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Title: Statement by Local Residents at Ramree Island regarding Shwe Gas Project, Deep Sea Port, and Oil and Gas Pipeline (English, Burmese, Chinese)
Date of publication: 02 May 2013
Description/subject: "Construction of Daewoo’s Shwe gas project, as well as CNPC’s Maday deep sea port and oil and gas pipeline have damaged our (local people’s) livelihoods and environment in Kyauk Phu Township since 2009. Additionally, there has been ongoing forcible land confiscation, providing no compensation or a limited amount of compensation for the confiscated rice farms and lands. We, the local affected people, were not informed or consulted by the companies regarding the positive or negative impacts of the projects before the implementation of these projects until today. Furthermore, we were not informed of whether an EIA or SIA had been conducted before the implementation of the projects. Therefore, we have been deeply concerned about the possibility of the total destruction of our major livelihoods such as farming and fishing, as the projects have already negatively impacted our livelihoods..."
Language: English, Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ, Chinese
Source/publisher: Local Residents at Ramree Island (20 local groups and villages)
Format/size: pdf (64K-English; 63K-Burmese; 144K-Chinese)
Alternate URLs: http://www.burmalibrary.org/docs15/Ramree_Oil_and_Gas_Statement-bu.pdf
http://www.burmalibrary.org/docs15/Ramree_Oil_and_Gas_Statement-ch.pdf
Date of entry/update: 02 May 2013
ML > Economy > Investment in Burma/Myanmar > Foreign investment in oil and gas > Arakan (Shwe) gas field > Shwe gas field and pipeline -- reports and articles


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Date of publication: 01 May 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (5.1MB)
Date of entry/update: 02 May 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Thursday 2 May, 2013
Date of publication: 02 May 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.7MB)
Date of entry/update: 02 May 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: Transnational Organized Crime in East Asia and the Pacific - A Threat Assessment
Date of publication: April 2013
Description/subject: Illegal activities in the region is presented under 12 flows, most or all of which feature Myanmar... 1. Smuggling of migrants and labour trafficking within the Greater Mekong Sub-Region... 2. Trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation within the Greater Mekong Sub-Region... 3. Migrant smuggling from East and Southeast Asia to the United States and the European Union... 4. Migrant smuggling from South and West Asia through Southeast Asia to Australia and Canada... 5. Trafficking of opiates from Myanmar and Afghanistan into East Asia and the Pacific... 6. Trafficking of methamphetamines from Myanmar and China to the region... 7. The illegal wildlife trade in East Asia and the Pacific... 8. Illicit trade in wood-based products from the region to the world... 9. Illicit trade in electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) from the world to the region... 10. Illicit trade in ozone-depleting substances (ODS) from East Asia to the world... 11. Counterfeit consumer goods from East Asia to the United States and the European Union... 12. Fraudulent essential medicines from East Asia to Southeast Asia and Africa.
Language: English
Source/publisher: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Format/size: pdf (2.4MB-OBL version; 2.9MB-original), html
Alternate URLs: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/data-and-analysis/TOC-threat-assessments.html
http://www.unodc.org/documents/southeastasiaandpacific/Publications/2013/TOCTA_EAP_web.pdf
Date of entry/update: 02 May 2013
ML > The UN System and Burma/Myanmar > UN programmes and funds etc. > UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)


Title: BURMA BULLETIN ISSUE 76 - April 2013
Date of publication: April 2013
Description/subject: KEY STORY: • Evidence of killings emerges • Muslims prosecuted, jailed • Rangoon remains tense • Campaign for tolerance • Int’l concern over violence... INSIDE BURMA: • Ethnic cleansing of Rohingya • Crackdowns on protesters • Tatmadaw’s Shan State attacks • Kachin State fighting... HUMAN RIGHTS: • Political prisoners released... DISPLACEMENT: • Rohingya boat people & IDPs... INTERNATIONAL: • Daw Suu goes to Japan • EU lifts Burma sanctions • Thein Sein’s business trip • Burma-Indonesia relations... ECONOMY: • SIM card lottery flops • Race for telecom licenses • Oil and gas investment... OTHER BURMA NEWS... REPORTS
Language: English
Source/publisher: ALTSEAN-Burma
Format/size: pdf (197K)
Date of entry/update: 02 May 2013
ML > Activism and Advocacy (groups from Burma, solidarity groups, campaigns, publications) > Online publications by Burma solidarity groups > ALTSEAN-Burma archive


Title: "Myanmar Alin" Wednesday 1 May, 2012
Date of publication: 01 May 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (5.3MB)
Date of entry/update: 02 May 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" 2013


Title: "Myanmar Alin" Thursday 2 May, 2012
Date of publication: 02 May 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.3MB)
Date of entry/update: 02 May 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" 2013


Title: US State Dept. - Burma: Country Report on Human Rights Practices - 2012
Date of publication: 19 April 2013
Description/subject: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: "Burma’s parliamentary government is headed by President Thein Sein. On April 1, the country held largely transparent and inclusive by-elections in which the National League for Democracy (NLD) party, chaired by Aung San Suu Kyi, won 43 of 45 contested seats out of a total 664 seats in the legislature. The by-elections contrasted sharply with the 2010 general elections, which were neither free nor fair. The ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) continued to hold an overwhelming majority of the seats in the national parliament and state/regional assemblies, and active-duty military officers continued to wield authority at each level of government. Military security forces reported to military channels, and civilian security forces, such as the police, reported to a nominally civilian ministry headed by an active-duty military general. In 2012 the government’s continued reform efforts resulted in significant human rights improvements, although legal and policy revisions had yet to be implemented fully or consistently at the local level, particularly in ethnic nationality areas. On January 13, President Thein Sein released an estimated 300 political prisoners, including top figures of the prodemocracy movement and all imprisoned journalists, and amnestied an estimated 140 political prisoners in subsequent releases, though none of the 2012 releases were unconditional. The government eased longstanding restrictions imposed on its citizens, including by relaxing censorship laws governing the media, expanding labor rights and criminalizing forced labor, and returning professional licenses to practice law for the majority of lawyers who had been disbarred for political activities or for their representation of political activists. The government also eased restrictions on dissidents both from within and outside the country, including removal of more than 2,000 names from a government blacklist of persons barred from entering or leaving the country based on their suspected political activity. An outbreak of communal violence in June between predominantly Buddhist Rakhine and predominantly Muslim Rohingya in Rakhine State claimed the lives of an estimated 100 civilians and displaced tens of thousands before the central government reestablished calm. Violence broke out again in October and resulted in deaths estimated to exceed 100 and the burning of more than 3,000 houses in predominantly Rohingya villages. The central government took positive steps by deploying security forces to suppress violence, granting the international community access to the conflict areas, forming an investigative commission into the causes of the violence, and engaging international experts on reconciliation. Intercommunal tensions remained high. At the end of the year, there were more than 100,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) resulting from the violence in Rakhine State. The Burma Army escalated the use of force against the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) in December, including through the use of air power. In July the government stopped issuing travel permission for UN humanitarian aid convoys to travel to Kachin Independence Organization (KIO)-controlled areas, effectively cutting off an estimated 40,000 IDPs from access to international humanitarian assistance. Local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) were generally able to access these populations during this period. KIA forces allegedly destroyed civilian infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and trains, and targeted attacks on police officials in Kachin State. Significant human rights problems in the country persisted, including conflict-related abuses in ethnic minority border states; abuse of prisoners, continued detention of more than 200 political prisoners and restrictions on released political prisoners; and a general lack of rule of law resulting in corruption and the deprivation of land and livelihoods. Government security forces were allegedly responsible for cases of extrajudicial killings, rape, and torture. The government abused some prisoners and detainees, held some persons in harsh and life-threatening conditions, and failed to protect civilians in conflict zones. The government undertook some legal reforms during the year, and in practice restrictions on the exercise of a variety of human rights lessened markedly, if unevenly and unreliably, compared to past years. Nevertheless, a number of laws restricting freedom of speech, press, assembly, association, religion, and movement remained. The government allowed for greater expression by civil society, and NGOs were able to operate more openly than in previous years; however, the mandatory registration process for NGOs remained cumbersome and nontransparent. The government signed an action plan with the UN to end illegal child soldiers. Though there were several well publicized demobilizations of child soldiers during the year, recruitment of child soldiers continued. Discrimination against ethnic minorities and stateless persons continued, as did trafficking in persons--particularly of women and girls--although the government took actions to combat this problem. Forced labor, including that of children, persisted. The government generally did not take action to prosecute or punish those responsible for human rights abuses, with a few isolated exceptions. Abuses continued with impunity. Ethnic armed groups also committed human rights abuses, including forced labor and recruitment of child soldiers, and failed to protect civilians in conflict zones"
Language: English
Source/publisher: US Department of State (Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor)
Format/size: pdf (207K)
Alternate URLs: http://www.burmalibrary.org/docs15/USDOS-Country-rep2012-Burma.pdf
Date of entry/update: 02 May 2013
ML > Human Rights > Various Rights > Various rights: reports of violations in Burma > US State Dept. - reports on human rights in Burma


Title: Myanmar / Rakhine Commission: “Positive starting point but Government must address impunity” – UN expert
Date of publication: 01 May 2013
Description/subject: GENEVA (1 May 2013) – "The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar, Tomás Ojea Quintana, today welcomed some forward thinking recommendations from the Rakhine Investigation Commission report. However, he expressed concerns over the lack of recommendations to address impunity and ensure investigations into credible allegations of widespread and systematic human rights violations targeting the Muslim community in Rakhine State..."
Author/creator: Tomás Ojea Quintana
Language: English
Source/publisher: UN Information Centre, Yangon
Format/size: pdf (69K)
Alternate URLs: http://unic.un.org/imucms/Dish.aspx?loc=80&pg=110
Date of entry/update: 02 May 2013
ML > States and Regions of Burma/Myanmar > Arakan (Rakhine) State > Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc.


