Pictures of Gospel Music Festival in Kalaymyo
20 October 2011: The Gospel Music Festival was held at the church building of Agape Assembly of God in Kalaymyo, Sagaing Division on Tuesday.
Fears for Arrested Karenni Villagers
20 October 2011: Grave concern has been raised over five Karenni villagers who were arrested in Daw Tanaw village in Prusoe Township, Karenni State by Burma Army soldiers last Tuesday.
About 300 Chin Leaders to Meet in Rangoon
19 October 2011: As many as 300 Chin leaders based in Rangoon, Burma have been invited to a seminar entitled ‘Chin Future’ to discuss about the future of Chin State to be held in the former capital on Thursday.
Malaysia-Burma Detainee Swap Plan Sparks Outrage
19 October 2011 – KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Burma have agreed in principle to exchange detainees, a move that immediately sparked ‘shock’ and concerns among human rights groups.
Pictures of ‘Khuado’ Celebration in Singapore
19 October 2011: The Chin Christian Fellowship in Singapore celebrated a Chin traditional festival ‘khuado’ in a combined worship service last Sunday, with more than 230 people in attendance.
Ministers Attended Gospel Music Festival in Rangoon
18 October 2011: Dr. Myint Thein, Ministry of Social Affairs and Saw Tun Aung Myint, Minister of Karen National Race Affairs, attended the second Gospel Music Festival (GMF) at the Thuwanna National Stadium in Rangoon last weekend.
Rangoon Fanger Celebration Drew Hundreds
16 October 2011: Over 6,00 people yesterday attended the 19th celebration of ‘Fanger’ festival held at the Judson Memorial Hall of Myanmar Baptist Convention in Rangoon, Burma.
Political Parties Called for Release of Ethnic Leaders
16 October 2011: In the wake of President Thein Sein’s recent amnesty to free prisoners, the ‘brotherhood of five ethnic parties’ urged for the immediate and ‘unconditional’ release of ethnic leaders as well as political prisoners in Burma.
Malaysian Govt to Deploy Millions to Crack Down on Illegal Migrants
15 October 2011 – KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government is planning to deploy more than four million strong enforcement officers and volunteers to detain and expel undocumented foreign workers nationwide as soon as the country’s amnesty program is over by the end of this year.