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Burma junta blocks UN meeting
Summary from multiple countries, from articles in English
[UPDATED] (see summary with new information since yesterday)
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But the question remains: Who exactly controls Burma, one of the world's most isolated regimes? For starters, Burma (also known as Myanmar) is ruled by one of the world's longest-standing military dictatorships. (article 3)
In the decades since the takeover, Burma has evolved into a nation where " the military is the state according to Burmese historian Thant Myint-U. (article 3)
C) The torturous and lengthy struggle for freedom by the Burma people highlights the fact that people living under a dictatorship cannot expect much meanful support from the west if their country lacks important natural resources. (article 7)
As the only democracy among the countries - including communist China and army-ruled Thailand - with significant influence over Burma's ruling junta, India has found itself squirming in the diplomatic hot seat. (article 8)
India has strong ties to Aung San Suu Kyi, who studied in India and whose mother was ambassador, following the death of her father, General Aung San, Burma's assassinated independence hero. (article 8)
The move dealt a blow to U.N. diplomatic efforts to persuade Burma, also known as Myanmar, to extend relief to the country's ethnic minorities. (article 5)
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Source articles
- The people need the world to speak as one in its support (observer.guardian.co.uk, 09/30/2007, 516 words)
- WORLD IN BRIEF (Washington Post, 09/30/2007, 7 words)
- Burma's Faceless Leaders (time.com, 10/01/2007, 873 words)
- Burma junta blocks UN meeting (timesonline.co.uk, 09/29/2007, 477 words)
- Burma Shuts Red Cross Field Offices (Washington Post, 09/30/2007, 594 words)
- Burmese Political Prisoner Seeks More Medical Visits (Washington Post, 09/30/2007, 265 words)
- Sorry, Suu Kyi, but love won’t topple the junta (timesonline.co.uk, 09/30/2007, 325 words)
- India pressed to take lead on democracy (ft.com, 09/30/2007, 540 words)
- Double standards help take the pressure off Burma (ft.com, 10/02/2007, 356 words)
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