Title: US Commission on International Religious Freedom - 2013 - Burma
Date of publication: 30 April 2013
Description/subject: "Ongoing and important political reforms in Burma have yet to significantly improve the situation for freedom of religion and belief. During the reporting period, most religious freedom violations occurred against et hnic minority Christian and Muslim communities, with serious abuses against mainly Christian civilia ns during military interventions in Kachin State and sectarian violence by societal actors targeting Muslims in Rakhine (Arakan) State. In addition, Buddhist monks suspected of anti-govern ment activities were detained or removed from their pagodas, and at least eight monks rema in imprisoned for participating in peaceful demonstrations. In addition to sometimes severe restrictions on worship, education, and other religious activities and ceremonies, religious gr oups continue to face a range of problems, including: pervasive surveillance, imprisonment, di scrimination, societal violence, destruction or desecration of property, and censors hip of religious materials. In light of these systematic, ongoing, egregious violations of freedom of religion and belief, USCIRF recommends that Burma again be designa ted as a “country of particular concern” in 2013. The State Department has designated Burma as a CPC since 1999. Over the past year, the Burmese government continued to release po litical and religious prisoners, revised laws on media censorship and freedom of assembly, and allowed Aung San Suu Kyi’s National Democracy Party (NLD) to assume its seats in parliament. Nevertheless, Burma’s overall human rights record remains poor and the government was either unable or unwilling to curtail security forces or social actors who enga ged in serious abuses against religious minorities and others during armed conflicts in Kachin St ate and sectarian violence in Rakhine (Arakan) State. Rohingya Muslims, who are denied Burmese citizenship, experience widespread discrimination, strict controls over their religious activities and ceremonies and societal violence that is often incited by Buddhist monks and carried out with impunity by mobs and local militias, including police in Rakhine (Arakhan) State. In the past year, over 1,000 Rohingya have been killed, their villages and religious structures d estroyed, and women raped during attacks. In Kachin and northern Shan states, home to la rge Christian minority populations, the military conducted large operations beginnin g in January 2013. The military reportedly continues to limit religious worship and forcibly promote Buddhism as a means of pacifica tion in these areas and targets Christians for forced labor, rape, intimida tion, and destruction of religious sites. The government also continues to censor religious pub lications and prohibits the import of Bibles and Qu’rans in indigenous languages . Released prisoners face harassment and restrictions, including U Gambria, the head of the All-Burma Monks Alliance. .."
Language: English
Source/publisher: US Commission on International Religious Freedom
Format/size: pdf (116K)
Alternate URLs: http://www.uscirf.gov/component/tag/burma.html
http://www.uscirf.gov/reports-and-briefs/individual-country-chapters.html
Date of entry/update: 02 May 2013
ML > Human Rights > Discrimination > Religion or belief: discrimination based on > Religious freedom: reports of violations in Burma


Title: Papun Situation Update: Bu Tho Township, August to September 2012
Date of publication: 12 April 2013
Description/subject: "This report includes a situation update submitted to KHRG in November 2012 by a community member describing events occurring in Bu Tho Township, Papun District, in the period between August and September 2012. The community member reports the use of villagers for forced labour by Border Guard Force (BGF) Battalion #1013; from August 5th to September 28th 2012 the Battalion regularly ordered villagers to act as messengers and carry out work in Th'Ree Hta army camp; villagers were also forced to carry ammunitions and food for the soldiers without payment and to cut down bamboo canes. The community member goes on to describe BGF Battalion #1014 Commander Saw Maung Chit's failed attempt to recruit soldiers voluntarily in Meh Pree village tract and Htee Th'Daw Hta village tract, leading him to demand a total of 33 million kyat (US $37,437) from the two village tracts. Further, the report describes the arbitrary arrest, two-day detention and torture of S--- villager, Saw H---, by BGF Battalion #1014 Officer Saw Way Luh. This torture of Saw H--- left him with serious injuries; Officer Saw Way Luh is reported to have explained his torture of Saw H--- by claiming that the villager was a Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) spy. Villagers' difficulties regarding health care, food shortages and education are also described in this report..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Format/size: pdf (268K), html
Alternate URLs: http://www.khrg.org/khrg2013/khrg13b19.html
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
ML > Human Rights > Labour Rights > Labour rights: reports of violations in Burma > Forced Labour > Non-ILO Reports on forced labour, including forced portering, in Karen (Kayin) State
Economic oppression, Extortion, Robbery
Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Border Guard Forces


Title: Muslims Fear for Their Lives as Flames Consume Burma Town Near Former Capital
Date of publication: 30 April 2013
Description/subject: "RANGOON — Pages of a Koran lay torn and spread on the ground outside two mosques in the town of Okkan, on the outskirts of Rangoon. At the Cho Bali mosque, Korans were dumped in a small well outside. Down the road, a Muslim-owned shop lay in ruins while a crowd of about 100 Buddhist onlookers surveyed the scene. No help came for the victims of Burma’s latest round of inter-communal violence. They were left to pick up the pieces of their trashed possessions..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: "The Irrawaddy"
Format/size: html
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
ML > Religious violence (under construction) > Anti-Muslim violence - incidents and the humanitarian situation


Title: Hpa-an Situation Update: Ta Kreh and T'Nay Hsah Townships, December 2012
Date of publication: 04 April 2013
Description/subject: "This report includes a situation update submitted to KHRG in December 2012 by a community member describing events occurring in Hpa-an District, including a meeting that took place on December 7th 2012 on the grounds of the M--- village monastery in Noh Kay village tract, T'Nay Hsah Township. During this meeting, attended by 41 villagers from P---, A---, W--- and M--- villages, a monk presented a document with four rules regulating relations between Buddhist and Muslim villagers, which prohibit Buddhists from selling land to Muslims, prohibit Buddhist women from marrying Muslims and require Buddhists to buy goods from Buddhist shops only. Furthermore, the document states that those who do not follow the rules will be "punished effectively"; a photo of the document is included below. Information in this report suggests that the events described are seen by villagers as connected to events in Rakhine State, given the dissemination of a CD containing footage from Rakhine State amongst local villages prior to the rules being released. Further, the community member suggests that such meetings have taken place in other villages and townships, and that the relationship between Buddhist and Muslim villagers has deteriorated, with a reduction in trade and communication between the groups. A different KHRG community member also described the dissemination of similar documents by a monastery to Border Guard Force soldiers and local monks in K'Ter Tee village, Papun District; see "Papun Situation Update: Bu Tho and Dwe Lo Townships, September to December 2012," KHRG, March 2013..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Format/size: pdf (250K)
Alternate URLs: http://www.khrg.org/khrg2013/khrg13b16.html
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
ML > Religious violence (under construction) > Anti-Muslim violence - General articles and analysis


Title: Incident Report: Violent abuse in Papun District, October 2012
Date of publication: 01 April 2013
Description/subject: "...The incident occurred on October 15th 2012 in Htee Th'Daw Hta village tract, Bu Tho Township, Papun District, when Saw P--- allowed his cow to graze on a vehicle road that had been closed by Saw Pah Mee, a Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) Commander. Upon encountering Saw P--- in the area under his control, Commander Saw Pah Mee blindfolded, punched, and left Saw P--- tied up overnight, as well as shooting one of his cows. The incident report also mentions the violent abuse of a Muslim villager, Saw L---, by Border Guard Commander #1014 Commander Maw Nee Hseh; details of this incident were described by the same community member in a previously published report: "Papun Situation Update: Bu Tho and Dwe Lo townships, September to December 2012," KHRG, March 2013..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Format/size: pdf (273K), html
Alternate URLs: http://www.khrg.org/khrg2013/khrg13b15.html
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
ML > Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Armed conflict in Burma - conflict in particular States > Armed conflict in Karen State > Armed groups operating in Karen State (military activities and impact on villagers) > Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA)
Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Armed conflict in Burma - conflict in particular States > Armed conflict in Karen State > Armed conflict in Karen State - military activities and their impact on village life, including livelihood, health, education and land tenure security


Title: Incident Report: Forced Labour in Papun District #2, February 2012
Date of publication: 29 March 2013
Description/subject: "The following incident report was submitted to KHRG in May 2012 by a community member describing an incident that began on February 22nd 2012 in Dwe Lo Township, Papun District, where Border Guard Force (BGF) Battalion #1014 soldiers forced between 70 or 80 villagers to construct their army camp without providing any wage, the necessary building materials for construction or medical care for villagers who became sick while labouring. According to the community member who wrote this report, forced labour demands continue, but are described by villagers as having decreased to a level with which the demands do not significantly infringe upon their normal routine and less precautions are taken..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Format/size: pdf (161K)
Alternate URLs: http://www.khrg.org/khrg2013/khrg13b13.html
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
ML > Human Rights > Labour Rights > Labour rights: reports of violations in Burma > Forced Labour > Non-ILO Reports on forced labour, including forced portering, in Karen (Kayin) State
Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Armed conflict in Burma - conflict in particular States > Armed conflict in Karen State > Armed groups operating in Karen State (military activities and impact on villagers) > Border Guard Forces (BGF)


Title: Hpa-an Situation Update: T'Nay Hsah Township, November to December 2012
Date of publication: 29 March 2013
Description/subject: This report includes a situation update submitted to KHRG in December 2012 by a community member describing events occurring in Hpa-an District, between November and December 2012. The report details the concerns of villagers in T'Nay Hsah Township, who have faced significant declines in their paddy harvest due to bug infestation. The community member also raises villagers' concerns regarding the cutting down of teak-like trees by developers, for the establishment of rubber plantations. The report describes how this activity seriously threatens villagers' livelihoods, and takes place via the cooperation of companies and wealthy individuals with the Burma government. The report goes on to detail demands placed upon villagers by the Border Guard Force (BGF) to contribute money to pay soldiers' salaries. Though the community member reports that these demands are not as forcibly implemented as in the past; villagers still face threats if they do not comply. Many villagers in the area, however, have chosen not to pay the money requested of them by the BGF.
Language: English
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Format/size: pdf (129K), html
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
ML > Agriculture > Crops > Plantations > Rubber plantations
Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Armed conflict in Burma - conflict in particular States > Armed conflict in Karen State > Armed groups operating in Karen State (military activities and impact on villagers) > Border Guard Forces (BGF)
Forests and forest peoples (being reconstructed) > The forests and forest peoples of Burma/Myanmar > Human activity in the forests of Burma/Myanmar > Threats to the forests of Burma/Myanmar > Deforestation


