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Tuesday, 04 August 2009 17:58
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Jeeps loaded with goods struggling along the mountainous road to the border of India’s Mizoram state. Photo – Mizzima. Even as India and Burma take steps in boosting the two countries bilateral trade, roads in Chin State, which shares its border with India’s Mizoram state remain in a terrible condition. Jeeps loaded with goods struggling along the mountainous road to the border of India’s Mizoram state. Photo – Mizzima. Even as India and Burma take steps in boosting the two countries bilateral trade, roads in Chin State, which shares its border with India’s Mizoram state remain in a terrible condition. Jeeps loaded with goods struggling along the mountainous road to the border of India’s Mizoram state. Photo – Mizzima. Even as India and Burma take steps in boosting the two countries bilateral trade, roads in Chin State, which shares its border with India’s Mizoram state remain in a terrible condition. Jeeps, carrying goods to be transported to India, being checked at a check point in Hai Muol town of Chin state’s Teddim Township, close to the India-Burma border town of Tio. Photo – Mizzima. Sources said, authorities have tightened regulations on the flow of goods and commodities along  the border. Jeeps, carrying goods to be transported to India, being checked at a check point in Hai Muol town of Chin state’s Teddim Township, close to the India-Burma border town of Tio. Photo – Mizzima. Sources said, authorities have tightened regulations on the flow of goods and commodities along  the border. Staff members of the House Foreign Relations Committee of the US Congress leave the office of Burma’s opposition party the National League for Democracy. Photo – Mizzima. The three officials of the US Congress, who are on a four-day visit to Burma, on Friday met leaders of the NLD and said the US is in the process of reviewing  a policy change on Burma.<br /> Staff members of the House Foreign Relations Committee of the US Congress leave the office of Burma’s opposition party the National League for Democracy. Photo – Mizzima. The three officials of the US Congress, who are on a four-day visit to Burma, on Friday met leaders of the NLD and said the US is in the process of reviewing  a policy change on Burma.<br /> Staff members of the House Foreign Relations Committee of the US Congress leave the office of Burma’s opposition party the National League for Democracy. Photo – Mizzima. The three officials of the US Congress, who are on a four-day visit to Burma, on Friday met leaders of the NLD and said the US is in the process of reviewing  a policy change on Burma.<br /> Two Buddhist monks walk past a monastery in Rangoon, Burma’s former capital. Photo – Mizzima. Sources in the War Office in the new jungle capital Naypyitaw told Mizzima that the authorities, claiming to have received intelligence inputs that Buddhist monks are gearing  up  for another round of protests, are keeping  Buddhist monasteries, suspected of involvment  in the plan, under close surveillance.<br /> A fire broke out in the Myanmar Winery and Distillery Co. Ltd and a boiler exploded in Hlegu township, Rangoon on Saturday 7 p.m. killing three people and injuring six. Photo: Mizzima.  Investigations are on in the case of the company, which has a lion's share of the whisky  market in Burma. Over 170 sales centres of business enterprises selling off commodities including clothes, cosmetic, food items, electrical goods and electronics at the Rangoon Trade Exhibition at the ‘Tatmadaw Hall’ with discounts of up to 60 per cent . The exhibition was held from August 20 to August 23. Photo – Mizzima. Over 170 sales centres of business enterprises selling off commodities including clothes, cosmetic, food items, electrical goods and electronics at the Rangoon Trade Exhibition at the ‘Tatmadaw Hall’ with discounts of up to 60 per cent . The exhibition was held from August 20 to August 23. Photo – Mizzima. Over 170 sales centres of business enterprises selling off commodities including clothes, cosmetic, food items, electrical goods and electronics at the Rangoon Trade Exhibition at the ‘Tatmadaw Hall’ with discounts of up to 60 per cent . The exhibition was held from August 20 to August 23. Photo – Mizzima. Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. Photo – Mizzima. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries. Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. Photo – Mizzima. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries. Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. Photo – Mizzima. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries. Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. Photo – Mizzima. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries. Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. Photo – Mizzima. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries. Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. Photo – Mizzima. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries. Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. Photo – Mizzima. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries. Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. Photo – Mizzima. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries. Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. Photo – Mizzima. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries. Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. Photo – Mizzima. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries. Accusing villagers of supporting ethnic Shan rebels, the Shan State Army (South), the Burmese Army on July 29 torched 154 houses in Hokhe village, Mai Kai Township leaving over 600 people homeless. Photo – Mizzima. In a bid to eliminate ethnic armed rebels, fighting for self-determination, the Burmese Army uses the four-cuts policy. But the junta’s policy is a nightmare for local villagers forcing them to be displaced or to flee to neighbouring countries. The Burmese military junta’s business crony Tayza, who is  close to the junta supremo  Snr. Gen Than Shwe, has launched a lottery business by opening the ‘Shwe Myanmar’ lottery ticket sales. Photo – Mizzima. Business circles in Rangoon are surprised to see Tayza, who is among the richest individuals in Burma,  selling lottery tickets. The Burmese military junta’s business crony Tayza, who is  close to the junta supremo  Snr. Gen Than Shwe, has launched a lottery business by opening the ‘Shwe Myanmar’ lottery ticket sales. Photo – Mizzima. Business circles in Rangoon are surprised to see Tayza, who is among the richest individuals in Burma,  selling lottery tickets. The Burmese military junta’s business crony Tayza, who is  close to the junta supremo  Snr. Gen Than Shwe, has launched a lottery business by opening the ‘Shwe Myanmar’ lottery ticket sales. Photo – Mizzima. Business circles in Rangoon are surprised to see Tayza, who is among the richest individuals in Burma,  selling lottery tickets. Orange coloured motorcycles, which were recently earmarked by traffic authorities after checking the license of  the two whelers as a lot of people began using motorbikes without license. Photo – Mizzima. In the former capital Rangoon, authorities had only permitted the use of two wheelers to a few government officials, including intelligence officers. But after an increasing number of people began using motorcycles by posing as officials, traffic authorities were forced to check the license of each motorbike and categorise them with the colour orange. Orange coloured motorcycles, which were recently earmarked by traffic authorities after checking the license of  the two whelers as a lot of people began using motorbikes without license. Photo – Mizzima. In the former capital Rangoon, authorities had only permitted the use of two wheelers to a few government officials, including intelligence officers. But after an increasing number of people began using motorcycles by posing as officials, traffic authorities were forced to check the license of each motorbike and categorise them with the colour orange. Win Tin, leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD), who is also known as the iron man, underwent a  cardiac surgery at the Asia Royal clinic in Rangoon. He is expected to be discharged from hospital soon. Photo – Mizzima. Authorities have planned collection of five different bills including house rent, electric bills, water bills among others from government apartments. Photo – Mizzima. Authorities have begun slashing the concessions including reduced amount on bills, which were used to lure government employees, who despite their unwillingness were transferred to the jungle capital Naypyitaw. Authorities have planned collection of five different bills including house rent, electric bills, water bills among others from government apartments. Photo – Mizzima. Authorities have begun slashing the concessions including reduced amount on bills, which were used to lure government employees, who despite their unwillingness were transferred to the jungle capital Naypyitaw. Burmese opposition leaders including Dr. Sein Win, Prime Minister of the Burmese Government-in-exile, National Coalition Government of Union of Burma (NCGUB), launch the 'National Reconciliation Proposal' during a two-day meeting held in Jakarta. Photo - Mizzima. Despite of earlier approval to hold the meeting, Indonesian Government switch their stand after the Burmese Embassy in Jakarta wrote a letter protesting of the meeting. The meeting, however, was conducted at a reduce size at a different venue under heavy surveillance of Jakarta City police. Burmese opposition leaders including Dr. Sein Win, Prime Minister of the Burmese Government-in-exile, National Coalition Government of Union of Burma (NCGUB), launch the 'National Reconciliation Proposal' during a two-day meeting held in Jakarta. Photo - Mizzima. Despite of earlier approval to hold the meeting, Indonesian Government switch their stand after the Burmese Embassy in Jakarta wrote a letter protesting of the meeting. The meeting, however, was conducted at a reduce size at a different venue under heavy surveillance of Jakarta City police. Supporters of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi gather outside Rangoon’s notorious Insein prison in solidarity, as the special court inside the prison announces the verdict on the Nobel Peace Laureate on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Aung San Suu Kyi was handed down 18 months of suspended sentence to be served at her lakeside home under restrictions. Supporters of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi gather outside Rangoon’s notorious Insein prison in solidarity, as the special court inside the prison announces the verdict on the Nobel Peace Laureate on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Aung San Suu Kyi was handed down 18 months of suspended sentence to be served at her lakeside home under restrictions. Supporters of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi gather outside Rangoon’s notorious Insein prison in solidarity, as the special court inside the prison announces the verdict on the Nobel Peace Laureate on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Aung San Suu Kyi was handed down 18 months of suspended sentence to be served at her lakeside home under