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News: Burma

We have started to collect the most important news related to Burma in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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The Burmese exiles' dilemma

Saturday, December 3rd 2005, 12:29

In Thailand, Andrew Harding meets a group of Burmese exiles who were imprisoned and tortured for speaking out against the military junta.
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Asean urged to tackle Burma issue

Saturday, December 3rd 2005, 11:22
related countries: Malaysia Malaysia

South East Asian lawmakers call for next week's summit in Malaysia to discuss Burma's human rights record.
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UN to hear report on Burma impact

Saturday, December 3rd 2005, 6:04
related countries: United States United States

The UN Security Council agrees for the first time to hear a briefing on Burma, in a move led by the US.
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Total to pay Burmese compensation

Tuesday, November 29th 2005, 17:29

Total agrees to compensate Burmese workers who claimed they were used as forced labour on a pipeline project.
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Suu Kyi's house arrest extended

Monday, November 28th 2005, 12:49

Burma's opposition NLD confirms reports that Aung San Suu Kyi has had her house arrest extended.
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Burma 'extends Suu Kyi detention'

Sunday, November 27th 2005, 9:02

Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is told she must stay under house arrest for another year, sources say.
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