Title: Border Guard #1014 demands for labour and goods in Papun District, May 2012
Date of publication: 25 March 2013
Description/subject: "This report is based on information submitted to KHRG in May 2012 by a community member[1] describing events occurring in Papun District, in May 2012, involving soldiers from Border Guard Battalion #1014, which is based out of K'Ter Tee and Hpaw Htee Hku villages. Commander Nyunt Thein and his Battalion Commander Maung Chit from the Battalion #1014 were identified, by name, as the ones who committed the abuses. Villagers were forced to build a camp for the Battalion #1014, which was also reported to have looted items from the villagers and forced them to do the camp's work, all of which is uncompensated..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Format/size: pdf (254K), html
Alternate URLs: http://www.khrg.org/khrg2013/khrg13b9.html
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
ML > Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Armed conflict in Burma - conflict in particular States > Armed conflict in Karen State > Armed groups operating in Karen State (military activities and impact on villagers) > Border Guard Forces (BGF)
Human Rights > Labour Rights > Labour rights: reports of violations in Burma > Forced Labour > Non-ILO Reports on forced labour, including forced portering, in Karen (Kayin) State
Economic oppression, Extortion, Robbery


Title: Incident Report: Looting in Papun District #1, May 2012
Date of publication: 25 March 2013
Description/subject: "The following incident report was submitted to KHRG in May 2012 by a community describing an incident that occurred on May 17th 2012, where Border Guard Force (BGF) Battalion #1014 soldiers looted livestock and durian from H---, X--- and Y--- villages in Meh Pree village tract, Bu Tho Township, Papun District. The report also includes villagers' opinions on the changing human rights situation, and expresses concern that looting and forced labour demands by armed groups is likely to persist."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Format/size: pdf (267K), html
Alternate URLs: http://www.khrg.org/khrg2013/khrg13b10.html
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
ML > Economic oppression, Extortion, Robbery


Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Date of publication: 01 May 2013
Description/subject: DOMESTIC NEWS: "Let’s build the nation through people’s strength" - Government has been implementing for providing best protection and rights to the entire workforce and workers are to demand the rights in accord with existing law - Nay Pyi Taw, 1 May—President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Agga Maha Thayay Sithu, Agga Maha Thiri Thudamma U Thein Sein sent a message on the occasion of May Day, 2013. The translation of the message is as follows:-...Summary of Recommendations in the Report of the Rakhine Investigation Commission to the Government of Myanmar (untitled)...Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visits Cocogyun...Ten more private dailies get green light...Religious building attacked by mob in Okkan...President’s Excellence Award Presentation ceremony held Formulating people-centered policy calls for mass participation..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: President U Thein Sein receives President of Australian Senate and party...Myanmar, Brazil eye on trade cooperation...7 Days in Myanmar: A Multimedia Showcase covers many features of Myanmar...Hluttaw Speakers host dinner to Australian delegation...Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Deputy Speaker meets Australian Senate President...Myanmar targets 3 million tourists in 2015...Educational cooperation discussed between universities of Myanmar, Japan and Austria...Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker receives Australian guests...Union FM receives Foreign Policy Adviser to former US President..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Limit exposure to direct sunlight during hottest time"
Language: English
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (1.8MB)
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The New Light of Myanmar" 2013


Title: Report of the Rakhine State Conflicts Investigation Commission (full text, Burmese)
Date of publication: 29 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: Rakhine State Conflicts Investigation Commission
Format/size: html
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
ML > States and Regions of Burma/Myanmar > Arakan (Rakhine) State > Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc.


Title: Plan of Action from the Rakhine State Conflicts Investigation Commission - summary of recommendations to the Government (English and Burmese)
Date of publication: 01 May 2013
Description/subject: The recommendations are in the form of a 7-page table listing Task, Implementation Department and Responsible Committees for the following issues: Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Situation... Temporary Shelters before the Monsoon Season... Resettlement... Reopening of Schools... Food Security and Malnutrition... Livelihoods... Permanent Settlement... Social Kaman Ethnic Group Issue... Population Growth...Social Integration... Formation of Truth-Finding Committee...Citizenship...Economy... Health... Education...Religion...INGO and LNGO Interaction...Security and Administration...Rule of Law...Peaceful Coexistence...Media
Language: English, Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: Rakhine State Conflicts Investigation Commission via "The New Light of Myanmar"
Format/size: pdf (158K-English; 445K-Burmesse)
Alternate URLs: http://www.burmalibrary.org/docs15/Rakhine_Commission_chart-bu.pdf
http://www.burmapartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/RecommendationEnglish-Version.pdf
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
ML > States and Regions of Burma/Myanmar > Arakan (Rakhine) State > Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc.


Title: "Voice of Burma" No. 915
Date of publication: 21 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: Voice of Burma Information Group
Format/size: pdf (265K)
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
RR > Archives > "Voice of Burma" > "Voice of Burma" 2013


Title: "Voice of Burma" No. 916
Date of publication: 28 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: Voice of Burma Information Group
Format/size: pdf (291K)
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
RR > Archives > "Voice of Burma" > "Voice of Burma" 2013


Title: Watchlist Action - Myanmar (Burma)
Date of publication: 01 May 2013
Description/subject: Press Releases and Other Documents and updates from 2007...includes links to Security Council material
Language: English, Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict
Format/size: html, pdf
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
ML > Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Children and armed conflict


Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" Thursday 2 May, 2013
Date of publication: 02 May 2013
Description/subject: DOMESTIC NEWS: USDP members observe Hluttaw Buildings...Significant day temperatures (1-5-2013)...Pansodan-Dalla ferry charges increased to K 100...Minbu (Saku) hosts over 100-year-old standing Buddha Image...Mandalay sees two selfimmolation cases within a couple of days...Villages under water stress in Yedashe Township...Relief aids for fire victims in NyaungU Township...Meiktila victims return home...Overturned vehicle kill one, hurt 17 in Heho...Farmland permits issued to farmers in NyaungU...CCA knowledge for primary teachers...Formation of Fund Management Board with local scholars discussed...Myanaung oil tanker sinks in Hlaing River...Basic fire fighting course commences...Reckless driving kills motorcyclist in Pale Tsp...Respect paying of E-Major alumni of Dagon University...Taninthayi Region Chief Minister’s Cup 6-10 May...18 suspects charged with Okkan arson attacks...Midwifery course concludes in Katha...Mandalay marks World Veterinary Day...Self-reliant concrete street being paved in Myeik...Electricity available at Kyonkadon village in Pyapon Township...Traffic accident leaves one dead...Four legged kid in Loilem receives ‘nothing’ from hospital...Gambler detained...Ywama Tyre Industry commissioned into service..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: "Friendlier relations with world countries intend to ensure betterment of people, promote trade and to make them understand Myanmar" - The following is the translation of President U Thein Sein’s speech through radio programmes to the entire people the length and breadth of the nation...Union Religious Affairs Minister meets Japanese guests...International Certified Basketball Referee Course conducted...Myanmar vows to cooperate with donor organizations to fight against AIDS...Korean-Myanmar entrepreneurs discuss joint venture works...Worker’s Day observed in Yangon...Australian Senate President visits Yangon war cemetery...Mandalay receiving more foreign tourists...US technology giant to help Myanmar boost IT in education..... "PERSPECTIVES": "People’s Power"..... ARTICLES: "The State Ovadacariya (Patron) Committee of the Sangha of All Orders of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar" Ba Sein (Religious Affairs)..."Law and order restored in Okkan MPF, security forces join hands to provide security" By: Nyunt Than (MNA) Photos: Ye Htut / Than Oo (MNA)
Language: English
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (2.5MB)
Date of entry/update: 01 May 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The New Light of Myanmar" 2013


Title: Papun Situation Update: Forced labour in Bu Tho Township, January to February 2013
Date of publication: 23 April 2013
Description/subject: "This report includes a situation update submitted to KHRG in February 2013 by a community member describing events occurring in Papun District, from January to February 2013. During this period, the community member describes continuous demands for forced labour in Bu Tho Township by Border Guard Force #1013 and #1014 led by Battalion Commander Saw Hla Kyaing and Saw Maung Chit, respectively. Specifically, villagers in Meh P'Ree and Kyaw Pah village tracts were demanded to collect building materials for Border Guard Force soldiers; serve as messengers; perform sentry duties; and do domestic duties in the army camp and porter for the soldiers. Further, the community member describes the use of villagers for forced labour by U Thuzana, the presiding monk of Myaing Gyi Ngu; all family members from every household in five village tracts, including women and children, were forced to work on the construction of a bridge..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Format/size: pdf (291K), html
Alternate URLs: http://www.khrg.org/khrg2013/khrg13b21.html
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
ML > Human Rights > Labour Rights > Labour rights: reports of violations in Burma > Forced Labour > Non-ILO Reports on forced labour, including forced portering, in Karen (Kayin) State


Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" Monday 29 April, 2013
Date of publication: 29 April 2013
Description/subject: DOMESTIC NEWS: MRTV to telecast State Excellence Awards presentation live...HGM Classic Golf Tourney on 25 May...Road signs put into place to improve road safety in Mandalay...Boat sinking claims five lives in NyaungU Township...A recent spate of car thefts in downtown Yangon...Saplings for perennial crops available in Thandaung Township...Unexploded WW II bomb found in Kyaukpyu...Dead grenades and rounds of ammunition unearthed in Bago...Mandalay City kept as garden city [N.B. photo of gardener at work]...Fire drill practised in Hsipaw...Branch of tree falls down on house in Amarapura...Stake driven for construction of pre-primary school in Myitkyina...Light water pump donated to fire brigade...Drug trafficker seized in Namkham...Local roads upgraded to asphalt facilities in Kalay...Wellwishers donate cash to Cetana free clinic...Dissemination of dairy cattle breeding knowledge in Mohnyin...Those of undestroyed houses return homes in Meiktila...Ilegally imported eggs destroyed at Muse 105th-Mile border trade camp...Onion prices fall in Yedashe...Illegal teak doors seized in overturned truck in DaikU...Umbrella hoisted atop Abhaya Zinamanaung Pagoda...Book corner opened in Kawlin...Knowledge about prevention against bird flu shared to people...Tachilek gets new traffic lights...Rain eases scorching heat in Mandalay...Fire drill hails Myanmar Fire Brigade Day in Myeik...Mandalay police detain 12 men for gang-style crimes...Transformer donated for Pazunmyaung Village, Nyaunglebin Tsp...Preventive measures against flood and construction of drainage systems inspected in Ayeyawady Region..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann holds talks with ROK President...Myanmar, Vietnam to play friendly match on 11 June...Director-General U Hau Do Suan appointed as Myanmar Ambassador to Canada...Australian Senate President and party visit St Mary’s Cathedral, Shwedagon Pagoda..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Pilot census"..... ARTICLES: "Hteesekha Waterfall, arts of nature" Byline and Photo: Kyee Myint Naing (Loikaw)..."A LITERARY AWARD CEREMONY" By Ba Than
Language: English
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.4MB)
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The New Light of Myanmar" 2013


