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07RANGOON168	BURMA: RESPONDING TO THE REGIME'S "ROADMAP TO [...] (C) Summary: Burma's military regime is preparing to wrap up its National Convention, debut a new constitution, and move forward with a national referendum within the next year. In doing so, the regime hopes to gain domestic and international acquiescence to a constitution that will cement t [...]	2007-02-20 09:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL BM

07RANGOON174	THAI-BURMA ACMECS PROJECTS OFF TO SLOW START [...] (SBU) Summary: Thai aid projects in Burma, according to local embassy officials, are designed to encourage GOB economic reforms as well as helping those in need. Although the GOB has moved slowly on bilateral projects proposed under the Ayeyarwady/Chao Phraya/Mekong Economic Cooperation Strat [...]	2007-02-21 09:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON EAID BM TH
07RANGOON181	BURMA'S LEAST WANTED: THE ROHINGYAS [...] (SBU) Summary: The Muslim Rohingyas who inhabit Burma's Northern Rakhine State (NRS) are among the world's most oppressed and marginalized people. Burma's military regime refuses to recognize the Rohingyas as one of Burma's official ethnic groups, denies them citizenship, and systematically [...]	2007-02-22 11:16:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON183	BURMA EDGES CLOSER TO ILO AGREEMENT [...] (C) Summary: The ILO and the GOB have reached an ad referendum agreement on the establishment of a mechanism to address forced labor complaints. The ILO Governing Board and the Burmese Cabinet must approve the text before the agreement is signed, probably in Geneva. The ILO Liaison Officer [...]	2007-02-23 09:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PHUM PGOV BM
07RANGOON184	BURMA REGIME WARNS AMERICAN CENTER, BRITISH COUNCIL [...] (C) SUMMARY: The MFA Deputy Director General of Protocol summoned DCMs from the U.S. and U.K. embassies on February 23 to issue a warning about public affairs activities of the embassy's American Center and the British Council. He stated that institutions that teach or provide information to t [...]	2007-02-23 09:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO BM
07RANGOON185	BURMA: FRUSTRATION SURFACES IN RANGOON [...] (U) Summary: On February 22, thirty demonstrators gathered in front of Rangoon City Hall to protest Burma's deteriorating economic and social conditions in one of the largest public demonstrations in years. A crowd of two hundred gathered to watch the event. Some shouted to the demonstrator [...]	2007-02-23 10:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON198	LIFE IN SHAN STATE'S FORMER PRINCIPALITY OF HSIPAW [...] (C) SUMMARY: A recent visit to Hsipaw revealed that recent Chinese migrants have changed the demographics and the economy of this former Shan principality. Family members of two Hsipaw political prisoners described their sentences and prison life. The regime maintains a watchful eye on pote [...]	2007-02-26 10:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM
07RANGOON199	BURMA: PRECARIOUS PEACE IN KAREN STATE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Confusion continues to surround the reported cease-fire agreement between the SPDC and a breakaway faction of the KNU. Unlike earlier cease-fire agreements between the regime and other armed ethnic groups, the latest deal does not require the Karen faction to surrender their arms [...]	2007-02-26 11:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PREF PREL BM
07RANGOON203	AI UPDATE: USAID/FAO VISITORS REVIEW BURMA EFFORTS [...] (U) Summary: Burma has not reported any new cases of AI since it contained a March-April 2006 outbreak in poultry in Mandalay and Sagaing Divisions through extensive culling. Recent sero surveillance detected AI antibodies in ducks in Mandalay and Bago Divisions, but examination by GOB, USAID [...]	2007-02-27 05:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV CASC TBIO KLFU BM
07RANGOON211	BURMA: REGIME RELEASES DETAINED PROTESTERS [...] (C) Late on February 27, the police released all those detained for participating in last week's public protest against deteriorating economic and social conditions in Burma (reftel). The regime had arrested nine people and detained many of the participants' family members after the initial [...]	2007-03-01 09:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON212	BURMA HPAI OUTBREAK CONFIRMED, ACTION TAKEN [...] (U) Summary: On February 28, Burma's Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) reported to OIE an outbreak of H5N1 in chickens on a farm in the Rangoon township of Mayangone. Rangoon officials immediately culled all poultry at the farm by cremation, disinfected the farm, and began s [...]	2007-03-01 10:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON22	THAN SHWE REPORTEDLY RETURNING TO BURMA [...] (C) According to a contact at the Singapore Embassy, Senior General Than Shwe is alive and was released from Singapore General Hospital on January 8 after being treated for intestinal cancer. This source expected Than Shwe to return to Nay Pyi Taw shortly. Another reliable source confirmed [...]	2007-01-08 09:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON220	BURMA:DEVELOPMENT AND EXERCISING OF AVIAN AND [...] Summary: Burma's Ministry of Health finalized the National Strategic Plan for Prevention and Control of Avian Influenza and Human Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan on January 31, 2006. On October 16, Mekong Based Development Strategy and RAND Corporation facilitators led a tabletop exercis [...]	2007-03-02 10:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON221	BURMA AI OUTBREAK RESPONSE STAYS STRONG [...] (U) Summary: The GOB continued to respond effectively to the February 26-27 outbreak of AI found in poultry at an isolated farm in a Rangoon township. Measures include quarantine of the farm, a ban on the sale of eggs and poultry products in five townships, and close surveillance of humans and [...]	2007-03-02 11:04:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON227	BURMESE MILITARY STILL INTERESTED IN TALKING WITH [...] (C) Summary: Charge and DATT met with LTG Myint Swe on March 3 for another of their periodic exchanges of views (ref A). Deputy Foreign Minister Kyaw Thu also sat in on this meeting, unlike previous meetings, but he did not actively participate in the discussion. Charge tried to draw the G [...]	2007-03-05 10:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON228	BURMA DOES ITS BEST TO COPE WITH AI OUTBREAK [...] (SBU) Summary: Burmese authorities reported the death from Avian Influenza of sixteen chickens and five ducks in three additional townships of Rangoon from February 28 through March 2, in addition to those at the initial site (ref B). After tests for AI were positive at the three new sites, of [...]	2007-03-05 11:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON232	NO NEW CASES OF AI REPORTED IN BURMA [...] (SBU) Summary: Burmese authorities have reported no new cases of AI in poultry since March 2, and no human cases since the current outbreak in Rangoon began. Health Ministry officials are monitoring all health care facilities in Rangoon for patients with flu-like symptoms, but have not found [...]	2007-03-06 09:34:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON247	BURMA: NO NEW AI OUTBREAKS, SOURCE STILL UNCLEAR [...] (SBU) The GOB has reported no new cases of AI in poultry since March 2, and has reported no human cases. USAID and FAO specialists from Bangkok joined Burmese technicians in their central lab on March 7, and made a field trip to affected sites on March 8. Lab personnel in Burma have not iden [...]	2007-03-07 10:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON248	BURMA REGIME DETAINS MORE DEMONSTRATORS [...] (C) On the evening of March 6, Burmese authorities detained another seven participants in the February 22 protest in downtown Rangoon (ref B). Special Branch police picked up the seven from their homes around 22:00 and indicated that they would release them after further questioning. 2. ( [...]	2007-03-07 12:08:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM
07RANGOON255	INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO HELP BURMA,S WAR ON DRUGS [...] (U) SUMMARY: At a semi-annual Rangoon meeting of the Mini-Dublin Group, the countries tracking narcotics in Burma echoed concerns of the INCSR and UNODC Annual Report. All agreed that Burma is making credible progress in disrupting drug trafficking networks and reducing opium cultivation, bu [...]	2007-03-09 11:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR KCRM BM
07RANGOON259	INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY IN BURMA [...] (SBU) In honor of International Women's Day, the Charge d'Affaires held a well-attended afternoon discussion on March 8 with women leaders from the National League for Democracy, the 88 Generation Students, ethnic representatives, and leaders of grass-roots NGOs. The Charge opened the discus [...]	2007-03-12 09:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWMN PHUM PREL KPAO
07RANGOON262	BURMA: REGIME DETAINS AMERICAN CENTER STUDENTS [...] (C) Summary: In an aggressive move against our American Center, the regime has detained several of our high-profile students and patrons. A prominent American Center student was detained at Yangon International Airport while departing Burma for the U.S. to participate in a State Department f [...]	2007-03-12 11:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM KPAO OEXC
07RANGOON269	BURMA: THE NLD OPTS OUT OF THE REGIME'S ROADMAP [...] (C) Summary: The NLD has decided not to insert itself into the regime's "Seven Step Roadmap to Democracy." Instead, it will continue to boycott the steps of the roadmap and call for the regime to honor the results of the 1990 elections and convene the Parliament. Whether this particular dec [...]	2007-03-13 10:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON272	BURMA AI UPDATE: NO NEW OUTBREAKS, MORE HELP NEEDED [...] (SBU) The government of Burma has reported no new outbreaks of AI since the culling of affected poultry in Rangoon was completed on March 2. The GOB has reported no suspected cases in humans. In the affected areas of Rangoon, officials continue to monitor the health of poultry and humans, an [...]	2007-03-14 06:42:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON274	BURMA AI UPDATE: NEW POULTRY OUTBREAK [...] (SBU) Summary: The GOB today reported a new outbreak of AI in Rangoon. Officials said that 500 chickens, 57 pheasants and 50 quails died at three different farms on March 10-11. Officials culled all remaining poultry at the affected farms on March 12. Rapid Test Kits showed positive results fo [...]	2007-03-14 10:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON283	BIOGRAPHY: SHWE MANN, BURMA'S DICTATOR-IN-WAITING [...] (C) SUMMARY: Most observers view General "Thura" Shwe Mann, the Burmese regime's number three, as Senior General Than Shwe's preferred successor. Infrequently seen in public, Shwe Mann quietly runs the Ministry of Defense and appears to have the respect of officers of all ranks. More than a [...]	2007-03-16 07:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR BM
