...Chairman of TCG arrives back...Mayor inspects tasks for proper
drainage in Sangyoung...SWD cares for victims of
human trafficking...Good news for bookworms.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "For human resource development".....
ARTICLE: "Better communications: key to greater
development of rural areas"
Byline: Myint Maung Soe; Photos: Akar Kyaw |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.8MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 12 March 2010 |
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| Title: | | A Historical Overview of Political Transition in Myanmar Since 1988
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| Date of publication: | | August 2007 |
| Description/subject: | | "The issue of political transition in Myanmar has generated scholarly interest and debate on
the nature and outcomes of the whole process. Various questions have been raised about the
on-going National Convention entrusted with the task of drafting a new constitution. Some
scholars placed the political transition in the context of national reconciliation in Myanmar
while others analyzed it within the conceptual framework of democratization. A recent article
by Robert Taylor examined the domestic and international political environment in which the
National Convention is being conducted to draft the third constitution for Myanmar. He
neatly described the bumpy road that Myanmar had gone through so far and he offered a
cautiously optimistic view about the further steps in the process.1 This paper provides a
historical overview of the political transition process in Myanmar since 1988. It highlights the
missed opportunities and argues that the Tatmadaw's (Myanmar armed forces) position on the
political transition in Myanmar has changed from a bystander to a key player. This paper
studies the political circumstances that led to the holding of the National Convention and
drafting of a new constitution in Myanmar. It will look at the nature of political executive that
the new constitution will produce for Myanmar in future..."...Keywords: Myanmar; Burma; Tatmadaw; elections; SPDC; Southeast Asian politics |
| Author/creator: | | Maung Aung Myoe |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Asia Research Institute Working Paper Series No. 95 |
| Format/size: | | pdf (215K) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 12 March 2010 |
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Historical periods
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SLORC-SPDC period 1988-
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| Title: | | The Road to Naypyitaw: Making Sense of the Myanmar Government's Decision to Move its Capital
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| Date of publication: | | November 2006 |
| Description/subject: | | "In November 2005, the Myanmar government announced its decision to relocate the national capital from Yangon to a place near Pyinmana; the place was later named Naypyitaw. This decision reveals several aspects of the Myanmar government's security thinking. Concern for information security, defence-in-depth against possible foreign invasion, desire to get rid of the colonial past, isolating civil servants from the general public, gaining a sense of control in state-building, and the influence of traditional world views and are some plausible explanations for the relocation..."...Keywords: Myanmar-politics, Myanmar-SPDC; Myanmar-security; Myanmar-cultural; Myanmar-history |
| Author/creator: | | Maung Aung Myoe |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore Working Paper WPS 79 |
| Format/size: | | pdf (1.1MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 12 March 2010 |
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State-Society relations
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The City
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| Title: | | Regionalism in Myanmar’s Foreign Policy: Past, Present and Future
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| Date of publication: | | September 2006 |
| Description/subject: | | "This paper examines regionalism in Myanmar foreign policy mostly in the context of ASEAN-Myanmar relations and it argues that Myanmar's decision to embrace regionalism was primarily motivated by her desire to enhance state security, which also meant regime security; the threat to which was more internal than external in nature. Her subscription to regionalism was facilitated by the end of the Cold War divide, particularly in Asia. Myanmar's regional cooperation was predicated upon notions that the regional organization should be free from great power manipulation and should not be an organization for collective defense. Member states also needed to subscribe to the principle of non-interference in each others’ affairs. Myanmar was particularly attracted to the grouping’s modus operandi known as the ASEAN way. The ASEAN way of informal and incremental approach to co-operation based on consultation and dialogue, which constitutes the ASEAN diplomatic norm, was by and large in line with the comfort level of the military regime in Myanmar. While, initially after joining, Myanmar was strongly against the deviation from the established principle of “constructive engagement”, it eventually managed to accept ASEAN’s “enhanced interaction” as a new modus operandi. It appears that, as far as the Myanmar government is concerned, issues that do not threaten national sovereignty and the nation-building process can be discussed among the member states in the spirit of ASEAN unity. Moreover, after several years of experience with cooperative security arrangements, Myanmar is now a signatory to the ASEAN Security Community; for the first time in its post-colonial history agreeing to be a member of the regional security architecture."...Keywords: Myanmar; Burma; Myanmar foreign policy; ASEAN; BIMSTEC; State Peace and Development Council; regionalism |
| Author/creator: | | Maung Aung Myoe |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore Working Paper 73 |
| Format/size: | | pdf (213K) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 12 March 2010 |
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State-Society relations
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State-Society relations - Burma/Myanmar and the region
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| Title: | | The Changing Nature of Conflict between Burma and Siam as Seen from the Growth and Development of Burmese States from the 16th to the 19th Centuries
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| Date of publication: | | April 2006 |
| Description/subject: | | Abstract / Description:
"This paper proposes a new historical interpretation of pre-modern relations between Burma and Siam by analyzing these relations within the historical context of the formation of Burmese states: the first Toungoo, the restored Toungoo and the early Konbaung empires, respectively. The main argument is that the conflictive conditions leading to the military confrontation between Burma and Siam from the 16th to 19th centuries were dynamic. The changing nature of Burmese states’ conflict with Siam was contingent firstly on the internal condition of Burmese courts’ power over lower Burma and secondly on the external condition of international maritime trade.
The paper discusses this in seven parts:
1. Introduction;
2. Previous studies: some limitations;
3. Post-Pagan to pre-Toungoo period;
4. The first Toungoo empire: the outbreak of Burmese-Siamese warfare;
5. The restored Toungoo empire: Mandala without Ayutthaya;
6. The early Konbaung empire: regaining control of Ayutthaya; and
7. The early Konbaung empire: Southward expansion to the Malay Peninsula."...Keywords: Burma; Siam; warfare; state formation; Toungoo; Konbaung |
| Author/creator: | | Pamaree Surakiat |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore Working Paper 64 |
| Format/size: | | pdf (272K) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 12 March 2010 |
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Historical periods
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Multiple periods
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| Title: | | Ming China and Southeast Asia in the 15th Century: A Reappraisal
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| Date of publication: | | July 2004 |
| Description/subject: | | Abstract / Description:
"The 15th century was a period of intense interaction between Ming China and Southeast Asia. The period saw the Ming invade Ðại Việt, expand the scope of the Chinese polity by exploiting and then incorporating Tai polities of upland Southeast Asia, and launch a succession of hugely influential maritime armadas which travelled through Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. It is argued that these three aspects of Ming policy can be seen as differing types of Ming colonialism greatly affecting Southeast Asia during the 15th century and beyond.
