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BurmaNet News: April 21, 2001
- Subject: BurmaNet News: April 21, 2001
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______________ THE BURMANET NEWS ______________
An on-line newspaper covering Burma
April 21, 2001 Issue # 1785
______________ www.burmanet.org _______________
INSIDE BURMA _______
*Voice of America: Rangoon Pleased With Talks with Aung San Suu Kyi
*Radio Australia: Seven Burmese soldiers have been killed in an early
morning raid by ethnic Shan State Army rebels near the northern Thai
border
*The Nation: Burma: from two-way talks to three-way?
*Karen National Union: SPDC prepares reserve force
*AFP: World's biggest natural pearl found in Myanmar: officials
REGIONAL/INTERNATIONAL _______
*The Nation: Army Blocks Shipment to Rangoon
*Bangkok Post: Army Halts Strategic Shipment
ECONOMY/BUSINESS _______
*Shan Herald Agency for News: Joint Thai-Junta logging in southern Shan
State
*International Federation of Building and Wood Workers News: The IKEA
Group does not make business in Burma
OTHER______
*NCGUB: The status of Hluttaw Representatives (MP) elected in Elections
of May 27, 1990 in Burma
__________________ INSIDE BURMA ____________________
Voice of America: Rangoon Pleased With Talks with Aung San Suu Kyi
WorldNews.com, Sat 21 Apr 2001
VOA News Gary Thomas.
A senior Burmese official said his government is pleased with the talks
so far between top government officials and pro-democracy leader Aung
San Suu Kyi.
Deputy Foreign Minister Khin Maung Win said talks between the government
and opposition are being held on a regular basis and are going well: "We
see this as a process. So the process is going quite smoothly, and I
think that both sides are quite satisfied with the way that things are
going. And, as you mention, we are trying to build confidence on both
sides. But you will appreciate that both sides have also agreed to keep
them confidential."
The highly secretive talks are seen as the first potential break in the
long political stalemate between the military government of Burma or
Myanmar, as the government has re-named it and Aung San Suu Kyi, the
Nobel laureate and leader of pro-democracy movement. Khin Maung Win
confirmed that the talks began last October because of an initiative by
U.N. Special Envoy Razali Ismail. But no one knows how long the process
might take, or what the end result might be.
The two sides have been at odds since 1990 when the government nullified
the election won by Aung San Suu Kyi's party and moved to suppress the
democracy movement.
Khin Maung Win said there are "many positive developments" that have
occurred over the past two or three years.
But Aung San Suu Kyi remains in seclusion, some analysts say house
arrest in her lakeside home in Rangoon. Requests to the government to be
allowed to interview her were turned down. The minister who,
Rangoon-based diplomats say, wields far more influence than his title
suggests said Aung San Suu Kyi is not being detained. "Maybe this may be
somewhat surprising to the outside world, but she seems to be quite
agreeable and quite happy with the present arrangement. Let me emphasize
that we are not keeping her under house detention or that she is being
detained in any way," the minister said.
When asked if she could go out, Khin Maung Win said,"well, you know, she
herself is very careful about the process. So let me just say that she
herself is happy with the present circumstances."
With access to Aung San Suu Kyi denied, the assertion could not be
directly confirmed. But a senior Western diplomat in Rangoon said Aung
San Suu Kyi has, in fact, conveyed to some people that she is content to
remain out of the spotlight for the time being, and that he does not
believe she is being held under duress.
Khin Maung Win also had surprisingly high praise for United Nations
human rights envoy Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, who was allowed to visit Burma
earlier this month and met with both Aung San Suu Kyi and top government
officials.
"We believe that he has presented quite an objective and fair and
balanced report to the U.N. Human Rights Commission," Khin Maung Win
said. "And we hope that this will continue. Because when we speak of
human rights I think it is best for the international community and
other international organizations to work together than try to isolate a
nation. In fact, this was one of the themes he was trying to, as far as
we can read (tell), to the U.N. Human Rights Commission, saying that the
international community should avoid trying to deepen the isolation of
Myanmar."
