Category Archives: Human Rights

The Forgotten People Of Burma

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Mash

[Cross posted at E-Bangladesh, Taylor Marsh, Daily Kos and Never In Our Names] Bangladesh has its own illegal immigration problem. The country plays host to approximately 200,000 refugees from the bordering country of Burma. The refugees belong to the Rohingya … Continue reading →

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Bangladesh Chief Advisor Addresses The UN General Assembly

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Mash

On September 27, 2007 the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s military government Fakhruddin Ahmed addressed the United Nations General Assembly (transcript of his speech). It was a disappointing speech. This unelected technocrat, the civilian face of Bangladesh’s military government, chose to speak for … Continue reading →

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Daybreak In Burma

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Mash

It has been a brutal night in Burma. Yesterday the Burmese military killed nine of its own citizens. Overnight the military attacked monks in their monasteries – many have been beaten and carried away. Aung San Suu Kyi, the embodiment … Continue reading →

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The Myth Of The Anti-Corruption Drive

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Mash

[Cross posted at E-Bangladesh] Today Berlin-based Transparency International (TI) released its Corruption Perceptions Index for 2007. The Daily Star newspaper in Bangladesh announced the news with the headline "Bangladesh improves on its graft image: Climbs up to 7th position from bottom … Continue reading →

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Army Begins Crackdown In Burma

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Mash

After the army deployed across the country yesterday and moved Aung San Suu Kyi from her home to a notorious prison, the crackdown on pro-democracy protesters has begun in Burma: Burmese police have used batons to beat back protesters including … Continue reading →

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