Archive for the ‘Burma’ Category

Myanmar ruling junta urged to release demonstrators

By Nelson Alcantara Myanmar’s military junta has sparked an international condemnation for jailing demonstrators protesting against the sharp increase in fuel prices. A United Nations official has pressed Myanmar's government to immediately release student leaders and other protesters who were arrested Thursday after marching through the oil-producing town of Yaynang Chaung to protest the sharp [...]

August 28, 2007   Posted in: Burma

Myanmar focuses on its airport infrastructure

By Satish Gupta l eTN Asia Myanmar is reportedly planning to build an airport for a tourism-business-booming beach resort of Ngwesaung in the country's southwestern division of Ayeyawaddy to facilitate local and foreign travelers.

December 19, 2006   Posted in: Burma

Country Profile for Burma (Myanmar) for Traveling Canadians

Valid as of August 30, 2005 11:32 EST The level of Travel Warning in this report has not changed. Sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 have been updated. 2. ATTENTION OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs Canada advises against all travel to the region(s) specified below. (IDW5) You are advised against all travel to [...]

August 30, 2005   Posted in: Burma

Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi to Turn 60 Under House Arrest

“Candles for Burma” Campaign Lets Supporters Send Birthday Greetings to World’s Only Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize Winner (San Francisco, CA) Ethical Traveler and the Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA) have launched a new campaign to highlight the plight of democracy advocates in Burma. The two groups are asking supporters to send birthday wishes to opposition [...]

May 31, 2005   Posted in: Burma

EU calls for ASEAN boycott over Burma

STRASBOURG, France (eTurboNews) — The European Parliament on Thursday made clear its intention to call for a boycott of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the event Burma taking its turn as chairman in 2006.

May 14, 2005   Posted in: Burma

Country Profile for Burma (Myanmar) for Traveling Canadians

Valid as of April 28, 2005 17:26 EDT 1. INTRODUCTION This Travel Report replaces the previous one, dated April 13, 2005. Changes have been made in sections 2 and 3 of the report. 2. ATTENTION Canadians should not travel to border areas with Thailand or neighbouring areas where rebel groups may be active due to ongoing [...]

April 28, 2005   Posted in: Burma

More tourists going to Burma

Maria Ruiz knew pro-democracy campaigners were urging tourists to stay away from Burma, but the lure of a country that promises a glimpse into a time gone by in Asia proved too great.”Bagan, it’s a really magical place. There’s something in the air,” the Peruvian tourist said of the region that hosts a world famous [...]

March 3, 2005   Posted in: Burma

Burma PM sacked ‘to prevent unrest’

RANGOON (The Australian) — BURMA’S ruling junta Sunday openly accused its former premier of corruption and said he was sacked to prevent the disintegration of the country’s powerful military. The regime previously claimed Khin Nyunt had retired for “health reasons” last month despite being kept under house arrest for corruption.

November 10, 2004   Posted in: Burma