The deputy minister indicated that Mr. Pinheiro would be welcome back
because of what he termed the "positive nature" of his initial visit.
___________________________________________________
Radio Australia: Seven Burmese soldiers have been killed in an early
morning raid by ethnic Shan State Army rebels near the northern Thai
border.
April 21, 2001
The SSA said they found a large stash of drugs at the base where the
troops had been posted.
The leader of the SSA rebel army, Yawd Serk, who has been battling
Burmese government forces in the remote east of the country, vowed
earlier this year to step up the group's fight against advancing
soldiers.
Yawd Serk said SSA troops had been attacked because they were positioned
along a border route used by Myanmar to transport drugs, and that the
SSA was simply following its policy to suppress the drugs trade.
___________________________________________________
The Nation: Burma: from two-way talks to three-way?
April 21, 2001
Ethnic organisations in Burma want to be included in the 'secret talks'
between the military junta and the National League for Democracy,
reports Win Htein.
AFTER six months of "secret talks" in Rangoon between the State Peace
and Development Council and the National League for Democracy, two
opinions are now widely voiced: immediately declare the results of the
meetings, and add ethnic representatives to make a three-way dialogue.
In March, six ethnic armed groups who signed cease-fire agreements with
the ruling junta over the last decade demanding to be involved in the
talks. They sent their demand in a letter to Lt Gen Khin Nyunt, first
secretary of the SPDC and military intelligence chief, who is in charge
of the cease-fire process. The groups were the Shan State Peace Council,
the New Mon State Party, the Karenni People's Liberation Front, the Shan
People's Liberation Front, the Kayan New State Party and Palong State
Liberation Party.
At the same time, the National Council of Union of Burma - the umbrella
group of all dissidents in exile which includes MPs from the 1990
election, armed ethnic armies of the National United Front and
student-youth organisations - demanded the latest results of the talks
be immediately announced. They stated: "This discussion is for the whole
country, not only for two parties. If there is a delay in declaring
results, the people's confidence in the meetings will become weaker."
However, there has been no reply from the SPDC or the NLD.
"I have no message for you media!" shouted an NLD executive member in a
phone interview. He reportedly meets Aung San Suu Kyi twice a week.
On March 26, Lt Gen Khin Nyunt met representatives of the six cease-fire
groups at Office of Strategic Studies (OSS) in Rangoon. "They discussed
matters relating to further strengthening of Union Spirit," said the
junta's information sheet.
But a source from the cease-fire groups said: "Khin Nyunt warned them to
silence. It is too early to join in current dialogue."
On April 9, Khin Nyunt and his OSS officials visited Kachin State, along
the China-Burma border where most cease-fire groups are based. U La Mo
Tu Jai, new chairman of the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) and
officers from several other groups which mutinied against the Communist
Party of Burma in the last decade shook hands with the delegation. At
the ceremony for the tenth anniversary of the cease-fire deal, Khin
Nyunt gave a speech along similar lines - it was still "too early to
join in the current dialogue".
However, a senior official from the KIO claimed most members were no
longer content with the government's promises. "We need a political
settlement, not just a cease-fire," he said. He confirmed that KIO
leaders were pressured by junior officers and community leaders to
replace the chairman who signed the cease-fire agreement in 1993.
"We absolutely support the current dialogue. We also hope that both
sides are honest," the KIO official said. "At the same time, we have the
same idea as all other ethnic organisations, that is to be involved in
future dialogues."
Obviously, AllPolitical and ethnic groups are facing a crisis on how to
comment on the secret talks. They welcome the talks, but they worry
about what is happening during them. Some analysts suspect the SPDC is
using the secret talks to escape from international pressure,
particularly International Labour Organisation sanctions.
Since the UN special envoy for Burma Razali announced the news, the ILO
and all pressure groups have delaying their procedures against Burma.
Moreover, the Japanese government decided to give Overseas Development
Aid to the SPDC, which has been on hold since the 1988 massacre.
