The Irrawaddy News Magazine [Covering Burma and Southeast Asia] www.irrawaddy.org Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Today's Newsletter
Suu Kyi to Receive Monthly Medical Check-ups: Lawyer By SAW YAN NAING A lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi said that the Burmese authorities have agreed to allow the detained democracy leader to receive regular medical examinations from her doctor.
Junta Warns Soldiers against Demonstrations By MIN LWIN Burmese military command has warned soldiers and their families against supporting any future demonstrations and has severely restricted their movements outside military compounds.
Fourteen Activists Arrested By LAWI WENG Burmese authorities are continuing to take preemptive measures against a repeat of last year´s massive protests, arresting 14 activists since last week.
Clean Drinking Water Scarce in Delta By VIOLET CHO With the approaching dry season, aid groups say clean drinking water is a major concern in the Irrawaddy delta.
Burmese Groups Condemn Arrest of Malaysian MP By VIOLET CHO A Malaysian member of parliament who is an active supporter of the Burmese pro-democracy movement has been arrested without cause, say Burmese supporters.
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