WHERE IS DEMOCRACY WITHOUT THE GRASSROOTS ["...Real democracy must be ingrained in social behaviour as well as political structure. Without its inclusion in the social practices of everyday life, no matter how successful the political structures are, democracy will not be able to exist in a true and effective sense...In fact democracy can only emerge from an internal process of self-evaluation and critique that is relevant to a specific country and situation..."...THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE INSIDE KARENNI STATE: PART 1 ["This report is based on a Burma Issues field trip to the central and western areas of Karenni State. The purpose of the trip was to look at the current health and education situation and the security of livelihood for the villagers who live in this area. The beginning of this year saw many difficulties for farmers in this area where crop production was low, commodity prices high and continuing military operations and human rights abuses were prevalent..."] EDUCATION; HEALTHCARE...DEMANDING SANCTIONS THAT DEMAND SANCTIONS THAT DEMAND...RELEASING?...This is a very simple summary of the international response to the imprisonment of Aung San Suu Kyi. 1988-present...News Briefs: Ferry sinks in tavoy; Unpopular dam projects; Aung San Suu Syi remains in detention; Fencing Indo-Burma border.