The Irrawaddy
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Today's Newsletter
Media Are Like Red Ants, Says Kyaw Hsan
By KO HTWE
Last month he broke down in tears. This time the minister of information
astonishes MPs by comparing the concept of a free press to a scene from
the Jataka where red ants attack a fabled queen.
Govt Talks with Wa, Mongla Group Conclude
By WAI MOE
Two prominent members of Burma's ruling Union Solidarity and Development
Party complete talks with Wa leaders in Kengtung aimed at keeping the
peace.
DKBA to Accelerate Military Tactics
By SAW YAN NAING
With its numbers increasing due to desertions from the Burmese
government's border guard force, the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army
reorganizes to speed up military activities.
Nobel Laureates Urge Clinton to Support Burma CoI
By LALIT K JHA
Five prominent women Nobel laureates urge US Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton to back a Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against
humanity in Burma.
Regional
US Wants to Work with China to Help Pacific Isles
By MATTHEW PENNINGTON / AP WRITER
The US plans to increase development aid and coordinate with strategic
rival China and other foreign donors to help impoverished Pacific island
nations.
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