07RANGOON284	BURMA AI UPDATE: FURTHER STEPS IN OUTBREAK RESPONSE [...] (U) Burmese officials reported no new outbreaks of Avian Influenza among birds on March 16. On March 13, the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) Director General notified OIE that PCR tests confirm the earlier announcement that Avian Influenza caused the March 10-11 poultry d [...]	2007-03-16 10:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON287	BURMA'S AI OUTBREAK IN POULTRY SPREADS FURTHER [...] (U) Summary: Burma's AI outbreak in poultry, which began on March 10-11, continues to spread. On March 18, the GOB responded to new outbreaks of AI in poultry at eight farms in another Rangoon township located near a major poultry producing area. Officials continue to respond by culling all [...]	2007-03-19 09:21:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON304	BURMESE AUTHORITIES RESPOND TO NEW AI CASES [...] (SBU) Summary: On March 21, after PCR testing, the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) publicly confirmed a March 18 outbreak of AI at a poultry farm in Rangoon Division (ref A). The GOB imposed stricter controls on the movement of people and poultry-related products in a six- [...]	2007-03-23 04:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON305	BURMESE REGIME CONTINUES TO HARASS ACTIVISTS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The regime continues to detain and harass pro-democracy activists. Authorities arrested activist Htin Kyaw for the fourth time in four weeks. They unsuccessfully tried to prevent Min Ko Naing from visiting the family of a political prisoner. They detained two activists in Bago [...]	2007-03-23 04:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM
07RANGOON313	BURMA'S OFFSHORE WATERS BECOME MORE CROWDED [...] (U) Summary: Despite inconsistent results from new test wells, Burma's oil and gas potential continues to draw significant interest and investment from China, Russia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, and Japan. The regime has granted exploration rights to all remaining blocks just offshore B [...]	2007-03-28 09:11:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET BM PGOV
07RANGOON314	FOREIGN MINISTRY WARNS AGAIN ABOUT AMERICAN CENTER [...] (U) SUMMARY: MFA Protocol Deputy Director-General U Soe Win summoned DCM and PAO to the Foreign Ministry on March 28 to reiterate warnings about the American Center activities (reftel). After repeating GOB directives that institutions that teach or provide information to the public must be r [...]	2007-03-28 09:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO BM
07RANGOON315	BURMA AI UPDATE: MARCH 28, 2007 [...] (U) Summary: On March 23, Burma's Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) reported that the birds found dead at a quail farm in Hmaw Bi Township in Rangoon Division tested positive for Influenza type A. The farm owner requested the destruction of the birds before confirmation of A [...]	2007-03-28 10:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON324	BURMA'S AI OUTBREAK IN POULTRY CONTINUES [...] (U) Summary: The GOB confirmed AI was responsible for 600 poultry deaths at another chicken farm in Rangoon Division on March 28-30. Officials destroyed all remaining poultry and utensils on the affected farm in Mingaladon Township and, as a precautionary measure, at three nearby farms. Offic [...]	2007-04-02 09:56:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON328	THE BURMESE REGIME'S NUMBER ONE CRONY: TAY ZA [...] (SBU) Summary: To curry favor and win the most lucrative deals, 42-year old Tay Za, Burma's number one crony businessman, entertains regime leaders lavishly and hires their children in his many business ventures. Now active in all Burma's profitable sectors, Tay Za first made his name as an a [...]	2007-04-03 05:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV BM
07RANGOON33	CHIN STATE: WHERE THERE IS WILL, THERE IS A WAY [...] (C) Summary: Charge visited the northern half of Chin State December 6-10 on a UNICEF-organized trip with other diplomats. This is another very pro-American area of Burma due to the past influence of American missionaries. Almost everyone we met spoke of the desire of Chin people to work in [...]	2007-01-10 08:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL CVIS PREF PHUM BM
07RANGOON335	BURMA LABOR ADVOCATE FORMS HUMAN RIGHTS GROUP [...] (C) SUMMARY: A renowned Burmese labor lawyer and former political prisoner recently established a human rights monitoring group, Leading Stars, to help human rights victims file legal charges against their oppressors. Leading Stars plans to help defend political prisoners and promote politica [...]	2007-04-04 09:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ELAB BM
07RANGOON345	BURMA BEGINS TO ADDRESS FORCED LABOR AGAIN [...] (C) Summary: For the first time since early 2005, the GOB responded to two ILO case referrals and took action against officials accused of violating the prohibition against forced labor, and returned a child to his family. Two village officials were sentenced in the first investigation conduct [...]	2007-04-09 10:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PHUM BM
07RANGOON357	BURMESE VILLAGERS SUCCESSFULLY RESIST FORCED LABOR [...] (C) Summary. Two recent incidents in Burma demonstrated the effectiveness of raising awareness about individual rights in Trafficking in Persons (TIP) cases. According to Save the Children (STC),villagers in Karen State and Shan State who had received STC training took action to save forcibl [...]	2007-04-11 06:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM ELAB PGOV SMIG KCRM BM
07RANGOON361	BURMA'S MOE MYINT LAYS LOW AND PROFITS [...] (SBU) Summary: Moe Myint, a well-connected Burmese business leader, was accustomed to making money while keeping a low profile until he burst into the headlines recently as the head of the only Burmese private company to join the international rush for petroleum reserves beneath Burma's waters [...]	2007-04-12 02:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV EPET BM
07RANGOON387	BURMA: EIGHT MORE DEMONSTRATORS ARRESTED IN RANGOON [...] (C) SUMMARY: Eight persons staged a short demonstration on April 22 to protest continued electricity blackouts, unemployment, inflation, and high taxes. Burmese media coverage claimed that ordinary Burmese citizens, tired of demonstrations, seized eight demonstrators and handed them over to t [...]	2007-04-25 00:54:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM
07RANGOON397	BURMA AND NORTH KOREA RE-ESTABLISH DIPLOMATIC [...] (U) Visiting North Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Yong-Il and Burmese Deputy FM Khaw Thu signed a protocol formally re-establishing diplomatic relations at Rangoon's Nikko Hotel on April 26. The ceremony was low-key with only one government media photographer present. When the two deputy [...]	2007-04-26 10:45:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON407	BURMA: WHO WOULD BE PRIME MINISTER? [...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Soe Win's extended stay in Singapore for medical treatment fueled many rumors about his successor. While several names have been suggested for the largely ceremonial post, it is not clear that anybody really wants the job. With several key regime leaders reportedly [...]	2007-05-02 09:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM
07RANGOON41	BURMA: DETAINED PRO-DEMOCRACY LEADERS RELEASED [...] (C) Summary: Early on January 11, the regime released the five detained leaders of the 88 Generation Students (88GS) movement. The five were treated well during their detention and were provided with food and medicine. They believe the regime detained them as pawns to be released at the ap [...]	2007-01-11 11:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON419	CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM FOR 3D FUND ROLLOUT [...] (SBU) Summary: As manager of the new Three Diseases Fund (3DF),on May 1, UNOPS signed the first contracts for projects in Burma to address malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS. UNOPS will obligate only funds already received from donors, approximately fifty percent of projects approved by the 3DF Board. [...]	2007-05-04 04:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV BM
07RANGOON42	BURMA: TRANSLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT [...] For translating the 2006 Human Rights Report into the Burmese language, Embassy Rangoon plans to use "Option Two" (ref A). Post understands LS will translate the report after its release and R will provide funds for the translation (ref B). VILLAROSA [...]	2007-01-12 06:09:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM APER KPAO BM
07RANGOON447	BURMA: KARENNI PEACE TALKS GOING NOWHERE FAST [...] (C) SUMMARY: The regime has quietly engaged leaders of the insurgent Karenni National People's Party in peace discussions in recent months. The key sticking point remains the status of Burmese Army bases in Kayah State. The Karenni may eventually cede this point, but appear to be in no hurry [...]	2007-05-11 16:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PREF BM
07RANGOON46	TREADING CAREFULLY, BUSINESSMAN SURVIVES WITH [...] (SBU) Summary: To survive in Burma's unpredictable, unfair and complicated business environment, local business reps must stay flexible and well informed. Dr. Maung Maung Lay is an unusual example of a respected business leader who is accepted by regime leaders, even though he criticizes their [...]	2007-01-12 09:42:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV BM
07RANGOON463	BURMA: INFLATION SKYROCKETS, ECONOMIC [...] (U) Summary: In 2006, Burma's inflation rate rose to a staggering 57 percent, fueled by poor economic policies, higher input costs, further devaluation of the kyat, and higher fuel costs among other factors. While the poor continue to suffer, the middle class continue to struggle, and the we [...]	2007-05-17 08:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PGOV BM
07RANGOON478	BURMA: DEMOCRACY ADVOCATES GEAR UP TO RALLY PUBLIC [...] (C) SUMMARY: The 88 Generation Students and other democracy activists continue their campaigns to mobilize the public, with the goal of preparing an effective public response when the regime unveils its dictated constitution. Meanwhile, the regime is using its proxy mass-member organizations i [...]	2007-05-21 11:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM
07RANGOON489	BURMA AI UPDATE: NEW OUTBREAK IN RANGOON [...] (SBU) Summary: On May 22, an outbreak of Avian Influenza in chickens occurred at an isolated poultry farm in Rangoon owned and controlled by the Burmese military. Officials destroyed all the birds and disinfected the premises, but did not institute any controls on the transport of poultry in [...]	2007-05-24 09:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV CASC TBIO KLFU BM
07RANGOON505	EXCESSIVE AIRSPACE DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] Charge a.i conveyed reftel talking points to Kyaw Zeya, Deputy Director of MFA Consular and Legal Affairs Department, on May 30. Kyaw Zeya stressed that he did not have any direct knowledge of the November 22 airspace incident and that it did not reflect any change in Burmese policy. He surm [...]	2007-05-30 10:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	EAIR KREC MARR MOPS PHSA BM IN
