Saturday, July 28, 2012

Kachin women's group worries about the future for women and children


27-Jul-12
The Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT) is very concerned for women 
and children suffering from the ongoing conflict in Kachin state.

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Interview: Chief Minister must be elected


Friday, 27 July 2012 11:03 S.H.A.N.
On 23 July, Tai Freedom, official media of the Restoration Council of Shan State / 
Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA), interviewed Lt-Gen Yawdserk, the movement’s leader. 
The following are the excerpts:

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Mongla in flood


Friday, 27 July 2012 11:19 S.H.A.N.
Incessant rain during the past few days have resulted in the flooding of Mongla, 
opposite China’s Dai Autonomous Prefecture, since yesterday afternoon, 
according to reports from the Sino-Burmese border.

Suu Kyi speaks to international HIV/AIDS conference


Friday, 27 July 2012 14:13 Mizzima News
Aung San Suu Kyi, speaking via video to the International HIV/AIDS Conference 
in Washington D.C. on Thursday, said the stigma against HIV/AIDS patients found 
in many countries must end.

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Burma-Thailand planning to change migrant worker process


Friday, 27 July 2012 12:31 Mizzima News
Burma and Thailand are planning a major overhaul in how migrant workers 
can enter and work in Thailand, the Minister of Labour said on Friday.

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Burma Eyes Proportional Representation


2012-07-27
As a group proposes electoral reform in Burma and a report says more 
representation for ethnic minorities could make the country more stable.