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BURMA (MYANMAR)
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CIA World Factbook \u2013 Burma<\/a>
\nInformation about the country\u2019s geography, population, government and economy.<\/p>\n

BBC News Country Profile \u2013 Burma<\/a>
\nInformation on Burma\u2019s politics and history, with links to the BBC archive of stories on the country.<\/p>\n

The New York Times<\/em> \u2013 Myanmar<\/a>
\nA brief historical overview and compilation of articles on Myanmar by The New York Times<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Council on Foreign Relations \u2013 Myanmar<\/a>
\nThe Council on Foreign Relations. a nonpartisan organization, gives a comprehensive overview of Burma\u2019s political history, culture and their take on its possible future steps in their document, \u201cUnderstanding Myanmar. \u201d<\/p>\n

Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar<\/a>
\nThis constitution was most recently updated during the junta\u2019s 2008 referendum, and gives the ruling junta 25% of the seats in both houses of parliament.<\/p>\n

United States Government Overview of Sanctions on Burma<\/a>
\nThis document offers the history and details of U.S. sanctions on Burma from 1997 through to the present day.<\/p>\n

ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus<\/a>
\nThe ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus, made up of ASEAN legislators, has worked to convince the junta to bring about democratic reforms since 2004. This website has an archive of their resolutions and press statements.<\/p>\n

Burma Project\/Southeast Asia Initiative<\/a>
\nAn initiative of the Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation Network, the Burma Project attempts to bring about international awareness of issues in Burma through its support for education and human rights organizations. It also has an archive of publications and articles related to Burma.<\/p>\n

CYCLONE NARGIS <\/strong><\/p>\n

United Nations Development Program Report \u2013 Cyclone Nargis one year on<\/a> (PDF)
\nIn this report, the UNDP assesses its response to Cyclone Nargis and plans its future steps.<\/p>\n

After the Storm: Voices from the Delta<\/a> (PDF)
\nPrepared by the Emergency Assistance Team (Burma) and the Center for Public Health and Human Rights at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.<\/p>\n

USAID Burma: Cyclone Nargis<\/a>
\nUSAID is an American federal organization that dispenses foreign aid. This site provides an overview of the events of the Cyclone and its aftermath, including a map, statistics, data on monetary aid sent to the region and aid updates.<\/p>\n

UNICEF \u2013 Myanmar<\/a>
\nThis site provides general information on the health, education and economic status of Myanmar\u2019s population, with a particular focus on child development indicators.<\/p>\n

Burma\/Myanmar After Nargis: Time to Normalise Aid Relations<\/a>
\nIn this report, the International Crisis Group recommends to various bodies \u2013 regional organizations, western governments, donors, aid organizations \u2013 what protocol should be followed to normalize aid relations with the military junta after Cyclone Nargis.<\/p>\n

Post-Nargis Periodic Review by the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)<\/a>
\nThis report by ASEAN looks into Nargis\u2019 effect on, among other aspects of life: food, water supply and education.<\/p>\n

MEDIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Irrawaddy News Magazine<\/a>
\nThe Irrawaddy, started by Burmese journalists in exile, aims to cover Burma and Southeast Asia for an international audience.<\/p>\n

Burma News International<\/a>
\nThe Burma News International aggregates articles from independent media organizations in India, Bangladesh, Thailand and Burma’s western border area.<\/p>\n

The Democratic Voice of Burma<\/a>
\nThe Democratic Voice of Burma, or DVB, is a Norway-based news organization run by Burmese exiles. It aims to provide uncensored news to the people of Burma through satellite television and radio broadcasts.<\/p>\n

OPPOSITION POLITICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aung San Suu Kyi\u2019s pages<\/a>
\nThis website compiles articles and speeches by Burma\u2019s imprisoned opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.<\/p>\n

TIME<\/em> magazine – Photo gallery on democracy protests in Burma<\/a>
\nThis compilation of photographs by Time Magazine centers around the various democracy protests and uprisings throughout Burma\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma<\/a>
\nThe National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma won Burmese parliamentary elections in 1990, and has since governed in exile from Thailand.<\/p>\n

Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma<\/a>
\nALTSEAN-Burma (Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma) is a network of organizations and individuals based in ASEAN member states working to support the movement for human rights and democracy in Burma.<\/p>\n

International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance \u2013 Burma<\/a>
\nThis website details the pro-democracy work that IDEA has done with various opposition groups operating within and outside of Burma.<\/p>\n

HUMAN RIGHTS
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amnesty International – Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar’s political prisoners<\/a>
\nThis site provides an overview of brief information about the most prominent political prisoners now being held in Burma.<\/p>\n

Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma)<\/a>
\nThe Assistance Association for Politics Prisoners aims to report on political prisoners and the conditions within jails and bring this information to international human rights organizations for dissemination.<\/p>\n

EarthRights International<\/a>
\nEarthRights International’s Burma Project collects on-the-ground information about the human rights and environmental situation in Burma.<\/p>\n

Human Rights Watch \u2013 Burma<\/a>
\nHuman Rights Watch website follows human rights abuses, by both the government and separatist groups, within Burma.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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