BURMA DIGEST

A Campaign Journal for Human Rights of All Ethnic Nationalities in Burma

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July 2006 ISSUES

 

* 02.07.2006 Issue

English Language Section

I. "Victory Comes from Within"_ Editorial: Dr. Tayza

II. "Are the Asians Morally Inferior than the West?" _ Feature Article: Prof. Kanbawza Win

III. "Interview with a Free Burma Ranger"_ Special Interview and photo-documentary (carried out by Tayza Thuria)

IV. "Burmese Student Politics and Studentism"_ Feature article: Ko Ko Thett

V. "Speaking the Truth about Student Activism"_ Feature Commentary: Tai Samyone

VI. "7th July Terror in Burma": Feature Article: Nay Yu

VII. "Memoirs of a Student Activist"_ True Story: U Khin Aung

VIII. "Seventh July Student Massacre" _  Feature Article: Mahar Bandula

IX. "Team of Rivals" _ Historical Review: May K Ng

X. "What is the Difference"_ Opinion: Raluca Enescu

XI. "A Letter of Motivation" _ Opinion: Yebaw Day

XII. "For the Imprisoned Lady"_ Poem: Min Khin Kyaw

XIII. "Aung San Suu Kyi for UNSG"_ Opinion: Jean Gale

XIV. "Daw Suu Birthday Celebrations in Norway"_ Photo Diary: courtesy of U Kyaw Thwin

XV. "Forum of Pro-democracy Activists in Europe"_ Photo Diary: courtesy of Ko Myint Wai

XVI. "Refugees in Burma"_ Statement: Karen Women Organization (Zoya Phan)

XVII. "Free All Political Prisoners"_ Opinion: Maung Chan

XVIII. "The Rise of China & Plight of Burma"_ Special Commentary: Ko Ko Thett

Burmese Language Section

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XVIII. "Negotiation on Level Terms"_ Editorial: Zay Ya

XIX. "Role of 7th July in History"_ Opinion: Phoe Thant (Courtesy of Soe Win shein)

XX. "Journey to Victory" _ Feature Article: Khin Ma Ma Myo

XXI. "Historical Duty" _ Poem: Khin Ma Ma Myo

XXII. "July Blood" _ Poem: Nay Yu

XXIII. "The Journalist I admire" _ Commentary: Ko Nyo Htun

XXIV. "Making Jokes on Military Regime" _ Humour: Moses Thein

XXV. "Salai Tun Than's Journey Home " _ News Report: Myint Moe Media (Courtesy of Soe Win shein)

XXVI. "Refugees in Burma"_ Statement: Karen Women Organization (Zoya Phan)

 

* 09.07.2006 Issue

English Language Section

I. "Keep Burma's Seat Vacant"_ Editorial: Dr. Tayza

II. "We DO have Options" _ Feature Article: Dr. Sein Myint

III. "ASEM 2006 in Finland and Its Implications"_ Feature Article: Ko Ko Thett

IV. "Persuade China & India to help junta see the light" _ Feature Commentary: Dr. Chandra Muzaffar

V. "Asian Values & Western Values"_ Feature Commentary: Dr. San Oo Aung

VI. "Sayonara, Burma  Motherland!"_ Feature article: Dr. David Law

VII. "Following the Footsteps of the Dear Leader"_ Feature Commentary: Dr. Sein Myint

VIII. "Keep the Heat of Democracy to Melt the Snowman"_ Special Commentary: Prof. Abid Bahar

IX. "A Brief Encounter in Bangkok"_ True Story: Neill Staurland

X. "Than Shwe will follow Saddam"_ Satirical Analysis: Mahar Bandula

XI. "Resolution of Burmese in Europe"_ Special Report: courtesy of U Nwe Aung & Ko Myint Wai

XII. "Taiwan People Demand: Free Aung San Suu Kyi!"_ Special Report: Maung Chan

XIII. "Hey, Junta!"_ Poem: Nay Yu

XIV. "Student Activism Day Activities in Japan"_ Photo Diary: courtesy of Ko Kyaw Naing

XV. "Debt of Blood!" _ Opinion: Maung Chan

Burmese Language Section

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XVI. "Three Main Ways to Oppose Dictatorship"_ Editorial: Zay Ya

XVII. "Studentism in Burma" _ Feature Article: Ko Ko Thett

XVIII. "Long Live 7th July Spirit"_ Feature Article: Ko Ko Aung (DFB)

XIX. "44th Anniversary 7th July " _ Feature Article: Pegu Pagan

XX. "7th July Demonstrations in Japan"_ News Report: Kyaw Kyaw Naing

XXI. "Compensation for former Political Prisoners "_ News Report: Thaung Nyunt

XXII. "To Clean up SPDC's Chaos" _ Translated Article: Tun Aung

XXIII. "Burma's Education System Destroyed by Military Regimes" _ Commentary: Pegu Pagan

XXIV. "Former Dictators on Tribunal" _ News Report: Thaung Nyunt

XXV. "Asian Countries exploiting Burma" _ Translated Article: Tun Aung

 