Title: "Myanmar Alin" Saturday 27 April, 2013
Date of publication: 27 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.5MB)
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" 2013


Title: "Myanmar Alin" Sunday 28 April, 2013
Date of publication: 28 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.9MB)
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" 2013


Title: "Myanmar Alin" Monday 29 April, 2013
Date of publication: 29 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (3.9MB)
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" 2013


Title: "Myanmar Alin" Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Date of publication: 30 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.3MB)
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" 2013


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Saturday 27 April, 2013
Date of publication: 27 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.7MB)
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Sunday 28 April, 2013
Date of publication: 28 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.8MB)
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Monday 29 April, 2013
Date of publication: 29 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (5MB)
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Date of publication: 30 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.1MB)
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: The Evidence Act
Date of publication: 1872
Description/subject: Sections: 1. Application of Act.... 2. * * * *... 3. Interpretation clause... 4. “May presume.”... “ Shall presume. ” “ Conclusive proof. *....."The Evidence Act of 1872 sets out the rules of evidence in Myanmar. The Evidence Act establishes rules similar in form and content to those in other former British colonies in the region and in Britain today. 6 The Evidence Act is applicable to all judicial proceedings before any court 7 and to all judges or other persons legally authorized to hear evidence. 8 However, the Evidence Act does not apply to arbitrations..." (Alec Christie)
Language: English
Source/publisher: Government of the Union of Myanmar via Myanmar Code, Vol. XII
Format/size: pdf (1.6MB)
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
ML > Law and Constitution > Key documents of Burmese law


Title: THE RULE OF LAW AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION IN MYANMAR
Date of publication: 2000
Description/subject: Abstract: "After nearly thirty years of self imposed isolation, Myanmar has re- emerged as a significant potential destination for foreign investment. One of the key attractions of Myanmar as a destination for foreign investment is its legal system and historical commitment to the rule of law. With ASEAN membership and increasing levels of foreign investment in Myanmar, use of its legal system by foreign investors and their counsel has grown. The aim of this article is to outline, for both investors and legal professionals in other countries throughout the region, Myanmar's legal system and its practical operation in the area of commercial litigation, including the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards"
Author/creator: Alec Christie
Language: English
Source/publisher: Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal Association
Format/size: pdf (896K-original; 304K-OBL version)
Alternate URLs: http://www.burmalibrary.org/docs15/Rule_of_Law_in_Myanmar-red.pdf
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
ML > Law and Constitution > Legal sources and literature > Burmese legal history


Title: Myanmar must look beyond 'flawed' report to stop cycle of Buddhist-Muslim violence
Date of publication: 30 April 2013
Description/subject: "Recommendations in a government-backed report investigating last year's devastating violence in Myanmar fail to effectively tackle discrimination against Rohingya Muslims and could trigger more human rights abuses, Amnesty International said. The government-appointed Rakhine Commission this week issued a briefing on its investigation into violence between Buddhist and Muslim communities in Rakhine state, western Myanmar, which first erupted in June 2012. The clashes have resulted in a considerable loss of life and left thousands displaced. The Commission, which did not include any Rohingya on its panel, called on the government to “double” the presence of security forces in Rakhine state, including the Border Security Force (NaSaKa)..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Amnesty International
Format/size: html
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
ML > States and Regions of Burma/Myanmar > Arakan (Rakhine) State > Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc.


Title: Inter-Agency Preparedness/Contingency Plan - Rakhine State, Myanmar
Date of publication: 31 March 2013
Description/subject: "This document has been elaborated by humanitarian partners to address existing humanitarian concerns in view of protracted displacement and the likelihood of the worsening of the humanitarian situation in Rakhine State anticipating the upcoming rains and the possibility for further violence across the State and possibly beyond. It is composed of three sections: a) Introduction, b) Preparedness Plan for the rains (to be implemented between March and June 2013) and c) Contingency Planning for natural and human-made disasters. Chapter a) and b) are included in this document, while chapter c) is under elaboration. Inter-communal conflict in Rakhine State started in early June 2012 and resurged in October 2012. This has resulted in the displacement of people, loss of lives and livelihoods and restricted movement for many. Conditions in most camps are still far below international emergency standards eight months after the crisis started: shelter, water and sanitation, health and other services are insufficient. Access to livelihood and basic services has been further complicated by prolonged displacement of people or their living in isolated villages. Rakhine State is prone to impacts of cyclones and s uffered of severe floods and the situation of IDPs camps is going to further worsen during the rainy season which will start in May unless immediate action is taken. Meeting the immediate shelter needs of 69,000 people before the rainy season is a top priority as they are located in flood-prone camps and/or living in tents and makeshift shelters which will not withstand the rains. The situation is particularly concerning in 13 camps in Sittwe (40,000 people), Pauktaw (20,000 people), Myebon (3,900) people which will be inundated as they are in former paddy fields or close to the shore and at risk of storm surge. Another 5,000 IDPs are not in appropriate shelters to withstand the rains. Flooding will result in a rapid deterioration of shelter, water a nd sanitation and health conditions. Overflowing of latrines and lack of drainage will increase risks of water-borne diseases, morbidity and mortality. The following actions, which can only be taken by the Government are needed..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: UN Country Team in Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (2.87MB)
Alternate URLs: http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/inter-agency-preparednesscontingency-plan-rakhine-state-myanmar...
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
ML > States and Regions of Burma/Myanmar > Arakan (Rakhine) State > Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc.


Title: UN Country Team in Myanmar
Description/subject: Reports from October 2007
Language: English
Source/publisher: UN Country Team in Myanmar
Format/size: html, pdf
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
ML > States and Regions of Burma/Myanmar > Arakan (Rakhine) State > Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc.


Title: Humanitarian Bulletin, Rakhine State, Myanmar - Special Issue, April 2013
Date of publication: April 2013
Description/subject: HIGHLIGHTS: • Preparedness Plan for the rainy season focuses on m eeting the immediate shelter needs of 69,000 people deemed the most vulnerable. • HC/RC highlight s priority actions needed by Government for a swift implementation of the Plan . • The Central Committee for Peace and Development in Rakhine chaired by the Vice President formed last month. • CERF contributes $5 million in response to immediate needs in Rakhine
Language: English
Source/publisher: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
Format/size: html, pdf (400K)
Alternate URLs: http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/myanmar-rakhine-state-humanitarian-bulletin-special-issue-april...
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
ML > States and Regions of Burma/Myanmar > Arakan (Rakhine) State > Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc.


Title: Papun Situation Update: Bu Tho Township, November 2011 to July 2012
Date of publication: 12 April 2013
Description/subject: "This report includes a situation update submitted to KHRG in November 2012 by a community member, describing events occurring in Papun District from November 2011 to July 2012. The report describes restrictions placed upon villagers' movement by Major Thi Ha of Tatmadaw LIB #212; villagers were told not to travel to their farms and were threatened with being shot at if they were seen outside of their village. Villagers also faced restrictions on their movement as a result of unexploded landmines. The community member also describes the use of villagers for forced labour in May 2012 by BGF Battalions #1013 and #1014, including the collection of materials for the building of an army camp for Battalion #1013. The village heads of P---, as well as two villagers, were ordered to stay at BGF #1014's camp in order to work in the camp and porter for the soldiers. Also described, is an incident prompting fear amongst villagers, in which KNLA Battalion #102 Major Saw Hsa Yu Moo shot a gun in front of a villager's house. The community member raises concerns that, despite the ceasefire, cases of villagers being threatened, forced labour, and risks from landmines, continue to pose serious problems for villagers..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Format/size: pdf (268K), html
Alternate URLs: http://www.khrg.org/khrg2013/khrg13b20.html
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
ML > Human Rights > Freedom of Movement > Freedom of Movement, violations of in Burma/Myanmar
Human Rights > Labour Rights > Labour rights: reports of violations in Burma > Forced Labour > Non-ILO Reports on forced labour, including forced portering, in Karen (Kayin) State
Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Landmines > Reports and maps covering anti-personnel landmines and Burma/Myanmar


Title: Papun Situation Update: Bu Tho Township, July to October 2012
Date of publication: 11 April 2013
Description/subject: "This report includes a situation update submitted to KHRG in November 2012 by a community member describing events occurring in Papun District, during the period between July 2012 to October 2012. It specifically discusses forced labour, torture, the activity of major armed groups in the Bu Tho Township area, including the KNLA, DKBA, Tatmadaw and BGF, as well as villagers' healthcare, education and livelihood problems. The report describes how BGF Battalion #1014, led by Commander Maw Hsee, continues to demand materials and forced labour from villagers in order to build army camps. The report also provides details about a 50-year-old L--- villager, named Maung P---, who was arrested and tortured by the Tatmadaw Military Operation Command Column #2, which is under Battalion #44 and commanded by Hay Tha and Aung Thu Ra, because he asked other villagers to deliver a letter that the Tatmadaw demanded he deliver. The report includes information about the different challenges villagers face in Burma government and non-government controlled areas, as well as the ways villagers access healthcare from the KNU or the Burma government. According to the community member, civilians continue to face problems with their livelihood, which are caused by BGF and DKBA activities, but are improving since the ceasefire; also described are problems faced by villagers caused by natural factors, such as unhealthy crops and flooding. In order to improve crop health, farmers are using traditional remedies, but the community member mentions that those remedies do not address the problems well. Moreover, this report mentions how villagers pursue alternative livelihoods during intervals between farming and to cope with food shortages, including logging and selling wood..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Format/size: pdf (271K), html
Alternate URLs: http://www.khrg.org/khrg2013/khrg13b18.html
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
ML > Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Armed conflict in Burma - conflict in particular States > Armed conflict in Karen State > Armed conflict in Karen State - military activities and their impact on village life, including livelihood, health, education and land tenure security
Human Rights > Labour Rights > Labour rights: reports of violations in Burma > Forced Labour > Non-ILO Reports on forced labour, including forced portering, in Karen (Kayin) State
Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Border Guard Forces