07RANGOON511	BURMA REPORTS LAST WEEK'S AI OUTBREAK [...] (U) Summary: On May 28, the Director General of the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) reported to OIE the May 22 outbreak of AI at an isolated chicken farm on Burmese military premises in Rangoon. The Ministry of Health continues to observe over 30 people in the outbreak are [...]	2007-05-31 09:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON52	NO BIG POWER STRUGGLE BEHIND CUSTOMS ARRESTS [...] (C) Summary: Since June, police have arrested over 300 customs officials in an ongoing corruption investigation, including the Director General, reportedly a Than Shwe favorite. While some speculate that the regime acted to increase revenues that were lost through bribes to customs officials, [...]	2007-01-16 06:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV ETRD BM
07RANGOON526	ICRC READY TO INCREASE PRESSURE ON BURMA [...] (C) Summary: Frustrated by lack of progress in resolving the GOB's restrictions on International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) humanitarian activities in Burma, ICRC has given the Minister of Home Affairs and other GOB officials an ultimatum: if regime leaders will not agree to meet ICRC P [...]	2007-06-01 11:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON551	AI OUTBREAK IN BURMA'S BAGO DIVISION [...] (U) Summary: PCR tests conducted on June 4 confirmed that avian influenza caused thirty chicken deaths at an army farm in Bago division, 40 miles north of Rangoon. The chickens started to die on June 1, and Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) officials culled the remaining 970 [...]	2007-06-08 02:54:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV CASC TBIO KLFU BM
07RANGOON555	BURMA: 2007 COUNTERNARCOTICS REPORT CARD [...] (U) This message responds to ref A request for a report on the Government of Burma's cooperation on counternarcotics efforts, based on benchmarks established in the prior year, in preparation for the FY 2008 certification process. 2. (SBU) Begin Text of 2007 Certification Report Card: [...]	2007-06-08 09:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR KCRM BM
07RANGOON563	BURMA'S GAS EXPORTS FUEL A RECORD TRADE SURPLUS [...] (U) Summary: Burma's total trade reached approximately $8 billion in 2006-07, a record high. The country's rich natural resources, especially natural gas, dominated exports, while domestic fuel demand made diesel the top import. Government-owned enterprises dominated both sectors, controllin [...]	2007-06-11 09:11:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EFIN PGOV BM
07RANGOON588	THREE DISEASES FUND OMITS PRIVATE SECTOR TREATMENT [...] (SBU) Summary: Population Services International (PSI) did not receive funding from the Three Diseases Fund (3DF) to continue its effective TB treatment program in Burma. The 3DF instead chose to support the TB programs of the World Health Organization and the Myanmar Medical Association (MMA [...]	2007-06-18 10:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAID TBIO PGOV BM
07RANGOON60	BURMA'S LEADER KEEPING UP APPEARANCES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Senior General Than Shwe returned to Burma on January 12 from his hospital stay in Singapore. He appeared briefly in the Burmese media on January 15 and 16, chairing the quarterly SPDC meeting in Nay Pyi Taw and welcoming PM Soe Win back from the ASEAN Summit in Cebu. Although ru [...]	2007-01-17 09:25:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM
07RANGOON600	BURMA'S SHWE GAS GOES TO CHINA, MAYBE [...] (U) Summary: During his recent visit to China, Lt.Gen.Thein Sein, State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) Secretary-1, said arrangements were made for the export of SIPDIS natural gas from Burma to China. The GOB has not officially confirmed the decision, but Thein Sein's remarks were ca [...]	2007-06-21 02:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG ECON PGOV BM
07RANGOON61	BURMA UNSCR: REGIME GLOATS, OPPOSITION REGROUPS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Reaction in Burma to China and Russia's veto of the UN Security Council Burma resolution has split as expected. The regime gloated and claimed the result demonstrated international repudiation of U.S. and British meddling in Burma's internal affairs. Pro-democracy groups in Burm [...]	2007-01-18 05:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM
07RANGOON634	INSUFFICENT FUNDING FOR BURMA'S MALARIA EPIDEMIC [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite a gradual decline in morbidity and mortality from malaria over the last 10 years, malaria continues to be one of Burma's greatest health problems. As the GOB has done little to provide the drugs and commodities needed to limit the spread of the disease, most of the burd [...]	2007-07-09 10:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM SOCI BM PGOV PREL
07RANGOON643	BURMA REGIME ISSUES ANOTHER WARNING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: a senior Foreign Ministry official summoned DCM and Acting PAO to a meeting on July 9 to repeat previous GOB complaints about the activities of the American Center. Unlike previous meetings, which focused on specific events the American Center hosted, this time the GOB criti [...]	2007-07-11 08:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO BM
07RANGOON645	BURMA: KEY REGIME CRONY LIKELY TO BUILD DEEP SEA [...] (C) Summary: Tun Myint Naing aka Steven Law of Asia World Co. Ltd. has emerged as a key regime crony running one of Burma's most powerful business conglomerates. Local reports that Asia World has won the right to build a deep sea port at Kyauk Phyu in Rakhine State appear premature. However, As [...]	2007-07-12 05:18:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV BM
07RANGOON68	BURMA'S ILO INITIATIVE STALLS AFTER UNSC VOTE [...] (C) Summary: After recently making hurried, but significant, progress on a mechanism to address forced labor with ILO, the GOB fell silent in the wake of the unsuccessful January 12 UN Security Council vote on the Burma resolution. ILO Liaison Officer Richard Horsey attributes the GOB's earlie [...]	2007-01-18 09:45:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PHUM PGOV BM
07RANGOON683	NEW ILO REP CAUTIOUSLY OPTAMISTIC ABOUT LABOR [...] (C) Summary: New ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall was cautiously optimistic about the GOB's willingness to address its commitments under the 2007 ILO-GOB mechanism to address forced labor. The GOB has begun to set up local committees to address forced labor cases referred by the ILO and r [...]	2007-07-26 01:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM
07RANGOON688	NEW AI OUTBREAK IN BURMA,S MON STATE [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-27 09:11:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON689	NEW AI OUTBREAK IN POULTRY IN BURMA,S MON STATE [...] (SBU) Summary: Based on both Rapid Test Kit results and PCR tests, the Burmese Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) confirmed on July 26 a new outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza on two farms in Mon State. More than 600 chickens died and the remaining 312 were culled. The munici [...]	2007-07-27 09:16:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON7	BURMA'S TOP GENERAL IN SINGAPORE FOR HEART [...] (C) Summary: The Singaporeans confirmed to us that Senior General Than Shwe is in Singapore General Hospital undergoing treatment for a coronary artery blockage. His treatment is expected to continue for the next few days. No. 2 General Maung Aye is reportedly in charge. Post has no reaso [...]	2007-01-03 09:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON702	NEW AI OUTBREAK IN POULTRY IN BURMA'S BAGO DIVISION [...] (SBU) On August 1, Burmese Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department confirmed that between July 26 and July 30, 37 chickens died on a private farm in Letpadan Township in Thayawaddy District of Bago Division. Letpadan Township is located 160 kilometers north of Rangoon on the highway to P [...]	2007-08-01 10:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON706	WILL CHINA OR THE U.S. DEVELOP BURMA'S OIL AND [...] (C) Summary: Well-connected businessman Moe Myint, who is heavily involved in the Burmese oil and gas sector, emphatically denies rumors that the GOB has an agreement to sell Shwe gas to the Chinese. Moe Myint claims the Korean company Daewoo has rights to develop the Shwe gas field and ref [...]	2007-08-02 11:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET BM
07RANGOON718	INTERNET SLOWLY DEVELOPING IN BURMA [...] (SBU) Summary. Despite the GOB's continued efforts to limit access to the outside world via the internet, the Burmese are creatively finding ways to circumvent regime bans. Users, particularly the younger generation, employ proxy servers or web tunnel programs to access block programs, such [...]	2007-08-08 11:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ECPS PGOV BM
07RANGOON72	ICRC CUTS STAFF BUT STANDS FIRM [...] (C) SUMMARY: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Burma has steadily reduced its staff in the wake of regime requirements that forced ICRC to curtail most of its activities. However, ICRC's prosthetics program continues to operate at full strength. ICRC is committed to maint [...]	2007-01-19 08:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL EAID BM
07RANGOON721	ILO FOLLOWING BURMA LABOR ACTIVISTS' TRIAL [...] (C) Summary. Upon hearing of the secret trial of six labor activists, four of whom were arrested on May 1 outside of the American Center, new ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall relayed concerns that the GOB is unfairly targeting these individuals, not because they attempted to form a labor u [...]	2007-08-09 11:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON722	POSITIVE STEPS IN ILO-BURMA COOPERATION [...] (C) Summary. Despite the GOB's lack of transparency on the trial of six labor activists (Ref A),ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall is pleased in general with the GOB's cooperation on labor practices. The GOB, implementing the 2007 ILO-GOB mechanism to address forced labor, recently approve [...]	2007-08-10 01:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON738	LACK OF COMPENSATION A CONCERN FOR AI REPORTING [...] (C) Summary. While FAO Representative Tang Zhengping is confident that farmers are reporting all cases of avian influenza to the Burmese Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, he fears that lack of compensation for affected farmers may result in notification delays. Due to a shortage [...]	2007-08-14 08:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON746	DAEWOO NEGOTIATING WITH CHINA FOR SHWE GAS [...] (C) Summary. The GOB continues to pressure Daewoo International Corp., the Korean-based company that holds a 25-year concession to develop and produce Shwe gas, to sell the gas to the Chinese. Daewoo has two options - to either sell gas to China or liquid natural gas (LNG) to Korea. The com [...]	2007-08-15 09:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET BM
