Thursday, September 13, 2012

To home, defense, ceasefire groups are still “unlawful organizations”


Wednesday, 12 September 2012 16:12 S.H.A.N.

Asked why some of the civilians who have been working with the Shan State Army 

(SSA) “North” are being charged under Section 17-1, for associating with 

unlawful organizations, a friendly defense ministry official replied that to the home 

ministry and defense ministry, armed movements that have signed truce

 

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British Parliament discusses ongoing abuses in Burma


Wednesday, 12 September 2012 14:54 Mizzima News
British MPs debated the issue of the Rohingya Muslim minority in Burma on Tuesday, 
including speeches from the opposition and the government minister responsible for Burma.

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Karen group issues position paper


Wednesday, 12 September 2012 14:46 Mizzima News
The Karen Community Based Organizations group has outlined a number of preconditions, 
which it says should be in place prior to any repatriation of Karen refugees.

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Gold miners to get new town


Wednesday, 12 September 2012 15:05 Nay Lin Aung
Yamethin (Mizzima) – The National Prosperity Public Company Limited (NPPCL) 
is establishing a new town, Minemyonge, for employees of the Moehti Moemi 
gold mine located in Yamethin Township, Mandalay Region.

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Coke on sale in Burmese shops


Wednesday, 12 September 2012 13:38 Mizzima News
A symbol of the West hit the shelves of Rangoon this week, making its appearance 
for the first time in 60 years, said company officials.

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China understands Burma’s reform process


Wednesday, 12 September 2012 13:03 Mizzima News
Prior to the arrival of China's top legislator Wu Bangguoin to Burma on Wednesday, 
China’s ambassador to Burma has given an interview to the state-run Xinhua news agency.

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