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Burma (Myanmar) presses rebels in bid to eliminate armed opposition (www.csmonitor.com)

A four-week military offensive in eastern Burma (Myanmar) has pushed back ethnic Karen rebels and forced thousands of refugees to flee across the border into Thailand. The attacks appear to underscore... More

Tags: burma,eliminate opposition,rebels,aung san suu kyi

Submitted 8 months ago by cdoherty | 0 Comments |

Burma-Sri Lanka Connection: Religion and Terrorism (bnn-asiannews.blogspot.com)

Sri Lankan President Mahindra Rajapakse paid an official visit to Burma on Sunday to cement ties between the two countries. Burma was the first country to be visited by President Mahindra Rajapakse... More

Tags: burma,sri lanka,terrorism,religion,military,rebels

Submitted 9 months ago by lianad | 0 Comments |

Rebels to combat Burma polls (www.bangkokpost.com)

The Shan State Army has vowed to fight to oppose the country's general election planned for next year, the group's chief Colonel Yod Serk said on Saturday. Col Yod Serk said at least 10 out of 17... More

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Submitted about 1 year ago by mbentson | 0 Comments |

Human rights: Sri Lanka, Burmese refugees, Cesare Battisti (www.europarl.europa.eu)

Civilians caught in deadly crossfire between the Sri Lankan Government and rebel group Tamil Tigers, the persecution of the Rohingya people of Burma, and the refusal to extradite convicted murderer... More

Tags: burma,refugees,conflict,sri lanka,rebels,human rights

Submitted about 1 year ago by SpencerKent | 0 Comments |

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