Ban admits to frustration with Burma political situation

The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has admitted to being frustrated that the Burmese Government has yet to take meaningful steps to address the concerns and expectations of the UN and the international community. In a report to the General Assembly on human rights in Burma, he called for the Government and opposition to work together [...]

Shane’s Tweets for 2008-10-20

geting ready for another meeting! # The ADSL line at home is acting up again, forced to go to Hazel to use the wi-fi. But, they close soon. will be forced offline for 12 hours # Powered by Twitter Tools. Sphere: Related Content

Shane’s Tweets for 2008-10-19

meeting claire and her parents before going to church. # hanging out with Michael in Hazel coffeeshop. # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Shane’s Tweets for 2008-10-16

At the gate waiting for my flight to Bangkok. Love the free wi-fi at Hong Kong International Airport! # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Home to Mae Sot

I’m writing this at the airport, waiting for my flight to Bangkok. After almost six weeks in Hong kong, I can’t wait to get back to Mae Sot. This trip has been a watershed for me – for some time I’ve felt sure that I was meant to be serving the Karen in Mae Sot. [...]

Shane’s Tweets for 2008-10-15

got to catch up with Jill this afternoon. # getting really excited to be going back to Mae Sot. # Flight to BKK in 13 hours. Can’t wait to get back home. # Powered by Twitter Tools. Sphere: Related Content

NGO blocked from delivering food aid in Chin State

Authorities in Chin State have denied permission to a Chin agency to deliver emergency food aid to 1,000 villagers in Chin State reports The Irrawaddy. The Country Agency for Rural Development (CAD), a Roman Catholic NGO was told on Monday it would not be allowed to send villagers packages of emergency food. A CAD member [...]

Shane’s Tweets for 2008-10-14

Got to go to the Thai consulate to pick up my new tourist visa. # picked up ticket to Bangkok today and visa. Almost ready to leave. # Powered by Twitter Tools. Sphere: Related Content

37 activists go on trial in Rangoon.

37 political activists have gone on trial in Rangoon. They are charged with a variety of crimes, including crimes judged to threaten the stability of the government. However, The Irrawaddy reports the one day appearances were closed to the public, which has upset some family members. The trials are being held at three locations, Insein [...]

Shane’s Tweets for 2008-10-13

got to go to the Thai consulate this morning and apply for a new 60 day tourist visa. # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Cyclone survivors facing new food shortage concern

Survivors of Cyclone Nargis in May are worried that the World Food Program may be about to stop its delivery of food aid reports The Irrawaddy. The WFP has reduced its distribution of food as the authorities move relief efforts towards reconstruction. This has raised fears among villagers in The Irrawaddy Delta that food deliveries [...]