KNU dismisses planned elections
The Karen National Union (KNU) has repeated its opposition to elections planned by the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), Burma’s ruling military junta. The elections slated for next year under Burma’s new constitution, which was approved in a referendum a few days after Cyclone Nargis devastated large parts of the country. Critics say it [...]
Thailand warned to prepare for refugees to stay for the long-term
Renewed conflict in Burma’s ethnic homelands could force an influx of thousands of new refugees into Thailand warns a new report from Refugees International. The report, “Thailand: New Problems Challenge Old Solutions’ warns of a new wave of conflict, exemplified by the joint Burma Army/Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) offensive against the Karen National Union [...]
NGOs call for US’s Burma policy to focus on the people
The new US policy on Burma should focus less on the government and more on providing humanitarian aid to the country’s people say 18 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in an open letter released yesterday. The NGO’s are calling for the US to increase humanitarian assistance to the people of Burma. They note, “At a time when [...]
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