Title: Nyaunglebin Situation Update: Ler Doh Township, November 2012 to January 2013
Date of publication: 09 April 2013
Description/subject: This report includes a situation update submitted to KHRG in January 2013 by a community member describing events occurring in Nyaunglebin District during the period between November 2012 and January 2013. Specifically, it describes the confiscation of more than 2375.14 acres of villagers' land by Tatmadaw Infantry Battalion #60. One villager was required by Light Infantry Battalion #264 soldiers to collect 250,000 kyat per month from the villagers who operate gold ore processing machines. The community member also describes how, despite the January 2012 ceasefire being in effect, the Tatmadaw continues to increase resupply missions in the area, which has created alarm amongst local civilians. As part of a CIDKP pilot project, 173 sacks of rice have been distributed to Muh Theh villagers. The community member reports that there was an increase in medical care in the area, where Tatmadaw medics travelled with armed soldiers to three towns in KNU-controlled areas in Kyauk Kyi Township, while FBR medics travelled with unarmed KNLA soldiers to Tatmadaw-controlled areas. In response to the land confiscation, villagers' reported their complaints by submitting a letter to the Burma government, however, no response had been received as of January.
Language: English
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Format/size: pdf (462K)
Alternate URLs: http://www.khrg.org/khrg2013/khrg13b17.html
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
ML > Land > Land in Burma > Human activity on land in Burma/Myanmar > Land confiscation for military, "development" and commercial purposes
Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Armed conflict in Burma - conflict in particular States > Armed conflict in Karen State > Armed conflict in Karen State - military activities and their impact on village life, including livelihood, health, education and land tenure security
Economic oppression, Extortion, Robbery


Title: Landmines shatter peace for villagers in eastern Burma
Date of publication: 08 April 2013
Description/subject: "To mark International Mine Awareness Day, Karen Human Rights Group published new data collected by community members in eastern Burma that describes the ongoing devastation caused by landmines. Each year the United Nations International Mine Awareness Day draws attention to the global impact of landmines and notes progress towards their eradication. Landmines continue to disrupt the potential for civilians to return to their way of life even after the conflict has subsided. Old landmines pose serious restrictions on villagers' ability to travel safely or resume farming and reconstruction of previously abandoned homes. Fatalities and injuries to people and livestock occur frequently, especially when there is no prior knowledge of the mined areas, making displaced communities particularly vulnerable."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Format/size: pdf (274K), html
Alternate URLs: http://www.khrg.org/khrg2013/khrg13_landmine.html
Date of entry/update: 30 April 2013
ML > Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Landmines > Reports and maps covering anti-personnel landmines and Burma/Myanmar
Internal armed conflict > Internal armed conflict in Burma > Armed conflict in Burma - conflict in particular States > Armed conflict in Karen State > Armed conflict in Karen State - military activities and their impact on village life, including livelihood, health, education and land tenure security


Title: Migrant Information Note Issue #19 - March 2013 (English)
Date of publication: 18 April 2013
Description/subject: "This issue of the IOM Migrant Information Note (MIN) details the latest updates and developments relating to the cabinet resolution on the regularization of migrant workers following the NV deadline of 14 December 2012."
Language: English
Source/publisher: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Format/size: pdf (48K)
Date of entry/update: 29 April 2013
ML > Migration > Migration from Burma > Migrant Workers from Burma > Migrant workers' registration in Thailand - texts and guidelines (mostly from IOM)


Title: Migrant Information Note Issue #19 - March 2013 (Burmese)
Date of publication: 18 April 2013
Description/subject: This issue of the IOM Migrant Information Note (MIN) details the latest updates and developments relating to the cabinet resolution on the regularization of migrant workers following the NV deadline of 14 December 2012.
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Format/size: pdf (61K)
Date of entry/update: 29 April 2013
ML > Migration > Migration from Burma > Migrant Workers from Burma > Migrant workers' registration in Thailand - texts and guidelines (mostly from IOM)


Title: Migrant Information Note Issue #19 - March 2013 (Thai)
Date of publication: 18 April 2013
Description/subject: This issue of the IOM Migrant Information Note (MIN) details the latest updates and developments relating to the cabinet resolution on the regularization of migrant workers following the NV deadline of 14 December 2012.
Language: Thai
Source/publisher: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Format/size: pdf (148K)
Date of entry/update: 29 April 2013
ML > Migration > Migration from Burma > Migrant Workers from Burma > Migrant workers' registration in Thailand - texts and guidelines (mostly from IOM)


Title: 
Date of entry/update: 29 April 2013
ML > Land > Land in Burma > Human activity on land in Burma/Myanmar > Land confiscation for military, "development" and commercial purposes


Title: BURMA: Criminalization of rights defenders and impunity for police
Date of publication: 29 April 2013
Description/subject: The Asian Human Rights Commission condemns in the strongest terms the announcement of the commander of the Sagaing Region Police Force, Myanmar, that the police will arrest and charge eight human rights defenders whom it blames for inciting protests against the army-backed copper mine project at the Letpadaung Hills, in Monywa. The commission also condemns the latest round of needless police violence against demonstrators there.
Language: English
Source/publisher: Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
Format/size: html (45K)
Date of entry/update: 29 April 2013
ML > Law and Constitution > Rule of Law
Economy > Industry > Extractive industries > Mining > Metal mining
Land > Land in Burma > Human activity on land in Burma/Myanmar > Land confiscation for military, "development" and commercial purposes


Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" Saturday 27 April 2013
Date of publication: 27 April 2013
Description/subject: DOMESTIC NEWS: Hole in one at Shwemantaung Golf Course...Man charged with human trafficking in Hpa-an...Squall of rain uproots trees, lamp posts in Sagaing Township...Two men stabbed with 10-inch long needles at Thiri Mingala new market...Snatchers taken into custody...Self-immolation of psychotic disorder in Mandalay...Health education given at relief camp in Meiktila...Fingerlings, cattle set free in Pathein...Fund set up for medical treatment of members of the Sangha...Socio-economic Development Work Committee for Ensuring Peace and Stability and Implementation of Development in Rakhine State meets...WY brand stimulant tablets seized in Momauk...Painting, cartoon contests mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking...Principal’s statue unveils at Shwebo Youth Development Centre...MPF launches emergency, complaint-handling phone lines...Strong winds victims get cash assistance...Workshop on dairy cattle breeding and dairy products development held...Committee meets to proceed with report on Letpadaungtaung copper mine...Myanmar Gazette...Purified drinking water donated to victims of relief camps in Meiktila...Computer course opened in Salingyi Tsp...YCDC sells low-priced SIM cards through lucky draw...Books, journals donated in Mongkhat...Citizenship Scrutiny Cards issued in Nawnghkio...Bogyoke Road of Kalay broadened...Electoral Stakeholders Roundtable Meeting held..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: President U Thein Sein felicitates South African counterpart...Vice-President U Nyan Tun receives former US Assistant Secretary of State...Myanmar U-23 to play friendly match against Vietnamese counterpart 11 June...Two tourists wearing Myanma Thanatkhar near Sule Pagoda...Seminar on aviation insurance held...Union FM felicitates Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa...Israeli Chef Cooking & Contribution held in Yangon...MFF President calls for never-say-die attitude of footballers...Abe to visit Myanmar in late May for bilateral summit...Myanmar’s significant reform processes found exciting and amazing...Union Commerce Minister meets economic delegations from US and Thailand..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Harmonious industrial relations"..... ARTICLES: "Low-priced SIM card makes Myanmar public happy" Win Win Maw..."Thabyey (Eugenia)" Maha Saddhamma Jotika dhaja Sithu Dr. Khin Maung Nyunt
Language: English
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (3MB)
Date of entry/update: 29 April 2013
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" Sunday 28 April 2013
Date of publication: 28 April 2013
Description/subject: DOMESTIC NEWS: Conflict-sensitive reporting course opened...Significant day temperatures (27-4-2013)...Tornado touches down in some townships of Mandalay Region...SIM cards handed over at South Dagon (25) ward...Kengtung Township sees couple of fires in single day...Kyaukse set to fully supply itself with safe and clean drinking water...Cash donation for School for the Deaf in Mandalay...YCDC Cup Summer Golf Championship 2013 goes on...Electricity supply resumes in disaster-hit Sagaing Township...Water needy persons get water supply from wellwishers...Umbrella hoisted atop quake-striven pagoda in Wetlet Township...Wellwishers invited to donate cash and kind to fire victims...Squalls destroys trees, lamp-posts in Sagaing...Books, medicines donated to staff of Sittoung Paper Mill...Express bus plunges into drain from bridge on Yangon-Mandalay Expressway...Four security personnel wounded in arresting suspect...Surprise check conducted in PyinOoLwin...SIM card sale in Dagon Myothit...Buddha Pujaniya of historic Kanni Myathitin Pagoda held...Lightning kills two in Kawkareik...Educative talks on anti-human trafficking given in Mandalay...Low-cost SIM cards sold in Yedashe Township...Raising reading habit in Katha District...Lychee yield drops due to scorching weather...Lychee yield drops due to scorching weather...Haul of drugs seized in Muse...Fire reduces one house to ashes in Nyaunglebin Township...Union ministers visit farms in Bago Region...Union S & T Minister calls for establishment of resource centres...First Ethnic Media Conference held in Mawlamyine...[weather]Outlook for subsequent two days..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS" Myanmar, Korean speakers sign MoU on bilateral cooperation...APSF Board of Executive Committee Meeting held...Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker meets Australian Senate President...Australian Senate President arrives in Yangon...Leading Committee for holding 7th ASEAN Para Games meets...Union Labour Minister visits the Philippines..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Put the past behind"..... ARTICLE: "Mobile team and illegal trade routes" Byline: Waw Win Maung
Language: English
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
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Format/size: pdf (4.1MB)
Date of entry/update: 29 April 2013
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Date of publication: 30 April 2013
Description/subject: DOMESTIC NEWS: Work coordination meeting on provision of allowances for monastic school teachers...Merit sharing marks completion of Maha ordination hall in Namsang...Mogaung emphasizes prevention against narcotic drug...Kanbalu-Myaydu gravel road completed in Kanbalu...Wellwishers donate cash and kind to fire victims of NyaungU...Ayeyawady Region honours scout youths...Servicemen supply drinking water to people in Taungdwingyi...Myeik hosts Myanmar-Thai entrepreneurs meeting...MPF launches emergency, complaint-handling phone lines...Strong winds bring eagle to Sagaing...About 40 grams of heroin seized on 58-down Myitkyina- Mandalay train...Yochar Village of Kyaukpadaung Tsp taps underground water...Over 490 grams of opium seized in Waingmaw...Kutkai illuminated with electricity...Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann addresses meeting to review laws...Central Committee for Implementation of Stability and Development in Rakhine State meets...Rakhine Commission interviewed over 2000 individuals to compile report..... REPORT: "British bring in large numbers of Bengali from neighbouring country" [EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF REPORT OF RAKHINE STATE CONFLICTS INVESTIGATION COMMISSION]..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Myanmar government working on two major missions of political stability and economic growth...Maverick operator Digicel takes on the big boys in Myanmar...Agreement on standard catering services signed...Investors invited for Myotha Industrial Park and Hsimeekhon Port in Ngazun Township...President U Thein Sein meets Timor-Leste Premier, UN Deputy Secretary-General, ESCAP Executive Secretary...Appointment of Ambassador agreed on...Australian Senate President visits monastic education school..... "PERSPECTIVES": "The soul of the people"
Language: English
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (3.9MB)
Date of entry/update: 29 April 2013
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Title: Report of the Rakhine State Conflicts Investigation Commission (Executive Summary - English)
Date of publication: 30 April 2013
Description/subject: "British bring in large numbers of Bengali from neighbouring country" - Nay Pyi Taw, 29 April—The Rakhine State Conflicts Investigation Commission released its report. The executive summary of the report is as follows:-
Language: English
Source/publisher: "The New Light of Myanmar" 30 April 2013
Format/size: pdf (539K)
Date of entry/update: 29 April 2013
ML > States and Regions of Burma/Myanmar > Arakan (Rakhine) State > Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc.