restrictions. Supporters of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi gather outside Rangoon’s notorious Insein prison in solidarity, as the special court inside the prison announces the verdict on the Nobel Peace Laureate on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Aung San Suu Kyi was handed down 18 months of suspended sentence to be served at her lakeside home under restrictions. Supporters of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi gather outside Rangoon’s notorious Insein prison in solidarity, as the special court inside the prison announces the verdict on the Nobel Peace Laureate on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Aung San Suu Kyi was handed down 18 months of suspended sentence to be served at her lakeside home under restrictions. Supporters of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi gather outside Rangoon’s notorious Insein prison in solidarity, as the special court inside the prison announces the verdict on the Nobel Peace Laureate on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Aung San Suu Kyi was handed down 18 months of suspended sentence to be served at her lakeside home under restrictions. Supporters of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi gather outside Rangoon’s notorious Insein prison in solidarity, as the special court inside the prison announces the verdict on the Nobel Peace Laureate on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Aung San Suu Kyi was handed down 18 months of suspended sentence to be served at her lakeside home under restrictions. Supporters of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi gather outside Rangoon’s notorious Insein prison in solidarity, as the special court inside the prison announces the verdict on the Nobel Peace Laureate on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Aung San Suu Kyi was handed down 18 months of suspended sentence to be served at her lakeside home under restrictions. Following the court decision to hand down Aung San Suu Kyi with 18 months suspended sentence the road in front of her lakeside home in the University Avenue has been blocked with barricades, like it used to be when she was kept under house arrest earlier.Photo - Mizzima Following the court decision to hand down Aung San Suu Kyi with 18 months suspended sentence the road in front of her lakeside home in the University Avenue has been blocked with barricades, like it used to be when she was kept under house arrest earlier.Photo - Mizzima Authorities have stepped  up security measures in a show of muscle after sentencing opposition leader to 18 months in prison. Photo - Mizzima Authorities have stepped  up security measures in a show of muscle after sentencing opposition leader to 18 months in prison. Photo - Mizzima Residents of Pyinmana town, near the new capital Naypyitaw in central Burma, walking home along the railway tracks. Photo – Mizzima. Pyinmana town used to have a railway station in the past , where trains usually  stopped. But after the railway station was moved to Naypyitaw, the new capital city, trains no longer stop at Pyinmana, and locals travelling home are forced to jump-off the train as it slows down near their town. Burma’s Police Chief Brig Gen Khin Yi speaking at a press conference in Rangoon on the American man, John William Yettaw, who in May sneaked into opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s house after swimming across a lake. Photo – Mizzima. Khin Yi, during the briefing, said that the government had no role in Yettaw’s uninvited visit to Aung San Suu Kyi’s house. Flowers donated by Burma’s military supremo Snr. Gen Than Shwe and his family, as an offering to avoid misfortune, to  the Flower God at the Shwedagon pagoda, the country’s most sacred shrine. It continues to be guarded heavily by security personnel. Photo – Mizzima. Flowers donated by Burma’s military supremo Snr. Gen Than Shwe and his family, as an offering to avoid misfortune, to  the Flower God at the Shwedagon pagoda, the country’s most sacred shrine. It continues to be guarded heavily by security personnel. Photo – Mizzima. A reader  in Rangoon reading a Weekly Journal. Photo – Mizzima. Burma’s notorious censorship board has issued a new order to Weekly Journals to submit the soft copy of the journal to the board for scrutiny latest by  noon. Burma’s notorious censorship board has issued a new order to Weekly Journals to submit the soft copy of the journal to the board for scrutiny latest by  noon. Photo – Mizzima. Burma’s notorious censorship board has issued a new order to Weekly Journals to submit the soft copy of the journal to the board for scrutiny latest by  noon. Photo – Mizzima. A man riding a motorbike in Burma’s former capital city of Rangoon, where authorities have banned the use of motorcycles. Photo – Mizzima. While authorities imposed a ban on the use of motorbikes in Rangoon, a few officials including intelligence officials are permitted to use bikes. But since many people have begun pretending to be intelligence officers and using bikes, the traffic department has announced that they will check  every biker, as it has become difficult to distinguish.<br /> A man riding a motorbike in Burma’s former capital city of Rangoon, where authorities have banned the use of motorcycles. Photo – Mizzima. While authorities imposed a ban on the use of motorbikes in Rangoon, a few officials including intelligence officials are permitted to use bikes. But since many people have begun pretending to be intelligence officers and using bikes, the traffic department has announced that they will check  every biker, as it has become difficult to distinguish.<br />


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