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This is preview of 2010 Oscar nominee documentary. Which is based on the reality circumstances in Burma regarding the Saffron Revolution and narrative 1988 student revolution. The most interesting part is how did DVB (Democratic Voice of Burma)'s staff and undercover journalists try to get news and information within closed country (war zone) by risking their lives in addition, shooting video, speaking to media, sharing a video or even taking photos or poccessing photos can go to the prison for long long time. Therefore I would humbly request to watch this film in order to understand our suffering Burmese people and help us for free from those nightmare.
Friday, 30 April 2010
BURMA VJ, THE BEST DOCUMENTARY
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Burma PM 'applies to form new political party'
Sein (second left) is said to be among the top leaders stepping down
Burma's Prime Minister Thein Sein has applied to register a new political party ahead of elections scheduled for later this year, say reports.
The move comes after Thein Sein and some 20 other ministers in the junta retired from their military posts.
Under Burma's new constitution, a fixed number of seats are allocated to the military and to civilians.
Critics say the ministers' move is a way of ensuring a greater military presence in the future government.
No date has yet been set for the elections - the first in Burma for 20 years - but they are expected some time this year.
Thein Sein and 26 others applied to register the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) with the electoral commission on Thursday, Burma's state media reported.
What I see is that the generals are systematically trying to keep power with legitimacy
Win Tin, NLD
Its name appears to confirm the long-expected view that members of the military junta would form a party under the auspices of the junta's mass organisation, the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA).
The USDA says it has some 24 million members, but many are thought to have joined under coercion.
The BBC's South East Asia correspondent Vaudine England says the USDA is accused of being involved in the violent suppression of protests led by monks in 2007 and of an attack on opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in 2003.
An official told the AFP news agency the new party would be led by Thein Sein, who appears to still hold the post of prime minister but is no longer refered to by his military title in state media.
But civil servants are barred from standing in the elections, so the party's potential leadership has sparked debate, says our correspondent.
'Unfair'
Some 25% of the seats in Burma's new parliament have been reserved for the military while the rest are allocated to civilian candidates.
But as the ministers have resigned their army posts they will be able to run for office as civilians.
BURMA'S ELECTION
Constitution: 25% of seats in parliament reserved for the military
Constitution: More than 75% approval required for any constitutional change
Election law: Those with criminal convictions cannot take part - ruling out many activists
Election law: Members of religious orders cannot take part - ruling out monks
Election commission: Handpicked by Burma's military government
Analysts say having a pro-military party in civilian seats will ensure the junta retains its grip on power.
A spokesman for the NLD said the formation of the USDP was proof of the generals' attempts to remain in control of the elections and the country.
"What I see is that the generals are systematically trying to keep power with legitimacy," Win Tin told the Irrawaddy, an exile Burmese news organisation.
The last elections in Burma were held in 1990. They were won overwhelmingly by Ms Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) but the party was never allowed to take power.
The NLD is boycotting these elections because of what it says are unjust electoral laws designed to exclude most of its key leaders.
Ms Suu Kyi and other senior dissidents are banned from participating because of convictions linked to their political activism.
The party would have had to expel them if it wanted to run for office. Any party which does not register with the election commission will have to disband.
Burma says 25 groups have applied to form new political parties so far, along with four existing parties. Twelve have been authorised while the rest are under scrutiny, the state-run New Light of Myanmar reported.
Many Western nations have roundly criticised the laws under which the polls will be conducted.
from; BBC News
Thein Sein, Prime Minister of Burma, will participate Burmese Sham Electionection
Myanmar's Prime Minister Thein Sein and several others ministers resigned from their military posts Monday so they can take part in the country's election.
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Release of Anger from Burmese people.
