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Junta in for an easy ride tomorrow
S.H.A.N.
Friday, 09 May 2008
Despite somewhat undue concern shown by local military authorities in winning  votes from the people in each of their constituencies, the ruling generals have already given themselves as much leeway as possible to come out on top again in tomorrow's constitutional referendum, according to an informed source returning from Shan State South.
 
Bangladesh sends second relief consignment to Burma
Narinjara News
Friday, 09 May 2008
ImageThe Bangladesh Army despatched a second consignment of relief material to Burma on Thursday. It promised to continue the nation's efforts to stand by the cyclone-battered people in the neighbouring country.
 
'Many of my friends are starving'
Mizzima News
Friday, 09 May 2008
ImageNew Delhi - Nearly a week after Cyclone Nargis, aid has started to trickle into Burma but has yet to reach the most devastated areas of the Irrawaddy Delta.
 
Junta gets 100% advance 'Yes' votes from Naga regions
Kachin News Group
Friday, 09 May 2008
The Burmese military junta has garnered 100 per cent advance 'Yes' votes on the constitutional referendum from the Naga Mountains in the northwest of the country in the last week, sources in Naga villages said.
 
Rangoon residents pay out of their nose for zinc and nails
IMNA
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Rangoon residents have to pay the cost of zinc roofing from the authorities’ donation to rebuild their homes after cyclone Nagris lashed Rangoon.
 
More countries send aid to Burma
Mizzima News
Thursday, 08 May 2008
New Delhi :  Relief material has been pouring into Burma from several countries in the aftermath of the killer cyclone Nargis which claimed thousands of lives and left over a million homeless. Singapore, Italy, Japan and Taiwan today airlifted relief material including medicines, food and tents for cyclone victims in Burma.
 
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Is it a crime by ethnics to observe their National Day?

The 61st anniversary National Day has been celebrated around the world where the Mon people are located. The National Day has been observed not only by Mon people in Mon State but also in western countries, UK, Canada, USA, Australia and by Mon migrant workers in Burma's neighbouring countries.

Farmers in southern Burma in Catch-22 situation (online feature)

The Burmese Army has confiscated 200 acres of paddy fields in Southern Burma , thumbing its nose on the Mon people's decade's long struggle for land rights.

Latest Referendum news

Junta to take action against those rejecting constitution

Desperate to see that the approval for the draft constitution comes through at the referendum, the Burmese military junta in Muse Township in Shan State has ordered the quarter administration and polling booth commission to initiate action against those who disturb the process and are working against it, a source said.

Villagers complain to commission over forcible voting

The villagers from Rangoon Division, Hlegu Township have lodged a collective complaint to the local referendum commission today for forcing villagers to cast the 'Yes' vote.

Readymade ballots distributed before referendum

Maungdaw:  Readymade "Yes" stamped ballots have been distributed to poor families by authorities in Maungdaw Township in Arakan State in advance for them to cast in the referendum to be held on May 10, said a villager.

Many ready to VOTE 'NO' in Rangoon

Rangoon – A veteran teacher said she was advised by the head of the high school where she teaches to vote 'yes' during the referendum. Otherwise, she would be sent to a remote school or be sacked from her post.

Four arrested for anti-referendum campaign in Chin state

Paletwa: Four people from Paletwa Township in western Burma's Chin State were arrested on Monday by police for distributing some anti-referendum posters and pamphlets in the area, said a source from the area.

Advance votes in Kachin village reject new constitution

Advance votes in a Kachin village in Northern Burma have rejected the draft constitution, residents said.

Junta doles out money and cloths for referendum

The Burmese military junta in order to woo voters for the ensuing referendum to approve the constitution on May 10 has been mobilising residents in Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State by giving clothes and money, a resident said.

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Rangoon after nargis Cyclone:: by Mizzima News

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BBC reporter deported from airport by junta

Chiang Mai - The Burmese military junta deported a BBC reporter from the Rangoon airport yesterday. The British national Mr. Andrew William Fardae arrived in the Thai Airways International at Rangoon airport in May 5 afternoon but was deported from the airport by the regime authorities.

Khonumthung Editor arrested by Indian authorities

Mr. Myo Myint Aung, Editor of Khonumthung News Group was arrested by the Delhi police along with three Burmese journalists in exile yesterday.

Week's suspension of 7 Days News journal for reporting murders

New Delhi: Using its draconian laws the Burmese Censor Board under the Ministry of Information suspended the publication of '7 Days News' journal for reporting the multiple murders in Green Bank, Kamayut Township, Rangoon.

Myanmar Nation Editor-in-Chief charged

Mizzima News:: Burmese authorities on Monday charged the Editor-in-Chief and manager of the Rangoon journal Myanmar Nation with illegal printing and publishing.

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