The Irrawaddy
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Today's Newsletter
Zarganar Remains Behind Bars During Father's Funeral
By KO HTWE
One of Burma's most prominent political prisoners had no hope of being allowed to attend the funeral of his father, who died last week in Rangoon.
Win Htein Vows to Keep Up Struggle
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The recently released former aide to Aung San Suu Kyi says he will continue to work for democracy in Burma, despite the disbanding of the NLD.
Increase in Officially Reported Crimes in Rangoon
By NAYEE LIN LATT
Rangoon's Divisional Police Director has ordered crime investigation and reporting to be improved, according to police sources.
Youngsters and Families Evade Recruitment into Armies
By MON MON MYAT / IPS WRITER
"They came from the ethnic insurgent area. Their parents sent them here in fear that they would be recruited by the local militia to become child soldiers", says the monk who is in charge of the monastery's young novices in Rangoon.
Business
Weekly Business Roundup (July 17, 2010)
By WILLIAM BOOT
Vietnam is giving advice to its business enterprises on how to get around Western economic sanctions against Burma.
Regional
Illicit Ivory Shipment Seized at Bangkok Airport
By KINAN SUCHAOVANICH / AP WRITER
Customs authorities in Thailand confiscate 765 kilograms of elephant tusks smuggled into the country from Africa.
Interpol Cracks Down on World Cup Gambling in Asia
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
More than 5,000 people have been taken into custody in a crackdown on illegal World Cup gambling in Asia, according to the international police agency Interpol.
Opinion
CONTRIBUTOR
Invictus: A Tale of Two Leaders
By AUNG NAING OO
Burma and South Africa have both been blessed with inspirational leaders who, it turns out, found their own inspiration in the same poem.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Having a party signboard or not doesn't matter because a political party can stand as long as it enjoys public support. The NLD enjoys public support immensely."
Win Htein, former aide to Aung San Suu Kyi who was recently released after 14 years in prison
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