A chronological study of the policies relating to Southeast Asia of the successive Ming rulers is followed by a thematic overview of how the Ming policies actually affected Southeast Asia in the 15th century. This includes reference to effects in the political, economic and cultural topography of Southeast Asia The beginnings of a non-state-sponsored maritime trade between China and Southeast Asia is also investigated."...Keywords: Ming, Southeast Asia, 15th century, Zheng He, Dai Viet, Tai, Malacca.....20 references to Burma |
| Author/creator: | | Geoffrey Wade |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Asia Research Institute National University of Singapore Working Paper 28 |
| Format/size: | | pdf (2.42MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 12 March 2010 |
| | ML > Foreign Relations
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China-Burma relations
History
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Historical periods
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The Toungoo Dynasty [1486-1752]
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 11 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 11 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Intellectuals and intelligentsia—key factor
in building modern, developed nation -
Myanmar citizens to uphold Our Three Main National Causes -
Prime Minister General Thein Sein attends opening of three-storey
main building of University of Computer Studies (Lashio)...Pyithu Hluttaw Election Law, Amyotha Hluttaw Election Law in supplement...Introduction of Nay Pyi Taw FC...Preparations for achieving success in SEA Games...Dy Education Minister visits matriculation
exam centres...Officers with advanced
archaeological knowledge...Talks on administration and
management at Yuzana Tower...Practice makes perfect...Special train put into service from
commercial hub to archaeological center...Orientation for
SPED officials...18th Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Military
Band Contest concludes...Bago Bridge construction
project shaping up...Work coord meeting for National
Immunization Days-2010 held...People reminded not to believe
destructionist-generated rumours...All-round development seen in Kawhmu,
Twantay Townships.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Maintain infrastructural
buildings in concert" |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.9MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 11 March 2010 |
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| Title: | | From Rice Cooker to Autoclave at Dr. Cynthia’s MAE TAO CLINIC
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| Date of publication: | | 11 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | 20th Anniversary Book about Mae Tao Clinic...LETTER FROM DR. CYNTHIA MAUNG:
"The role of health workers is much more than doing medical
things. They need to rebuild the community as well…learn to work together,
negotiate, build trust and empower the people. We want the young people to
feel that they are the people who can make change. They are the people who
can mobilize their community to know basic health rights. We especially hope
the younger generation will get involved – as leaders.
When I look at the clinic, I see people working very hard. Sometimes,
there’s a lot of pressure both psychologically and fi nancially. Staff have been
away from their family for many years, and they always hope to go back
home. The people we serve have the same feelings. I think everybody has
sad feelings: When can we go back to our homeland?
But the problems in Burma cannot be solved quickly. Even if the SPDC
collapses or the political opposition wins the election, the country is still traumatized
by landmines, prostitution, street children, broken families. People
have lost their dignity and identity. Health services and education are not accessible
to the people. All this cannot be fi xed within a few years.
So we will expand as long as we need to provide health services for
people from Burma. Wherever and whenever there are poor people in the
community, we will continue to serve.
We at the Mae Tao Clinic invite you to join us in providing health care and
building the community on the Thai-Burma border or wherever there is a need
in the world. We hope you feel empowered by the clinic’s successes, rather
than impressed or overwhelmed. We want you to understand that you, too,
can take on such projects. The key is to start small and grow.
We leave you with lessons we’ve learned over the past 20 years in hopes
that our shared experiences may be helpful as you go forward to serve" --
Dr. Cynthia Maung
and the Founders of the Mae Tao Clinic |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Mao Tao Clinic |
| Format/size: | | pdf (6.2MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 11 March 2010 |
| | ML > Health
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Health of Burmese refugees and migrants
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| Title: | | Of Monarchs Monks and Men: Religion and the State in Myanmar
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| Date of publication: | | December 2009 |
| Description/subject: | | "...The relationship between religion and the state during the pre-colonial period was the most dominant one in Burmese society for at least a thousand years if not more. With the dawn of the colonial period, it saw a hiatus, but revived when nationalism took center stage. After independence in 1948, the relationship once again became important and remains so until today. Whereas their economic relationship was more crucial in the earlier phases of the pre-colonial period, their political relationship increasingly assumed a larger role as time went on, until today it is predominantly political. Throughout this slow transformation, their symbolic relationship remained largely unchanged. This essay is a summary of that historical process beginning with the Pagan period in the mid 11th century until the present..." |
| Author/creator: | | Michael A. Aung Thwin |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Asia Research Institute • Singapore...ARI Working Paper No. 127 |
| Format/size: | | pdf (218K) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 11 March 2010 |
| | ML > Society and Culture
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Religion
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Buddhism
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Buddhism and Society
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Burmese Buddhism and Society
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 8 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 08 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Myanmar, China focus on greater cooperation
in bridge construction...Myanmar Post Journal for esteemed lovers in circulation...Three writers satisfy
readers with books...Best quality tyres for users...Cold storage for crab demand at home, abroad...Minister views soft crab breeding camp...Kyimyindine gets one more tarred road...Mon State Bus-line Supervisory
Committee meets...Maung Maung Tun Electronics embraces
renewable energy system...Myanmar Double Strong Sepak Takraw
Championship 2010 concludes...Shwe Pazun Soft Drink and Confectionery
available at Nay Pyi Taw...Holiday cruise to
Coco Island...Extension of Laukkai-Kongyan-
Mawhtaik road underway...Proper flow of drainage combats
DHF in Mayangon Tsp...Development of gems industry discussed...Band Contest continues for fourth day...Ministry of Sports holds coord meeting.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Dam projects for national
development".....
ARTICLES: "Who says Pakokku arid?"
Byline: Kyaw Sein;
Photos: Aung Than
(Mingala Taungnyunt)..."Shan State (North): Ground for polishing better education of youths"
Byline: Myint Maung Soe; Photos: Myo Min Thein (Mayangon) |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.9MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 10 March 2010 |
| | RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the SLORC/SPDC
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"The New Light of Myanmar" 2010
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 9 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 09 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Papers on Water Resource Development
and Management read out...Union Election Commission
Law in supplement...Outstanding sport teams honoured...EP-2 Minister receives Director of Youho Electric Ind Co Ltd...Band Contest continues for fifth day...Talks on ASEAN Integration given...Safe water for Yangonites...Orange supermarket for
shopper convenience...Negligence, main villain in
fire outbreaks...Fisheries Department conducts training courses...Orange supermarket opened in Tamway...Home Affairs Minister
inspects police staff quarters...Delegates recount visit to
Malaysia...Anti-venom developed from chicken
egg save lives...Wanna hear talks on hotels?...No 23 Up-train collides with rail car beyond Thazi station...Youths joining sports courses...Myanmar Timber Entrepreneurs
Association holds AGM...UPG partakes in Myanmar Industrial
Exhibition 2010...MCPA to bring talks on how Internet works...Deputy Transport Minister receives
Director of Aerodata AG Co., Ltd...Tables for your computer...15 houses destroyed in fire in
Mogaung Village of Pale Tsp...Union Election Commission Law,
Political Parties Registration Law, Pyithu
Hluttaw Election Law, Amyotha Hluttaw
Election Law, Region Hluttaw or State
Hluttaw Election Law issued...Home honours
wellwishers...MGC' s annual golf
tournament on 19 March...Capability to fight fire.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Better transport for
further relations".....
