| Daw
Aung San Suu Kyi: needed now more than ever |
| June 2008 - Pdf, Word |
19 June marks
the 63rd birthday of Burma’s pro-democracy leader
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the 4,619th day of her detention.
On 6 June, the SPDC indicated that Daw Suu could be
detained up to 27 November 2009 under existing law.
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| SPDC
turns disaster into catastrophe |
| May 2008 - Pdf, Word |
“SPDC turns
disaster into catastrophe” describes how Burma’s
military regime inflicted more injury on its own people
in the aftermath of cyclone Nargis. Burma’s people
suffered needlessly as the SPDC obstructed aid and disaster
relief teams from entering the country. Read
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| Disaster |
| May 2008 - Pdf, Word |
On 3 May 2008,
cyclone Nargis struck the Irrawaddy delta and wiped
out entire villages as it left a path of destruction
across five regions. Over seven million people were
affected by the storm, with estimates of dead ranging
from 25,000 to 100,000 and up to a million homeless.
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| Burma
at 60: Time for change! |
| December 2007 - Pdf, Word |
The
brief socio-economic overview of Burma’s past
60 years presents the grim realization that the past
two years have witnessed a sharp decline in Burma
on all fronts. Read
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| Time
for ASEAN to bite the bullet |
| November 2007 - Pdf, Word |
The briefer urges
ASEAN and its dialogue partners to throw their weight
behind a genuine reform process that is based on tripartite
cooperation between the military regime, the National
League for Democracy, and ethnic groups. Read
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| ASEAN
should stop passing the buck on Burma |
| October 2007 - Pdf, Word |
The briefer asserts
that ASEAN countries must exercise their substantial
influence on Burma’s military leaders to secure
the delivery of genuine political and economic reforms,
instead of using China as an excuse for inaction. Read
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| Saffron
Revolution: Update |
| October 2007 - Pdf, Word |
In the "Saffron
Revolution," tens of thousands of Buddhist monks
led massive anti-junta demonstrations. It was the largest
show of peaceful protests against the military regime
since 1988. Read
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| Face
off in Burma: Monks vs SPDC |
| September 2007 - Pdf, Word |
Between 18 and
24 September, tens of thousands of Buddhist monks led
massive anti-junta demonstrations across most of Burma’s
States and Divisions. In the largest show of peaceful
protests against the military regime since 1988, thousands
of Burmese civilians joined the rallies. Read
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| Fuel
price hikes inflame Burmese people |
| September 2007 - Pdf, Word |
On August 15,
the SPDC increased fuel prices by up to 500% overnight,
affecting the cost of essential commodities and transport.
Burmese people from all walks of life participated in
nationwide protests. Read
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| National
Convention: roadmap to instability |
| July 2007 - Pdf, Word |
The National Convention
remains a fundamentally flawed and inherently illegitimate
process aimed at formalizing and prolonging military
rule in Burma. The results will intensify the root causes
of the ethnic-based conflicts perpetuated by Burma’s
successive military regimes. Read
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| She
must be free |
| June 2007 - Pdf, Word |
On 27 May 2007,
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s latest term of house arrest
came up for review. The briefer documents Daw Aung San
Suu Kyi’s life, important quotes, and the numerous
awards conferred on her. Read
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| Forced
labor in Burma: time for action |
| November 2006 - Pdf, Word |
The forced labor
situation in Burma has not improved in the six years
since the ILO first addressed the issue in November
2000. While the regime has responded to ILO pressure
with positive measures, any gains have been lost as
soon as pressure is eased. Read
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| China
gambles on Burma at its own peril |
| October 2006 - Pdf, Word |
The briefer examines
the negative impact on China’s society that is
the result of China’s cozy economic and political
ties with the SPDC. The serious implications of China’s
economic and political ties with the SPDC include: Read
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| August 2006 - Pdf, Word |
The
briefer highlights the continuing persecution and discrimination
of Rohingya and Muslim in Burma and the denial of basic
protection and fundamental rights in neighboring countries.
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| The
Spirit of 8888 lives on |
| August 2006 - Pdf, Word |
The briefer honors
the courageous non-violent actions of ordinary people
and political leaders who have stood up for human rights
and democracy in Burma. Read
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| ATS:
a need for speed |
| July 2006 - Pdf, Word |
The majority of
ATS production and trafficking in the world occurs in
Southeast Asia, and Burma is a primary source of ATS
to the world market. The briefer examines the global
and regional impact of amphetamine production and use.
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| Burma’s
Withdrawal From The ASEAN Chair - Retreat Or Defeat? |
| September 2005 - Pdf, Word |
| On 26 July 2005, the SPDC withdrew its
claim to the ASEAN chair, causing a massive loss of face
for Snr Gen Than Shwe and his cronies. With the military
regime in a weakened state, now is the time for ASEAN
and the international community to push the junta towards
genuine and comprehensive reforms for democratization
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| Pressure
Works - Burma Backs Off From ASEAN Chair |
| August 2005 - Pdf, Word |
| Unprecedented pressure from Asean has
forced the Burmese regime to back off from claiming the
coveted chair for 2006. Although billed as “Burma’s
own decision”, the move – affecting the regime’s
credibility and prestige – was a defeat for regime
head Senior-General Than Shwe. Read
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| Waiting
to explode? |
| July 2005 - Pdf, Word |
Three bombs detonated
in central Rangoon on 7 May 2005. The bombings have
been commonly assumed to be an “inside job”
to justify increased military actions against dissident
groups, or as an expression of tensions between Vice-Sr
Gen Maung Aye and “young guns” aligned with
Sr Gen Than Shwe. Read
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| Call
For FATF To Maintain Burma’s NCCT Status
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| May 2005 - Pdf, Word |
Despite the regime’s
recent showcase closing of two banks, the SPDC has not
taken significant action against money laundering. The
SPDC’s approach to money laundering remains sub-par
and a threat to regional economies and global efforts
to combat money laundering. Read
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| Update:
Tsunami impact on Burma |
| January 2005 - Pdf, Word |
In December of 2004, an undersea
earthquake near Indonesia triggered a tsunami that caused
widespread destruction in Indonesia, Thailand, India
and, most likely, Burma. Because of Burma’s secretive
military regime, it has been had to assess the full
extent of the tsunami’s damage to Burma. Read
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| Tsunami
impact on Burma |
| January 2005 - Pdf, Word |
In December of 2004, an undersea
earthquake near Indonesia triggered a tsunami that caused
widespread destruction in Indonesia, Thailand, India
and, most likely, Burma. Because of Burma’s secretive
military regime, it has been had to assess the full
extent of the tsunami’s damage to Burma. Read
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| Briefing
Note - It Is Time To Act On Burma |
| June 2004 - Pdf, Word |
Now, more than
ever, the people of Burma need the leverage provided
by decisive actions such as sanctions that are working
to deprive Burma’s military regime, the SPDC,
of foreign exchange to fund its nationwide repression,
and legitimacy. Read
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