Last week, a statement from Karen National Union condemned the junta for
using the talks in a propaganda war. "The junta is trying to destroy Suu
Kyi's will by this way" it said. "All resistance groups and the
international community, must be clear on the SPDC's psychological
warfare."
However, many organisations are still hoping that an official
joint-statement from the SPDC and the NLD will come out on May 27, the
eleventh anniversary of the 1990 election. But they also hoped for an
announcement on March 27, Armed Forces Day, and nothing came out.
Win Htein is a correspondent for the Democratic Voice of Burma.
___________________________________________________
AFP: World's biggest natural pearl found in Myanmar: officials
YANGON, April 21 (AFP) - A natural pearl believed to be the world's
largest has been discovered in the waters off Myanmar's southern coast,
officials said Saturday.
The saltwater pearl, reportedly weighing 845 carats (169 grams), was
found in an oyster exploration area near Zardetkyi Island, a junta
spokesman said in a statement.
The pearl was discovered last Wednesday by Myanmar Andaman Pearl Co.
Ltd., a joint venture firm partly owned by the ruling military, and has
been handed over to the state.
One of the largest saltwater pearls still in existence is the 450 carat
Hope Pearl, named after its owner Henry Philip Hope, which was found in
the early 19th century.
It is currently on display at the British Museum of Natural History.
___________________________________________________
Karen National Union: SPDC prepares reserve force
Mergui-Tavoy District Information Department
20 April, 2001
Burma army's Coastal Military Command (CMC) had conducted military
training for members of Township's State Peace and Development Council;
Red Cross Association, Fire Fighter Department, and Union Solidarity and
Development Association (USDA) and other military back forces from March
1, to April 31, 2100, in ten townships within Tenasserim Division,
southern Burma.
The basic military training was conduct in every township at township's
(towns) major soccer fields. At least 400 SPDC's members from each
township have participated. The training has taught basic military skill
and to handle, maintain and use of small arms etc.
It was learnt that, on April 1, the closing ceremony of military
training in Tavoy Township was held at Tavoy major soccer stadium.
Colonel Soe Thet commander of Military Strategic Command No.1 chaired
the ceremony. In the ceremony Col. So Thet has equipped 30 Red Cross
members with M.16 and G-3 riffle. It was leant that local Burmese army
plan to equip the rest of the participants with arms.
After the first term of basic military training, Military Strategic
Command No.1 has ordered the local SPDC's authorities in four townships
within Tavoy District to reunite 400 to 450 trainees from villages,
quarters, people militia, students and young people from each township,
for the second term military training in May.
To cover the expenses of those military training the military
authorities extorted money from local businesses such as hotels,
bangalores, rice mills, fishery owners etc.. Each business has to pay
50,000 Kyat to 100,000 Kyat. In addition the military authorities also
extorted money from middle class businessmen, and each has to pay 7,000
Kyat to 20,000 Kyat.
___________________ REGIONAL/INTERNATIONAL___________________
The Nation: Army Blocks Shipment to Rangoon
Saturday, April 21, 2001
The government yesterday barred a major shipment of lignite power
generation equipment from China destined for Burma.
The order was made by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in response to
Rangoon's closure of the Thai-Burmese border, said Maj-General Chamlong
Phothong, deputy commander of the Third Army region.
The shipment of 44 containers of materials for a lignite power plant was
due to cross into Burma at Tachilek, next to Thailand's Chiang Rai
province.
"The Burmese authority has said they were willing to allow the Mae
Sai-Tachilek crossing to open so that the 44 containers could cross
over," Chamlong said. But the request was unacceptable to the Thai side.
"They had made references to General Maung Aye and said this was a
special request from him. But we can not allow any goods to cross - not
on a case-by-case basis - as long as the Burmese continue to shut their
side of the border," Chamlong said.
Maung Aye is Burma's army chief and the number two person in the
powerful State Peace and Development Council, the highest
decision-making body in the military government.
The Third Army's commander, Lt-General Wattanachai Chaimuanwong told
reporters yesterday he was confused as to why the containers were
shipped to Pappadang Pier in Samut Prakarn province instead of crossing
the China-Burma border.