ARTCLE: "Taste urban life at Myoma Market"
Article: Win Kyaw;
Photos: Reporter Tun Zaw
(Sangyoung) |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.6MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 10 March 2010 |
| | RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the SLORC/SPDC
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Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin"
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"The New Light of Myanmar" 2010
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 10 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 10 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Myanmar citizens must be for Myanmar and
not be a stooge of any alien - Government, people and Tatmadaw have to harmoniously strive with
added momentum for regional peace and stability and progress...Political Parties Registration
Law in supplement...19th graduation ceremony
of UDNR held...U Ohn Thwin presents his
Credentials to Maldives
President...University Council Meeting
(1/2010) held...13,742.39 acres of poppy fields
destroyed in 2009-2010...Tetlan GK book
comes out...Myanmar, China to deepen cooperation...Road construction in Yangon inspected...MRIA receives officials of Toyota
Tsusho Cooperation...Victorious women’s team of Transport
Ministry honoured...Shweli (3) Dam to be implemented in Shan State...Graduation dinner of UDNR held...Duty assigned to trainees of BEd course...Great chance for golf professionals...Newly enacted laws inserted as supplements in
dailies, posted on notice board of Union Election
Commission Office, sent to States, Divisions...Myanmars fly to India for IT Conference...Standards and Norms for Myanmar forests...Commander inspects transport
infrastructure and factory...DVB storm news refuted...Earthquake
report...Loikaw hears child
rights talks...Banking services diploma conferred on trainees...65th meeting of MRCS on 19-20 March.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Environmental
conservation — a must".....
ARTICLE: "Shwedaung famous town for cotton longyi"
Byline: Myint Maung Soe; Photos: Myo Min Thein (Mayangon) |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.7MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 10 March 2010 |
| | RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the SLORC/SPDC
>
Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin"
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"The New Light of Myanmar" 2010
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| Title: | | "The Myanmar Times" February 26-March 4, 2010 (Volume 26, No. 512)
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| Date of publication: | | 04 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | LOCAL NEWS: Migrant workers to suffer as Singapore hikes worker levy; Human traffickers arrested at Shweli; Doctors urge early detection for breast cancer; Coco island trip to depart in late March; Forced marriages driving human trafficking, UN says; SKorean firm inks $1.4b gas deal; A festival of colour at Inya Lake Hotel; Internships Asia launches 2010 program; Fulbright scholarships open to local students; Nay Pyi Taw 3D cinema to open March 20; Roofed turtle still under threat: WCS; Bikers to get training in capital...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Flower association formed to fight imports; Good farming guidelines could boost exports: MAS; Organic villages coming; Industrial exhibition to be held on March 5; Commodity price wrap; Honey exporters seek sweeter deals; Cement prices approach seasonal highs...TIMEOUT: Life and death; Fashion cottons on to cotton; Sex addiction big business for US clinics...SOCIALITE...SPORT...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MPT rolls out 450MHz phone network; Jupiter to open at Sein Gay Har Parami in April; China toughens internet rules; iTunes song downloads hit 10 billion...TRAVEL: Last Jews seek salvation in tourism; LP to promote ASEAN tourism; Sands S’pore to open in April; Exhibit recalls transatlantic crossing glamour...CLASSIFIED...MEDIA ROUNDUP: Deforestation survey in Ayeyarwady division; Internet café business down, losing money...EVENTS FLASH: Japanese food promotion; New Zero Art Space exhibition; Summer art training course; Sherlock Holmes now screening...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES |
| Source/publisher: | | Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 10 March 2010 |
| | RR > Private sector publications produced under censorship restrictions
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Weekly magazines
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"The Myanmar Times"
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"The Myanmar Times" 2010
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| Title: | | 2010 Election Watch - ALTSEAN-Burma
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| Date of publication: | | October 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | The “2010 Election Watch” provides background information and analysis on the events leading up to Burma’s general election as well as up-to-date information on election related issues and activities. We provide our analysis of events in Burma as they happen to monitor whether the electoral process is conducted in a free and fair manner.
However, even if the elections are remotely deemed free and fair, the SPDC’s 2008 constitution prevents the establishment of true democracy in Burma. After the election, the constitution will perpetuate military rule, legitimize subjugation of ethnic nationalities, and threaten basic human rights of the Burmese people.
Pro-democracy and ethnic nationality groups inside and outside Burma as well as the international community, including ASEAN and the UN, have repeatedly called for the 2010 elections to be free and fair. But the junta has refused to release political prisoners, cease its assault on ethnic nationalities, and engage in genuine dialogue with pro-democracy and ethnic groups. These are necessary conditions for free and fair elections.
The “2010 Election Watch” will continue to be updated as more information becomes available. If you have any comments or suggestions, please email us at electionwatch@altsean.org |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | ALTSEAN-Burma |
| Format/size: | | html, pdf |
| Date of entry/update: | | 10 March 2010 |
| | ML > 7-Step Roadmap (including the 2010 Elections)
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7-Step Roadmap (Step 5): Holding of free and fair elections for Pyithu Hluttaws (Legislative bodies) according to the new constitution (commentary)
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| Title: | | Human Rights and Elections - A Handbook on the Legal, Technical and Human Rights Aspects of Elections
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| Date of publication: | | 1994 |
| Description/subject: | | A Handbook on the
Legal, Technical and Human Rights Aspects of Elections...FOREWORD:
"The United Nations Centre for Human Rights is pleased to offer this handbook
on human rights and elections as the second in its series of professional training publications.
This publication is unique in its comprehensive presentation of standards
and issues relating to the conduct of free and fair elections. As such, we hope that it
will prove to be a useful and practical tool for Governments, non-governmental
organizations, teachers and individuals involved in elections.
The Centre for Human Rights has been involved in electoral assistance, through
its programme of advisory services and technical assistance, since 1990. Since that
time, the Centre has provided electoral assistance to Romania (1990-1992), Albania
(1991), Lesotho (1991-1993), Eritrea (1992), Angola (1992), Cambodia (1992),
Malawi (1992-1993) and South Africa (1993). In addition, the Centre has prepared
guidelines for analysis of electoral laws and procedures, developed draft guidelines
for human rights assessment of requests for electoral assistance, and carried out a
number of public information activities relating to human rights and elections.
The Centre's interest in elections is based upon the realization that elections
themselves are human rights events: first, because they give voice to the political will
of the people involved; and secondly, because, to be truly free and fair consistent
with international standards, they must be conducted in an atmosphere which is respectful
of basic human rights. It should be seen as axiomatic that free and fair elections
involve far more than ballot boxes, voter registers and campaign posters.
