‘Silence Outbreak’ on Independence Day

  International pressure against the Burmese military has grown since the junta’s decision not to release democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. But Burma’s neighbour and the world’s largest democracy, India has remained silent over the extended detention of the Nobel peace laureate and recipient of India’s highest civilian award, the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding, in apparent disregard for the wishes of Indian citizens. Coming June 19 is the 61st birthday for ... more

India’s southern port city of Chennai is one of the world’s greatest metropolises. The city has had ties to Burma since ancient times and is home to home to the famous Burma Bazaar, where shoppers can find a variety of imported goods ranging from electronic gadgets to perfumes. Producer: The Mizzima News | Video: English | Duration: 04:26 | Released: June 14, 2006 ... more

Burmese refugees feel their health has been neglected by the concerned parties such as UNHCR in New Delhi. There are more than 1500 Burmese refugees living in New Delhi. UNHCR rejected the accusation of neglience from its department saying its partnership organisations have been caring for refugees. Producer: The Mizzima News | Video: English | Duration: 05:23 | Released: June 1, 2006 Thank you, ... more

The Indian Parliamentarians’ Forum for Democracy in Burma today called on the India government to take a stronger stand on Burma. In a statement, the group said they hoped India would not let economic and energy interests get in the way of promoting democracy. Robert Kharshiing, an Indian Member of Parliament and the convener of the IPFDB, talked to Mizzima’s Nga Ngai in New Delhi today about India’s foreign policy on Burma. Producer: The Mizzima News | Video: Burmese | ... more