Moreover, said Wattanachai, any decision to open the border must be
jointly agreed to by the Township Border Committee, a multi-governmental
agency from both sides that meets regularly to discuss border issues.
The Mae Sai-Tachilek crossing was ordered shut over two months ago
following a day of cross-border shelling along the northern border in
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces.
The border closure, which is considered a political stand-off between
the two sides, came about after fighting between Burmese and Shan rebels
spilled over onto the Thai side, forcing the Thai Army to fire at the
Burmese troops.
Moreover, said Chamlong, the Army is discussing the matter with the
Custom Department over the legality of permitting the containers to be
shipped through Thailand, even after the Burmese open up their side of
the Mae Sai-Tachilek crossing.
This latest incident has the potential to become a major political issue
that could further strain ties between Thailand and Burma, Chamlong
said. Local residents have been up in arms over the planned plant, only
4.5 kilometre from the Thai-Burmese border, he added.
"They are afraid that the pollution from the plant would contaminate
their area," Chamlong said. A leading environmentalist, Fang Pholchai,
said if Burma goes ahead with its plans for the power plant, the effects
will damage the physical area as well as the region's tourism. But if
Burma wants to go through with it, they must ensure that their
environmental standards will be adequate to prevent pollution.
___________________________________________________
Bangkok Post: Army Halts Strategic Shipment
Saturday, April 21, 2001
[Abridged]
Cargo destined for Wa's power plant
Mae Sai, Chiang Mai
The Third Army yesterday blocked the passage to Burma of 44 containers
carrying Chinese generators and other material destined for a lignite
power plant, said to be partially owned by the United Wa State Army.
The trailer trucks carrying the containers were stopped by security
forces from the Third Army. The convoy rolled into Mae Sai border town
on Thursday.
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday that it was unlikely
the cargo would be allowed to cross the border since it would help
strengthen the Red Wa, who were responsible for the massive production
of methamphetamines in plants along the Thai-Burmese border.
"As long as the UWSA remains directly involved in the production of ya
ba(methamphetamine), it's totally unlikely we will give them our
assistance or co-operation on any matter," the prime minister said in
Chiang Mai where he chaired a tourism seminar.
A security source said Mr Thaksin had personally instructed Lt-Gen
Wattanachai Chaimuenwong, the Third Army commander, not to let the
containers cross the border.
The UWSA is reported to hold partial ownership of the lignite power
plant, located about 4km inside Burma's Tachilek border town opposite
Mae Sai.
Construction of the plant is reportedly nearing completion, causing much
concern among Mae Sai residents who fear pollution from sulphur dioxide
emissions once it begins operating.
Lt-Gen Wattanachai said the Third Army had full authority to block
passage of the containers, shipped directly from China, if the cargo was
deemed to be a threat to national security or the environment.
A security source said a representative from Pathamas Co, which was
responsible transporting the cargo from Bangkok to Mae Sai, had tried
unsuccessfully to negotiate for passage of the containers.
"They claimed a senior cabinet member had already given clearance for
passage of the containers," said a security officer at Mae Sai.
However, Col Jongsak Panichkul, a Defence Ministry spokesman, dismissed
reports spreading around Mae Sai town that the senior cabinet member
mentioned by the firm's representative was Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh,
deputy premier and defence minister.
"The defence minister has nothing to do with it and has already advised
the Third Army to strictly follow the rule on cross-border
transportation of goods," the spokesman said.
It was also reported yesterday that Lt-Gen Somporn Termthongchai, who is
known to have close ties with Gen Chavalit, is the chairman of Pathamas
Co.
The company's executive members include several former senior army
officers, the reports said.
_______________ ECONOMY AND BUSINESS _______________
Shan Herald Agency for News: Joint Thai-Junta logging in southern Shan
State
20 April 2001
A Thai company has been recently engaged by the Burmese military to log
teak in southern Shan State frequently, where the Burma Army has been
expanding, said sources coming from across the Salween.