07RANGOON749	BURMESE FUEL PRICES RISE 100 PERCENT [...] (U) On August 15, the GOB imposed a price hike on gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas, allegedly to keep up with global oil prices. The price of gasoline increased 67 percent overnight, from 1,500 kyat (USD 1.17) per gallon to 2,500 kyat (USD 1.94) per gallon. Diesel fuel prices doubled, [...]	2007-08-15 11:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ENRG EINV PREL BM
07RANGOON750	BURMA'S REPRESENTATIVES TO 62ND UNGA [...] No summary [...]	2007-08-16 03:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OTRA OVIP UNGA BM
07RANGOON754	JAPANESE TRADE WITH BURMA ON THE RISE [...] (SBU) Summary. Trade relations between Japan and Burma have improved during the past five years, in Burma's favor. According to the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO),Burma exported more than $245 million in products to Japan in 2006, an increase of 139 percent since 2001. Burma im [...]	2007-08-17 06:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EINV PREL BM
07RANGOON782	VIETNAM PM DISCUSSES TRADE WITH BURMA - TALK, NO MUCH [...] (SBU) Summary. During a two-day visit to Burma, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, accompanied by a delegation of 47 Vietnamese businessmen, met with Senior General Than Shwe, Acting Prime Minister General Thein Sein, and the Chamber of Commerce. During the meetings, the Burmese leade [...]	2007-08-24 06:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON ETRD EINV ENRG BM
07RANGOON8	THAIS PRESSURE KARENS TO TALK TO THE BURMESE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Karen National Liberation Army sources claim the Thai military is pressuring it to engage in cease-fire talks with the Burmese regime. The Karen say they will insist that the Burmese army pull back from areas where they have driven out Karen villagers and stop its human rights v [...]	2007-01-03 09:25:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS BM
07RANGOON809	GOB DECLARES MON STATE FREE OF AI [...] (SBU) Summary. The Burmese Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) on August 23 declared Thanbyuzayat Township in Mon State free of Avian Influenza after the July 26 outbreak. LBVD officials conducted post-outbreak surveillance in the area, and collected samples from 28 chicken f [...]	2007-08-29 08:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON81	BURMA REGIME TRIES TO STOP TUESDAY WORSHIPPERS [...] (C) Summary: On January 16, GOB backed thugs in civilian clothes verbally and physically attacked pro-democracy activist Naw Ohn Hla and her group who go to Shwe Dagon Pagoda every Tuesday to pray for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all of Burma's political prisoners. When she tried to fi [...]	2007-01-23 10:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM
07RANGOON810	DENGUE: A GROWING PROBLEM IN BURMA [...] (SBU) Summary. Dengue fever is a growing concern in Burma, with more than 9,500 reported cases and 117 deaths due to dengue in the first seven months of 2007. The number of cases reported, however, may not reflect the real situation, as the World Health Organization (WHO) believes that non-sy [...]	2007-08-29 09:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV AMED AMGT CASC ECON BM
07RANGOON817	INVESTORS TRAPPED IN DECREPIT INDUSTRIAL ZONES [...] (SBU) Summary. The GOB established industrial zones in 2002 to promote the development of Burma's industrial sector. Currently, more than 9,500 factories operate in 18 industrial zones, employing almost 180,000 people. Many factory owners complain that business conditions in the industrial z [...]	2007-09-04 02:46:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EINV PREL BM
07RANGOON838	IMF CONDUCTS ARTICLE IV CONSULTATIONS [...] (C) Summary: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visited Burma August 22-September 4 for annual Article IV consultations. The team found that despite improvements in revenue collections and more than $2 billion in oil and gas revenues, the GOB capital expenditures remain high, resultin [...]	2007-09-07 09:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM ECON EFIN IMF PGOV
07RANGOON840	ILO DISMISSES FOUR FORCED LABOR CASES [...] (C) Summary. For the first time since the ILO has been in Burma, the ILO and Burmese Government conducted joint investigations into four forced labor cases. ILO Liaison officer Steve Marshall, accompanied by Ministry of Labor officials, traveled to Southern Rakhine State August 27-30 to foll [...]	2007-09-07 09:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON842	SUSPECTED AI OUTBREAK IN POULTRY IN BURMA,S MON [...] (SBU) Burmese Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) officials informed us, FAO and the WHO on September 7 that between August 30 and September 1, 86 chickens died on a private farm in Moulmein, the capital of Mon State. On September 1, Moulmein District LBVD Deputy Director and s [...]	2007-09-07 11:04:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON857	AI FIELD TRIP SHOWS GOB IMPLEMENTING BIOSECURITY MEASURES [...] (SBU) Summary. During a field trip to Taikkyi Township in Northern Rangoon Division, Embassy officers saw firsthand how the Burmese Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) and local farmers implemented avian influenza biosecurity procedures. LBVD, in conjunction with the FAO and W [...]	2007-09-11 09:54:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
07RANGOON859	BURMESE PRIVATE SECTOR VIEWS OF THE ECONOMY [...] (C) Summary: The Charge on September 4 hosted a roundtable discussion for the IMF Article IV Consultation team with Burmese private sector business and economic observers. The Burmese roundtable participants discussed problems in the banking industry, the rampant problem of illegal border t [...]	2007-09-11 10:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON PGOV IMF BM
07RANGOON861	IMF PERSPECTIVES ON GOB ECONOMIC DECISIONMAKING [...] (C) Summary. The IMF team, during its Article IV consultations August 22-September 24, observed that all economic decisions, including the August 15 fuel price hike, are made at the top, with some input from the Ministries. The GOB ministries are highly compartmentalized, and economic recomm [...]	2007-09-11 11:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON PGOV IMF BM
07RANGOON871	TEXTILE AND APPAREL PRODUCTION IN BURMA [...] Summary. Burma's garment and textile sector faces many difficulties, including poor investment climate and crumbling infrastructure. It has the added disadvantage of being subject to U.S. sanctions. In the past five years, employment levels and company profits in the Burmese garment and tex [...]	2007-09-13 10:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD KTEX BM
07RANGOON878	BURMA'S SHRINKING APPAREL INDUSTRY [...] (SBU) Summary. Burma's textile and apparel industry, once a vibrant and thriving industry, continues to lose competitiveness on the world market. Burmese apparel exports have dropped 56 percent, from 661.8 million in 2003 to 288.8 million in 2006. Private industry officials are confident th [...]	2007-09-14 09:18:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD KTEX BM
07RANGOON89	REGIME STRONGARMS BURMESE SUGARCANE FARMERS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Authorities from Aunglan Township, Magway Division, ordered local sugarcane farmers to sell their crops to government sugar mills at less than one-third the market price. When farmers opted to sell their cane to local cottage industries that produce brown sugar using traditional [...]	2007-01-24 10:46:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM
07RANGOON893	BURMESE WORKERS DEMAND HIGHER WAGES [...] (SBU) Summary. Between January and August, Burmese workers in industrial zone areas protested more than 60 times, often calling for higher wages or improved working conditions. Approximately 180,000 workers are employed in industrial zone factories, making an average of $23 a month. Laborer [...]	2007-09-17 09:46:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ECON EINV PREL PGOV BM
07RANGOON897	GOB DEFENDS PUNISHMENT OF SIX LABOR ACTIVISTS [...] (C) Summary. In a meeting with ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall, the Minister of Labor defended the September 7 conviction of six labor activists for their affiliation with a May 1 labor workshop at the American Center. He denounced claims that the six were being punished for filing forc [...]	2007-09-18 09:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON9	REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION ON REFUGEE INQUIRY [...] (U) On 29 December 2006, Post received an e-mail forwarded by AskCA@state.gov, requesting the inquirer to contact the U.S. Embassy or nearest consulate for information and assistance. The original 19 December 2006 e-mail from Journalist.sss@gmail.com reads as follows: Begin text. Dear Si [...]	2007-01-03 11:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CVIS PREF BM

07RANGOON900	MONKS MARCH AGAIN IN BURMA [...] (C) Summary. On September 18, large groups of monks staged peaceful processions in Rangoon and at least three other cities in Mandalay Division and Rakhine State. We received no reports of violence and are seeking to confirm information authorities in Rangoon arrested ten monks affiliated w [...]	2007-09-18 12:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON901	BURMESE PURCHASING POWER DECREASING AS PRICES RISE [...] (SBU) Summary. The sudden increase of fuel prices in mid-August triggered an immediate increase in commodity and transportation costs. Although many of these prices have fallen since their initial hike, prices are still higher than pre-August 15 levels. Only a few companies increased wages f [...]	2007-09-19 05:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN PREL BM
07RANGOON904	ILO DISCUSSES GOB ACTION ON FORCED LABOR [...] (C) Summary. Since the February signing of the GOB-ILO Forced Labor Mechanism Agreement, the Burmese Government has investigated 10 cases of forced labor involving the military, resolving five of them. According to the ILO, the GOB resolved the cases involving children first, but has yet to [...]	2007-09-19 08:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON906	BURMA WATCHES AS MONKS CONTINUE PROCESSIONS [...] (C) Summary. Since September 16, we have confirmed at least ten processions by monks in five separate states and divisions in Burma. On September 19, monks led processions in Rangoon and Mandalay. Embassy sources reported that the day before, police in Sittwe used tear gas to disperse a mar [...]	2007-09-19 09:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON910	BURMA: PROTESTS GATHER MOMENTUM [...] (C) Summary. On September 24, Embassy officers observed several demonstrations in Rangoon, the largest of which numbered well into the thousands and consisted of both monks and civilians. In a significant change, the demonstrations have taken on an overt political tone in the past few days w [...]	2007-09-25 10:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON911	BURMA: PROTESTS GROW INCREASINGLY POLITICAL [...] (SBU) Summary. On September 25, several thousand monks and civilians again marched unimpeded through Rangoon for over four hours. Embassy observers reported these protests have now taken on a clearly political tone. Several other smaller protests reportedly occurred in other parts of the co [...]	2007-09-25 11:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON913	REGIME CRACKS DOWN BUT PROTESTS CONTINUE [...] (C) Summary. On September 26, the regime began to crack down on protestors in Rangoon. The government announced a dusk to dawn curfew would begin at 1745 tonight. At least 500 monks and 2,000 civilians defiantly continued their demonstrations on September 26, despite a significant and visi [...]	2007-09-27 01:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON914	EMBASSY CONVENES EAC AND TOWN HALL MEETINGS [...] (SBU) Summary. The Embassy on September 25 held an EAC meeting to discuss security given the current political situation. The EAC agreed that the Embassy's security posture was sufficient given the current political situation. The EAC recommended town hall meetings to discuss recent devel [...]	2007-09-27 01:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC CASC AMGT PREL AEMR BM
