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Inside Burma: On the road to peace and democracy? (part 2)

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Democratic overtures catch Burma-watchers by surprise, but human rights campaigners say they’re sceptical: many more political prisoners remain behind bars and substantive peace talks with ethnic rebel movements are yet to happen.

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  • Zoya PHAN. Campaign Manager for Burma Campaign UK. Author of "Undaunted: My Struggle for Freedom and Survival in Burma" (from London);
  • Marie BATTINI. Media officer, Info Birmanie France (French NGO);
  • David CAMROUX. Research fellow, CERI - Sciences Po Paris; South-East Asia expert.

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THE REST OF THE TIME PEOPLE

by Anonyme - 26/01/2012 - 07:48

THE REST OF THE TIME PEOPLE PREFERRED THE "VOID".

Inside Burma: On the road to peace and democracy?

by Anonyme - 19/01/2012 - 19:02

Please kindly check the real campaign groups who voice out for Burma, before you pick up for the interview. Burma Campaign UK is widely criticised as the group who works solely on funding purpose and never reflect the people's voice. Should ask the organisations like Burma Democratic Concern (BDC), who works sole for the country to get this far, should check this link http://www.bdcburma.org . Such a shame to the france24 finding wrong voice for Burma.

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