Burma: A Symphony of Chaos

Howdy do, everybody! Tonight, we will be hearing a symphony of chaos! Let us begin!

‘Burma VJ’ nominated for Oscar
If you hadn't heard already!!!

Japanese officials interview Burmese refugees
"Japan agreed in 2008 to accept 90 Burmese refugees from northern Thailand's Mae La camp over three years, making it the first Asian country to agree to resettle refugees on its soil."

Burma Absent from UN Security Council's February Agenda
Say what?!

3000 Refugees Under Thai Pressure To Teturn To Burma
I know, I know, it says 'Teturn,' but if you look at it, there's some important tidbits of info

Special: 2010 Elections Update!
Electoral preparations dominating junta actions


The maestro bows, curtain falls, the audience exits.

Thank you.

Anne Lynch
VP (aaa! when did that happen?!)

--
American University Student Campaign for Burma
Email: auburma@gmail.com

Burma is never late! Just me...

Good evening, one and all! SCB is keeping busy, but can never keep up with these road runners! Look at all that newsness!

China casts nervous eye at erstwhile ally Myanmar
A long look at just what these lovers get from each other
China A Reluctant Refuge For People From Myanmar (NY Times)
(more from Burmese point of view)

Groups urge Karen rethink
"Human rights activists are calling on Thailand to shelve a plan to send Karen refugees back to Burma..."

Verdict Postponed in Trial of Burmese-American Activist
"The lawyer for Kyaw Zaw Lwin told reporters Wednesday the judge postponed the verdict until February 10."

Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi 'to be freed from house arrest'
"Burma's opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, will be freed when her house arrest ends in November, according to a government minister."

With that, I wish you all a merry February!

Anne K Lynch (aka, news girl)

--
American University Student Campaign for Burma
Email: auburma@gmail.com

Welcome to the new Student Campaign for Burma!

Howdy folks! Guess what? We're full of fresh alt-breakers! Yay! We had (what I hope was) the first of several meetings to come this past Wednesday night, when a few of us more or less decided things we could do, things we wanted to do, and things we needed to wait and see for. One thing I could do was contact an organization that originally wanted to work with AUSCB last fall but never really came to fruition. So I e-mailed them, Kid Power Inc. Here's the response:

" Dear Anne,

I am so glad that you contacted me.  We are still very interested in working with you and I am excited that your students have such a  recent experience to speak with our students about.  

In the past. special interest series can come in two forms.  

The first is that we are talking to our kids about organizing their own little non-profits this semester where they choose a cause and then work this semester to develop a unique fund raising technique, learn more about the needs that need to be addresses and send money to the fund/project they choose.  On your end this would require a weekly or every other week commitment for the next couple of months.  We would like your group to come and talk to the kids about the cause and work along side them as they run their project.

Another option is doing a "seminar series"  where we essentially do the same thing as the non-profit idea but on a smaller 4-5 week scale.

Or you are welcome to come once, share your experience and do an activity.  You can commit to this and then see if you would like to get involved further.

What do you think?

Katie"

 

What do you guys think? Let's have some input!

Anne

Burma hasn't killed me yet!

Hey folks! Sorry about the delay in welcoming you into a new semester and new year! I went on the Thai/Burma alt break and got food poisoning on the way back last week. So without further ado, your weekly news update recommences!

As poll looms, Myanmar still building parliament
Observing the eerie new capital city as construction on the Parliament building continues...

Burma leader Than Shwe gives election warning
From Jan 4

ASEAN should not be taken in by unprincipled Burma
"The junta's generals are well-bred gentlemen in front of the Asean counterparts where as they are the inhumane tormenters to their own populace"

India Can Move the Needle on Burma
"Delhi should be more clever about using its own values and role as a regional leader to press for political reform."-- Wall Street Journal

Burma's Supreme Court hears final Suu Kyi appeal
Burma has a court system??? Who knew!

With that, let's hope for better news next week! Keep Haiti in your thoughts,

Your news gal,
Anne K Lynch

P.S. Check out the latest Alt-Break's blog at http://auburmabusters.blogspot.com/

Did you think Burma had forgotten you?

Finals (for the most part) are done with. We're less than a month from 2010. I send y'all best wishes for a restful break and a happy New Year!

U.N. Security Council Criticized for Failure to Act Against Abuses in Burma
"The appeal, on International Human Rights Day, came as Burmese opposition groups warned that with controversial elections coming up next year, the country’s “most dangerous days” lay ahead."

US Seeks Access to Detained Dissident
"The United States on Friday sought immediate consular access to American national Kyaw Zaw Lwin (aka Nyi Nyi Aung), who is currently on a hunger strike in a Burmese prison and whose health is reported to be deteriorating."

Burma junta official meets Aung San Suu Kyi
"Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met a government minister in Rangoon in the third such meeting since the beginning of October."

Anne K Lynch

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Page last updated at 12:16 GMT, Friday, 4 December 2009

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Burma's Suu Kyi appeal possible

Suu Kyi's extended detention was condemned outside Burma The Supreme Court in Burma says it may allow the pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to appeal against her extended detention. The court said it would hear the case on December 21. Ms Suu Kyi was sentenced to a further 18 months under house arrest earlier this year. She was found guilty in August of violating her house arrest by harbouring an American well-wisher who swam to her lakeside home. The court in Yangon posted the announcement on its notice board. This follows the rejection of an initial appeal in October. "The Supreme Court decided to hear Aung San Suu Kyi's request. Lawyers have to present arguments before the court in December," a Burmese official told AFP. Serving the additional time of her sentence would keep Ms Suu Kyi in detention during Burma's first elections in two decades, scheduled for next year. Burma's military rulers have kept the Nobel Peace Prize winner and leader of the opposition National League for Democracy party (NLD) in some form of detention for more than 14 of the last 20 years.

Burma: A Consistency of Rotten Milk!

EheheheheHAHAHA!!! I'm losing my mind! Which is exactly the reason why I turn to Burma for stability-- at least its consistent!

Netherlands - Verhagen speaks with Thant Myint-U about Burma
Exciting: I've never found a link from this news source relating to Burma before!

Burma should democratize on its own
... says ASEAN

A Husband Whose Wife is a Political Prisoner
"We have to face them. It's what the families of political prisoners have to endure."

Junta Continues War on Monks
"He said four youths  who were in contact with monks in Mandalay were detained in September. 'Their family and relatives do not know where they are now,' he said."


With this, I wish you all luck on your finals, eloquence in your papers, and safety in your travels coming up!

Your crazy news girl,
Anne K Lynch

P.S. Thanks to the person who commented on the last post!!!  I appreciate it!