WHO RULE THE COUNTRY
from Nick Nay Man 's blog Maung Maung (a) Thant Zaw Shwe Maung Maung is about 40 years old and dress all white with full beard and mustard like a nearest resemble of late author Minn-Thein-Kha. He acts like an oracle, predicting of what is going to happen in future and providing occult and witchcraft way to avoid misfortune and obtain the successful result. All the important decision for the State including the political, economy and policy matters are following exactly of what Maung Maung is dictating. When Generals visiting the U Than Shwe house, they all have to sit on the floor as ritual and that is no exceptional even for General Maung Aye and General Shwe Mann, obeying and taking the order giving to them by Than Shwe, Daw Kyaing Kyaing and Maung Maung who sit above the generals in Royal style couch and chairs. No matter of whom, either General or Minister, if he can’t get along with Maung Maung will end up in removing from position without explanation. Close aide of U Than Shwe, whose regular duty was to dress U Than Shwe in proper attire was shoot dead by Maung Maung one and half years ago. His name was Captain Khin Maung Lwin and incident occurred in Senior General Than Shwe own resident in Kabaraye Pagoda Road. Captain Khin Maung Lwin was killed instantly by wound of gunshot. Rangoon Division Commander at that time, Maj. Gen. Hla Htay Win and commandant of Mingalardon Army Hospital were in the place and covered up the case by fabricating the cause of death as by other mean. Captain Khin Maung Lwin family was threatened to be keep silence and not to mention anything anymore otherwise they all will end up in the endless custody at the most notorious prison. Zaw Tun Oo, son of late Lt. Gen. Tin Oo, who work as officer in Ministry of Foreign Affair was badly injured by car accident in front of petrol station on Kabaraye Pagoda Road near at the junction of University Avenue. Real culprit for the case was also Maung Maung. He blocked the road ahead of Zaw Tun Oo car by two bigger cars and hit Zaw Tun Oo car himself by driving powerful big car. Zaw Tun Oo was ended up 6 months in hospital to recover. Reason of that attempt murder case was personal grudge as Zaw Tun Oo was a secret lover of Maung Maung’s sister Ma Pyone. After that case was happened, Zaw Tun Oo mother Daw Khin Than Nwe was disappeared from junta surrounding as nobody dare to invite her for their functions. Ma Pyone alias Pyone Pyone Shwe is officially married to Mingalardon Air-force base Commander Brigadier General Thein Naing but she is having many lovers and affairs not only with Zaw Tun Oo but also with teenagers Hip Hop singers and going to the night clubs frequently with different lovers and disguise herself not to be recognized by acquaintances. She is not listening the family’s advice of not to do that playful adultery act but even Daw Kyaing Kyaing giving up to control her. She is also an employee of Foreign Affair Ministry and holding the position of Second Secretary but never work for the department other than taking the salary in US Dollars then enjoy life with young playboys in Rangoon. Another two daughters of U Than Shwe are also employed by Ministry of Foreign Affair as in position of Secretary to draw the US Dollars salary only but never work. Today Burma is ruled by half crack, imitation Oracle Maung Maung’s predictions, his dreams and his occult/witchcraft methods so for political observer’s view, the country is gradually falling into the deep canyon. U Than Shwe family’s autocracy is worst than what we already had worst kingdom like Ta-Yoke-Pyay Minn, Thohan-Bwar or King Thibaw in the history of Burma. They are not only above the low but absolutely above everything as in old kingdom of absolute monarchy. His children, relatives and friends are having all kind of privileges to do whatever they like without regarding of law and order. They can kill who they like and no law can touch them. They take whatever they like from whoever owns it without paying any price for it such as confiscating. They can destroy other’s properties if they are not happy with owner but no law enforcement groups dare to take action. The whole family and surrounding are under influence of occult and witchcraft practices. Now is a about time to correct all that crazy behaviors and mannerisms in Than Shwe’s autocrat family and cronies. It is disastrous for not only to people and country but also for those stay near to them such as likes some of the Generals and their families. One misunderstanding to them you do and next will be your fall if you are lucky but worst can be as you are another Captain Khin Maung Lwin. Once upon the time in the battlefield, Generals of just worshipping his son age Maung Maung was a courageous and brave for fight with enemies. We feel pathetic for them as once a lion is now become mouse. (Reported by an insider)
International community and local people focus their interests in political affairs of Burma are convincing that Junta led by Senior General Than Shwe and fellows Generals in State Peace and Development Council are holding real power and rule the country. Only handful of people in inner circle including top Generals know exactly of who rule the country. It is not Senior General Than Shwe but his youngest son Maung Maung alias Thant Zaw Shwe who giving all order of what to do and don’t to Than Shwe. Than Shwe also discuss all affairs to his youngest son and obeyed the instructions of his own son.
My Culture, Your Culture, Our Culture
Culture is something that people learn from their own society, and which is not only essential to describe the boundaries and disciplines but also creates a feeling of belonging and unity among people in their society. Every country has a different culture which represents music, literature, morals, customs, religions, law, language and the behaviour of a specific country.
My country where I belong to is situated in the Asia Pacific region. Like many Asian countries, Burmese culture is associated with religion. It is reported that 89% of the Burmese porpulation are Buddhists. Consequently the Burmese culture has been influened by Buddhism. Burmese children are taught from a very young age to respect and be kind to elders and vulnerable people. Manner and communication are very important in Burmese culture. Unlike western countries, Burmese couples avoid physical contact in public for instance, kissing, cuddling, holding hands and any other affectionate behaviour. It is considered that calling a person just by their name is very rude.Therefore you should address someone by an appropriate title, for instance, teracher, Sir, Mister (ဦး) , Miss (ေဒၚ), Moreover, interrupting conversation is unpolite from a cultural point of view.
people from other countries think our culture has some boundaries specifically strictness whereas the nature of the people is flaxiable and fairy sociable. Of cause, they are, but the current ruling government has not been nice to the civilians since they demanded a new administration followed by freedom, justice and democracy. I am very proud to be a Burmese citizen on account of the family oriented culture eventhough I don't appreciate the current law and ruling military government for its cruel treatment toward their own citizen, for instance, while cyclone Nargis affected our country, the military junters did not allow international rescue teams to provide relief to cyclone effected areas. There were many more obvious evidence of unfair, inhuman treatment of innocent civilians.
English culture is very different from the far East. It is thought to be sophisticated and open-minded. It is relatively hard to understand their way of speaking unless you can catch up their local ascent. The legal administration is very systematic and transparent. The public have the right to express what they think. Besides this , they have freedom of speech.