Title: Export - Oriented Growth Strategy for Myanmar: Joining Production Networks in East Asia (English and Burmese)
Date of publication: January 2013
Description/subject: Concluding Remarks: "For many years, the West has pressured Myanmar in the direction of democracy and respect for human rights by ostracizing its military government through measures such as economic sanctions. Now, the thick fog of military rule that has so far enshrouded the country has become clear. As Western economic sanctions have been eased or lifted, Myanmar’s products will no doubt regain access to global markets, and there will be an influx of foreign investment to this country. The Myanmar economy will become more integrated into the global and regional economies, and have the chance to realize its latent potential. Myanmar’s exports will accordingly increase, and the export goods and destination shall be diversified. To do so, the first step for Myanmar is to show its ability to host export-oriented industry. The apparel industry seems to serve as a litmus test for this. After that, to be a part of production and distribution networks for E&E industry in East Asia will be a key for Myanmar to proceed to the next stage of industrialization. Myanmar should also tap into intra-regional markets, such as China, India and Thailand, in addition to traditional export markets such as US and EU. Utilizing the regional free trade agreements and further enhancement of the connectivity with these countries is also important for the export-oriented growth strategy for Myanmar"
Author/creator: Toshihiro KUDO and Satoru KUMAGA
Language: English, Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: IDE-JETRO Policy Review on Myanmar Economy No. 9
Format/size: pdf (380K-English; 665K-Burmese)
Alternate URLs: http://www.ide.go.jp/English/Publish/Download/Brc/PolicyReview/pdf/09_Burmese.pdf
Date of entry/update: 28 April 2013
ML > Economy > Economy: general, analytical, statistical > Economy: general, analytical, statistical (various sources)


Title: Myanmar’s Two Decades of Partial Transition to a Market Economy: A Negative Legacy for the New Government
Date of publication: December 2012
Description/subject: Abstract: "Despite more than two decades of transition from a centrally planned to a market-oriented economy, Myanmar’s economic transition is still only partly complete. The government’s initial strategy for dealing with the swelling deficits of the state economic enterprises (SEEs) was to put them under direct control in order to scrutinize their expenditures. This policy change postponed restructuring and exacerbated the soft budget constraint problem of the SEEs. While the installation of a new government in March 2011 has increased prospects for economic development, sustainable growth still requires full-scale structural reform of the SEEs and institutional infrastructure building. Myanmar can learn from the gradual approaches to economic transition in China and Vietnam, where partial reforms weakened further impetus for reforms."... Keywords: Myanmar, transition, state economic enterprises JEL classification: H61, O53, P21
Author/creator: KUBO Koji
Language: English
Source/publisher: IDE-JETRO Discussion paper No. 376
Format/size: pdf (464K)
Alternate URLs: http://www.ide.go.jp/English/Publish/Download/Dp/376.html
Date of entry/update: 28 April 2013
ML > Economy > Economy: general, analytical, statistical > Economy: general, analytical, statistical (various sources)


Title: Foreign Investment Law: Stipulation of types of economic activities (English and Burmese)
Date of publication: 31 January 2013
Description/subject: "The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Myanmar Investment Commission, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 56, subsection (b) of the Foreign Investment Law , in stipulating the applicable business under Chapter 2 of the Foreign Investment Law, and with the approval of the Union Government, prescribes the list of economic activities which are prohibited, the list of economic activities which are allowed only in joint ventures with Myanmar nationals, and the list of economic activities which are allowed in accordance with certain separately stipulated conditions. ..."
Language: English, Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: Myanmar Investment Commission: Notification No. 1/2013
Format/size: pdf (317K-English; 35K-Burmese)
Alternate URLs: http://www.networkmyanmar.org/images/stories/PDF14/Notification-1-2013.pdf
Date of entry/update: 28 April 2013
ML > Law and Constitution > Civil and administrative law > Economic laws and decrees > Laws and decrees related to trade and investment > Laws and decrees related to trade and investment (texts)


Title: Foreign Investment Rules - Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development Notification No.11/2013 (English and Burmese)
Date of publication: 31 January 2013
Description/subject: DRAFT 3 /0 7 - 02 - 20 13 (Unofficial Translation of the “ Official Myanmar Version ” ) 847575_3.doc 1 Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development Notification No.11/2013 (31 January 2013) The Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, in exercise of the powers conferred under Sect ion 56, sub - clause (a) of the Myanmar Foreign Investment Law, and with the approval of the Union Government, prescribes the following rules:
Language: English, Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development
Format/size: pdf (194K-Burmese; 292K-English)
Alternate URLs: http://www.networkmyanmar.org/images/stories/PDF14/FIL-Rules-31-1-2013.pdf (Burmese original)
Date of entry/update: 28 April 2013
ML > Law and Constitution > Civil and administrative law > Economic laws and decrees > Laws and decrees related to trade and investment > Laws and decrees related to trade and investment (texts)


Title: Anti-bribery Bill (English)
Date of publication: 02 August 2012
Description/subject: The Bill was approved by the Amyotha Hluttaw on 1 August 2012 (see alternate URL), but I do not know if it has gone further (OBL Lib).
Language: English
Source/publisher: Amyotha Hluttaw
Format/size: pdf (106K)
Alternate URLs: http://www.burmalibrary.org/docs13/AH-NLM2012-08-02-day19.pdf
Date of entry/update: 28 April 2013
ML > Politics and Government > Burma/Myanmar's Legislature > Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Union Assembly) > Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (meeting in plenary): - proceedings > Pyidaungsu Hluttaw: Laws and bylaws proposed and/or adopted in 2012
Law and Constitution > Criminal law > Criminal law (texts) > Other crime-related laws (texts)


Title: Normlex (ILO) Myanmar profile
Description/subject: See also the main OBL section on the ILO
Language: English (French and Spanish also available)
Source/publisher: International Labour Office
Format/size: html
Date of entry/update: 28 April 2013
ML > Law and Constitution > Laws impacting on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights > Labour laws and decrees (commentary)


Title: International Labour Organisation (OBL main section)
Description/subject: Several hundred documents on the labour situation in Burma/Myanmar - Observations of the Committee of Experts, International Labour Conference and Governing Body debates and documents etc.
Language: English (French and Spanish also available)
Source/publisher: Online Burma/Myanmar Library
Format/size: html, pdf
Date of entry/update: 28 April 2013
ML > Law and Constitution > Laws impacting on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights > Labour laws and decrees (commentary)


Title: Fear stalks Muslims in Myanmar
Date of publication: 14 April 2013
Description/subject: "Eyewitnesses to a massacre at an Islamic school say it was carried out by Buddhists, and many contend it stems from a coordinated effort with ties to the top... Mon Hnin, a 29-year-old Muslim woman from Meiktila, in central Myanmar, spent the night of March 20 with her daughter and mother-in-law hiding in terror in the bushes on the fringes of her neighbourhood. A wave of murderous anti-Muslim riots led by Buddhist extremists had exploded earlier that day in the dusty town with a population of 100,000 people, located 130km north of the capital, Nay Pyi Taw. Like the houses of many other Muslims in the town, the one belonging to Mon Hnin, whose name has been changed for security reasons, had been destroyed by a Buddhist mob in the Mingalar Zay Yone quarter and she and her relatives had to take refuge in the first place they could find..."
Author/creator: Carlos Sardina Galache
Language: English
Source/publisher: "Bangkok Post", Spectrum
Format/size: html
Date of entry/update: 27 April 2013
ML > Religious violence (under construction) > Anti-Muslim violence - General articles and analysis


Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" Friday 26 April, 2013
Date of publication: 26 April 2013
Description/subject: DOMESTIC NEWS: Loans disbursed to members of cooperative society...Drinking water supplied to villages in Padaung Township...Cattle smugglers seized in Waingmaw Township...Teachers attend child-centre teachership course in Natmauk...Fingerlings, birds released on New Year Day...Lake dredged on self-reliant basis for water storage in Yamethin...Negligent fire destroys 75 houses in KhinU Township...Quality Thanakha marketable in Pakokku...Free medical treatment provided to patients in Bago...Draft Printing and Publishing Draft Law briefed in Mawlamyine...Survey to be conducted for integrated transport master plan...Junior Golf Myanmar Tourney 2-3 May...Over 1000 units of SIM cards sold at Thazi...Kengtung sees two fire outbreaks in single day...Fire breaks out at old guest house...SIM card buyers chosen by lots in Mayangon Tsp...Plan to rebuild houses of fire victims in NyaungU...Squad arrests soccer betting...Ammunition unearthed in Bago...Letpadaungtaung Copper Mining Project faces mob protests...Workshop on disaster risk reduction and gender equality at Nay Pyi Taw Amara Hotel..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: President U Thein Sein congratulates Bangladeshi counterpart...President U Thein Sein calls for closer cooperation of ASEAN members towards a people-centered community...President U Thein Sein attends working dinner of 22nd ASEAN Summit...Flocks of globetrotters interested in Myanmar handicrafts in Mingun region...Wellwishers continuously donate cash and kind...Fukuoka official in Myanmar as water adviser on JICA mission...Draft Printing and Publishing Draft Law briefed in Mawlamyine...Australian Senator John Joseph Hogg to pay visit to Myanmar...USAID to help Union Attorney-General’s Office...Education Ministry seeks English language proficiency of students...President U Thein Sein meets Thai Prime Minister Mrs Yingluck Shinawatra...President U Thein Sein arrives back in Nay Pyi Taw... "PERSPECTIVES": "Build a green city"..... ARTICLE: "Love life without drug" Khin Maung Tun (Lanmadaw)
Language: English
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.2MB)
Date of entry/update: 26 April 2013
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Title: "Myanmar Alin" Friday 26 April, 2013
Date of publication: 26 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (6MB)
Date of entry/update: 26 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Friday 26 April, 2013
Date of publication: 26 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.5MB)
Date of entry/update: 26 April 2013
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" Thursday 25 April 2013
Date of publication: 25 April 2013
Description/subject: DOMESTIC NEWS: Region Chief Minister meets storm victims...Pen culture fish breeding introduced...Piglets on sales in Pale Township...Fire of garbage, old electronic equipment écauses explosion in Loilem...Neem tree falls on motorcycle in strong winds...MCDC, people join hands in sanitation of drains...Myotha Industrial Park, Hsimeekhon Port under construction...Football friendly match between former selected players of Upper Myanmar, Customs (Mdy)...Rural bridge inaugurated, culture course opened in Homalin...Pakokku region to boost production of onion...MPF launches emergency, complaint-handling phone lines...Water treatment plant built to supply water to Mandalarians...Parahita Youth Group clean wells in Singaing...Strong winds, hailstone hit MraukU...Shwegu Township gets Moesit Bridge...Outbreak of fire engulfs 19 houses in NyaungU...Oxen seized before smuggling in Thazi Township...Union Border Affairs Minister inspects Naga Region development tasks...Roads, bridges in Sagaing, Mandalay upgraded...Nay Pyi Taw National Library opens first building...Myeik facilitated with transformer, more power lines...Summer Buddhist Culture Course opens in Yedashe...Low-priced mobile phone subscribers chosen by lots...Basic Buddhist Culture Course opened in Pyawbwe...Naungsaw Bridge collapses in Kalay...Low-cost SIM card sale starts in Myeik...Traffic rules broker motorcycles seized in Monywa...Township Level Disaster Risk Management Course commences in Loikaw...Libraries in Myeik under maintenance for public reading..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: President U Thein Sein heads to Brunei for ASEAN Summit...Vice-Admiral Thura Thet Swe meets US ambassador, military attachés...US welcomes Myanmar’s release of prisoners...Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker receives Resident Representative of UNICEF...President U Thein Sein arrives in Brunei...Indonesian President and wife conclude visit..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Closer ties with Indonesia"..... ARTICLES: "Thilawa Special Economic Zone estimated to create over 200,000 jobs" Interviewer: Soe Soe Naing (Kyemon) Photo: Khin Maung Win (Kyemon)..."Vehicle enterance fee at Thiri Mingala Car Dealer Camp" Byline: Maung Thitsa Photo: Tin Soe (Myanma Alinn)
Language: English
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (3.7MB)
Date of entry/update: 25 April 2013
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Title: "Myanmar Alin" Thursday 25 April, 2013
Date of publication: 25 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (5.7MB)
Date of entry/update: 25 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Thursday 25 April, 2013
Date of publication: 25 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.5MB)
Date of entry/update: 25 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Date of publication: 23 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.5MB)
Date of entry/update: 24 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Wednesday 24 April, 2013
Date of publication: 24 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.9MB)
Date of entry/update: 24 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Monday 22 April, 2013
Date of publication: 22 April 2013
Description/subject: THERE WERE NO ONLINE VERSIONS OF "THE MIRROR" BETWEEN 16 AND 22 APRIL, FOR THE BURMESE NEW YEAR.
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.8MB)
Date of entry/update: 24 April 2013
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" Monday 22 April 2013
Date of publication: 22 April 2013
Description/subject: DOMESTIC NEWS: Union Transport Minister inspects development of Yangon jetty...Union Minister inspects Yeywa Hydropower Plant...Development tasks in Yangon City inspected...Driver who escaped from traffic accident arrested...Umbrella of ordination hall at Maha Muni Buddha Image repaired...Water pots for public kept for 120 years in Pakokku...Respects paid to the aged in Kyaukse...Strong winds hit Hsenwi Township...Cargo boat fire at Bawgagyi Jetty in Mandalay...100,000 fingerlings released into Chindwin River...Stake driven for Myitkyina Gems Entrepreneurs Association...Yangon Region observes World TB Day 2013...Cash donated to religious, social tasks...Motorcycle hits walker on Meiktila-Myingyan road...Main canal dredged for prevention of floods at farmlands...Over 50,000 fish released into lake in Meiktila...Mobile Team seizes jade stones in Nawngkhio...Over one viss of gold donated for construction of medical ward...Kangyidaunt BEPS No 140 gets new building...Buddha Pujaniya of Shwemawdaw Pagoda opened...Noteworthy amount of rainfall (21-4-2013)...Tarpein (1) Hydropower Plant supplies 24 hr electricity to Bhamo District..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Early Childhood Development Centres organize conclusion of courses...Myanmar stands 8th position on table of world weightlifting...THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR MINISTRY OF ENERGY Dated: 11th April, 2013 INVITATION FOR BIDS TO CONDUCT PETROLEUM OPERATIONS IN MYANMAR OFFSHORE AREAS (2013)1. The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar hereby announces Invitation of Sealed Bids for Petroleum Operations to be conducted in Myanmar Offshore Areas (Shallow Water and Deep Water Blocks) on production sharing basis. 2. The following Offshore blocks are available for bidding in this bidding round:- Offshore Shallow Water Blocks...Hotels and Tourism Development discussed...Pyithu Hluttaw delegation to observe British Parliament..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Impact of high temperature on children"..... ARTICLES: "High time to make changes in service of private hire cars (taxis)" By Khin Hsaing..."PSM and PSB for the sake of all national races" Dr. Thida Tin
Language: English
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (3.5MB)
Date of entry/update: 24 April 2013
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" Tuesday 23 April 2013
Date of publication: 23 April 2013
Description/subject: DOMESTIC NEWS: Rakhine committee meets to speed up resettlement before monsoon...Dy Construction Minister inspects Yangon-Pyay, Minhla-Monyo Roads...Significant day temperatures (22-4-2013)...Maha Pathana Treatise Recitation at Lawkananda Pagoda in Sittway...CDMA-800 mobile phone applicants on increase...Marketable soya bean cultivated in Pakokku region...Villagers suffer from food poison of muntjac meal...Sales of solid mica increase income of people...Strong winds hit villages in Magway Region...Environmental and social impacts to be considered in development plans...Union Education Minister attends meeting of textbooks printing and publishing subcommittee...Printing and Publishing Law (draft) clarified in Sittway...Union Culture Minister visits Pakhangyi Archaeological Museum...Ancient Buddha image unearthed in Ponnagyun...MPF launches emergency, complaint-handling phone lines...Workshop on development of women’s life held in Muse...Cattle seized in Waingmaw before smuggling...Respects paid to older persons of above 75 years old in Myitnge...Adipati White bus line resumes its route in Yangon...Heroin seized in Kutkai Township...Cash donated to damaged houses in strong winds...Dhammaçariya, Pathamabyan Exams to be convened...Farmer Channel to be launched...Slight earthquake jolts inside Myanmar...Engine failure cancels MA flight at Kawthoung..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Biography of Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia...Biography of Mrs. Hajjah Ani Bambang Yudhoyono...Brazilian entrepreneurs invited to invest in Myanmar special economic zones...EU to lift Myanmar sanctions in ‘new chapter’ in ties...Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker leaves for Republic of Korea...Schedule of hosting Davis Cup cancelled..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Promote livelihoods of forestdependent rural people"
Language: English
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4MB)
Date of entry/update: 24 April 2013
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Title: "The New Light of Myanmar" Wednesday 24 April, 2013
Date of publication: 24 April 2013
Description/subject: DOMESTIC NEWS: Cash and kind donated to victims in Meiktila...People from Pyapon enjoy better transportation...Relief items donated to strong wind victims in Pyay...Transformer fires waste over K 23.5 million in Dagon Township...Tarmacking of Chaungphya- Kyondoe road commences in Kyondoe...Plan to implement second OPV immunization programme in Rakhine State...White Heart Group provides free health care services in Mawgyun...Yangon-Mawlamyine up and down trains resume regular schedules...Phyusin Parahita free clinic, reliable for needy persons in Magway...Notice to CDMA-800 MHz mobile subscribers...Private schools prepare to open in Mandalay...Myoma market in Pakokku hustling after Maha Thingyan Festival...Kyaukpadaung to get new market in August...Seventh white elephant gives birth to a new elephant...Insein gas container blast kills four...Amnesty granted for 93 prisoners... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: President U Thein Sein sends messages of sympathy to Chinese President, Premier...Myanmar, Indonesia vow to increase trade volume...President U Thein Sein wins “Pursuit of Peace” award...European Union lifts sanctions against Myanmar...Kyodo opens branch in Yangon...Vice-Senior General Soe Win meets Thai Commander of First Army Area...Ambassador U Paw Lwin Sein presents his Credentials to European Council President...President U Thein Sein, wife Daw Khin Khin Win host dinner to Indonesian President, wife and party...Daw Khin Khin Win meets Indonesian first lady...Union FM sends message of sympathy to Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister...Indonesian President, wife arrive in Nay Pyi Taw...Ambassador U Paw Lwin Sein presents his Credentials to European Commission President...Indonesia supports Myanmar’s crisis management process...MoUs inked between Myanmar and Indonesia...EU lifts all sanctions against Myanmar, except for arms embargo...Lifting of all economic sanctions on Myanmar to encourage and engender far stronger Myanmar-EU relationship [MOFA press release]..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Ensure people-centred development"..... SPEECH: "There can be no democracy without peace and no peace without democracy" - President U Thein Sein’s ICG Chairman’s Award Acceptance Speech
Language: English
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (2.3MB)
Date of entry/update: 24 April 2013
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Title: "Myanmar Alin" Monday 22 April, 2013
Date of publication: 22 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.3MB)
Date of entry/update: 24 April 2013
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Title: "Myanmar Alin" Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Date of publication: 23 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.6MB)
Date of entry/update: 24 April 2013
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Title: "Myanmar Alin" Wednesday 24 April, 2013
Date of publication: 24 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.5MB)
Date of entry/update: 24 April 2013
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Title: Chinese Government Guidelines for Overseas Investment
Date of publication: 18 April 2013
Description/subject: "On February 28th, 2013, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Environmental Protection released its “Guidelines for Environmental Protection in Foreign Investment and Cooperation” (“Guidelines”), which are based on recommendations by the Chinese NGO, Global Environmental Institute (GEI). These Guidelines provide civil society groups with a new source of leverage when it comes to holding Chinese companies responsible for their environmental and social impacts overseas... View the “Guidelines for Environmental Protection in Foreign Investment and Cooperation” in Burmese | Chinese | English | Spanish... Read an analysis of the Guidelines by Grace Mang, China Program Director... Read a comparison of the Guidelines with international standards by Policy Director Peter Bosshard (also available in Chinese on chinadialogue)... Read interviews with Mr. Ren Peng of Global Environmental Institute and Dr. Hu Tao of the World Resources Institute... The Guidelines cover key issues, including legal compliance, environmental policies, environmental management plans, mitigation measures, disaster management plans, community relations, waste management, and international standards... While the Guidelines are non-binding, they are still government policy and can thus be a useful tool for civil society seeking to hold Chinese companies to account. Even though it is unlikely that the Guidelines will translate into immediate changes at project sites, the Guidelines create a new window for civil society to engage with Chinese companies abroad, obtain project information and documents, and hold them to a higher level of responsibility around mitigating damages."
Language: English (links to docs in Burmese, Chinese, Spanish)
Source/publisher: International Riivers
Format/size: html, pdf
Alternate URLs: http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/article/policyrelease/bbb/201303/20130300043226.shtml (Guidelines in English)
http://www.internationalrivers.org/files/attached-files/guidelines_on_environmental_policies_of_chi... (Guidelines in Burmese)
http://hzs.mofcom.gov.cn/article/zcfb/b/201302/20130200039909.shtml (Guidelines in Chinese)
http://www.internationalrivers.org/files/attached-files/guidelines_on_environmental_policies_of_chi... (Guidelines in Spanish)
http://www.internationalrivers.org/blogs/262/beijing-sends-a-signal-to-chinese-overseas-dam-builders (Analysis - English)
http://www.internationalrivers.org/blogs/227/holding-chinese-investors-to-account
http://www.internationalrivers.org/resources/interview-with-ren-peng-on-china-s-overseas-investment...
Date of entry/update: 24 April 2013
ML > Economy > Burma's economic relations with various countries > Burma's economic relations with China


