Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
2010 Myanmar Special Weapons News
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- Myanmar major source and user of amphetamine drugs, says UN report UN News Centre 21 Dec 2010 -- The manufacture, trafficking and consumption of synthetic drugs in Myanmar is worsening, with methamphetamine and other amphetamine-type stimulants smuggled from the country affecting neighbouring States and other parts of East and South-East Asia, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDOC) says in a new report.
- MYANMAR: Concerns grow over opium and amphetamine production IRIN 13 Dec 2010 -- Researchers warn that combating the significant increases in the production and trafficking of opium and amphetamines in Myanmar will be difficult.
- US Sought Removal of UN Burma Envoy, Leaked Documents Show VOA 10 Dec 2010 -- Newly disclosed State Department documents show the U.S. sought to have the U.N. Special Envoy on Burma removed from his job. A new batch of classified cables released by the activist website WikiLeaks also documents Chinese frustration with Burma's generals and rumblings about possible North Korean nuclear cooperation with Burma.
- US Envoy Meets Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma VOA 10 Dec 2010 -- A senior U.S. diplomat met with Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and members of her National League for Democracy party in Rangoon Friday, after a series of meetings with officials in the military government.
- Next two months crucial for Myanmar’s political future, warns Secretary-General UN News Centre 06 Dec 2010 -- The next two months will be crucial for Myanmar, potentially determining its political future and its place in the international community, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today, citing the unsatisfactory nature of recent elections and the need to include those who were excluded.
- Aung San Suu Kyi Summons Courage of Burmese People VOA 01 Dec 2010 -- Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is urging her fellow citizens show courage in the wake of elections that critics say were rigged against the opposition.
- Obama's remarks on Iran have no bearing on India's policies IRNA 01 Dec 2010 -- The US President Obama's remarks on Iran and Myanmar in his address to Parliament reflected the views of his country not India's policies.
- Aung San Suu Kyi Seeks Re-instatement of Opposition Party VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in Burma's High Court to file an affidavit seeking the legal reinstatement of her political party.
- China Confident Burma Will Remain Stable VOA 16 Nov 2010 -- China says it is confident its neighbor and ally Burma will continue what Beijing describes as a process of peace and ethnic reconciliation following the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
- UN Human Rights Chief Welcomes Release of Aung San Suu Kyi VOA 15 Nov 2010 -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is welcoming the release Aung San Suu Kyi, but says it does not go far enough.
- Q&A: Burma's New Political Landscape VOA 15 Nov 2010 -- The release of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest Sunday spurred supporters inside the country to say that hope had returned.
- Myanmar Frees Suu Kyi From House Arrest RFE/RL 13 Nov 2010 -- Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi today greeted supporters at the gate of her lakeside compound in Yangon after seven years of forced seclusion.
- UN officials welcome release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi UN News Centre 13 Nov 2010 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations human rights chief welcomed the freeing on Saturday of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and urged the authorities in Myanmar to release all remaining political prisoners.
- Aung San Suu Kyi Release Sparks Celebration, Caution VOA 13 Nov 2010 -- Aung San Suu Kyi's release from house arrest in Burma, also known as Myanmar, has sparked worldwide celebrations among supporters of the long-time pro-democracy activist. But her supporters are also cautious in noting the daughter of Burma's assassinated independence leader, Aung San, has been previously released before being detained again.
- Activists, Asia Pacific Governments Welcome Aung San Suu Kyi's Release VOA 13 Nov 2010 -- Burma democracy activists and Asia regional governments have welcomed the release of Aung San Suu Kyi from detention but are also urging Burma's military government to support calls for national reconciliation.
- Rangoon Diary: Burmese Reunite with Beloved Democracy Leader VOA 13 Nov 2010 -- This is a special report from a journalist inside Rangoon, who has been covering Burma's political developments for VOA despite the threat of deportation. The journalist's identity is being withheld so that they may continue reporting. We bring you their notes from the field.
