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1. "News Archive" and "Burmese Muslims" sections on have been updated. News archive includes items on State-sponsored riots, Pro-democracy movement, etc. Burmese Muslims section includes brief biography of some Burmese Muslims who brought Burma to the frontlines in various contexts. 2. You can also share information on BMN through "Share Information" page. 3. BMN Library includes materials related to the affairs of Burmese Muslims as well as religious and minority rights. We are trying our best to collect documents, and we would like to seek your contribution. |
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An Annocement on Cyclone Nargis |
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Myanmar's generals shun US aid, see risk to political power |
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WASHINGTON - Tsunami-hit Indonesia and earthquake-jolted Pakistan once risked a backlash from their predominantly Muslim populations and allowed in US military forces to help in relief operations. But cyclone-ravaged Myanmar's ruling military is suspicious of any US aid.
As the cyclone's official death toll soared to 22,000, two US Navy ships are near the waters of military-ruled Myanmar awaiting its green light to enter the reclusive nation for evacuation and other critical relief activities. |
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Bangkok Post: Rohingya arrested |
Tue 22 Jan 2008 Forty-three Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic minority in Burma, were arrested while trying to slip into Thailand yesterday morning. Marine police spotted a boat suspected of carrying illegal immigrants between Lao and Mor islands in the Andaman sea about 8am.After checking the boat, they found 43 Rohingya aged 20 to 55 years.The boat’s skipper, identified as Eno, 52, told police he and his crewmen picked up the group from Burma’s Arakan state on Jan 12.They were to meet a Thai broker who promised to find jobs for them. All the migrants were in police custody pending deportation. |
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Tzu Chi relief project for refugees’children in Malaysia with UNHCR |
Funded by the US Embassy in Malaysia, and with the joint efforts from Tzu Chi, UNHCR and refugee communities, four "UNHCR Tzu Chi Education Centres" for refugees' children were officially opened in early January 2008, after months of preparation. A total of 178 students enrolled at the centres.
Being the eldest child in her family, 11-year old Shaidah binti Abdullah is a great help to her parents. Her chores include cooking for the family, taking care of her siblings or helping her father to collect scraps for sale. Each morning, upon seeing a school bus with school-going children of her age coming round her house, Shaidah would tell her mother, "I want to go to school too." |
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12/29/2007 - 14 Migrants Pushed Back to Burma |
Teknaf: Bangladesh border authorities pushed back 14 Burmese Muslim migrants to Burma soon after they were arrested in Bangladesh territory on Wednesday, reports a local official. Among the Burmese migrants were three women, eight men, and three children. All are from Maugndaw Township in Arakan State. |
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New Government with Action - by Ko Htun Aung Gyaw
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Candles in the Dark: The Diaries of SSSNY Students
Candles in the Dark: The Diaries of SSSNY Students by admin ? last modified 2009-01-03 06:05 If you are still wondering why the people of Burma, especially
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Media Release (2-1-2009)
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2010 will not be the End of Everything
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Burma: The ongoing tragedy next door
The Nation - Published on January 2, 2009 Opinion EDITORIAL Burma: The ongoing tragedy next door Thailand's new govt must not pander to the Burmese
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The Narinjara News: 1 January 2009
The Narinjara News (29 Dec 08 to 1st January 2009) www.narinjara.com NEWS IN ENGLISH Sheikh Hasina wants release of Suu Kyi Arakanese mark the
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009
Dear Friends & Compatriots: May 2009 brings you happiness, a step closer to your aspirations of liberty, freedom, rights of self-determination, equality,
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9 NLD Youth Members were arrested
Breaking News ? for immediate release 30 December 2008 Today, the National League for Democracy (NLD) party held a ceremony to mark the 61st anniversary of
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The 138th political prisoner has died in Burma?s prisons
Breaking News ? for immediate release The 138th political prisoner has died in Burma?s prisons, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma)
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UN secretary-general must visit Burma to begin the end-game
UN secretary-general must visit Burma to begin the end-game By: THAUNG HTUN Published: 27/12/2008 at 12:00 AM The United Nations' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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Thai firm wants road through rebel territory
Thai firm wants road through rebel territory by admin ? last modified 2008-12-27 10:16 Saraburi Coal Mining, a Thai firm that has recently been granted a
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Tsunami impact in Shan State remembered
No.21-12/2008 26 December 2008 ? General Tsunami impact in Shan State remembered By Hseng Khio Fah As hundreds of thousands of people in Thailand and other
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UN secretary-general must visit Burma to begin the end-game
Bangkok Post - Published: 27/12/2008 at 12:00 AM Opinion UN secretary-general must visit Burma to begin the end-game By: THAUNG HTUN The United Nations'
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Junta-backed party hopes to win 2010 elections
?No.19-12/2008 25 December 2008 ? Politics Junta-backed party hopes to win 2010 elections By Hseng Khio Fah Junta-backed National Unity Party (NUP) is
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Wa offers assistance in fake note scandal
?No.18-12/2008 25 December 2008 ? Thai-Burma Relations Wa offers assistance in fake note scandal ? A senior Wa official has promised full cooperation in the
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A Martyr of Burma |
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U Razak, A Martyr and Most Respected Teacher of Burma (1889-1947). The first President of Burman Muslim Congress. President (Mandalay District) Anti-Fascist Peoples’ Freedom Party (AFPEL). . Read More in Brief OR Download The Recent Book |
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U M.A Raschid |
U Raschid, a Burmese Muslim, of Indian parentage, was a very dear friend, and close associate, of Gen. Aung San in Burma’s struggle against British Colonial rule in Burma. Read More in brief biographical |
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