Saturday, June 09, 2012

Thailand and Burmese labor protection groups discuss worker rights


8-Jun-12
The Mae Sot branch of the Thai Labor Protection Office met 
with the community-based organization (CBO) that represent 
Burmese migrant workers to discuss the Thailand’s Labor 
Protection Act issue in detail.

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Dawei villagers want more consideration


Friday, 08 June 2012 12:03 Mizzima News
The Italian-Thai Development Company and other investors in the 
proposed Dawei deep-sea port and special economic zone should 
clearly explain the project’s plan to residents and to listen to their 
concerns, said Dawei Project Watch (DPW), a human rights 
and environmental advocacy group.

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Authorities Accused of Exploiting Dawei Residents


8-Jun-12
Ko Ko Gyi, a leading members of the 88 Generation Students group, 
on Thursday accused local authorities of cheating residents 
of southern Burma’s Dawei Township who were forced 
off their land to make way for a major development project.

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Burma’s electrical supply back to ‘normal’


Friday, 08 June 2012 12:15 Mizzima News
The authorities claim electricity has returned to normal in most parts 
of the country except in some areas of Rangoon and Mandalay, 
according to an article by Biweekly Eleven News on Thursday.

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Gold Miners Postpone Protest for Inspection


8-Jun-12
Thousands of workers at 12 gold mines in Yamethin Township, 
Mandalay Division, have postponed protesting against job losses 
while officials inspect their workplace.

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Mon Leaders Call for Charges in Alleged Torture Case


8-Jun-12
Mon community leaders including Buddhist monks have expressed 
anger over the Mon State government’s failure to investigate 
the case of a man who was left paralyzed after allegedly being 
beaten and tortured by two police officers in Chongzone Township.

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