- Obama: Suu Kyi Source of Inspiration VOA 13 Nov 2010 -- President Barack Obama has welcomed the release of Burmese democracy leader and 1991 Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest calling it long overdue. However, Mr. Obama is calling on the Burmese military to release all political prisoners and says the political opposition in Burma continues to be deprived of legitimate political process that could bring change to the country.
- Thousands of Burmese Refugees Return Home from Thailand VOA 12 Nov 2010 -- The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) says most of the 15,000 Burmese refugees who fled into Thailand earlier this week, have returned across the border. UNHCR says it is concerned that many may be returning before it is safe for them to do so.
- Burma May Soon Release Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi VOA 12 Nov 2010 -- Burma's military rulers appear to be on the verge of releasing pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest, after detaining her for most of the past two decades.
- Independent UN rights experts urge Myanmar to release all political prisoners UN News Centre 12 Nov 2010 -- Four United Nations human rights experts today urged the Government of Myanmar to immediately and unconditionally release pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as the over 2,200 political prisoners detained in the country.
- Burma's Supreme Court Rejects Democracy Leader's Appeal VOA 11 Nov 2010 -- Burma's Supreme Court has rejected democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's final appeal of her conviction and sentence last year. The ruling was made just two days before she is expected to be released. But some of her supporters fear the government will seek to keep her under arrest.
- India, Myanmar to strengthen cooperation between forces IRNA 11 Nov 2010 -- India and Myanmar have agreed to further strengthen close cooperation between their security forces as neighbouring country assured New Delhi it would not allow its territories to be used for anti-India activities.
- Opposition Lodges Complaints About Burma's Election VOA 10 Nov 2010 -- While opposition candidates have given up hope of having much voice in Burma's newly elected parliament, many are beginning to focus on the impending release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. There are indications she will be freed from house arrest in the coming days.
- Burmese Opposition Lowers Election Expectations VOA 09 Nov 2010 -- Burma's main pro-democracy parties are lowering their expectations from Sunday's national elections, saying persistent cheating appears to have robbed them of seats they had expected to win.
- Pro-Military Party Claims Almost 80 Percent of Votes in Burma Election VOA 09 Nov 2010 -- A party allied with Burma's military appears to have captured most of the seats in national elections. But the largest pro-democracy parties and rights groups accused the military government of openly manipulating the vote.
- UN agency assisting over 15,000 refugees fleeing fighting in Myanmar UN News Centre 09 Nov 2010 -- The United Nations refugee agency is assisting more than 15,000 refugees who fled into northern Thailand on Monday after fighting broke out between ethnic Karen rebels and government troops in Myanmar.
- Burma Fighting Cools on Thai Border VOA 09 Nov 2010 -- Fighting between Burma's military and an ethnic militia has cooled down and Thai authorities are sending home more than 10,000 people who fled the violence. But many who fled are worried about further clashes.
- THAILAND: Thousands flee Myanmar fighting IRIN 09 Nov 2010 -- An influx of about 20,000 refugees from Myanmar to Thailand over the past two days has left Thai authorities and aid workers scrambling to address their humanitarian needs.
- UN chief calls for credible transition to democracy after Myanmar polls UN News Centre 08 Nov 2010 -- Secretary-General Ban urged authorities in Myanmar to ensure a credible transition towards democracy.
- Burma Stole Election, Says Obama VOA 08 Nov 2010 -- President Barack Obama has reiterated his criticism of the election in military-ruled Burma, saying it was neither free nor fair.
- Western, Asian Nations Criticize Burmese Election VOA 08 Nov 2010 -- Western and Asian nations are voicing disappointment with Burma's controversial election, which appears certain to give pro-government parties a majority.
- Thousands Flee Post-Election Fighting in Burma VOA 08 Nov 2010 -- Thousands of people in eastern Burma have fled into neighboring Thailand to escape fighting between an ethnic militia and the Burmese military.
- Post-Election VIolence in Burma Prompts Fears of Wider Crackdown on Minorities VOA 08 Nov 2010 -- Fighting between ethnic Karen forces and Burmese troops is raising fears for a wider government crackdown on minority communities.
