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Burma’s strategic Consultation on China concluded

Ottawa, Canada: Concentrating on the critical roles played by China in Burma’s democratic reforms and aiming to persuade China to get on board in the ongoing struggle for democratization in Burma, the Burmese native scholars, political leaders, non-Burman ethnic leaders, and activists representing various organizations from different countries held a two-day long strategic consultation under the leadership of the Canadian Friends of Burma (CFOB) in Ottawa, Canada from 29-30 August, 07, where the participants thoroughly discussed means and ways to deal China in a realistic terms, ensuring that China supports the emergence of the democratic government in the Union of Burma.
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Chins held the intra-ethnic Constitution Consultative meeting

Chiangmai, Thailand: Leaders of the Chin Forum and the Chin National Council, the biggest alliance of the Chin political parties and civil societies working for the common interests of the Chin people, have successfully concluded their first ever joint Chinland Constitution Consultative Meeting dated 24 – 28 of July, 2007 at the Thai-Burma border.
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The 6th Seminar on the State Constitutions gets kicked off

Chiangmai, Thailand: Scheduled for five days from the 16th to 20th July, 2007, the 6th Seminar on State Constitutions, attended by representatives from the seven major ethnic nationalities groups of Burma, the Arakan, the Chin, the Kachin, the Karen, the Karenni, the Mon, and the Shan, gets kicked off at the Thai-burma border area.
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A Chin medical student to observe the health care system In the UK

London, UK: – A Chin medical student, Sasa, is to observe the health care system in the UK including the clinical attachment at the general Hospital of Newcastle, Good Hope Hospital of Birmingham, Royal County Hospital of Brighton and the Hospital of Dawn International Network. This two-month practical observation will include study and speech tour, student elective course and participating at auspicious occasion of the Adventure Plus.
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CNA Soldier Under Investigation For Molesting A Woman

June 18, 2007-Aizawl: A soldier from Chin National Army (CNA), the armed wing of Chin National Front (CNF), is under investigation by his own party and army officials for molesting a woman. Corporal Maung Thein, a section commander from battalion 3 of the Chin National Army was accused of molesting a young married woman during the week of May 18-22 near Para village at India-Burma border.
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ENC GENERAL SECRETARY INVITED TO THE WHITE HOUSE

By Elaisa Vahnie  – June 12, 2007−Washington DC: Dr. Lian Hmung Sakhong, General Secretary of the Ethnic Nationalities Council-Union of Burma (ENC) today  met with the first lady of the United States Mrs. Bush at the White House.

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ENC ON ITS LOBBY MISSION TO THE UNITED STATES

June 9, 2007—Washington DC: The Ethnic Nationalities Council of Union of Burma (ENC) is on its lobby mission here in Washington DC to seek the United States support for its struggle for democracy and federalism in the Union of Burma. The ENC delegation held a series of meetings with Congressmen, Senators, and high ranking officers from State Department and other departments and organizations.

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Income Tax Levied on Burmese Refugees in India

By Salai Elaisa Vahnie – May 21, 2007—Washington DC: The Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) in New Delhi has recently announced that  refugee employees under its self-reliance program in partnership with the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will liable to pay income tax as required by the Indian Income Tax Law.