September 2007 News

News collection that covered September 2007.

Green signal for reconstruction of Tahan market — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 1, 2007 - The contentious Tahan market reconstruction in Kalay Township, Sagaing division, Burma, has been given the green signal. After months of dogged controversy Nay Pyi Daw, the new administrative headquarters in Burma gave the go ahead to the Market Construction Committee to finish constructing. The market was gutted in a fire a year ago.

India reopens Indo-Burma border trade route — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 5, 2007 - The Indo-Burma border trade road (2) was reopened by Mizoram authorities in northeast state of India following a meeting with merchants and police officers from Champhai district on Monday.

Peaceful demonstration in capital of Chin state — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 5, 2007 - Around 25 people from the NLD along with locals held a peaceful rally in Hakha, capital of Chin state at 11 a.m. (Burma standard time) yesterday in the wake of a spate of protests in many cities across Burma.

Burmese junta into poppy cultivation on Indo-Burma border — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 6, 2007 - Villagers living on the Indo-Burma border areas in northwestern Burma, have been recently made to involve themselves in growing poppy in their respective areas by Burmese authorities, said a source in Chin state, Burma.

TPDC authorities warn NLD members in Chin state — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 6, 2007 - Five members of the National League of Democracy (NLD), who spearheaded a rare but peaceful demonstration in Chin state, Burma on September 4, were summoned and questioned by the Township Peace and Development Council (TPDC) authorities in capital Hakha, yesterday.

Burmese women in India condemn junta — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 7, 2007 - Over 200 pro-democracy activists led by the All Burmese Women's Groups in India held a demonstration at the Jantar Mantar Park near the Parliament building today in New Delhi, in support of protests over the increase in fuel prices in Burma and to condemn the military regime's brutal crackdown on peaceful demonstrators.

Burmese Christians pray for change in Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 10, 2007 - Burmese Christian refugees in India today held a prayer congregation for democratic change in Burma at a Hindu temple in Janakpuri, West New Delhi, India.

Burmese soldiers extort money from bus drivers — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 11, 2007 - Troops of the Burma Army have been extorting money from buses transporting goods and passengers on the road linking Chin state and Sagaing Division in Burma.

Chin state NLD members under junta scanner — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 14, 2007 - Members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Chin state, Burma are being closely monitored by military junta baked groups. They are under scrutiny because they undertook a peaceful march with locals to the Township administration office in Hakha, on September 4.

Junta for referendum on NC in Chin state — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 17, 2007 - The Burmese military junta is gearing up for a referendum on the outcome of the National Convention in Chin state, Burma. The NC was wrapped up on September 3, nearly 14 years after its inception in 1993. It is a part of the junta's so called seven-step road map to democracy in Burma.

UNHCR, India suspends registration of new comers from Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 18, 2007 - The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in New Delhi, India yesterday announced the indefinite suspension of registration for new comers from Burma. The decision takes affect from today.

Heightened security in northwestern Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 18, 2007 - The Burmese military junta is not taking chances and in Hakha, capital of Chin state, Burma, it has kept a hawk's eye on monks and the people. It has deployed security forces around a monastery and other key areas.

Heightened security in northwestern Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 18, 2007 - The Burmese military junta is not taking chances and in Hakha, capital of Chin state, Burma, it has kept a hawk's eye on monks and the people. It has deployed security forces around a monastery and other key areas.

Hundreds of monks protest in Kalay, Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 19, 2007 - Defiant monks rallied against the Burmese military junta and took to the streets yet again today. About 200 monks staged a protest on the streets of Kalay town, Sagaing division, northwestern Burma at around 8:30 a.m. today.

Mizoram police detain six Burmese vendors — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 20, 2007 - The Mizoram police yesterday rounded up six vendors including a woman belonging to Chin state, Burma, from Lunglei, second capital of Mizoram state, northeast India.

Mizoram police detain six Burmese vendors — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 20, 2007 - The Mizoram police yesterday rounded up six vendors including a woman belonging to Chin state, Burma, from Lunglei, second capital of Mizoram state, northeast India.

CNC supports anti-junta stir in Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 24, 2007 - The Chin National Council in exile yesterday expressed total support for the ongoing anti-junta demonstration by monks and people across Burma, the biggest mass demonstration against military rule in Burma after the pro-democracy uprising in 1988.

University students and people join monks in Kalay — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 24, 2007. - Thousands of students from Kalay University and locals joined the peaceful demonstration by monks in Kalay town, Sagaing Division, Burma today.

India urged to stop supporting Burmese junta — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 24, 2007 - Over 300 Burmese pro-democracy activists in exile including over 100 primary students from Burma living in India held anti-India protests near the Parliament in New Delhi today.

Mass protest in Kalay into fourth day — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 25, 2007 - Over 20,000 of monks, students and people from Kalay town, Sagaing Division in Burma continued their peaceful march to protest against the Burmese junta at 1 a.m. It entered the fourth day today.

NLD, student leaders arrested in northwestern Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 25, 2007 - The Burmese police in a raid arrested NLD and student leaders in northwestern Burma soon after the Burma's Religious Affairs minister warned that action would be taken on the monks unless they refrain from marching on the streets.

NLD in Chin state wait for junta's response — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 26, 2007 - The National League for Democracy (NLD) members in Chin state, Burma are waiting for the military junta to concede their demands, following the protest held on September 3.

Junta goons threaten to arrest supporters of monks — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

27 September 2007 - Burmese junta sponsored groups, yesterday warned people in Kalay town, Sagaing divison, northwestern Burma not to support the monks in their protests. They threatened that those getting involved in the protests will be dealt with severely.

Burmese police pick up two prominent Chin politicians — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 27, 2007 - Burmese police in a pre-dawn raid arrested two prominent Chin politicians Pu Cin Sian Thang and Pu Thawng Kho Thang along with others belonging to Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party (NLD).

Burmese and Indian activists ask India to intervene in Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 29, 2007 - The Women's League of Burma condemned the military regime for brutally killing and arresting protesters in Burma. The League staged a rally in New Delhi today and urged the Government of India to intervene into the mindless violence let loose by the junta on peaceful protesters.

Chin Women pray for peace in Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:29

September 29, 2007 - Chin women started daily prayer service in Hakha, capital of Chin state, Burma for love, peace and an end to the brutal crackdown by the military regime against protesters including monks on the streets across the country.