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The Irrawaddy, Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Today's Newsletter
Burma to Run US $3.2 Billion Deficit
By KO HTWE
The Public Accounts Committee of Burma's Lower House of Parliament reports that the government's budget shortfall for the current fiscal year will be $3.2 billion.
Will Ethnic Issues Be Sidelined?
By SAW YAN NAING
Ethnic leaders worry that the Burmese government's overtures to Aung San Suu Kyi and exiled dissidents could push ongoing conflicts in ethnic areas into the shadows.
Political Prisoners, Human Rights on NLD Agenda with UN Envoy
By SAW YAN NAING
The NLD says it will prioritize discussing the release of political prisoners and human rights abuses committed by the Burmese army at an upcoming meeting with a UN envoy.
UN and US, EU Lawmakers Welcome Suu Kyi-Thein Sein Talks
By LALIT K JHA
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and other world leaders say they are encouraged by recent developments in Burma, but hope to see further moves toward national reconciliation.
Criticism Grows Against Indian Anti-Graft Activist
By KATY DAIGLE / AP WRITER
Criticism mounts against an Indian activist's hunger strike, with public figures saying it threatens democracy and verges on demagoguery.
Anwar Angrily Denies Guilt in Malaysian Courtroom
By ASIA SENTINEL
Malaysian opposition leader accuses Premier Najib Tun Razak and his wife of framing him.
Opinion
From Revolution to Mutual Cooptation
By DR ZARNI
The military generals in Naypyidaw and the Lady by the Lake have definitely resorted to their respective Plan Bs.
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