Electoral assistance activities for the Centre represent a single point on a continuum
of the democratization process, and the Centre is prepared to follow up its involvement
in elections with other forms of assistance which may be crucial to postelectoral
democratic consolidation and a sustainable democratization process. Thus,
in following up its electoral assistance activities with countries, the Centre takes the
opportunity to inform those States of further assistance for democratic transition
available under the programme of advisory services and technical assistance.
The Centre enjoys close substantial cooperation with the United Nations Electoral
Assistance Unit and the United Nations Development Programme in this area,
and its role in electoral assistance has been enhanced by those relationships. Electoral
assistance, for the United Nations, is a truly system-wide endeavour, tapping the
complementary expertise and capacities of several organs of the United Nations
family.
The recent increase in demand for electoral assistance from the United Nations
has been reflected both in requests from States themselves and in the recommendations
of the World Conference on Human Rights, which, in the Vienna Declaration
and Programme of Action, called for assistance to be provided at the request of Governments
for the conduct of free and fair elections, including assistance in the human
rights aspects of elections and public information about elections. The publication of
this handbook is one means by which the Centre seeks to respond to this clear demand
from the international community..." |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | United Nations |
| Format/size: | | pdf (250K) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 10 March 2010 |
| | ML > Human Rights
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Popular Participation, Right to
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Popular participation: analysis, standards and mechanisms
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| Title: | | An Independent Analysis of the Principal Elements of the 2008 Constitution
|
| Date of publication: | | 2009 |
| Description/subject: | | Reproduced, with the author’s permission, from “The State in Myanmar” by
Robert H Taylor published in 2009 by Hurst & Company, London..."The 2008 constitution contains a number of points that attempt to address issues
that had grown out of the state in Myanmar’s post-colonial history. Among these, most
prominently and controversially, in addition to the power and autonomy of the armed
forces under the constitution, and the complex issue of political autonomy for ethnicallydesignated
groups, was the distribution of power between the executive, legislature and
judiciary at various levels of government. The constitution is the army government’s
attempt to cast these issues in terms that will be politically resolvable and will avoid in
the future both the severe conflicts of the civil war and the popular upheaval of 1988.
Whether the constitution proves to be more durable and adaptable than its two
predecessors, of course, is a question that future historians will answer..." |
| Author/creator: | | Robert Taylor |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Network Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (124K) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 10 March 2010 |
| | ML > Law and Constitution
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Constitutional and parliamentary processes
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National and State constitutions, draft constitutions and amendments (commentary)
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| Title: | | CEACR 2009 (80th Session): Individual Observation concerning Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29) Myanmar (ratification: 1955)
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| Date of publication: | | December 2009 |
| Description/subject: | | Concluding comments:
22. "In summary, the Committee observes that the Government has yet to implement the
recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry; to wit: it has failed to amend or repeal the Towns Act
and the Village Act; it has taken no concrete actions shown to have brought about in any significant and
lasting way an end to the exaction of forced labour in practice; and it has failed to ensure that penalties
for the exaction of forced labour under the Penal Code or other relevant provisions of law have been
strictly enforced against civil and military authorities and personnel who are responsible for it. While
the Office of the ILO Liaison Officer, by virtue of the broad mandate set forth under the Understanding
of 19 March 2002, and the procedures and mechanisms provided for under the SU, has been accorded a
critical role in assisting the Government in its efforts to bring about the elimination of forced labour,
the robust and fully fledged cooperation of the Government that is vital to the fulfilment of that role,
including the cooperation needed in extending the requisite facilities and support and in engendering
full respect for, and trust in, these special organs by the society at large, leaves much room for
improvement. The Committee once again urges the Government to give credence to its expressed
commitment to eliminate the use of forced labour in Myanmar and take the long overdue steps that
are required to implement the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry and achieve
compliance with the Convention in law and in practice." |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | International Labour Office |
| Format/size: | | pdf (140K) |
| Alternate URLs: | | http://webfusion.ilo.org/public/db/standards/normes/appl/appl-displayAllComments.cfm?hdroff=1&ctry=... |
| Date of entry/update: | | 09 March 2010 |
| | ML > International Labour Organisation (ILO)
>
Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR)
>
CEACR: Observations Concerning ILO Convention No. 29, Forced Labour (1930) - Myanmar
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CEACR: Observations Concerning ILO Convention No. 29, Forced Labour (1930) - Myanmar (English
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| Title: | | CEACR 2009 (80th Session): Individual Observation concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) Myanmar (ratification: 1955)
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| Date of publication: | | December 2009 |
| Description/subject: | | "...recalling that there is currently no legal basis to the respect for, and realization of, freedom of
association in Myanmar, the Committee once again recalls that while trade unions are expected under
Article 8 of the Convention to respect the law of the land, “[t]he law of the land shall not be such as to
impair, nor shall it be so applied as to impair, the guarantees provided for in this Convention”. The
authorities should not interfere with legitimate trade union activities through arbitrary arrest or
detention and allegations of criminal conduct should not be used to harass trade unionists by reason of
their union membership or activities.
The Committee therefore once again most strongly deplores the serious alleged acts of murder, arrest,
detention, torture and sentencing to many years of imprisonment of trade unionists for the exercise of
ordinary trade union activities, including the mere sending of information to the FTUB and
participation in May Day activities. The Committee once again urges, the Government to provide
information on measures adopted and instructions issued without delay so as to ensure respect for
the fundamental civil liberties of trade union members and officers and to take all necessary
measures to secure the immediate release of Thurein Aung, Wai Lin, Nyi Nyi Zaw, Kyaw Kyaw,
Kyaw Win, Myo Min, and all those who have been imprisoned for the exercise of trade union
activities immediately and to ensure that no worker is sanctioned for the exercise of such activities,
in particular for having contacts with workers’ organizations of their own choosing. Furthermore,
recalling that the right of workers and employers to freely establish and join organizations of their
own choosing cannot exist unless such freedom is established and recognized both in law and in
practice, the Committee once again urges the Government to indicate all measures taken, including
instructions issued, to ensure the free operation of any form of organization of collective
representation of workers, freely chosen by them to defend and promote their economic and social
interests, including organizations which operate in exile..." |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | International Labour Office |
| Format/size: | | pdf (127K) |
| Alternate URLs: | | http://webfusion.ilo.org/public/db/standards/normes/appl/appl-displayAllComments.cfm?hdroff=1&ctry=... |
| Date of entry/update: | | 09 March 2010 |
| | ML > International Labour Organisation (ILO)
>
Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR)
>
CEACR: Observations concerning Convention No. 87, Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise, 1948 Myanmar (ratification: 1955).