07RANGOON918	EMBASSY CONVENES SEPTEMBER 27 EAC MEETING [...] (SBU) On September 27 the Embassy convened another EAC to discuss yesterday's resort to violence against the demonstrators. RSO reported that our current security posture was sufficient, because none of the activity has been targeted at the Embassy or Embassy personnel. A curfew has been imp [...]	2007-09-27 09:08:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BM ASEC CASC AMGT PREL AEMR
07RANGOON924	GOB TRIES TO DEFEND ITS ACTIONS AGAINST PROTESTORS [...] (C) Summary. Deputy Foreign Minister U Maung Myint on September 27 relayed to the diplomatic corps the GOB's version of "real" political situation. He argued that the 88 Generation Students, the NLD, and the U.S. Government were behind the marches, forcing monks to protest and that the gov [...]	2007-09-27 11:11:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON926	CRACKDOWN RESULTS IN CASUALTIES [...] (C) Summary. The regime resorted to violence against peaceful protests for a second day of the regime's crackdown. Embassy officers observed security forces shooting into crowds, using tear gas to disperse crowds, and beating defiant protesters. We have received reports of numerous injuries [...]	2007-09-27 11:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON93	BURMA: RELEASED PRO-DEMOCRACY LEADERS STRATEGIZE [...] (C) Summary: Recently released leaders of the 88 Generation Students, Min Ko Naing and Ko Ko Gyi, appreciate the United States' efforts to pass a UNSC resolution on Burma and emphasize their group is not discouraged by China's and Russia's vetoes. They believe the regime is gearing up for a [...]	2007-01-26 10:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON934	EMBASSY CONVENES SEPTEMBER 28 EAC MEETING [...] (SBU) Embassy Rangoon's Emergency Action Committee met on September 28 to discuss the security situation in Burma given the GOB's continued violence against demonstrators. RSO reported that because there was still no direct threat to American citizens, the Embassy's current security posture wa [...]	2007-09-28 08:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC CASC AMGT PREL AEMR BM
07RANGOON941	BURMA PROTESTS SUBSIDE BUT BECOME MORE VIOLENT [...] (C) Summary. Clashes between security forces and small groups of demonstrators continued in downtown Rangoon on September 28. Today's demonstrations were significantly smaller and less organized than in the past. For the first time since August 17, we did not observe any monks participatin [...]	2007-09-28 11:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON948	BURMA: A REVOLUTION PAUSES - ANGER SEETHES [...] (SBU) Summary: The appearance of normalcy returned to Rangoon today. Many barricades have been removed from downtown intersections, monasteries, and the Shwe Dagon Pagoda. Military and police are stationed throughout the city, although in fewer numbers. UN Special Envoy Gambari was whis [...]	2007-10-01 11:29:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON949	PROTESTS AFFECT BANKING AND DEMAND FOR DOLLARS [...] (C) Summary. The kyat has depreciated 7.3 percent against the dollar since August 15, due to the unexplained fuel price hike, subsequent rise in commodity prices, and ongoing political turmoil. The number of money changers in Rangoon has decreased, and those left prefer to change and hold [...]	2007-10-01 11:29:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV EFIN PREL BM
07RANGOON952	BURMA - HUMANITARIAN DISASTER DECLARATION [...] This is an action cable. Please see para 4. 2. Summary. The current political situation in Burma has exacerbated the ongoing humanitarian crisis, particularly among women and children in Burma. 2007 UNICEF figures estimate that more than 35 percent of children under five were malnourish [...]	2007-10-02 09:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV KSCA TBIO EAID VM
07RANGOON954	GAMBARI DEPARTS BURMA, ACTIVIST SEEKS ASYLUM [...] (C) Summary: UN Special Envoy Gambari reportedly met with Senior General Than Shwe and Aung San Suu Kyi before departing Burma today on a Silk Air flight. He provided no outbriefing to the diplomatic corps. A prominent pro-democracy activist and key organizer of last week's demonstrations [...]	2007-10-02 10:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON970	BURMESE GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO BLOCK INTERNET [...] (C) Summary. The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications and Myanmar Teleport, Burma's two internet service providers (ISPs),continue to block access to the internet, following a September 27 government order to cut service. Myanmar Teleport subscribers can still send email to other local [...]	2007-10-03 11:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ECPS PGOV BM
07RANGOON971	BURMA: UN SILENT ON GAMBARI VISIT [...] (C) Summary: UN Resident Coordinator Charles Petrie declined to give us a readout on Gambari's meetings until after Gambari briefs UNSYG Ban Ki Moon and the UN Security Council, although we learned he provided a quiet readout to the French and UK Ambassadors yesterday evening. Nightly raids [...]	2007-10-03 11:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON972	BURMA: REGIME ACTIONS HARDEN JAPANESE, FRENCH, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Journalists and diplomats in Rangoon are scrambling to get read-outs on Gambari's September 30-October 2 visit to Burma, but the senior UN official in Burma will not offer many insights (septel). The Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister could not meet with many senior officials duri [...]	2007-10-03 11:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM JA FR GM BM
07RANGOON974	IGNORING POLITICS, INDIA AND BURMA SIGN ENERGY [...] (C) Summary. Indian Minister of Petroleum Murli Deora, accompanied by GOI-owned Oil and Natural Gas Company Videsh Ltd. (OVL) Managing Director R.S. Butola, visited Burma September 23-25 to discuss new opportunities for oil and gas investment. On September 24, OVL signed a petroleum sharing [...]	2007-10-04 07:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET BM
07RANGOON977	RAIDS AND ARRESTS CONTINUE IN BURMA [...] (C) Summary: The Charge d'Affaires has been summoned to Nay Pyi Taw to meet with the Deputy Foreign Minister for a one-on-one meeting about the situation; we learned that the Chinese and Russian Ambassadors had been invited for similar meetings today. Nightly arrests and raids on monasteries [...]	2007-10-04 11:29:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON982	BURMA: U.S. URGED TO SUPPORT OFFER TO AUNG SAN SUU [...] (C) Summary: A contact close to Burma's military leadership urged the U.S. to support Than Shwe's offer to begin a dialogue with Aung San Suu Kyi and urged the U.S. or UN to seek a meeting with her soon. He recommended Aung San Suu Kyi consult with prominent members of Burmese society other [...]	2007-10-05 12:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON984	BURMA: CALM APPEARANCE MASKS ONGOING ABUSES [...] (C) Summary. Raids and arrests continued in Burma despite the appearance of normalcy in the streets. Authorities publicly claimed to have detained 2,093 persons since September 25. Separately the Deputy Foreign Minister told Charge 2,787 people had been released and only 1,034 remain. The N [...]	2007-10-05 12:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON985	BURMA: UN FINALLY TALKS TO US ABOUT GAMBARI'S VISIT [...] (C) Summary: UN Resident Coordinator told us today Gambari's schedule had undergone intense negotiation during his three day stay in Burma. The regime eventually relented to grant Gambari meetings with Aung San Suu Kyi and Senior General Than Shwe. While in Lashio, Gambari dropped by a ral [...]	2007-10-05 12:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON986	BURMESE EFFORTS TO GAIN U.S. UNDERSTANDING [...] (C) Summary: Charge received word from the Foreign Ministry of a possible attack on the U.S. Embassy, which she dismissed as ludicrous, and advice that Embassy officers stay away from demonstrations, which she rejected on the grounds that we needed accurate information about what was going on [...]	2007-10-05 15:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON99	THREE DISEASES FUND LOOKING FOR PARTNERS [...] (U) Summary: In December, the UNOPS interim manager for the Three Diseases Fund to fight malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS in Burma (3D Fund) called for Expressions of Interest from organizations to provide services for projects, effectively starting the new Fund's operations. UNOPS expects to have th [...]	2007-01-29 10:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV BM
07RANGOON996	BURMA: REGIME APPOINTS LIAISON TO AUNG SAN SUU KYI [...] (C) Summary: In a sign the regime is serious about engaging in dialogue with Aung San Suu Kyi, the GOB appointed Deputy Minister of Labor Aung Kyi as liaison between Aung San Suu Kyi and Senior General Than Shwe. Aung Kyi has been a key interlocutor during past negotiations with the ILO and [...]	2007-10-09 10:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON100	BURMA: THE NLD REACHES OUT, THAN SHWE DIGS IN [...] (C) Summary. On February 6, the NLD Central Executive Committee (the Uncles) issued a statement inviting cease-fire ethnic groups to visit NLD headquarters in Rangoon for discussions. Some in the party leadership remain concerned about holding talks with these groups without Aung San Suu Kyi [...]	2008-02-08 09:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON102	BURMA: ECONOMIC IMPACT OF AVIAN INFLUENZA [...] (SBU) Summary. Since March 2006, the Burmese Government has responded to ten avian influenza outbreaks throughout the country, with one human infection case. Responding to these outbreaks, the Livestock Veterinary and Breeding Department (LBVD) culled more than 430,000 chickens, 357,000 quail [...]	2008-02-11 04:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID SENV PGOV PREL BIO KFLU BM
08RANGOON109	REGIME PROMISES MAY REFERENDUM, ELECTIONS BY 2010 [...] (C) Summary. The GOB on February 9 announced next steps in its roadmap for democracy: it will finish drafting the constitution by April and will hold a referendum on the draft in May 2008; multi-party democratic elections will then occur in 2010. The drafting process did not incorporate vi [...]	2008-02-11 10:54:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON11	AUSTRALIAN COMPANY TO INVEST IN BURMA'S GAS SECTOR [...] (C) Summary. Australian-owned Danford Equities Corporation will become the next foreign company to invest heavily in the Burmese oil and gas sector when it begins exploration of its offshore gas field in 2008. According to Australian Embassy officials, Danford expects to spend up to $40 mil [...]	2008-01-09 10:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET BM