Thai Sawad, a Thai logging firm that has been working in eastern Shan
State since 1989, has begun its operations in Kengtawng area, Mongnai
Township, Loilem District, southern Shan State, since 7 March, said
sources that arrived from the area.
According to them, the company had brought 1D-8 tractor, 4 bulldozers
and 4 ten-wheelers with them. Apart from 8 company employees, there
were 40 civilian sawyers with 10 saws. Security was provided by an
80-strong company from IB 66 (Namzarng) commanded by Capt. Maung Maung
Oo and a 60-strong company from IB 246 (Kunhing) commanded by Capt. Saw
Shwe.
"They are looking for another 120 sawyers plus 50 saws before we left,"
said one source.
Kengtawng is well-known for its Zong-arng Waterfalls (972 feet). Most of
its inhabitants were forcibly relocated in 1996.
Unconfirmed reports indicate that the Burma Army is planning to expand
from its Namzarng Base into the area.
International Federation of Building and Wood Workers News: The IKEA
Group does not make business in Burma
April 2001
A special ICFTU/ICFTU-APRO/ITS conference on 'Democracy for Burma and
the ILO Resolution: Trade Unions in Support' held in Tokyo from 28
February through 1 March 2001 called for the trade union movement to
initiate discussions with companies maintaining business relations with
Burma and for the Global Compact and the OECD Guidelines to also be used
to pressure companies over their business relations with Burma.
IFBWW asked the Swedish furniture retailer IKEA, if they have any
business in Burma. IFBWW and IKEA signed an agreement on workers rights
which makes clear reference that IKEA and its suppliers must not make
use of forced or bonded labour.
Marianne Barner, IKEA information manager: "The IKEA Group decided in
May 1999 not to make business in Burma. Together with a supplier from
Thailand, IKEA had at that time just started a project in Burma. This
project was immediately stopped in May 1999. A small number of products
had been bought and they were stopped from being delivered to the
stores. I can see only one reason for us appearing on a Burma company
list and that is that some products from this only delivery have been
sold through any of our stores, despite the fact that they should had
been stopped and destroyed at the warehouse. We have since May 1999 had
no business in Burma. I have checked with those who are responsible in
Thailand and in Singapore, and they totally support this decision. It is
clear to everybody that IKEA does no business in Burma."
______________________OTHER______________________
NCGUB: The status of Hluttaw Representatives (MP) elected in Elections
of May 27, 1990 in Burma
(The list is updated in April 2001 by National Coalition Government of
the Union of Burma)
