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Reply to question about Norway’s policy on Burma
Norway's Burma policy • Friday 25. June 2010
Peter Gitmark from the Conservative Party has questioned the Norwegian Minister of Foregin Affairs about the MFA's view on Aung San Suu Kyi's future role and groups that try to undermine her. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway.
- Sanctions against Burma must be more effective
Sanctions • Thursday 24. June 2010
More trade with Burma will not help the people with the current regime, says democracy activist Khin Ohmar. – The only thing that can make the situation better in Burma is that the sanctions become more effective, says Ohmar to Ethical Trade Initiative Norway (ETI-Norway). Ethical Trade Initiative Norway.
Is she still relevant?
Aung San Suu Kyi • Saturday 19. June 2010
Aung San Suu Kyi spends her 65th birthday – as so many other birthdays – in house arrest. Have the generals succeeded in depriving her of the enormous power she once had over Burma’s 50 million people? Aftenposten, Norway.
The true cost of Chevron
Gas and oil • Wednesday 19. May 2010
What Chevron’s Annual Report does not tell its shareholders is the true cost paid for Chevron’s Way: lives lost, wars fought, communities destroyed, environments decimated, livelihoods ruined, and political voices silenced. Earth Rights International.
How Norway's Engagement with Burma Could Make a Difference
Thursday 06. May 2010
Earlier this month, State Secretary Gry Larsen traveled to Burma. It is critical that any country engaging with the regime press for national reconciliation and a restoration of democracy. To do so, we must not only reach out to the junta but also to the ethnic groups and opposition groups, writes Jared Genser in VG, Norway (doc).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Asks Seadrill to Stay Away from Burma
Oil and gas • Wednesday 05. May 2010
“Neither Seadrill nor other Norwegian companies should contribute to financing a military dictatorship,” the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Norwatch.
- A critical point in Burma's history
Valget 2010 • Thursday 29. April 2010
The upcoming election in Burma was discussed at a seminar in Oslo on the 26th of April. State Secretary Gry Larsen, just returned from Burma, was among several interesting guests in the panel. The Oslo Center.
Burma at a crossroads
MFA-visit to Burma • Tuesday 06. April 2010
Today marks the start of my visit to Burma – a country that is at once one of Asia’s richest, one of its poorest, and one of its most controversial, writes State Secretary Gry Larsen in Dagsavisen.
Karen Communities Worldwide Call for Action to Stop Attacks on Civilians
Eastern Burma • Tuesday 09. March 2010
Karen communities in 10 countries are joining forces for a global day of action on Tuesday 9th March, calling on the international community to take action to stop new attacks by the Burmese Army against Karen civilians. Since mid January more than 2,000 civilians have been forced to flee new attacks. Press release.
Burma: The film which scares the regime
Media • Saturday 06. March 2010
This weekend, Burma VJ might win an Oscar. But don't tell the regime in Rangoon. They rather give the audience TV soaps, which are making the Burmese fans of anything from South Korea, writes Nyein San for Ny Tid.
Burma urged to end repression of ethnic minorities before elections
Etniske grupper • Saturday 20. February 2010
Myanmar's government must halt its repression of ethnic minority activists before forthcoming national and local elections, Amnesty International warned in a major report released on 16 February 2010. Human Rights House Foundation.
