The Irrawaddy News Magazine [Covering Burma and Southeast Asia]
http://www.irrawaddy.org
Monday, November 10, 2008
Today's Newsletter
Young Burmese Blogger Sentenced to more than 20 Years in Jail
By SAW YAN NAING
A young Burmese blogger who was a major source of information for the outside world on the brutal regime
crackdown on the September 2007 uprising has been sentenced to 20 years and six months imprisonment.
Troops Line Up Along Burma-Bangladesh Border
By MIN LWIN
Troops on both sides of the Burma-Bangladesh border are on alert as a result of the ongoing dispute over
maritime boundaries in the Bay of Bengal.
Burma Resolution Introduced in the UN
By LALIT K. JHA / UNITED NATIONS
The UN General Assembly will vote on a strongly critical resolution on Burma in December.
Mon Language Axed from State Schools in Thaton
By LAWI WENG
State-run schools in Thaton District in Mon State will no longer conduct Mon language classes.
INTERNATIONAL
What Kind of First Lady Will Michelle Obama Be?
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE / AP WRITER
She has been compared to Jacqueline Kennedy, is every bit as high-powered as Hillary Rodham Clinton was and
has praised Laura Bush's calm and rational approach to issues - so what kind of first lady will Michelle
Obama be?
BUSINESS
Investors Welcome Chinese Stimulus Plan
By JOE MCDONALD / AP WRITER
Investors welcomed China's multibillion-dollar stimulus package but analysts said Monday the plan will
depend on Chinese companies to supply a big share of the spending.
REGIONAL
Security Tight after Indonesia Executes 3 Bali Bombers
By IRWAN FIRDAUS / AP WRITER
Indonesia boosted security after three Islamic militants were executed for the 2002 Bali bombings. Emotional
supporters thronged ambulances carrying their caskets through narrow streets, some calling for revenge.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Myanmar?s troops are overtly targeting civilians; they are actively avoiding KNU military installations.
That is why we are describing the attacks as "crimes against humanity". Benjamin Zawacki, Southeast Asia
researcher for Amnesty International
Bo Lindblom, Byv. 32, SE-31295 Laholm , 0430-223 64