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CEACR: Observations concerning Convention No. 87, Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise, 1948 - Myanmar (English)
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| Title: | | STATELESS and STARVING - Persecuted Rohingya Flee Burma and Starve in Bangladesh
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| Date of publication: | | March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | Executive Summary: "In recent months Bangladeshi authorities have waged an
unprecedented campaign of arbitrary arrest, illegal expulsion,
and forced internment against Burmese refugees. In this emergency
report Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) presents
new data and documents dire conditions for these persecuted
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. PHR’s medical investigators
warn that critical levels of acute malnutrition and a surging
camp population without access to food aid will cause
more deaths from starvation and disease if the humanitarian
crisis is not addressed... Methods:
The plight of the Burmese refugees in Bangladesh came
to PHR’s attention while its researchers were conducting a
quantitative study in the region on health and human rights
in Burma. This emergency report is based on a sample of 100
unregistered refugee households at the Kutupalong makeshift
camp in southeastern Bangladesh as well as in-depth interviews
with 25 refugees and 30 other key informants throughout
the region. Richard Sollom MA MPH, PHR’s Director
of Research and Investigations, and Parveen Parmar MD,
emergency physician at Harvard University’s Brigham and
Women’s Hospital, conducted the eight-day assessment from
8-16 February 2010. Both team members have considerable
experience working in refugee populations throughout the
world and describe the conditions for unregistered Burmese in
Bangladesh as alarming...
Arbitrary arrest and forced expulsion of
refugees by Bangladesh:
The Burmese refugee population in Bangladesh is estimated
at 200,000 to 400,000. The Government of Bangladesh
and the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) jointly administer two
“official” camps with a combined population of just 28,000
registered refugees. The remaining unregistered refugees are
currently not protected by UNHCR because they arrived after
1993 when the Bangladesh government ceased conferring
refugee status to any Rohingya fleeing Burma.
In an apparent attempt to dissuade the influx of any further
refugees fleeing anticipated repression prior to elections in
Burma later this year, Bangladesh police and border security
forces are now systematically rounding up, jailing or summarily
expelling these unregistered refugees across the Burmese
border in flagrant violation of the country’s human rights obligations.
Although Bangladesh has not acceded to the UN
refugee convention, it is minimally obligated to protect this
vulnerable population against refoulement (forced deportation
across the border)...
Makeshift camp is “open-air prison”:
Arbitrary arrest and expulsion by Bangladeshi authorities
have acutely restricted all movement out of the unofficial
camp, effectively quarantining tens of thousands of refugees
in what one experienced humanitarian called “an open-air
prison.” Because refugees fear leaving the camp, they are no
longer able to find work to buy food. This confinement, coupled
with the Bangladeshi government’s refusal to allow unregistered
refugees access to food aid, presents an untenable
situation: refugees are being left to die from starvation...
Refugee children facing starvation and disease:
Tens of thousands of unregistered Burmese refugees in the
burgeoning camp in Bangladesh have no access to food aid.
Physicians for Human Rights researchers observed children
in the unofficial camp who were markedly thin with protruding
ribs, loose skin on their buttocks, and wizened faces – all
signs of severe protein malnutrition. The PHR team also came
across many children who appeared to have kwashiorkor, as
evidenced by swollen limbs and often distended abdomens.
One out of five children with acute malnutrition, if not treated,
will die.
Results from the PHR household survey reveal that 18.2%
of children examined suffer from acute malnutrition. In emergency
settings, acute malnutrition is traditionally measured
among children age 6–59 months. High rates of malnutrition
in this age group correspond with high rates in the population
as a whole. Child malnutrition levels that exceed 15% are considered
“critical” by the World Health Organization (WHO),
which recommends in such crises that adequate food aid be
delivered to the entire population to avoid high numbers of
preventable deaths.
In addition, PHR received numerous testimonies from
families who had not eaten in two or more days. As a coping
mechanism, many refugees are now forced to borrow food or
money to feed their families. Results from the PHR survey
show that 82% of households had borrowed food within the
past 30 days, and 91% of households had borrowed money
– often with exorbitant interest rates – within the previous 30
days.
Walking through the Kutupalong camp, PHR investigators
saw stagnant raw sewage next to refugees’ makeshift
dwellings. Human excrement and open sewers were visible
throughout the camp. Results of the PHR survey show that
55% of children between 6–59 months suffered from diarrhea
in the previous 30 days. Such inhuman conditions presage a
public health disaster...
Obstruction of humanitarian relief:
PHR received reports of Bangladeshi authorities’ actively
obstructing the little amount of international humanitarian relief
that reaches this population. Corroborating eyewitnesses
report that a Bangladeshi Member of Parliament recently
Persecuted Rohingya Flee Burma and Starve in Bangladesh
rounded up four national staff of an international humanitarian
organization, tied them to a tree, and beat them for providing
aid to the Rohingya refugees. This environment of regular harassment
by Bangladeshi authorities severely impairs the ability
of NGOs to provide assistance to unregistered refugees.
The UK-based organization Islamic Relief ceased its humanitarian
operations in one camp on 28 February 2010 because
the Bangladeshi government refused to approve the group’s
humanitarian activities that benefit these refugees...
Bangladeshi hate propaganda and incitement
against Rohingya refugees:
The Bangladeshi government’s ongoing crackdown against
Rohingya refugees appears to be coordinated among local
authorities, police, border security forces, and the ruling political
elite. Bangladeshis near the southern coastal town of
Cox’s Bazar have formed Rohingya “resistance committees”
that demand the expulsion from Bangladesh of the Rohingya.
Bangladeshi authorities threaten villagers with arrest if they
do not turn in their Rohingya neighbors. Local media disseminate
ominous anti-Rohingya propaganda in editorials and
opinion pieces, all of which incite xenophobic antagonism
among local inhabitants...
Background to the refugee crisis:
Burma’s de facto president, Senior General Than Shwe,
seized power 20 years ago while promising free and fair elections
in 1990. That year, the opposition National League for
Democracy (NLD) defeated the military-backed State Law
and Order Restoration Council (SLORC), garnering 59%
of the vote and 80% of the seats in the People’s Assembly.
SLORC dismissed the results, and subsequently detained
NLD’s Prime Minister-elect Aung San Suu Kyi, who is currently
under house arrest.
To fend off risk of a second defeat at the polls in late 2010,
the Burmese military regime has stepped-up militarization
and abuses against all ethnic minorities, who represent nearly
40% of Burma’s total population of 50 million. Than Shwe’s
Tatmadaw military has locked up 2,200 political prisoners,
destroyed more than 3,200 villages, and forced millions to
flee, ensuring that opposition parties cannot organize prior
to upcoming elections. Burmese ethnic minorities, including
the Rohingya, continue to flee, seeking refuge in neighboring
countries. An additional 8,000 Rohingya have fled to
Bangladesh in 2009.
The Rohingya have a well-founded fear of persecution if
forcibly returned to Burma. During the past five decades of
continuous military rule, ethnic and religious minorities in
Burma have suffered from systematic and widespread human
rights violations including summary executions, torture, statesanctioned-
rape, forced labor, and the recruitment of child soldiers.
These acts of persecution by the military regime have
resulted in up to two million ethnic minorities fleeing Burma..,." |
| Author/creator: | | Richard Sollom MA MPH |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Physicians for Human Rights |
| Format/size: | | pdf (1.2MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 09 March 2010 |
| | ML > Refugees
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Burmese refugees in Bangladesh
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| Title: | | RELATIONS BETWEEN RIGHTS OF PEOPLES AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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| Date of publication: | | 30 November 1989 |
| Description/subject: | | UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION...