- Burma Stole Election, Says Obama VOA 08 Nov 2010 -- President Barack Obama has reiterated his criticism of the election in military-ruled Burma, saying it was neither free nor fair.
- Western, Asian Nations Criticize Burmese Election VOA 08 Nov 2010 -- Western and Asian nations are voicing disappointment with Burma's controversial election, which appears certain to give pro-government parties a majority.
- Burma's Military-backed Party Pledges to Practice Democracy VOA 09 Oct 2010 -- Burma's military-backed political party is pledging to practice multi-party democracy and market-oriented economics.
- China Endorses Burma Elections VOA 30 Sep 2010 -- As Burma prepares for its first election in 20 years, it is getting strong backing from neighboring China.
- Myanmar voices confidence at UN debate that upcoming elections will be orderly UN News Centre 28 Sep 2010 -- Myanmar is confident that upcoming elections will be orderly and successful.
- Japan becomes first-ever Asian nation to resettle refugees - UN UN News Centre 28 Sep 2010 -- Flashing cameras and well-wishers’ applause greeted 18 refugees when they touched down today in Tokyo, where they will begin new lives.
- No comment on reported Taiwanese spies in Myanmar CNA 14 Sep 2010 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense declined to comment on report Myanmar's junta has allowed Taiwanese spies to operate in country.
- UN Urges Burma to Free Political Prisoners Before Elections VOA 13 Aug 2010 -- U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is urging Burma's military authorities to release all political prisoners, including pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, ahead of November's general elections. His comments come as Burma's election commission set November 7 as the date for the country's first general elections in 20 years.
- Upcoming polls must be inclusive, free and fair, Ban tells Myanmar’s authorities UN News Centre 13 Aug 2010 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the authorities in Myanmar to ensure that the upcoming general elections are free and fair, and to release all remaining political prisoners so that they can fully participate in their country’s political life.
- Burma's Military Government to Hold November 7 Election VOA 13 Aug 2010 -- Burma's military government has set November 7 as the date for parliamentary elections, the first in 20 years. But pro-democracy groups and political analysts have doubts over its legitimacy.
- Myanmar PM Hails Development of Relations with DPRK KCNA 01 Aug 2010 -- Thein Sein, prime minister of Myanmar, met and had a talk at the governmental building on July 30 with the DPRK delegation headed by Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun on a visit to his country.
- MYANMAR: NGOs cut programmes as government takes on recovery oversight IRIN 30 Jul 2010 -- Funding shortages are forcing NGOs to cut operations in the Ayeyarwady Delta, as the Myanmar government takes on oversight for recovery efforts two years after Cyclone Nargis on 1 August.
- North Korean FM in Burma Amid Concerns of Nuclear Cooperation VOA 29 Jul 2010 -- North Korea's foreign minister has arrived in Burma for talks with his counterparts in that country's ruling military government.
- Burma, India Sign Defense, Economic Deals VOA 27 Jul 2010 -- India and Burma have signed several new agreements to build stronger economic and defense ties, during a visit to India by Burma's reclusive military ruler.
- India, Myanmar sign 5 pacts IRNA 27 Jul 2010 -- India and Myanmar Tuesday evening signed five pacts in New Delhi.
- India Seeks Stronger Ties with Burma VOA 26 Jul 2010 -- Burmese military leader Than Shwe began his trip to India on a quiet note with a visit to the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Bodh Gaya in Bihar.
- FM Urges US to Halt Its Smear Campaign against DPRK KCNA 21 Jun 2010 -- The U.S. making much fuss that the DPRK is helping Myanmar in its "nuclear development."
- Expert Accuses Burma of Trying to Build Nuclear Bomb VOA 04 Jun 2010 -- A retired U.N. nuclear expert says Burma is mining uranium and acquiring components for a nuclear weapons program. But evidence documented in his report indicates the military regime is far from becoming a nuclear threat.
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