State/Division Elected Imprisoned Detained Deceased
Exile Forced to resign
Total/NLD Total/NLD Total/NLD
Total/NLD Total/NLD NLD
Arakan 26/9 3/0 0 0
2/1 5
Chin 13/4 0 0 0
3/0 4
Irraweddy 51/48 5 2 5
3/2 13
Kachin 19/14 2 0 2
0 3
Karen 14/10 1 0 0
0 6
Karenni 8/4 1 0 0
1/1 2
Magwe 39/39 5 10 3
0 7
Mandalay 56/55 3 1 6
4/3 9
Mon 20/16 1 2 1
2/1 6
Pegu 51/47 3 10 5
3/2 13
Rangoon 61/59 8 7 7
0 22
Sagaing 58/52 3 3 4
3/3 17
Shan 56/22 1/1 0 4/3
3/0 11
Tanessarim 13/13 2 0 1
0 5
Total/NLD 485/392 39/35 35/35 38/37
24/13 123
39 Imprisoned MPs
No: Name States/divisions Constituency
Party
1. Duwa Zaw Aung Kachin Waingmaw township
NLD
2. U Htun Kyi Kachin Mogaung township
NLD
3. U Saw Ooreh Kayah Hpru-so township
NLD
4. U Kyin Thein Karen Kya-in Seikkyi township
NLD
5. U Kyaw San Sagaing Tanze township
NLD
6. U Myint Naing Sagaing Kanbalu township
(2) NLD
7. U Doe Htaung Sagaing Kalay township (1)
NLD
8. U Hla Min Tenasserim Kawthaung township
NLD
9. U Toe Bo Tenasserim Yebyu township
NLD
10. U Ohn Maung Pegu Nyaung Lay Bin (1)
NLD
11. U Aung Myint Pegu Letpadan township (1)
NLD
12. U Nyunt Aye Pegu Letpadan township (2)
NLD
13. U Than Lwin Mandalay Madaya township NLD
14. Dr. Zaw Myint Maung Mandalay Amarapura township
NLD
15. U Ohn Kyaing Mandalay Southeast township
NLD
16. U Soe Myint Magwe Minbu township (1)
NLD
17. U Kyi Lwin Magwe Ngape township
NLD
18. U Chit Htwe Magwe Myothit township (2)
NLD
19. U Htun Win Magwe Myothit township (1)
NLD
20. U Nyunt Hlaing Magwe Myede township (1)
NLD
21. Khun Myint Htun Mon Thaton township NLD
22. U Kyaw Khin Shan Taunggyi township (1)
NLD
23. U Khin Maung Swe Rangoon Sanchaung township NLD
24. Daw San San Rangoon Seikkan township
NLD
25. Dr. Aung Khin Sint Rangoon Mingala Taungnyunt NLD
26. U Sein Hla Oo Rangoon Insein township (2) NLD
27. U Kyi Myint Rangoon Latha township NLD
28. Dr. Than Nyein Rangoon Kyauktan township NLD
29. Dr. May Win Myint Rangoon Mayangon township (2) NLD
30. U Naing Naing Rangoon Pazundaung township NLD
31. Dr. Myo Nyunt Irrawaddy Dedaye township (1)
NLD
32. U Kyi Win Irrawaddy Labutta township (1)
NLD
33. Dr. Aye Kyu Irrawaddy Labutta township (2)
NLD
34. U Aung Kyin Irrawaddy Myaungmya township (1)
NLD
35. U Min Swe Irrawaddy Pyapon township (2)
NLD
36. U Saw Mra Aung Arakan Mrauk-U (1)
ALD
37. U Kyaw Min Arakan Buthidaung (1)
NDPHR
38. Naing Htun Thein Mon Thanbyuzayat (2)
MNDF
39. Dr. Min Soe Lin Mon Ye (1)
MNDF
35 MPs under detention in the so-called guesthouses
No Name State/division Constituency
Party
1 U Saw Hlaing Sagaing Indaw township
NLD
2 U Myint Kyi Sagaing Katha township
NLD
3 U Win Myint Aung Sagaing Debayin township
NLD
4 U Myo Win Pegu Kawa township (1)
NLD
5 U Aye Pegu Gyobingauk township (2)
NLD
6 U Htun Kywe Pegu Nyaunglebin township (2)
NLD
7 U Aung Soe Myint Pegu Toungoo township (1)
NLD
8 U Soe Maung Pegu Phu township (2)
NLD
9 U Pike Chon Pegu Shwedaung township (2)
NLD
10 U Tin Shwe Pegu Waw township (1)
NLD
11 U Maung Aye Pegu Tharawaddy township (2)
NLD
12 U Thar Maung Pegu Okpo township (2)
NLD
13 U Khin Maung Win Pegu Oktwin township (2)
NLD
14 U Tin Htut Oo Mandalay Lewe township
NLD
15 U Myint Thein Magwe Chauk township (1)
NLD
16 U Tar Magwe Salin township (1)
NLD
17 U Kan Oo Magwe Salin township (2)
NLD
18 U Han Zaw Magwe Sinbaungwe township
NLD
19 U Aung Moe Nyo Magwe Pwintbyu township (2) NLD