Title: EU lifts sanctions on Myanmar
Date of publication: 23 April 2013
Description/subject: "EU foreign ministers agreed Monday to lift the last of the bloc's trade, economic and individual sanctions against Myanmar, hailing "a new chapter" with the once pariah state. Catherine Ashton, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, pictured in Luxembourg on April 22, 2013. Photo: European Union Catherine Ashton, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, pictured in Luxembourg on April 22, 2013. Photo: European Union "In response to the changes that have taken place and in the expectation that they will continue, the Council [of ministers] has decided to lift all sanctions with the exception of the embargo on arms," said a statement approved without a vote. "The EU is willing to open a new chapter in its relations with Myanmar/Burma, building a lasting partnership," it added. The European Union began easing sanctions against Myanmar a year ago as the military, in power for decades, progressively ceded power to civilians and implemented wholesale reforms of the economy. Ministers noted, however, that there were "still significant challenges to be addressed", in particular an end to hostilities in Kachin State and improving the plight of the Rohingya people..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Mizzima
Format/size: html
Date of entry/update: 23 April 2013
ML > Foreign Relations > European Union-Burma relations -- official links and documents
Foreign Relations > European Union-Burma relations (commentary/analysis)


Title: Free trade zone for Asia-Pacific?
Date of publication: 23 April 2013
Description/subject: "Sixteen Asia-Pacific countries are set to start talks next month on a free trade zone that would cover over half the world's population, according to a document obtained by AFP Tuesday. The start of negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) are planned despite deep rifts among potential members, including China, Japan and Southeast Asian nations, over rival territorial claims. Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), who will meet in Brunei on Wednesday and Thursday, are expected to focus on kick-starting the talks after launching the process last year at a regional summit in Phnom Penh..."
Source/publisher: AFP via Mizzima
Format/size: html
Date of entry/update: 23 April 2013
ML > Regional Co-operation > China-ASEAN Free Trade Area


Title: "All You Can Do is Pray" - Crimes Against Humanity and Ethnic Cleansing of Rohingya Muslims in Burma’s Arakan State
Date of publication: 22 April 2013
Description/subject: "This 153-page report describes the role of the Burmese government and local authorities in the forcible displacement of more than 125,000 Rohingya and other Muslims and the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Burmese officials, community leaders, and Buddhist monks organized and encouraged ethnic Arakanese backed by state security forces to conduct coordinated attacks on Muslim neighborhoods and villages in October 2012 to terrorize and forcibly relocate the population. The tens of thousands of displaced have been denied access to humanitarian aid and been unable to return home..."
Language: English
Source/publisher: Human Rights Watch
Format/size: pdf (5MB-OBL version; 15.08-original; Summary and recommendations, 6.73MB)
Alternate URLs: http://www.hrw.org/reports/2013/04/22/all-you-can-do-pray-0
http://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/burma0413_FullForWeb.pdf
http://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/burma0413_brochure_web.pdf (summary and recommendations: Photo feature)
http://www.hrw.org/features/burma-ethnic-cleansing-arakan-state (slide show)
http://www.hrw.org/fr/node/115009 (video)
Date of entry/update: 22 April 2013
ML > Religious violence (under construction) > Anti-Muslim violence - General articles and analysis
Human Rights > Discrimination > Race or Ethnicity: Discrimination based on > Racial or ethnic discrimination in Burma: reports of violations > Racial or ethnic discrimination in Burma: reports of violations against specific groups > Discrimination against the Rohingya
Human Rights > Discrimination > Religion or belief: discrimination based on > Religious freedom: reports of violations in Burma
States and Regions of Burma/Myanmar > Arakan (Rakhine) State > Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc.


Title: "Myanmar Alin" Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Date of publication: 06 February 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (3.7MB)
Date of entry/update: 21 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" > "Myanmar Alin" 2013


Title: "Myanmar Alin" Saturday 20 April, 2013
Date of publication: 20 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.4MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
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Title: "Myanmar Alin" Thursday 18 April, 2013
Date of publication: 18 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (6.4MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
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Title: "Myanmar Alin" Friday 19 April, 2013
Date of publication: 19 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (5.9MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Tuesday 2 April 2013
Date of publication: 02 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (5MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Wednesday 3 April 2013
Date of publication: 03 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (5.4MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Thursday 4 April 2013
Date of publication: 04 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (6.1MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Friday 5 April 2013
Date of publication: 05 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (5.6MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Saturday 6 April, 2013
Date of publication: 06 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (5.;7MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Sunday 7 April, 2013
Date of publication: 07 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (5.2MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Monday 8 April, 2013
Date of publication: 08 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.1MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Date of publication: 09 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4.4MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Wednesday 10 April, 2013
Date of publication: 10 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (3.6MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Thursday 11 April, 2013
Date of publication: 11 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (5.7MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Friday 12 April, 2013
Date of publication: 12 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (5MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Saturday 13 April, 2013
Date of publication: 13 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (7MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Sunday 14 April, 2013
Date of publication: 14 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (7.8MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
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Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Monday 15 April, 2013
Date of publication: 15 April 2013
Language: Burmese/ ျမန္မာဘာသာ
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (7.1MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013


Title: "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Date of publication: 16 April 2013
Language: bur
Source/publisher: News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar
Format/size: pdf (4MB)
Date of entry/update: 20 April 2013
RR > Print and broadcast media produced by the Government of Burma/Myanmar > Full, original versions of "The New Light of Myanmar", "Kyemon" and "Myanmar Alin" > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") > "The Mirror" ("Kyemon") 2013