May 2008

Nay Pyi Daw to include parts of Chin state into Sagaing division — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 3, 2008 - The Burmese military junta recently decided to add some part of Chin state as an integral part of Sagaing division.

Burmese junta mounts pressure on people to vote "yes" — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 5, 2008 - The Burmese junta authorities in Chin state have been exerting a lot of pressure on the people to vote in favour of the draft constitution in the referendum scheduled to be held on May 10.

Announcement — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

Release of Nation-wide Opinion Poll of Burmese Voters on the Burmese Referendum

CNF criticizes Burmese regime over fraud demarcation — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 7, 2008 - The Chin National Front, the Chin armed group, has lambasted the Burmese military junta over its plan to add some parts of Chin state into Sagaing division.

Burmese and Indian pro-democracy group protest in India — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 9, 2008 - Burmese and Indian pro-democracy groups today demonstrated in New Delhi, India, urging people in Burma to vote 'No' in the referendum to approve the constitution.

Voting on constitution begins in northwest Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 10, 2008 - Voters began to queue up in front of polling stations across Chin state, Burma to cast their votes in the referendum to approve the constitution today.

Vote 'No' sweeps polling in parts of Chin state — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 12, 2008 - Voting results in the constitutional referendum held on May 10 reveal most people rejected the draft constitution in northern parts of Chin state, Burma.

Irregularities in constitutional referendum: CHRO — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 15, 2008 - The local authorities of the Burmese junta resorted to threats and intimidation of voters from some townships in northwest Burma during the referendum to approve the draft constitution held in Burma on May 10, according to Chin Human Rights Organization.

Mizoram police arrest deserter from Burma Army — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 16, 2008 - A deserter from the Burma Army was reportedly arrested by the Mizoram police from Lunglei police station, Mizoram state, northeast India.

Bangladesh releases 14 Chin missionary workers — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 17, 2008 - The Bangladesh authorities have finally set free 14 Christian missionary workers from Chin state, Burma after they were detained in jail for over five months.

Maltreatment in Burma concentration camp — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 17, 2008 - Prisoners in the 'Yazakyo' concentration camp near Kalay town in Sagaing division, northwestern Burma are being treated inhumanly by camp authorities.

Burmese junta lambasted for restriction on aid to cyclone survivors — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 17, 2008 - Angry pro-democracy activists from Burma held a protest rally in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar area demanding that the Burmese military junta immediately stop depriving cyclone victims of relief material and ease restrictions on both international aids ready to be shipped to Burma and entry of relief workers.

Chin National Council rejects junta's poll result — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 19, 2008 - The Chin National Council in exile has rejected the Burmese junta's announcement of the result of the referendum to approve the new constitution.

Junta threatens villagers who rejected constitution — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 21, 2008 - A vengeful Burmese military junta in Chin state has begun a witch hunt for people who rejected the draft constitution in the referendum on May 10. The local authorities have been threatening to take action against people in areas where the majority had voted 'No'.

Relief group to deliver aid for famine victims in northwest Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 23, 2008 - A relief group known as Chin Famine Emergency Relief Committee (CFERC) is planning to send rice bags worth Indian Rupee 140,000 (Burmese currency around Kyat 3,780,000) for victims of near famine like situation in Chin state, Burma where people urgently need help.

Junta begins extortion in Chin state again — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 27, 2008 - Burmese military authorities have gone on overdrive collecting money from people in 11 villages in Thangtlang Township in Chin state, Burma to renovate a military camp. The extortion is back after a brief lull in using forced labour, porters and collecting funds before the referendum.

Delay in payment delay upsets Burmese traders in Mizoram — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 29, 2008 - Burmese traders who supplied goods to markets in Mizoram state, northeast India from Burma are in dire straits because of delay in payments by local retailers in Mizoram.

Chin-Mizo singers to raise funds for famine victims in Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 31, 2008 - Well known singers, from Burma and Mizoram state, northeast India will perform a series of music concerts in three Southeast Asian countries - Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore to raise funds for famine stricken people in Chin state, northwestern Burma.

Four 'vote No' campaigners detained in Chin state — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 13:23

May 31, 2008 - A vengeful Burmese military junta has detained four 'Vote No' campaigners in a military camp located in a remote area in southern Chin state, Burma in the aftermath of the referendum to approve the draft pro-military constitution.