20 U Aung Soe Magwe Magwe township (2)
NLD
21 U Kyaw Myint Magwe Magwe township (1)
NLD
22 U Thar Aung Magwe Myothit township (1)
NLD
23 U Aung Myint Thein Magwe Natmauk township (2)
NLD
24 U Khin Kyaw Han Magwe Yenanchaung (2) NLD
25 U Myint Thein Mon Kyaikmaraw township
NLD
26 U Nyan Win Mon Paung township
NLD
27 U Htun Htun Hein Shan Nawngcho township
NLD
28 U Ba Swe Rangoon Kawhmu township NLD
29 Dr. Sein Win Rangoon Seikkyi Kanaungto NLD
30 U Hla Thein Rangoon Tamwe township NLD
31 U Thein Myint Rangoon Tamwe township NLD
32 U Thein Nyunt Rangoon Thingangyun township NLD
33 U Thar Syne Rangoon Twante township NLD
34 Dr. Win Naing Rangoon Syriam township NLD
35 U Win Myint Irrawaddy Danubyu township (1)
NLD
24 MPs in Exile
No. Name Constituency State/Division Party
Currently in
1. Dr. Sann Aung Ingabu-2 Irraweddy Ind.
Thailand
2. Dr. Sein Win Paukkaung Pegu PND
USA
3. Dr. Tint Swe Pale-2 Sagaing
NLD India
4. Dr. Zahlei Thang Falam Chin
CNLD USA
5. Khun Manko Ban Pekon Shan DOKNU
Thailand
6. Khun Teddy Buri Loikaw-2 Karenni NLD
Thailand
7. Sai Win Pay Mong Hsu Shan SNLD
Thailand
8. U Bo Hla-Tint Mogok-2 Mandalay NLD
USA
9. U Bo Thaung Yinmabin-1 Sagaing NLD
Thailand
10. U Daniel Aung Mong Ping Shan LNDP
Australia
11. U Hla Oo Kyauktaga Pegu NLD
Thailand
12. U Lian Uk Haka Chin Ind.
USA
13. U Maung Maung Aye Mandalay NE-1 Mandalay NLD
Thailand
14. U Maung Maung Latt Bilin-1 Mon NLD
Thailand
15. U Mya Win Ingabu-1 Irrawaddy NLD
India/USA
16. U Tha Noe Rathedaung Arakan ALD
India
17. U Than Sein Pale-1 Sagaing
NLD India
18. U Thang Lian Pau Tonzang Chin ZNC
India
19. U Thein Oo Mandalay SW-2 Mandalay NLD
Thailand
20. U Tin Tut Einme-1 Irrawaddy NLD
Australia
21. Naing Thaung Shein Kaw-kayeik-2 Karen MNDF
Thailand
22. Peter Limbin Pyin-Oo-Lwin Mandalay
Independent USA
23. U Tun Oo Kyauk-Kyi Pegu NLD
Thai/USA
24. U TunYi Sandoway Arakan NLD
USA
Abbreviations
CNLD = Chin National League for Democracy
DOKNU = Democratic Organization for Kayan National Unity
LNDP = Lahu National Development Party
MNDF = Mon National Democracy Front
NDPHR = National Democratic Party for Human Rights
NLD = National League for Democracy
PND = Party for National Democracy
SNLD = Shan Nationalities League for Democracy
UNLD = United Nationalities' League for Democracy
Zomi National Congress (ZNC)
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Burma News Summaries available by email or the web
There are three Burma news digest services available via either email or
the web.
Burma News Update
Frequency: Biweekly
Availability: By fax or the web.
Viewable online at http://www.soros.org/burma/burmanewsupdate/index.html
Cost: Free
Published by: Open Society Institute, Burma Project
The Burma Courier
Frequency: Weekly
Availability: E-mail, fax or post. To subscribe or unsubscribe by email
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Viewable on line at: http://www.egroups.com/group/BurmaCourier
Cost: Free
Note: News sources are cited at the beginning of an article.
Interpretive comments and background
details are often added.
Burma Today
Frequency: Weekly
Availability: E-mail
Viewable online at http://www.worldviewrights.org/pdburma/today.html
To subscribe, write to pdburma@xxxxxxxxx
Cost: Free
Published by: PD Burma (The International Network of Political Leaders
Promoting Democracy in Burma)
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