08RANGOON110	DEMARCHE ON KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-13 02:29:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL UNAUS UNMIK PGOV YI BM
08RANGOON112	BURMA: NO COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS ON AI [...] (SBU) Summary. The Burmese Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) has confirmed that despite outbreaks in neighboring countries, there have been no new outbreaks of avian influenza in 2008. LBVD officials continue to monitor border areas close to Thailand, Bangladesh, and Laos. [...]	2008-02-13 09:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID SENV PGOV PREL BIO KFLU BM
08RANGOON113	BURMA INKS NEW TIP NATIONAL ACTION PLAN [...] (SBU) Summary. The GOB on February 4 signed a new five-year National Action Plan against Trafficking in Persons, showing renewed commitment to combating TIP in Burma. The five-year plan, which lays out GOB priorities for 2007-2011, was then approved by both the Cabinet and Senior Generals on [...]	2008-02-13 09:34:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KWMN KCRM KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SMIG BM
08RANGOON114	CENSORING THE BURMESE PRESS [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Printing and Press Scrutiny Board, comprised of 20 low-level officers, reads and censors every written publication in Burma. The board deletes all taboo material from printed media in the country, including anything critical of the government. Because of low wages for these [...]	2008-02-13 09:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON115	WILDLIFE PROTECTION IN BURMA [...] (C) Summary. Through its small grants program, Embassy Rangoon funds a Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association (BANCA) mobile education project in the buffer zone surrounding Shwesetaw Wildlife Sanctuary in Magwe Division. The wildlife sanctuary is home to many endangered species th [...]	2008-02-13 10:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON116	OPPOSITION TO MAY REFERENDUM IN BURMA [...] (C) Summary. The NLD successfully celebrated Union Day on February 12, with no interference by the regime. One veteran activist used the opportunity to give a (uncharacteristically) rousing speech to more than 400 people, criticizing the regime's mismanagement, declaring the regime's draft [...]	2008-02-13 10:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON118	2007 BURMESE IMPORTS AND EXPORTS RISE DRAMATICALLY [...] (SBU) Summary. The Burmese Government recorded a substantial increase in both exports and imports in 2007 compared to previous years. Bolstered by a 71 percent increase in the value of natural gas exports, Burmese overall exports rose to $5.9 billion in 2007, a 44.1 percent increase over 20 [...]	2008-02-14 06:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EINV PREL BM
08RANGOON120	BURMA: ELECTIONEERING BEGINS [...] (C) Summary. The NLD successfully commemorated General Aung San's birthday on February 13, with an event for children at NLD Headquarters. While ethnic groups have yet to respond directly to the NLD about its February 6 invitation, several ethnic groups commented favorably while noting that [...]	2008-02-14 10:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON121	MONKS OF CENTRAL BURMA PREDICT MORE PROTESTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Monks from monasteries in Yenanchaung and Kyaukpadaung believe that there will be further demonstrations sooner rather than later. This area in Central Burma historically has given rise to popular movements, and citizens of the two towns actively joined the September protests. [...]	2008-02-14 10:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON125	NEGOTIATIONS ON FORCED LABOR AGREEMENT CONTINUE [...] (C) Summary. The ILO continues to negotiate with the Burmese Government on the renewal of the ILO-GOB Forced Labor Mechanism Agreement, which will expire on February 26. The ILO is willing to extend the current agreement with no changes, providing the GOB meets certain conditions, including [...]	2008-02-15 09:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON127	BURMA: MORE ACTION NEEDED ON FORCED LABOR ISSUES [...] (C) Summary. According to ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall, the Burmese Government must take additional steps to address forced labor issues, particularly child soldier cases. The Ministry of Defense does not adequately punish recruiters of child soldiers, and the government places an unf [...]	2008-02-19 09:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON133	THE CHANGING ENVIRONMENT OF INLE LAKE [...] (SBU) Summary. Inle Lake, Burma's second largest lake, has shrunk by one-third over the past fifty years. Silt and plants slide down the deforested mountainside into the lake during monsoon season, creating floating islands responsible for much of the water displacement. Inle farmers exacer [...]	2008-02-20 10:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV ECON EAGR PREL BM
08RANGOON134	BURMA: CONSTITUTION FINISHED; NLD GIRDS FOR A FIGHT [...] (C) Summary: The GOB announced it has completed drafting the new constitution, but gave no information when the final draft would be published. Foreign Minister Nyan Win acknowledged to Singapore Foreign Minister Yeo that stipulations in the new constitution would disqualify Aung San Suu Ky [...]	2008-02-20 10:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON137	UNDERSTANDING BURMA'S EXCHANGE RATE SYSTEM [...] (SBU) Summary. Although the Burmese Government maintains an official exchange rate at 6 kyats to $1, in reality, Burma has a multiple exchange rate system. Exchange rates vary from 450 kyats to $1 to 1255 kyats to $1, depending on the transaction. Because the official exchange rate overvalu [...]	2008-02-21 08:56:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN PREL BM
08RANGOON138	SOCIOECONOMIC DYNAMICS OF INLE LAKE [...] (SBU) Summary. Inle Lake, Burma's second largest lake and one of its most visited tourist sites, is a microcosm of the sharp divide between Burma's socioeconomic classes. More than 70,000 people live on or around the lake and most are dependent upon the lake for their livelihoods. People's [...]	2008-02-21 08:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN PREL BM
08RANGOON139	BURMA: MANY KAREN SEE ONLY A ROADMAP TO RUIN [...] (C) Summary. Ethnic Karen and former National Convention delegate Simon Tha told us that he and nearly all of his fellow National Convention delegates regarded the regime's proposed constitutional referendum as a sham. He expected Than Shwe would continue to ignore concerns about the process [...]	2008-02-21 09:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON14	ILO FRUSTRATED WITH BURMESE GOVERNMENT [...] (C) Summary. Although the ILO had a good working relationship with former Deputy Labor Minister Aung Kyi, (now both Minister of Labor and Minister of Relations. i.e., the regime's liaison to Aung San Suu Kyi),new Deputy Labor Minister Brigadier General Tin Tun has increased restrictions on [...]	2008-01-10 11:09:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON144	BURMA: 88 GENERATION MOBILIZES FOR THE REFERENDUM [...] (C) The 88 Generation Students (88GS) are mobilizing pro-democracy activists throughout Burma for a "vote no" campaign in the regime's upcoming constitutional referendum. During a recent trip to five of Burma's seven divisions, 88 Generation leaders met with NLD members, monks, and political [...]	2008-02-22 11:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON145	BURMA: 88 GENERATION MOBILIZES FOR THE REFERENDUM [...] (C) The 88 Generation Students (88GS) are mobilizing pro-democracy activists throughout Burma for a "vote no" campaign in the regime's upcoming constitutional referendum. During a recent trip to five of Burma's seven divisions, 88 Generation leaders met with NLD members, monks, and political [...]	2008-02-22 11:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON147	BURMA,S CONSTITUTION: NO ROOM FOR DEBATE [...] (C) Summary. A member of the Constitutional Drafting Committee told us the regime did not permit the commission's members to engage in any debate or draft any substantive portions of the constitution. Instead, the draft constitution consisted of a recitation of the 104 fundamental principles [...]	2008-02-26 09:46:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON153	BURMA: REGIME PUBLISHES REFERENDUM LAW [...] (C) Summary. The Burmese regime released the law governing its upcoming constitutional referendum today. The law sets forth the rules regarding voter eligibility, procedures for a se'cret ballot, and punishment for those who "interfere" with the process. While the law stated that citizens [...]	2008-02-27 10:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON154	MORE CHARGES, NO PROGRESS [...] (C) Summary. The regime formally charged several prominent 88 Generation Students activists, including Min Ko Naing and Ko Ko Gyi, with unlawful interference with the regime's roadmap to democracy. The regime also charged at least seven other key activists with sedition. Both sedition and [...]	2008-02-28 09:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON156	BURMA: STILL NO SALE OF SHWE GAS [...] (C) Summary. Despite announcements that Daewoo would begin selling gas to China by 2011, PetroChina and Daewoo have yet to sign the final sales agreement. According to Chevron's David Peters, before PetroChina will agree to a gas price, it must first determine the overall cost of the 900-mi [...]	2008-02-29 08:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET BM
08RANGOON16	QATAR AIR "TO SUSPEND" OPERATIONS [...] (C) Summary. Although Qatar Airways will stop direct flights between Doha and Rangoon on January 20 (Ref A),Qatar Airways Area Director Shahab Attarzadeh emphasized that the airline is not pulling out, but is only "suspending" operations. Since September, Qatar Airways has seen a 70 percen [...]	2008-01-11 04:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM EAIR ECON PGOV PREL
08RANGOON160	BURMA'S GENERALS WANT OUT [...] (C) Summary: Prominent Burmese businessman Zaw Naing told us the senior generals are tired of the increasing international attention and pressure. They are desperate for an exit, but afraid they and their families will be prosecuted, jailed, and their fortunes confiscated. They are determin [...]	2008-02-29 09:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON162	REGIME CRONIES CONTINUE WHEELING AND DEALING [...] (C) Summary. Regime crony Tay Za continues to do business in Burma and Singapore, as he looks for ways to circumvent U.S. sanctions. Within Burma, Tay Za's Htoo Group of Companies is expanding into new sectors. Tay Za plans to open a new shipping company in 2008, using two bulk freighters [...]	2008-03-03 08:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON165	REGIME ARRESTS AND CHARGES MORE ACTIVISTS [...] (C) Summary. In an effort to stifle an open dialogue about the roadmap to democracy, the regime continues to arrest and charge anyone who criticizes the process. Last week, the police arrested five more activists, including several family members of imprisoned activists. On February 29, t [...]	2008-03-03 09:09:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON167	AIR BAGAN CRASH RAISES SAFETY QUESTIONS [...] (C) Summary. Air Bagan, one of regime crony Tay Za's companies included on the targeted U.S. sanctions list, continues to grapple with technical and safety issues as its planes experience more difficulties, including a crash in Putao, Northern Kachin State, on February 19. Twenty passengers [...]	2008-03-04 09:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV EAIR BM
