HUMAN RIGHTS: A Culture of Coercion- 7 would categorically like to state that there is no element of coercion or force involved concerning the use of civilian labourers. In fact, the development projects are for the benefit of the local populace and the government has spent a substantial amount of money on these projects. ... ECONOMY: Thailand and Burma - a Relationship of Concrete(by La Lor) ... BOOKS: BURMA?S REVOLUTION OF THE SPIRIT, The Struggle for Democratic Freedom and Dignity... SOCIAL ISSUES: The Story of Thwe(This is the true story of a young Burmese woman who was sold by two Thai soldiers to a brothel in Thailand when she was only fourteen years of age She is now 20 and living in the Thai border town of Mae Sod Her name has been changed to protect her) ... PROFILES: Changes in Kachin Leadership (Mali Zup Zau Mai, Lanyaw Zawng Hra) ... NEWS BRIEFS: New Alliance, SLORC dismisses UN Report, Constitution, Position Change, Renewed hostilities, Desmond Tutu Warns...