The Irrawaddy
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Today's Newsletter
NLD Leaders Tour Burma
By LAWI WENG
Senior members of the disbanded National League for Democracy are traveling around Burma to discuss the former party's future.
Flood Relief Efforts Continue in Devastated Arakan
By BA KAUNG
With thousands of people still missing and hundreds of thousands of houses and buildings damaged by floods and landslides, relief efforts are ongoing in Burma's Arakan State.
Than Shwe and Laotian PM Discuss Military Ties
By WAI MOE
Burma's junta leader Snr-Gen Than Shwe and Laotian Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh discuss intelligence, military issues and strengthening bilateral ties.
Than Shwe the Third 'Worst of the Worst'
By THE IRRAWADDY
Foreign Policy magazine names Burma's Snr-Gen Than Shwe the world's third worst dictator in an article titled "The Worst of the Worst".
Hundreds of Buildings Slated for Destruction in Rangoon
By NAYEE LIN LATT
Over 800 government office buildings and three housing compounds are to be demolished to make way for a new road in Rangoon.
Parties Must Have Permit to Gather and Give Speeches
By KO HTWE
Political parties in Burma must apply to the Election Commission seven days in advance for permission to hold political gatherings and give speeches.
Regional
Papua Political Prisoner Denied Medical Access
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Speaking by mobile phone from his cell, Filep Karma said doctors have repeatedly advised him to be evacuated for surgery, but "I'm still waiting. I badly need treatment ... They don't have the equipment they need here."
Thousands Mourn Thai General Slain During Protests
By KINAN SUCHAOVANICH / AP WRITER
Thousands of opposition supporters who once occupied central Bangkok paid final respects to a renegade general assassinated at the height of the Red Shirt demonstrations.
Indonesian Sex Videos May Trigger Internet Crackdown
By ASIA SENTINEL
Given Indonesia's uncertain flirtation with a more conservative Islamic society, the videotapes involving three popular local celebrities are raising concerns among liberals.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Homes had quite a lot of mud accumulated during the floods. The floor of the homes become difficult to live on because they are full of mud. That issue needs to be addressed and is being addressed currently by agencies."
Sanaka Samarasinha, the UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Rangoon, describing part of the aftermath of flooding and landslides in Arakan State.
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