International Experts Meeting on further study of the concept of the rights of peoples...
Unesco, Paris 27-30 November 1989...
RELATIONS BETWEEN RIGHTS OF PEOPLES AND HUMAN RIGHTS:
Study prepared by Mr Leo Matarasso, President of Honour, International League for the Rights and the Liberation of Peoples....I. INTRODUCTION:
"1. Unesco commissioned the International League for the Rights and the Liberation of Peoples to write a juridical study on the relationship between the rights of peoples and human rights, the latter as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as in the two International Covenants on Human Rights and, more particularly, on the relationship between the rights of peoples and cultural rights, the latter as defined in the three universal international instruments mentioned above.
2. In an endeavour to answer the questions thus formulated, this study will be limited to what is regarded as law in this field. Although it will not be possible to avoid completely all the historical, philosophical, political and moral considerations that are frequently linked with this issue, they will be reduced to the minimum necessary for a proper understanding of the law, as will all doctrinal controversies. Given this basis, this study can be no more than a survey, and, sometimes, even a rudimentary one. The approach has been positivist, and the study will, without any doubt, deserve all the censure it will incur: some readers will find it full of certitudes, whilst others will criticize it for its uncertainty; all will undoubtedly be right.
3. It was thought appropriate to give first the definition of the two concepts whose relationship we are to study: (I) the concept of human rights, and (II) that of the rights of peoples. The scope of our study thus determined, it is now for us to analyse more accurately the relationship between the two concepts before giving closer scrutiny to their relationship as far as cultural rights are concerned..." |
| Author/creator: | | Leo Matarasso |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | UNESCO |
| Format/size: | | pdf (134K) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 08 March 2010 |
| | ML > Human Rights
>
Self-Determination, Right to
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Right to Self-Determination: standards and mechanisms (Commentary)
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 2 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 02 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Peasantry have to elect representatives capable of
building peaceful, modern, developed
nation and exercising democracy correctly...Cement Plant (Nay Pyi Taw) inaugurated...HONOURING THE PEASANTS DAY [slogan]...Sayawun Tin Shwe Literary Award winners awarded...Six special appeal cases heard...MANA’s annual meeting on
19 March...Pyuntaza Association
(Yangon) meets...Chess masters congratulated...Strong wind warning...Beware of Fire [slogan]...Officials seek means to enhance road safety...Industry-1 Minister inspects Wundwin Textile Factory...Myanmar, India fortify friendship tie...Sasana flourishing in Laukkai hoisting umbrella atop pagoda...Capacity enhancement for civil service...More practice to show capability of
performing drill...Information Minister attends 5th prize
presentation ceremony of Thuta
Swesone Literary Award...Wunyu Dam helps facilitate cultivation of
summer paddy, chickpea in Seikpyu Tsp...Labutta residents gain practical
knowledge for occupation...Secretary-1 receives Indian Foreign Secretary.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Peasantry to boost
agricultural production" |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (5.1MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 07 March 2010 |
| | RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the SLORC/SPDC
>
Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin"
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"The New Light of Myanmar" 2010
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 3 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 03 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Kachin State advancing
on right track...A & I Minister meets US
Charge d’ Affaires ai...U Tin Yu concurrently appointed
as Ambassador to Sudan...It’s all about political entanglements...Bright star over Aungpan...What Biotechnology is,
Let’s listen on 6 March...Myanmar, India to
cooperate closely...F&R Minister’s visit to Bago Division...Flying to Hanoi...ENT specialists meet
at conference...YCDC cares for
Aphyauk dwellers...New Htidaw hoisted atop Seintamuni Pagoda
in Kongyan Township...Follow Me for healthy and
smooth skin...Minister calls for speedier functions of ports...Energy Minister’s volleyball
tournament winds up...Deputy Minister views plantations in Mandalay.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Peasantry to take more active part in
building modern, developed nation".....
ARTICLES: "A red-letter day in Katha history"
Article & Photos:
Tin Htwe (MNA)..."A lovely town in northern Shan State: Nawngkhio"
Byline & Photos:
Tin Htwe (MNA) |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.1MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 07 March 2010 |
| | RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the SLORC/SPDC
>
Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin"
>
"The New Light of Myanmar" 2010
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 4 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 04 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: River water pumping stations in Yangon
Division working on all cylinders...Road sections of Highway uplifting
Sagaing Division, Kachin State...New roads for rural people...A & I Minister meets British Ambassador...TMW Dealer’s Party & Golden Night...Sight set on cooperation in
economic and industrial sectors...DHF preventive measures
stepped up in Thingangyun...Greater orientation to banking services...Veterinarians meet for animal influenza...MPPEEA to visit cGMP
system of factories in ROK...UMFCCI sees mutual interests
with Thailand, India...CPT Minister inspects communication stations...New roads commissioned in
Pantanaw, Kyaunggon...Minister supervises forestry works in Muse, Kutkai...Those from US and British embassies
visited NLD (HQ) 27 times in February...13390.09 acres of poppy plantations
obliterated in 2009-2010...Kyaukse Association invites members for AGM...Consecration ceremony organized at
Zabu Nyeinaye Pagoda of Panwa...Golden umbrella hoisted atop
Yanaungmyin Pagoda in Tamoenye...F & B at Star Resources...18th Military Band Contest kicks off...A (H1N1) flu outbreak under control in
Myanmar...Beware of under-construction
jetties in Hline River.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Factories in good hands".....
ARTICLE: "Sound of trains in
operation to reverberate
around Shan State"
Article: Maung Maung Myint Swe;
Photos: Lay Nwe (Mingaladon) |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.7MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 07 March 2010 |
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"The New Light of Myanmar" 2010
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 5 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 05 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Prime Minister General Thein Sein receives Minister of
International Department of CPC Central Committee and party...USDA officials receive Chinese delegation...Goodwill of i Love Myanmar for
better education...Entries invited to ASEAN Young Photographers’
Award Contest...Foreign professors at
technology conference...Talks on Weather Forecast
for 2010 on 6 March...Emergence of rural roads helps locals
travel safe and sound...Credits for elders over 75 yrs...18th Military Band Contest continues...Vietnamese delegation arrives Myanmar...New section of CCNA on 6 March...Great chance for medical professionals...New section of CCNA on 6 March...Hole-in-one...Ensuring durable road from Lashio to
Kunlong via Hsenwi...Forestry Minister on
inspection tour of sawmills,
forest plantations...Ride “Shwe Myine Thu” to
reach various destinations...Show your sepak
takraw skills...Let’s study teak
cultivation at Yezin...Village libraries uplifting living
standard of rural people...Meeting schedule changes...Shwebo, Ayadaw, Monywa Townships advancing in rhythm with development.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Expand the horizons of
countrymen".....