It is said that English people are reserved however, in relation to my own experience, majority of them are extrovert, open-minded people. In addition they respect their law. Education standard is higher than other developed countries. Colleges and Universities have moden equipment and many other resources. It is good to stay for obvious academic benefits.
As culture changes through time to time, the young generation behaves differently from the old time. There is a more or less similar culture among young people all over the world beause of globalisation. As a result, people can automatically adopt different cultures. From my own point of view, culture is an idenity for where you belong. Therefore, I would encourage young people to maintain and protect their own culture. There were a few cultural adjustments I needed to experience once I arrived in here. Besides this people can gain experience of different cultures, language skills, interpersonal skills,...etc. However long - term settlement in abroad (whichever country) is likely to be challenging and it does need careful consideration.
If someone visits to my country, I would advise them to take care of personal safety. Cameras, recorders and USB pen-drives are probable checked and their use is prohibited within the visit. Stay at a safe distance if there is revolution. In general, the other possible difficulties in Burma are adjusting to different climates. It is more confortable to wear thin cotton cloth due to the tropical weather.
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Monday, 26 April 2010
KILLER BURMESE DICTATOR
KILLER THAN SHWE, HEAD OF MILITARY IN BURMA
NAME : THAN SHWE, DOB 02/02/1933 (AGE 78)TITLE: Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of Myanmar
Than Shwe refused to meet Ibrahim Gambari, during his visits to Myanmar in November 2007 and on 10 March 2008.
In early May 2008, Than Shwe refused many foreign aid workers from entering the country in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis (May 2, 2008). This led to many criticisms from the UN as well as the international community.
In early July 2009, the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon visited Myanmar and held talks with General Than Shwe. The military junta rejected UN Secretary General's request to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi. Shwe also commented on the upcoming 2010 Burmese election, saying that by the time the UN chief next visits Burma, ""I will be an ordinary citizen, a lay person, and my colleagues will too because it will be a civilian government.
REF: WIKI
SAFFRON BURMA 2007 SEPT
PROTESTING MONKS AND ARMED SECURITY
RAID MONESTRY AT NIGHT
"THEY HIT THE MAIN GATE WITH THEIR TRUCK"
"WHEN THE ARMY FORCES COULDN'T ENTER OUR MONASTERY, THEY FIRED THEIR GUN"
"THEY BEAT AND KICKED ANYONE THEY SAW AND DESTROYED ANYTHING THEY COULD."
"THE MONKS WERE TIED WITH THEIR HANDS BEHIND THEIR BACK"
"THEY WERE TOLD NOT TO LOOK UP, IF THEY DID THEY WERE SEVERELY BEATEN AND KICKED"
THIS REVOLUTION WE WILL NEVER FORGET
MONK BEATEN BY ARMED SOLDIER
FIRST STAGE THEY THREW TEAR BOMB TO THE PROTESTING CROWD
RUN ... RUN .... RUN....
IT WAS A KILLING FILED.
IN PHOTO : YOUNG GUY .... BLOOD ALL OVER.. DEAD?
JAPANESE JOURNALIST KILLED BY SOLDIER, DIE ON THE SPOT
REALITY OF BURMA 2
2007 SEPTEMBER BUDDHA MONKS DEMONSTRATED IN YANGON, BURMA
HOW DID MILITARY GOVERNMENT MANAGE REVOLUTION?
PLEASE HAVE A LOOK.
REALITY OF BURMA
CYCLONE NARGIS VICTIMS IN BURMA 2008 JUNE
MILITARY GOVERNMENT IGNORED THE VICTIMS
VULNERABLE BURMESE WOMAN CRYING FOR HELP
DEAD BODY EVERYWHERE, NO RESCUE, NO FOOD
ROTEN BODIES, LIVING HELL IN BURMA
TOO MANY BODIES ARE IN THIS CONDITION
DRINKING PONDS AND PADDY FIELD WERE STINK AND UNDRINKABLE
AUTHORITIES ASKED CYCLONE VICTIMS TO GO BACK TO
CYCLONE EFFECTED VILLAGE. SO SCARED TO GO BACK.
NO WHERE TO LIVE
Monday, 5 April 2010
BURMESE ELECTION
I WILL BE REALLY APPRECIATED IF YOU COULD KINDLY RESPONSE MY QUESTIONS VIA EMAIL. THANK YOU VERY MUCH INDEED FOR YOUR TIME. I WILL KEEP CONFIDENTIAL FOR ALL RESPONSES .
a)HAVE YOU EVER VOTE?
b) HAVE YOU EVERY VOTE IN 1990 ELECTION?
c) IF YES - WHICH PARTY DID YOU VOTE?
d) IF NO - ARE YOU IN VOTING AGE? OVER 18 YEARS OLD
e) WHICH COUNTRY ARE YOU IN AT THE MOMENT?
f) DO YOU INTEREST POLITICAL SITUATION IN BURMA?
g) IN 2010 ELECTION, WHICH PARTY DO YOU RECKON?
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