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Burma claims it will release Aung San Suu Kyi

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | yesterday

Aung San Suu Kyi Burma's prodemocracy leader could soon be released so that she can play a role in next year's election a senior Burmese diplomat has said.

Statement from Chin Delegation in London, UK

BURMA DIGEST (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009

PRESS STATEMENT 24 September 2009 BURMA A week after releasing a new report; On the Edge of Survival: The Continuing Rat Infestation and Food Crisis in Chin State, Burma, Chin Human Rights Organisation (CHRO) Executive Director Salai Bawi Lian Mang is in London briefing British Parliamentarians. On 23 September, Salai Bawi Lian Mang met with [...]

Press Statement - Burma

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009

A week after releasing a new report; On the Edge of Survival: The Continuing Rat Infestation and Food Crisis in Chin State, Burma, Chin Human Rights Organisation (CHRO) Executive Director Salai Bawi Lian Mang is in London briefing British Parliamentarians.

• Statement from Chin Delegation in London, UK - BURMA DIGEST

Aung San Suu Kyi Reaches 14 Years In Detention – 24th October

BURMA DIGEST (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009

Media Release From Burma Campaign UK : For Immediate Release 23rd October 2009 The Burma Campaign UK today called on the United Nations and international community to renew efforts to secure the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners in Burma. On 24th October Aung San Suu Kyi reaches a total of 14 years [...]

Myanmar, North Korea feature at Asian summit

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009

... and European Union and as a result is softening its approach," said Mark Farmaner, director of Burma Campaign UK.He said a recent policy shift by Washington from shunning the junta to seeking high-level dialogue has been misinterpreted by Southeast Asian nations as a move in tandem with their own, long-held policy of engagement.The Obama administration is sending Assistant Secretary...

Weak International Response Responsible For Suu Kyi Appeal Rejection

BURMA DIGEST (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009

Media Release From Burma Campaign UK – For Immediate Release 2nd October 2009 The Burma Campaign UK today blamed the weak international response to Aung San Suu Kyi’s conviction for the dictatorship’s rejection of her appeal today. At the start of Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial in May 2009 the European Union and other countries threatened tough [...]...

Suu Kyi letter backs the end of sanctions on Burmese junta

The Independent (Free subscription) | 09/30/2009

Activists have long been divided on the issue of sanctions. Some groups, such as the Burma Campaign UK, have adopted a firm line, arguing that sanctions – if properly imposed – could be an effective form of pressure on the senior members of the junta. Others have called for greater engagement with the country and believe that positive change is more likely to result from increasing trade...

Suu Kyi backs US talks with junta

New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009

... change in the Southeast Asian country and also how Asian giants such as China are benefiting from Burma's natural resourcesOfficials revealed that direct engagement had already been under way for several months and that the US expected Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, to name an "interlocutor" soon.There was broad approval of the US stance yesterday. Nyan Win, a spokesman for Ms...