08RANGOON168	ILO AND GOB RENEW FORCED LABOR MECHANISM AGREEMENT [...] (C) Summary. On February 27, the ILO and Burmese Government signed an agreement extending the ILO-GOB Forced Labor Mechanism Agreement for an additional year. During meetings with ILO Executive Director Kari Tapiola, the Burmese Government agreed to allow the ILO travel around Burma withou [...]	2008-03-04 10:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON17	BURMA: GUILT BY ASSOCIATION [...] (C) Summary. The regime may charge detained activist Htin Kyaw with sedition in addition to the other, less serious charges pending against him. His lawyers and family have not been able to see him since he ended his hunger strike on December 30. Authorities arrested NLD member and labor a [...]	2008-01-11 08:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON171	BURMA: TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR GAMBARI,S VISIT [...] (C) Acting UNDP Resident Representative Sanaka Samarasinha (protect) informed us that UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari will arrive in Rangoon at 9:55 a.m. on Thursday March 6 and is tentatively scheduled to depart at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday March 9. While his itinerary has not been [...]	2008-03-05 11:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON179	GAMBARI BACK IN BURMA [...] (C) The UN's Special Advisor on Burma arrived in Rangoon March 6 and met with the diplomatic community to gather their insights on the current situation. He informed the diplomats that the announcement of a referendum on a new constitution in May and elections for 2010 should be considered a [...]	2008-03-06 09:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM UN
08RANGOON18	WARPED THINKING IN BURMA: INSIGHTS FROM AN INSIDER [...] (C) Summary: Yin Yin Oo, a Foreign Ministry official close to Number Three General Thura Shwe Mann and the sister of Deputy Foreign Minister Kyaw Thu, has been authorized to engage in general discussions with the US and British Embassies. She contacted Charge just before Christmas to sugges [...]	2008-01-11 10:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON180	PROMOTING LEARNING AND LIVELIHOODS IN CHIN STATE [...] (C) Summary. In a country where many are impoverished and oppressed, the Chins are among the most destitute. Tedim, a town of 13,000 people located in the remote northern Chin hills, depends on sparse agricultural production and remittances from abroad for its meager income. Two Embassy-fun [...]	2008-03-07 07:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON181	BURMA: SUPPORTING STRATEGIES FOR THE REFERENDUM [...] (S/NF) Burma's pro-democracy opposition continues to struggle to organize a coordinated effort to respond to the upcoming constitutional referendum. We expect the regime will continue its severe restrictions on free speech and association, making it impossible for the opposition to carry out [...]	2008-03-07 09:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOVQL PHUM BM PGOV
08RANGOON182	BURMA: GAMBARI,S SECOND DAY [...] (C) Summary. The UN told us Gambari held a discussion with the regime's Minister of Information, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Culture today, but noted little of substance was discussed. He also met with the Referendum Commission, whose members could not answer his questions. [...]	2008-03-07 10:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON183	NLD MANDALAY PROMOTES OPPOSITION, LACKS RESOURCES [...] (C) Summary. The NLD in Mandalay faces a number of challenges that reflect those encountered throughout the rest of Burma. These include lack of public awareness, lack of offices and resources to carry out activities, and a short time span in which to promote votes against the constitution i [...]	2008-03-07 10:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON185	GAMBARI'S OUTBRIEF TO THE DIP CORPS: NO GOOD NEWS [...] (C) Summary: Gambari briefed the dip corps before departing Burma, but declined to give a substantive readout of his conversations before he briefed UNSYG Ban Ki Moon in Dhaka. He discussed the conditions of the referendum with the GOB and offered technical assistance and international moni [...]	2008-03-10 10:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON186	DEVELOPING ECONOMY OF TAUNGGYI [...] (SBU) Summary. Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, is one of the fastest growing cities in Burma. Unlike the rest of Shan State's population, 90 percent of whom work in the agricultural industry, Taunggyi's 200,000 people work in the industrial, trade, and services sectors. Taunggyi's eco [...]	2008-03-11 07:30:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN PREL BM
08RANGOON187	BURMESE REGIME PREEMPTS DISSENT [...] (SBU) Summary. Authorities arrested Generation Wave leader Aung Kyaw Oo on March 8, in the midst of Gambari's visit. His colleague, Nyi Nyi Aung, fled and remained in hiding. Also on March 8, two NLD members were arrested for possessing copies of "Rambo 4." The regime transferred another [...]	2008-03-11 09:16:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON189	BURMA: PRODUCING NEW CARS WITH USED PARTS [...] (SBU) Summary. Using import substitution policies, the Burmese Government has encouraged the development of a domestic car manufacturing sector since 2001. Currently, more than 400 small and medium-sized companies in Burma produce "new" unbranded jeeps and light trucks with used parts impor [...]	2008-03-12 04:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV PREL BM
08RANGOON19	ASSK MEETS WITH REGIME; UN MOVING SLOWLY ON [...] (C) Summary: Aung San Suu Kyi met with regime liaison Aung Kyi today at the Government Guest House. It was her first meeting with the regime since November 19. UN Staff told us they are not preparing for any Gambari visit and also informed us that the GOB has still not granted permission fo [...]	2008-01-11 10:18:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON192	AIR BAGAN SAFETY ISSUES UNCOVERED [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-12 09:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV EAIR CASC ASEC BM
08RANGOON194	BURMA: GAMBARI TO PROPOSE A "TIME-OUT FOR [...] (C) Summary: Special Envoy Gambari was unhappy with the short time-frame of his recent visit to Burma, and pushed hard to extend his stay and expand his schedule. The Senior General refused to grant him meetings with any of the regime's senior leadership, but did allow him to meet with Aung [...]	2008-03-13 10:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON195	THAN SHWE,S REFERENDUM: HEADS I WIN, TAILS YOU LOSE [...] (C) Detained monk U Gambira told family members he hopes the Burmese people will reject the regime's draft constitution and asked them to spread the word. The NLD's Central Executive Committee continued to support a "no" vote, but had not yet developed a strategy or released a statement on i [...]	2008-03-13 10:04:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON197	REGIME FAVORS STATE-OWNED BANKS OVER PRIVATE BANKS [...] (SBU) Summary. Although the Burmese banking sector has regained its footing since the 2003 banking crisis, the government continues to limit the ability of Burmese private banks to act as banks. According to bankers, the Central Bank of Burma closely monitors the financial transactions of t [...]	2008-03-14 11:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN PREL BM
08RANGOON198	GOB ENCOURAGES USE OF SINGAPORE DOLLARS [...] (SBU) Summary. In a change to its banking policy, the Burmese Government now permits private companies with foreign export earnings to open Singapore dollar-denominated bank accounts in three state-owned banks -- Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank, Myanmar Investment and Commercial Bank, and Myanmar E [...]	2008-03-17 01:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL BM
08RANGOON203	NASCENT HEALTHCARE IN IRRAWADDY DIVISION [...] (C) Summary. The Hinthada region of Irrawaddy Division is one of Burma's backwaters. Few roads exist for transportation, families have an average of seven children, and dengue, malaria, and diarrhea are the most common killers. While a single midwife provides healthcare in a few villages, m [...]	2008-03-18 07:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM AMED TBIO EAID
08RANGOON208	BURMA: CENSORSHIP AND SOLITARY, BUT NO CONSTITUTION [...] (C) Detained monk U Gambira has been placed in solitary confinement, apparently as punishment for his recent statements urging Burmese to reject the draft constitution. The All Burma Monks Alliance issued a statement urging monks to boycott upcoming state-sponsored religious exams but did not [...]	2008-03-19 09:16:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON210	BURMA - WHY THE KYAT IS APPRECIATING AGAINST THE DOLLAR [...] (SBU) Summary. The Burmese kyat, traditionally one of the weakest currencies in Southeast Asia, continues to appreciate against the declining U.S. dollar. Since September 2007, the market rate of the kyat has risen by 19 percent. Burmese economists see the kyat's appreciation as primarily du [...]	2008-03-19 09:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN PREL BM
08RANGOON213	BURMESE FOREIGN MINISTER SEEKS SOMETHING FOR [...] (C) Summary: Foreign Minister Nyan Win finally agreed to meet with Charge on March 18 after several months of requests. When Charge asked about plans to ensure the credibility of the upcoming referendum, the Foreign Minister used the opportunity to complain again about economic sanctions, c [...]	2008-03-20 08:30:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON214	DRL SPECIAL BURMA RESPONSE FUND - EMBASSY [...] Per reftel, Embassy Rangoon acknowledges the terms of the transfer of $100,000 to Post for projects in Burma. 2. Embassy Rangoon contacts for the grant are: --Financial Officer: Craig Shaw. Mr. Shaw will assist the P/E section with financial transactions related to this grant. He wil [...]	2008-03-20 08:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	SCUL KPAO KDEM PREL BM
08RANGOON215	DISORGANIZATION AND DISUNITY PRECEDE BURMA'S [...] (C) Summary: As the regime's planned constitutional referendum draws nearer, the opposition remains disorganized and scattered. Infighting among pro-democracy groups continues, with tension between the NLD's senior leaders, ethnic pro-democracy leaders, and the NLD's younger members coming [...]	2008-03-20 10:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON22	AIR BAGAN SPIRALS DEEPER INTO DEBT [...] (C) Summary. Bad management decisions and the cumulative effect of targeted U.S. sanctions have caused Air Bagan to lose close to $7 million since May 2007. Crippled by costly airplane leases and lack of passengers, Air Bagan's General Manager complained that because the company will not p [...]	2008-01-14 10:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV EAIR BM
