Today more than 300 people demonstrated peacefully in front of the UN office in Nu Po refugee camp, Thailand. It was the second protest in three weeks. [more]
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Events
14 June 2012
"Burma Now: Assessing The Reforms" Forum, Part 2: Ethnic Conflict, Refugees, and Sanctions
A two-part forum coordinated by The Best Friend and Chiang Mai University to evaluate the drastic changes that have taken place in Burma since the 2010 elections. A varied group of speakers will present, followed by discussion.
Where: Chiang Mai University, Social Research Institute
Time: 1-4:30 p.m.
Entrance: free
Contact: chiangmai@thebestfriend.org
15. - 17. June 2012
Peace Festival Berlin
The Best Friend will have an information booth at the "Friedensfestival Berlin" for three days. Ashin Kovida will be there to answer questions and on the stage for a discussion on Saturday.
Where: Alexander Platz, Berlin
Time: 15. -17. June 2012, 10am.- 6pm
Entrance: free
Contact: alexandra@thebestfriend.org
Buddha Day was celebrated on the 13th of May 2012 in Frankfurt by the Burmese Buddhist temple. [more]
May, 15 | Comments Off
When you pass through Mae Sots’ busy market with all it’s exotic smells and views, you arrive at a four storey building in Bua Khun Road with a banner over the entrance door saying “The Best Friend Library Free Education Center”. Founded by one of the key figures in Burma’s 2007 uprising, this library has become a safe haven for migrants and refugees from Burma and a meeting place for interested people from all over the world. [more]
May, 14 | Comments Off
Article about the Young Generations’ Note by Brennan O’Connor, The Irrawaddy
Mae Sot, Thailand — Nay Satkyar Naing, 19, is like many of the Burmese youth in the Thai border town of Mae Sot who came for a chance to get a better education in the dozens of migrant schools offering free classes. [more]
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Ashin Gambira’s situation has worsened again. Apparently he has been receiving medical treatment in the last week. But according to his brother Ko Aung Kyaw Kyaw the doctor is now suddenly refusing to see him. Ashin Gambira’s brother thinks the doctor is afraid of the authorities. [more]
May, 1 | Comments Off
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