ARTICLE: "Beautiful
Buthidaung sets the
pace in development"
Article & Photos:
Reporter Singu Soe Win |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.5MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 07 March 2010 |
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"The New Light of Myanmar" 2010
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 6 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 06 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends message
of felicitations to Ghanaian President...Cooperation and collective strength have yielded
success in time of Tatmadaw government -
Special projects are to be
implemented for posterity - Senior General Than Shwe gives guidance at coordination meeting
(1/2010) of Special Projects Implementation Committee...Superb skills poured out in basketball tournament...Minister visits sawmills in
Mandalay...Winners of Myanmar ICT
Awards 2009 contest announced...Best Luck Pertamina engine oil for all...Monywa District gaining
development momentum...Tatmadaw Military Band
Contest continues...Narcotic drugs seized near Wampon Village in Tachilek Township...Inter-district roads under
construction...2555 boys and men ordained to mark successful
renovation of Hsandawshin Pagodas...Project to link central and
lower Myanmar shaping up...Earthquake report...Myanmar Industrial Exhibition-2010 opens...Trials for Davis Cup 2010...Fire drill rehearsed at Bayintnaung
Market in Myawady.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Industrial exhibitions for
national industrialization" |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.8MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 07 March 2010 |
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"The New Light of Myanmar" 2010
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 7 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 07 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Only when people rely on own strength, will
modern and developed nation emerge -
Achievements of development projects will reflect better inter-relationship
among national people and contribute to flourishing of Union Spirit - Senior General Than Shwe addresses Special Projects
Implementation Committee Meeting...Discussion between Myanmar and Vietnam about
agriculture, livestock and fisheries...FBT sports gear opened...Mandalay Business
Directory in circulation...Progress reflects better
livelihood of dwellers in
Monywa, Sagaing Districts...Development projects for Shan State
(North) gaining momentum...Tatmadaw Military Band Contest continues...Myanmar Volleyball professional joins
Vietnamese club...Tokyo Pipe partakes in Myanma
Industrial Exhibition-2010...Work Coord Meeting for
secure and smooth
transport in Yangon Div...Mon State sees parallel development in agriculture
and road transport...Queen Oramin-F comes out...Global brand oil on show at Myanmar
Industrial Exhibition-2010...New tarred road inaugurated
in Myawady...Flower News Journal Vol: 6
No. 10 comes out...Prime Minister General Thein Sein
receives Vietnamese delegation.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Implement projects for
sustainable development" |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (6.9MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 07 March 2010 |
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"The New Light of Myanmar" 2010
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| Title: | | BURMA BULLETIN ISSUE 38 – FEBRUARY 2010
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| Date of publication: | | February 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | KEY STORY:
• Displaced people threatened;
• 2,100 driven into the jungle;
• Thailand repatriates Karen;
• Crackdown on Rohingya...
INSIDE BURMA:
• SPDC releases Tin Oo;
• Daw Suu appeal rejected;
• NLD activities;
• 2010 election news;
• BGF talks at an impasse;
• 500,000 homeless in the delta...
HUMAN RIGHTS:
• Junta snubs Ojea Quintana;
• Detention conditions;
• Prison sentences;
• Releases;
• Torture and death...
DISPLACEMENT:
• Migrants threatened...
INTERNATIONAL:
• Calls for free and fair elections...
ECONOMY:
• More “privatizations”;
• Strikes in Rangoon...
OTHER BURMA NEWS..
REPORTS |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | ALTSEAN-Burma |
| Format/size: | | pdf (221K) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 07 March 2010 |
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| Title: | | Going to the Polls: Opportunity or Setback for Myanmar's Ceasefire Groups?
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| Date of publication: | | February 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | "General Than Shwe, the leader of Myanmar's military junta, recently confirmed that parliamentary elections will be held this year (2010). While no date has been set it seems likely that voting will take place in late spring or early summer.1 Although elections are generally a cause for optimism, voting in Myanmar poses many dangers. Two thirds of Myanmar's population consists of ethnic Burmese with the other third consisting of 6 major ethnic groups and 135 ethnic subgroups. As a result of this ethnic diversity the country has been embroiled in ethnic conflict since the 1960s. Myanmar has numerous ceasefire groups, ethnic groups which signed ceasefire agreements with the junta in the 1980s and 90s, the majority of which have not been engaged in armed combat for several decades. Their goals have ranged from greater autonomy to independence. With the possibility of regime change looming, there is a chance, that these groups will renege on ceasefire agreements and take up arms in the hope of gaining influence and power should the military junta be defeated. More real is the danger that the junta will engage the groups militarily in order to quell any potential opposition in the forthcoming elections. This paper argues that while the elections present many dangers for the ceasefire groups, the extent of the peril very much depends on their size and strength. The dangers posed by the elections are likely to be the greatest for the larger ceasefire groups but these groups also have the greatest bargaining power and thus the possibility to achieve the greatest gains..." |
| Author/creator: | | Anna Louise Strachan |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | Centre for Security Analysis |
| Format/size: | | pdf (94K) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 06 March 2010 |
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| Title: | | "The New Light of Myanmar" 1 March 2010
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| Date of publication: | | 01 March 2010 |
| Description/subject: | | DOMESTIC NEWS: Remarkable progress in Chipwe and
Panwa, Chipwenge Hydropower
Project run parallel to each other...From commercial hub to
archaeological centre
a special tourist train will run...Maung Myanmar cycling contests held...Industry-2 eyes quality rubber for tyre production...2008 academy award
winners honoured...Basic Pre-officer Course No. 31 concludes...Rural national
races get CSCs in
Kengtung Tsp...Traffic rules truly
understood...Infrastructures for
development of Sagaing
Division in bloom...Cement from Mandalay to become
concrete road in Yangon...Blood donated at 2MH...Buthidaung, Yanbye townships gaining
development momentum...Ultimate dream for users and distributors of Lolane...Information Minister attends Pakokku
U Ohn Pe Literary Award, Scholarship Award and
Pakokku Library Award Presentation Ceremony.....
"PERSPECTIVES": "Let’s do our bit in national
development tasks".....
ARTICLES: "Kyaik Hmaw Wun Yey Lei Pagoda"
Dr. Khin Maung Nyunt...Paukkaung on track for greater success in cultivation
Byline: Myint Maung Soe; Photos: Myo Min Thein (Mayangon) |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | News and Periodical Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar |
| Format/size: | | pdf (4.2MB) |
| Date of entry/update: | | 01 March 2010 |
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| Title: | | The ‘Galapagos Islands of Art’
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| Date of publication: | | November 2009 |
| Description/subject: | | First comprehensive history of Burmese painting uncovers an aesthetic treasure house...
