Shane’s Tweets for 2008-09-30

Went to the dentist earlier. Left side of my mouth still drugged up. #
Another holiday! This time I’m going to lock myself inside rather than face the hordes descending on Lantau. #

Burma calls for an end to immoral sanctions

Apparently sanctions imposed against Burma by certain countries are having a negative effect on the rest of the world. Speaking at the UN, Nyan Win, Burma’s foreign minister said if sanctions were lifted, Burma could become the rice bowl of Southeast Asia and provide energy to other countries.
He said in order to [...]

Shane’s Tweets for 2008-09-29

Got a load of Emails to send #

New report finds Chinese multinationals increasing investment in Burma

A new report by EarthRights International reveals increased investment in Burma by Chinese multinational corporations. EarthRights has found 69 Chinese multinationals involved in 90 completed, current and planned projects in the hydropower and natural resource sectors in Burma.
Previous research conducted between May and August 2007 found only 26 Chinese multinationals involved in [...]

The Saffron Revolution: One year later

This past weekend, the first anniversary of the Saffron Revolution was marked in two very different events on opposite sides of the planet.
In the Burmese town of Sittwe, where monks first began their protests last year, around 150 monks staged a peaceful march through the town reports the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB).
Meanwhile, in [...]

Shane’s Tweets for 2008-09-28

had a great day at The Vine #

Shane’s Tweets for 2008-09-27

had a great shower feeling really refreshed. #

NLD anniversary marred by arrests

A celebration to mark the 20th anniversary of the opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) saw nine members arrested reports the Democratic Voice of Burma.
Ma Htet Htet Oo Wai and Daw Shan Ma from Shwepyitha township were arrested along with six unnamed youth members and a middle-aged woman.
Six people were arrested at a [...]

One year on, HRW calls for junta to be held to account for violent crackdown

On the first anniversary of the Burmese junta’s violent crackdown on peaceful protests, Human Rights Watch says the international community should demand accountability from the Burmese military government for the crackdown. It warns repression in Burma has increased and the military government has failed to deliver on promises it made a year ago, despite international [...]

Ban welcomes release of political prisoners, calls for more

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has described the release of a handful of political prisoners by the Burmese junta as a ‘welcome’ move and called for the release of all political prisoners in the country.
On Tuesday, Burma released seven political prisoners as part of a general amnesty under which 9002 prisoners were released. Among [...]

Shane’s Tweets for 2008-09-24

trying to stay dry. #
waiting for the rain to stop. #

Win Tin evicted not released

Recently released political prisoner U Win Tin has revealed he resisted the authorities’ attempts to release him. He told the Democratic Voice of Burma that he was evicted not released.
Prior to his release, Win Tin was Burma’s longest serving political prisoner. He was detained for 19 years. He was released as part of a [...]

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