* 16.07.2006 Issue

English Language Section

I. "Assassinations in Burmese Political Culture"_ Editorial: Ko Ko Thett

II. "Martyrs and Martyrdom" _ Feature Article: Dr. Sein Myint

III. "Interview with Colonel Khun Okkar"_ Interview: Nay Thwin (translated by Nay Yu)

IV. "An International Liability: Is There a Win-Win Solution?" _ Feature Commentary: Dr. Tayza

V. "A Visit to Moscow Museum in Mae Sot "_ Feature Perspective: Dr. David Law

VI. "Generosity Makes us Great"_ Opinion: Dr. San Oo Aung

VII. "Distorted Values under Dictatorship"_ Opinion: Raluca Enescu

VIII. "My Father"_ Daw Suu's vision of her father

IX. "19th July Martyrs Day"_ History Analysis: Shwe Ba

X. "Ne Win & Than Shwe"_ Satirical Analysis: Mahar Bandula

Burmese Language Section

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XI. "For Bogyoke Aung San"_ Editorial: Dr. Tayza

XII. "Days are numbered now" _ Feature Article: Lwin Aung Soe

XIII. "Interview with Colonel Khun Okkar"_ Interview by Nay Thwin

XIV. "Journey to Victory, part 2"_ Feature Article: Khin Ma Ma Myo

XV. "SDDC is worthless" _ Translated Article: Tun Aung

XVI. "Karen Rivers"_ Special Report: Courtesy of Saw Rocky

XVII. "Ramos Horter of East Timor"_ News Report: Thaung Nyunt

XVIII. "Sweet Set-backs" _ Translated Article: Tun Aung

XIX. "Colourful Nights for the Son" _ Poem: Bo Bo Win

XX. "Our Flag" _ Analysis: PDP

 

* 23.07.2006 Issue

English Language Section

I. "Beauty and the Beasts"_ Editorial: Dr. Tayza

II. "Fools' Gold" _ Feature Article: Edith Mirante

III. "Environmental Damage in the Mekong Region"_ Feature Article: Tove Selin

IV. "Green Parties" _ Feature Analysis: Khin Ma Ma Myo

V. "The Grief of a Fisherman"_ Poem: Feraya Nangmone

VI. "A short tale of solidarity"_ Feature Commentary: Raluca Enescu

VII. "ASEAN is just firing blanks"_ Opinion: Dr. San Oo Aung

VIII. "The BIG QUESTION"_ Opinion: Prof. Abid Bahar

IX. "Mon People"_ Poem: Min Khin Kyaw

X. Photo Diaries: _

.XI. "The Grass Trodden in the Fight of Two Bulls"_ Feature Analysis: Ko Ko Thett

XII. "Volunteer Lecturers required" _ Special Report: Prof. Kanbawza Win

Burmese Language Section

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I. "Beauty and the Beasts"_ Editorial: Dr. Tayza

II. "People Power Movement" _ Serialization: Khin Ma Ma Myo

III. "Martyr Day"_ Feature Article: Ko Ko aung

IV. "ASEAN is just firing blanks"_ Translated Article: Tun Aung

V. "To our Friends" _ Poem: Nay Yu

VI. "State's Pillers"_ Analysis: PDP (Liberated Area)

VII. "Ne Win's Victims"_ Feature Commentary: Pegu Pagan

VIII. "Martyrs & Sao Pha Satt Su" _ Feature Commentary: Satt Su Lay

IX. "Burmese Refugees' Performance in Japan" _ Photo Report: Kyaw Naing

X. "Opposition Activists in Jail" _ News Report: Thaung Nyunt

 

* 30.07.2006 Issue

English Language Section

I. "Slaying Kids for the Throne"_ Editorial: Ko Ko Thett

II. "The Burmese Context of David and Goliath" _ Feature Article: Prof Kanbawza Win

III. "Thamanthi Dam & Kuki People's Fate"_ Interview with: Thangjalun (KSDF)

IV. "Salween River" _ Interview with: Karen Rivers Watch

V. "Not a child Anymore"_ Feature Commentary: Tai Samyone

VI. "A Mother's Rage"_ Poem: Feraya Nangmone

VII. "Warning to all the Universities around the world"_ Opinion: Maha Bandula

VIII. "It's up to you"_ Poem: Nay Yu

IX. "Shwe Gas Protests"_ Special Report: Dr. Rannin Soe

X. "Trouble at Indo-Burma border"_ Special Report: Nava Thakuria

Burmese Language Section

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I. "Slaying Kids for the Throne"_ Editorial: Dr. Tayza

II. "The Reality inside SPDC Army, part 1" _ True Story: by a retired army officer

III. "Warning to Dictators"_ Poem: Lwin Aung Soe

IV. "Guiding Light of Love"_ Poem: Khin Ma Ma Myo

V. "Left me in the Past" _ Poem: Ko Ko Chit

VI. "Dreams Give us Hope"_ Translated Article: Tun Aung

VII. "Bogyoke Aung San & Thakhin Mya " _ Feature Commentary: Satt Su Lay

VIII. "Win Win Solution"_ Translated Article: Tun Aung

IX. "Mirror U Thaung"_ Biography: Kyaw Naing

X. "Brutal Oppressions on Students" _ Special Report: Burmese Democratic Students

XI. "Cambodia & US" _ News Report: Thaung Nyunt