Myanmar

One Million Cyclone Victims Have Received Aid in Myanmar

admin_huliq — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:30:56 -0500

United Nations aid agencies say they have been able to reach about one million survivors of Cyclone Nargis in Burma, also known as Myanmar, with aid. That is slightly more than 40 percent of those affected by the devastating storm, which killed nearly 80,000 people, with 56,000 still missing. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from Geneva.

ASEAN Welcomes Myanmar Support for the ASEAN-led Approach

admin_huliq — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:07:37 -0500

As mandated by ASEAN Foreign Ministers, and at the invitation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, H.E. Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary-General of ASEAN, visited Yangon on 20-21 May 2008 to formally and personally deliver and follow up on the decisions made at the Special Meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers in Singapore on 19 May 2008.

Another storm headed towards Myanmar

admin_huliq — Wed, 14 May 2008 10:36:47 -0500

As Myanmar grapples with crisis in the aftermath of deadly cyclone Nargis, another tropical storm appears headed for its shores, the India Meteorological Department said.

World Helps Myanmar as Cyclone Toll Tops 22,000

admin_huliq — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:04:27 -0500

The international community is offering aid to military-ruled Burma as the death toll from Saturday's cyclone has risen to nearly 22,500.

Death Toll In Myanmar Cyclone Could Reach 10,000

admin_huliq — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:37:03 -0500

While the media outlets around the world already are reporting that the death toll of the Myanmar cyclone has reach 4000, AP just now has a developing breaking news that "AP: Diplomats say Myanmar's foreign minister acknowledges in a briefing that cyclone death toll could rise to 10,000."

Singapore, as ASEAN Chair Says Situation In Myanmar Domestic

Nksagar — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:53:39 -0600

ASEAN chair, the conglomerate of south East Asian countries outfit established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by five original members, Thailand, Indonesia,Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, later on joined by Brunei, Darussalam on 8 th Jan, 1984, Vietnam in 1995, Lao-PDR joined with Myanmar on 23 July 1997 and Colombia coming in the streams 30 April 1999, with view of living in peace, stability and prosperity with free trade in current scenario.

India, China, Russia oppose sanctions on Myanmar call open dialogue

Nksagar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:25:56 -0500

UN envoy reaches Beijing,holds meeting with Chinese Leaders to put pressure Burma junta for restoration of democracy and reconciliatory efforts as being the Big brother in the regions.Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said.

True North Gems Seeks Alternative to Myanmar “Blood” Rubies

annawootton — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:32:37 -0500

True North Gems, b developing ruby and sapphire in Greenland, can play a role in breaking the dominance of governments such as Myanmar’s, the world’s largest supplier of rubies and sapphire.

Myanmar flouts human rights

Nksagar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:32:35 -0500

Ko Mya Than Htike had not fully recovered from the gunshot wound to his leg when he was taken from the hospital to undisclosed destination for interrogation.

Japan cuts financial aid to Myanmar

Dinka — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:57:35 -0500

The Japanese government has decided to reduce financial aid to Myanmar following a crackdown by the ruling military junta on pro-democracy protestors, Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura said Tuesday.

UN Envoy shuttles to Myanmar-EU Slam sanction

Nksagar — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:45:15 -0500

Asean issued a statement expressing its horror and anger. . We had been reluctant to do so because Myanmar is a member of the Asean family. For some time now, we had stopped defending Myanmar internationally because it became no longer credible.

Myanmar-India border on UAVs vigil

Nksagar — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 14:45:29 -0500

Ground patrolling and aerial surveillance by unmanned small aircraft along the India- Myanmar border have been intensified.