The Irrawaddy
Friday, July 30, 2010
Today's Newsletter
Burma's Generals Meet North Korea's FM
By WAI MOE
Top Burmese generals are reportedly scheduled to meet North Korea's Foreign Minister in Naypyidaw during his four-day visit
USDP Constitution Maintains Junta's Policies
By HTET AUNG
The formation of the Union Solidarity and Development Party is "due to the call of history", according to its constitution.
USDP Assigns Constituencies to Ministers
By KHIN OO THA
Though the election law forbids government officials from taking part in the poll, regime ministers are starting to organize their campaigns
NLD Members Meet ILO Representative in Rangoon
By KO HTWE
Several leading members of the National League for Democracy have raised nearly 40 complaints of forced labor, underage recruitment and land confiscation at a meeting with ILO in Rangoon.
Burmese Rank No. 1 in Malaysia Detention Center Deaths
By LAWI WENG
Thirty-two Burmese detainees died while in custody in Immigration Detention Centers in Malaysia, the highest number of foreign detainee deaths.
US Wants Burma-North Korea 'Transparency'
By LALIT K JHA
One day after North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun arrived in Burma on a four-day official visit, the US expressed concern over the growing relationship between the two countries, saying it lacks transparency.
NEWS ANALYSIS
Superstitious Than Shwe's Quest for Atonement at India's Shrines
By BA KAUNG
One purpose of Burma junta leader Snr-Gen Than Shwe's visit to India appears to be an attempt to seek atonement at the country's holiest Buddhist sites.
Regional
Slain Newsman's Sister Vows to Uncover Truth
By MATT CROOK
The sister of Italian photographer Fabio Polenghi, one of two foreign newsmen killed in recent violence in Bangkok, says she will not give up the search for the truth behind her brother's death.
Grenade Explodes by Thai Shopping Mall
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A grenade exploded near a Bangkok shopping mall early Friday, injuring one person.
Opinion
CONTRIBUTOR
'Diplomacy by Stealth' Needed in West's Approach to Burma
By ADAM SELENE
The US and the European Union would be well advised to adopt a policy of deal-making and "diplomacy by stealth" in their approach to Burma.
Interview
Getting the Facts Straight about 'The Dear Leader'
Hein Latt, the author of a recent Burmese biography of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, speaks to The Irrawaddy about the troubles surrounding publication of his book.