"When his diplomat father died in the early 1990s, Andrew Ranard inherited a small collection of Burmese paintings, and in a visit to Burma in 1994 he acquainted himself firsthand with the artists and their work. His research took him into an artistic world that was then little known outside Burma..." |
| Author/creator: | | Jim Andrews |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 17, No. 8 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Alternate URLs: | | http://www.irrawaddy.org/print_article.php?art_id=17144 |
| Date of entry/update: | | 28 February 2010 |
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| Title: | | The Need for Border-based Aid
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| Date of publication: | | October 2009 |
| Description/subject: | | Humanitarian agencies in Rangoon cannot supply aid to eastern Burma. Whether they like it or not, cross-border aid from Thailand must continue...
"While Burma’s eastern border region remains embroiled in civil war, it is the rural villagers, especially those suspected of being sympathetic to ethnic insurgents, who bear the brunt of the conflict.
Over the past 25 years, tens of thousands of Karen, Mon, Karenni and Shan villagers have fled to refugee camps in Thailand. Many more have remained in eastern Burma, but live in the jungle in temporary camps as internally displaced persons. Their numbers continue to grow every year.
Fortunately, there are international agencies, local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based groups in the region that are actively involved in supporting those affected on both sides of the border.
They often face unfair criticism from governments and international NGOs that believe humanitarian aid must be channeled through official lines inside Burma, usually through offices in Rangoon.
Those agencies assert that being legally entitled to work they can help a greater number of people, including those in the Irrawaddy delta who were affected by Cyclone Nargis last year.
Over the past 10 years, we have seen humanitarian aid, emergency relief and resources gradually moving away from the Thai-Burmese border and into Rangoon..." |
| Author/creator: | | Aung Zaw |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 17, No. 7 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 28 February 2010 |
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| Title: | | A Major Career Change
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| Date of publication: | | October 2009 |
| Description/subject: | | From army major to successful pop musician is a big leap, but Nay Ye Mann appears to have accomplished it with ease...
"The former officer in the Burmese army’s engineering corps has engineered himself a front-ranking position on the Burmese music scene with clever promotional campaigns featuring glamorous models and handsome actors..." |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 17, No. 7 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 28 February 2010 |
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| Title: | | Graffiti Gains Ground
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| Date of publication: | | October 2009 |
| Description/subject: | | Graffiti artists move further into the mainstream in Burma with an exhibition of their work opening at the end of September at Rangoon’s New Zero Space Gallery...
"“We want to promote graffiti as an artistic movement,” said the gallery’s Ko Aye Ko.
The young artist, whose work will also be on show, said graffiti in Burma reflected the tensions and despair felt by the country’s youth.
Contemporary artists such as Nyein Chan Suu and Kaung Suu will display their work inside the gallery, while an outside wall will provide a surface for other spray painters to show their talent.
The graffiti phenomenon first surfaced in Burma about nine years ago and won followers in Burma’s pop art and music scene and in commercial design. Although a successful exhibition of graffiti was held at the French Cultural Center in Rangoon in 2007, it remains an underground art movement..." |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 17, No. 7 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 28 February 2010 |
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| Title: | | Free and Fair?
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| Date of publication: | | November 2009 |
| Description/subject: | | The legitimacy of the 2010 election rests on more than just the release of political prisoners and allowing the opposition to participate...
"Burma’s ruling junta has recently been under pressure by a skeptical international community to verify its claims that it has put into place “free and fair” conditions for next year’s election.
The baseline indicators of a credible electoral process, observers say, are: the release of all political prisoners, including the pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi; and allowing all stakeholders to participate in the election.
Residents of Mandalay cast their votes in the constitutional referendum on May 10, 2008.
At the UN General Assembly in New York in September, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made clear to Burma’s Prime Minister Gen Thein Sein that the onus was on the Burmese government to create the necessary conditions for credible and inclusive elections and to initiate a dialogue with the opposition.
While the urgency of the country’s political reconciliation has long been a first priority, few Burma watchers have to date raised concerns on a number of critical issues related to the election process that can directly affect the environment of a free and fair election.
For example, in a meeting with Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on the sidelines of the Asean summit earlier this year, Thein Sein said that the regime will allow UN officials and developing countries to observe the general election.
But to ensure a free and fair election, the existence of independent foreign election monitors must be in place across the country at the outset of the election campaign period.
Because the borderline between campaigning and manipulating is often murky in elections, and bearing in mind the natural partisanship, it is essential to introduce a checklist of criteria that are key to bringing about a free and fair election..." |
| Author/creator: | | Htet Aung |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 17, No. 8 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 28 February 2010 |
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| Title: | | Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
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| Date of publication: | | November 2009 |
| Description/subject: | | Burma has produced a bewildering assortment of political parties over the past century, but most have been short-lived...
"Throughout Burma’s modern history, political parties have come and gone. Some have split up and formed new organizations or alliances; others have simply vanished. None has outlived the era that produced it.
Since the first modern election was held under British rule in 1922, Burma has undergone numerous political transformations, each one dominated by a different cast of leaders representing a complex array of interests. Many commentators have pointed to the sheer diversity of political forces in Burma as a source of weakness, but the real tragedy has been the lack of continuity in the country’s political evolution.
An NLD worker campaigns during the 1990 election.
No political party in Burma has ever survived more than a few elections, partly due to infighting and internal dynamics, but mostly because of external factors: British colonial interference, World War II and, worst of all, nearly half a century of military rule..." |
| Author/creator: | | Kay Latt |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 17, No. 8 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 28 February 2010 |
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| Title: | | Above the Law
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| Date of publication: | | November 2009 |
| Description/subject: | | Burma’s rulers will continue to lean heavily on the judiciary to impose their vision of a “discipline-flourishing democracy”...
"After decades of military rule, many Burmese are no longer aware that their country had one of the most progressive judicial systems in the region after independence in 1948. Judges had secure salaries and could only be removed for misbehavior or incapacity. The courts were not afraid to challenge the executive, and the Supreme Court proclaimed that the 1947 Constitution should be interpreted in a “liberal and comprehensive spirit.” Even at the height of insurgencies against Rangoon in the late 1940s, the Supreme Court ordered police to release men who had been detained illegally.
ILLUSTRATION: HARN LAY/THE IRRAWADDY
The slide from a judiciary with integrity to its present role as defender of the military began when the late Gen Ne Win seized power and imprisoned Chief Justice Myint Thein for six years—longer than he imprisoned former Prime Minister U Nu. When Ne Win drafted the 1974 Constitution, he removed any remaining separation between the judiciary and the government. He packed the Council of People’s Justice, which replaced the Supreme Court, with members of the Burma Socialist Programme Party. The Constitution required the court to “protect the socialist system” rather than the rights of Burmese citizens.
Although the military revived the Supreme Court in 1988, Human Rights Watch maintains that judges still “serve at the whim of the SPDC and must follow the directives of the military.”..." |
| Author/creator: | | Arnold Corso |
| Language: | | English |
| Source/publisher: | | "The Irrawaddy" Vol. 17, No. 8 |
| Format/size: | | html |
| Date of entry/update: | | 28 February 2010 |
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