“Activists from Myanmar shout slogans during a rally demanding the release of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in front of the Myanmar embassy in Seoul, July 7, 2009.” Photo by Jo Yong-Hak for Reuters.
[This post has been updated as of 5:05 p.m. P.S.T. on 7.14.09.]
Here’s the latest on what’s happening Burma:
The Associated Press reports that the last defense witness has been called in the ongoing military trial of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace laureate and Prime Minister-elect of the country.
United Press International reports on Suu Kyi as she awaits the results of her trial.
The AP also reports that Kyaw Khaing, an elder member of Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party, has been sentenced by the ruling military junta to a two-year prison term for alleged defamation.
The Agence France-Presse reports that “UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday pressed Myanmar to free political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, to ensure ‘credible and legitimate’ polls next year as the country’s UN envoy dangled the prospect of an amnesty.”
The Wall Street Journal reports on Secretary-General Ban, the U.N.’s “invisible man,” following his visit to Burma.
Reuters has more on the planned amnesty.
The AFP reports that the National League for Democracy is skeptical of the junta’s claims on this matter.
The AFP also reports on the Karen rebels who vow to continue fighting in the country.
Finally, the New York Times reports that “aid, and perhaps more, [is] spreading in [Burma's Irrawaddy Delta region].”
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“Activists from Myanmar shout slogans during a rally demanding the release of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in front of the Myanmar embassy in Seoul, July 7, 2009.” Photo by Jo Yong-Hak for Reuters.
