Myanmar opposition must be free to fight elections

Amnesty International urges Myanmar to overturn a new law that bars all political prisoners, including detained Nobel Peace-prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, from belonging to a political party before upcoming national elections. “There are at least 2,200 political prisoners in Myanmar, most of whom are in prison simply because they tried to exercise their […]

Political Groups Prepare for Election

Burmese political groups are preparing to register to contest the 2010 election following the release of the junta’s election and parties registration law, group leaders said on Wednesday. […]

Junta’s Announcement of Election Laws Paints Dire Image

On 8 March, the Burma’s military regime announced it had enacted the election law for this year’s polls, but did not set a date for the general election. State-run television reported that details of the laws would be published as supplements in the junta’s newspapers over the coming days. So far, the Union Election Commission and Political Parties Registration Laws have been made public, painting a dire image of the elections that lay ahead.

From what has been released so far, here are some notable points […]

The Shwe Natural Gas Pipeline in Burma: Human Rights Violations Increase as Project Moves Forward

EarthRights International (ERI) has confirmed that serious human rights abuses have increased in connection to the multi-billion dollar Shwe natural gas pipeline project in military-ruled Burma, including recent reports of land confiscation on Maday Island. Compensation for local villagers on the island was reportedly promised by the Burmese authorities and the Asia World Company (whose […]

Junta Announces Election Law

On 8 March, the Burma’s military regime announced it had enacted the election laws for this year’s polls, but did not set a date for the general election. State-run television reported that details of the laws would be published as supplements in the junta’s  newspapers over the coming days. Read more on the details about […]

Weekly Political Events Regarding the SPDC’s Election (006/2010)

The Network for Democracy and Development (NDD), a Burmese political organization based on the Thai-Burma border, is researching and distributing weekly reports summarizing political events in Burma regarding the SPDC’s Elections. These reports include information on the activities of the SPDC and USDA, opposition groups, armed ethnic groups, cease-fire groups, border guard forces, international governments […]

Letters of Concern to Seadrill Ltd and the Norwegian Embassy

It has recently come to the attention of Free Burma Campaign Singapore (FBCSG) that the Burmese junta is engaging an Australian company, Twinza Oil, to develop an oil and gas project. A Norwegian company, Seadrill Ltd, is being sought to provide drilling equipments for this purpose.

In view of this disturbing development, FBCSG has recently addressed a letter to Seadrill Ltd’s office in Singapore and to the Norwegian Embassy. […]

Monthly Chronology of Events – February 2010

An extensive monthly chronology of events researched and distributed by the Network for Democracy and Development (NDD), a Burmese political organization based on the Thai-Burma border. These chronologies include information on the activities of the SPDC and USDA, opposition groups, armed ethnic groups, cease-fire groups, international governments and non-governmental organizations, and civilians inside Burma and […]

Junta Forcibly Acquires Relocation Consent for Myitsone Dam

Villagers in Tan Hte village near the hydropower project site at the confluence (Myitsone) of May Kha and May Likha, tributaries of Irrawaddy River, the main waterway and lifeline of Burma, have been forced to give their consent to relocate by signing on a consent paper by Myitkyina township officials, a Kachin social group said. […]

International Tribunal on Crimes Against Women of Burma – March 2nd, 2010

The International Tribunal on Crimes Against Women in Burma starts on March 2nd in New York City.
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