January 2008
Up one level- Mizoram Chief Minister urged for democracy in Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:28
- January 18, 2008 - Mizo activists for democracy in Burma today urged Zoramthanga, Chief Minister of Mizoram state, northeast India to include the issue of democracy in Burma in the next bilateral talks between Burmese and Indian delegates to be held in April, 2008.
- Burma Army's recruitment does not spare students — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:28
- January 25, 2008 - Students are not being spared in the Burma Army's recruitment drive in several areas of northwestern Burma. The recruitment drive has been intensified of late.
- RELA raids Chin refugee camps in Malaysia — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:28
- January 25, 2008 - The RELA or People's volunteer corps today at 4 am stormed Tamansarah Chin refugee camp in Sengor district in Malaysia and arrested 46 Chins including six women and two children from Burma.
- Bangladesh authorities postpone the trail of Chin missionary workers — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:28
- January 26, 2008 - Bangladesh court had postponed the trail date of 14 detained Christian missionary workers from Chin state in Burma to February 6.
- Low paddy production causes food crisis in rural Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:28
- January 28, 2008 - Attacks by rats have severely affected the production of paddy in rural areas of Chin state, Burma. People as a result are facing an acute shortage of food.
- Burmese junta force villagers to pay for road construction — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:28
- January 29, 2008 - The Burmese military junta authorities do not bat an eye lid when it comes to collecting money forcibly from the people.
- Compulsive labour, human rights abuse force Chins to flee Burma — by admin — last modified 2008-06-30 12:28
- January 31, 2008 - Extensive use of force, compulsive labour and rampant abuse of human rights in military ruled Burma since 1988, have forced many ethnic Chins to flee to neighbouring countries in search of their livelihood.
