Recently in Burma Category
Mr. Ban Ki Moon finally responds to the Burmese Junta's actions.
According to the International Herald Tribune, he said:
Mr. Ban also asked for ASEAN's cooperation in restoring democracy in Burma.
If countries such as China, India and other ASEAN nations who does business with Burma does not want to impose sanctions (they don't always work, yes, I know), then they will have to make the Burmese government rethink their actions. They will have to say something along the lines of "Listen here, we have been doing Business with you for ages, even though you continue to deny millions of people you are responsible for, basic human rights. We will continue to grace you with our businesses, if you show us concrete evidence that things will start to change. We will need to trade businesses for Human Rights."
It might sound ridiculous to countries who do not care where the ethics of the Burmese Junta lie, as long as they profit from it. However, those very people will have to realise that should the same thing happen in their country, how would they want the international community to react? As well as considering the dire consequences if the country really did blow up like a time bomb because Burmese people can no longer stand the conditions they live in? Remember - the civilians outnumber the army. It is only because the people are not very organised right now and also because PEACE plays a strong role in the religions and actions of the Burmese people that the army hasn't been overthrown. Believe you me, if the people really wanted to, they will fight and they will fight hard because they have nothing much to lose. History has shown the resilience (and foolhardiness and courage) of the Burmese people and I think many people will agree with me when I say, don't fu*k with us too long man, there is only so much shit we can take.
The last thing the other countries profiting from Businesses with/in Burma should want is Burma coming to a standstill because of civil unrest and as long as the people are denied basic human rights by the illegitimate Junta, riots will continue to destabilise the country and the only way is to transition into a democratic government. And if those countries don't want to lose the billions that they have invested in Burma go to waste - they would be wise to help the people of Burma gain a democratic government. Again, I know this takes time and work but concrete steps need to be shown. I want to see some backbone, ASEAN.
Click here to read the full article by IHT
According to the International Herald Tribune, he said:
"The people of Myanmar have suffered from isolation for such a long time," he added, saying that "it's high time now" that the country "enjoy democracy and freedom."
Mr. Ban also asked for ASEAN's cooperation in restoring democracy in Burma.
"We need Asean's special cooperation," Ban said. "Asean has a special political responsibility in promoting further democratization."When I, along with several other Burmese people, met up with Brithish MP Meg Munn when she was here for the EU-ASEAN Summit, I voiced my concern that sanctions from EU and the US were not going to do anything for Burmese people unless ASEAN, China and India backed them as well. ASEAN even went as far as to cooperate with the Burmese Junta's wishes and prevented Mr. Gambari from briefing the rest of ASEAN members of his finds on the situation in Burma.
The association, which has a traditional stance of not interfering with members' domestic affairs, has been criticized for not applying enough pressure on Myanmar's military leaders.
If countries such as China, India and other ASEAN nations who does business with Burma does not want to impose sanctions (they don't always work, yes, I know), then they will have to make the Burmese government rethink their actions. They will have to say something along the lines of "Listen here, we have been doing Business with you for ages, even though you continue to deny millions of people you are responsible for, basic human rights. We will continue to grace you with our businesses, if you show us concrete evidence that things will start to change. We will need to trade businesses for Human Rights."
It might sound ridiculous to countries who do not care where the ethics of the Burmese Junta lie, as long as they profit from it. However, those very people will have to realise that should the same thing happen in their country, how would they want the international community to react? As well as considering the dire consequences if the country really did blow up like a time bomb because Burmese people can no longer stand the conditions they live in? Remember - the civilians outnumber the army. It is only because the people are not very organised right now and also because PEACE plays a strong role in the religions and actions of the Burmese people that the army hasn't been overthrown. Believe you me, if the people really wanted to, they will fight and they will fight hard because they have nothing much to lose. History has shown the resilience (and foolhardiness and courage) of the Burmese people and I think many people will agree with me when I say, don't fu*k with us too long man, there is only so much shit we can take.
The last thing the other countries profiting from Businesses with/in Burma should want is Burma coming to a standstill because of civil unrest and as long as the people are denied basic human rights by the illegitimate Junta, riots will continue to destabilise the country and the only way is to transition into a democratic government. And if those countries don't want to lose the billions that they have invested in Burma go to waste - they would be wise to help the people of Burma gain a democratic government. Again, I know this takes time and work but concrete steps need to be shown. I want to see some backbone, ASEAN.
Click here to read the full article by IHT
My dear readers,
2007 has been a year of many many changes and not all have been good but here is to hoping that the new year will be filled with all good things.
Moeyyo.com is going through a change as well. Jackie's awesome brother Gabriel has moved us to a new server and has bestowed upon us a much improved blogging system of Movable Type 4.
Right now, I'm trying to familiarize myself with the new blogging system (which comes with a dizzying array of style templates) and the new year, Yangon Thu's blog will have a new look. Content will still be the same, however, I will be blogging much on Burmese politics (I have many things to say that I have not been able to yet) and random pop culture things that interest me. I will be whining also I'm sure because I tend to do that much in general. haha.
I cannot wait for this year to be over however, after a few more weeks, I shall be less burdened.
I wish all of you a very happy holidays season and a great new year!
Love and metta,
Yangon Thu
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