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!

Have yourself a Burma Thanksgiving!

Coming up next: In this three-part series, the Burma-Hallmark channel presents you with a compelling tale of Turkey Day excitement and heart-warming atrocities! (Yes, I know I need a break )

UN General Assembly Condemns Human Rights Violations in Burma, North Korea
Next step: DO something please!

Burma: End arrests of activists and continue aid after Cyclone Nargis
Junta say "Amnesty International: Fill out a complaint form and we will get back to you after you listen to 15 years of muzak!"

Selection Time Precedes Election Time in Burma
A 2-pg article, some detailed information about upcoming elections

Cheerio folks! Enjoy the holiday! ...hey... is that where Cheerios gets its name?!

the news girl,
Anne K Lynch

‘Burma VJ’ shortlisted for 2009 Oscars'

http://www.mizzima.com/news/world/3067-burma-vj-shortlisted-for-2009-oscars-.html

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Burmese Olympics: SPARTA!!!

Wow, there has been so much news around this week, guys, that I could hardly narrow down my choices! I highly encourage you to google search Burma news yourself, just to see the enormity of my task. Then, say, "Golly gee whiz, she MUST love us!" and then go do something productive.

Burma; third most corrupt country
Next year guys, we'll be number one! Go team!

Burma ferry death toll passes 30
"An official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that 23 of the dead were female and eight male."

Burma Considers Private Education
Because let's face it: Burma's grades in public school have just not been up to muster the last several years.

Why Obama Will Meet with a Leader of Burma's Junta
"But dialogue with dictators, goes the new U.S. thinking that is being applied from Iran to North Korea, is now seen as preferable to not talking and cutting off any chance at reconciliation."

Three cheers for the number 3 corrupt nation! That's a bronze medal in the Olympics, mind you.

Best travels,

Anne K Lynch

Burma is like a toaster on fire

Gah! The papers don't stop piling on!!! I thought midterms were over! Quick, I'll take anything else!

Thai Border on Guard for Drugs From Myanmar
If you're willing to question your country, switch out 'Thailand' for 'US' and 'Myanmar' for 'Mexico'

Burmese Junta Says It Will Release Suu Kyi
So... are their noses doing the Pinocchio?

Asian Nations Welcome Obama, Renewed US Engagement
Including ASEAN

Irish Bishop Michael Smith visits Burma
The luck of the Irish may do 'em some good!

Brought to you by the Burma news girl,

Anne K Lynch

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American University Student Campaign for Burma
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