The Irrawaddy
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Today's Newsletter
US Wants India to Urge Burma to Change
By LALIT K JHA
The Obama administration tells Indian officials they should "communicate directly and forcefully" with visiting Burmese junta leader Snr-Gen Than Shwe about the need for political reform.
Than Shwe Visit Condemned in Letter to Indian PM
By ZARNI MANN
Civil society groups in India send a letter to the country's prime minister to protest a state visit by Burmese junta leader Snr-Gen Than Shwe.
Burma's FM Gets an 'Earful' from Asean and Partners
By LARRY JAGAN
Burma dominated this week's regional meetings in Vietnam, as Asean foreign ministers and their dialogue partners took their Burmese counterpart to task over this year's election.
Business
Weekly Business Roundup (July 24, 2010)
By WILLIAM BOOT
Burma's junta leader Snr-Gen Than Shwe is expected to seek India's help in developing information technology systems during a visit he is scheduled to make from this weekend.
Interview
'Prison is the Hell of Human Society'
Win Htein, a former aide to Aung San Suu Kyi, speaks to The Irrawaddy about his recent release from prison after nearly two decades behind bars.