08RANGOON220	BURMA: REGIME TELLS NGOS TO KEEP A LOW PROFILE [...] (C) Summary. Although most NGOs continue to conduct business as usual, the Burmese Government in recent weeks has encouraged them to maintain a low profile until after the May referendum. Politics played a role in the recent requests: Secretary 1 and the Minister of Industry 1, both of whom [...]	2008-03-24 09:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON222	TOP CRONIES FEELING THE PINCH OF U.S. SANCTIONS [...] (C) Summary. Despite public statements that U.S. sanctions have little effect on regime cronies' ability to do business, Embassy contacts tell us that the top cronies -- Tay Za, Steven Law, and Aung Thet Mann -- are running scared. Tay Za's purchase of two bulk cargo ships from Korea recent [...]	2008-03-25 09:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON234	BURMA: DRAFT CONSTITUTION REVEALED AMIDST ABUSES [...] (C) We have obtained what appears to be Burmese-language version of the regime's draft constitution. The draft essentially restated the National Convention's 104 basic principles but also granted immunity to the SPDC and ensured the status quo until the new parliament is convened. On March [...]	2008-03-28 10:46:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON245	BURMA: REGIME CONTINUES PRE-REFERENDUM ARRESTS [...] (C) Summary: Authorities continue to arrest peaceful protesters and political activists. Over the weekend, six participants in a March 27 "vote no" demonstration were arrested, as well as five Muslim leaders in Rakhine State. An NLD vice township chairman was beaten in an intimidation attac [...]	2008-04-02 11:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON247	NLD SPEAKS OUT: VOTE "NO" [...] (C) The NLD released two statements criticizing the referendum and urging people to vote against the draft constitution. It also released a third statement informing voters of their rights and the referendum procedures under the law. NLD spokesman Nyan Win told us the statements had been di [...]	2008-04-03 09:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON248	BURMA: YOUNG ACTIVISTS ADVOCATE NEW APPROACHES [...] (C) Summary: Young pro-democracy activists advocate new, more creative approaches to bringing political change inside Burma. The current pro-democracy movement has been weakened severely by the arrests and crackdown after the September protests. It lacks leadership, strategic planning, and [...]	2008-04-03 10:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON249	BURMA: GOB PLANS TO RELOCATE LIVE BIRD MARKET AS AI [...] (SBU) Summary. Rangoon's main live bird market sells more than 40,000 poultry and two million eggs and poultry products each day. Aware that the live bird market poses potential avian influenza threats for those living near the market, the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries and the Yangon [...]	2008-04-03 11:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
08RANGOON25	BURMESE EVERYWHERE DESIRE CHANGE [...] (C) Summary: Charge met with six NLD activists in the town of Thaungdwingyi in Magwe Division on January 7. Living very simply and subject to constant harassment by the police, years of repression have not extinguished the spirit of these activists. They meet regularly to talk about their d [...]	2008-01-15 07:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON253	BURMESE TAX ISSUES DELAY SHWE GAS SALES [...] (C) Summary. According to company officials, Daewoo remains committed to selling Shwe gas to PetroChina and could finalize a sales contract within the next two months. However, the Burmese Government's recent demands that Daewoo pay additional taxes - up to 10 percent more on production reve [...]	2008-04-07 11:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET SENV BM
08RANGOON254	DIVERGENT VIEWS ABOUT BURMA'S REFERENDUM [...] (C) While many members of Burma's pro-democracy opposition have decided to "vote no" in the upcoming constitutional referendum, other members often referred to as the "Third Force", are urging the public to vote "yes" as an attempt to compromise with the military. The NLD has begun an educat [...]	2008-04-07 11:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON256	BURMA: YETAGUN PIPELINE RUPTURE TO COST MILLIONS [...] (C) Summary. Petroleum industry contacts confirmed that the Yetagun pipeline was shut down on April 2, not because of a small leak, but because an explosion approximately 15 miles from the Thai border ruptured the pipeline. Malaysian-owned Petronas, majority shareholder in the Yetagun gas fi [...]	2008-04-08 10:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET SENV BM
08RANGOON258	KAREN STATE: PEACE A PRIORITY IN THE REFERENDUM [...] (C) Summary. Karens are deeply divided over whether or not to support the constitution in the upcoming May referendum. While most of the general population wants peace and opposes anything produced by the government, they live in fear of the consequences of voting no. Karen leaders also wan [...]	2008-04-08 11:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON26	INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR EMBASSY RANGOON [...] Per reftel, this is Embassy Rangoon's submission for the 2008 Investment Climate Statement. Preface: U.S. Investment Subject to Sanctions --------------------------------------------- - 2. On May 20, 1997, by Executive Order 13047, the President imposed economic sanctions prohibiting n [...]	2008-01-15 10:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	OPIC KTDB USTR ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BM

08RANGOON262	BURMA,S CONSTITUTION - A SETTING SUN [...] (SBU) The regime's proposed constitution appears to be a poorly drafted, often ambiguous document that will likely serve to preserve the military's control over Burma. While it enumerates a number of basic civil liberties, it also carves out broad exceptions that allow the regime to violate [...]	2008-04-09 12:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON265	THAI DREAMS: THE ECONOMIC PULL ON THE KAREN [...] (SBU) Summary. The increasingly poor economic conditions in Karen State drive many young people, particularly women, into Thailand every year. While jobs and money available there have the potential to lead to a better life, women are often lured into situations where they work under abusive [...]	2008-04-11 11:08:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON27	BURMA: SATELLITE FEES STILL UP IN THE AIR [...] (C) Summary. The Myanmar Times has demoted four of its editors after the regime criticized their decision to report a dramatic recent increase in satellite TV fees. The four editors will be reassigned to non-editorial duties but will not be fired, according to sources at the paper. So far, [...]	2008-01-15 11:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON274	BURMA'S THINGYAN: IN WITH A SPLASH OUT WITH A BLAST [...] (SBU) Witnesses reported isolated instances of referendum campaigning during last week's Thingyan water festival but described the festivities as overwhelmingly free of overt political activity by either side. However, several opposition activists were assaulted and arrested over Thingyan, a [...]	2008-04-21 11:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON275	BURMA'S THINGYAN: IN WITH A SPLASH OUT WITH A BLAST [...] (SBU) Witnesses reported isolated instances of referendum campaigning during last week's Thingyan water festival but described the festivities as overwhelmingly free of overt political activity by either side. However, several opposition activists were assaulted and arrested over Thingyan, a [...]	2008-04-22 00:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON276	BURMA'S THINGYAN: IN WITH A SPLASH, OUT WITH A BANG [...] (SBU) Witnesses reported isolated instances of referendum campaigning during last week's Thingyan water festival but described the festivities as overwhelmingly free of overt political activity by either side. However, several opposition activists were assaulted and arrested over Thingyan, a [...]	2008-04-22 00:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON277	BURMA: THE ECONOMICS OF WATER FESTIVAL [...] (SBU) Summary. Burmese Water Festival is the one time of year when the Burmese are able to relax and have a good time with little fear of government repression. The Burmese save their money all year for this holiday, and may spend between 10,000 to 100,000 kyat (approximately $10-100) to pa [...]	2008-04-22 10:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN PREL BM
08RANGOON278	THE CHALLENGES OF COMBATING TB IN BURMA [...] (SBU) Summary. Tuberculosis is a growing health concern in Burma, with more than 130,000 new cases of TB diagnosed a year. The WHO estimates that more than 40 percent of Burma's population could be infected with the disease. The Burmese Government, through its National TB Program (NTP) is w [...]	2008-04-22 10:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV AMED BM
08RANGOON279	BURMA: LACK OF TB DRUGS A LOOMING PROBLEM [...] (SBU) Summary. Burma is one of 22 tuberculosis high-burden countries in the world. The Government's National TB Program (NTP),active in all of Burma's 324 townships, reported a case detection rate of 95 percent of all infectious cases and had a treatment rate of 83.6 percent in 2006. The [...]	2008-04-22 10:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV AMED BM
08RANGOON282	BURMA: COMBATING MDR-TB IN RANGOON AND MANDALAY [...] (SBU) Summary. Tuberculosis is a growing concern in Burma, with the Ministry of Health ranking it as the second priority disease after HIV/AIDS. As the TB prevalence rate increases throughout the country, the risk of multi drug resistant (MDR) and extensively drug resistant (XDR) TB also inc [...]	2008-04-23 10:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV AMED BM
08RANGOON283	PRESERVING THE CHATTHIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY [...] (C) Summary. The Chatthin Wildlife Sanctuary, established to preserve some of the last remaining habitat of the Eld's or golden deer, has come under threat in recent years due to lack of sufficient fuel wood and building materials in the surrounding villages. The New Generation Library Associ [...]	2008-04-24 09:34:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM SENV ECON
08RANGOON284	BURMA: "VOTE NO" CAMPAIGN PROCEEDS SLOWLY [...] (C) Summary: 88 Generation continued their vote "no" campaign during the April water festival, and are working now to organize local "watch groups" throughout Burma to volunteer to observe vote counts at local precincts. The regime may have already complicated this plan as papers released t [...]	2008-04-24 10:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON285	BURMA: RICE EXPORTS TO CONTINUE IN 2008 [...] (C) Summary. Although it has yet to make an official announcement, the Burmese Government has decided to allow further exports of rice in 2008, and plans to grant export licenses for an additional 300,000-400,000 metric tons through December, totaling 800,000 metric tons by year end. Governm [...]	2008-04-24 10:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON286	BURMA: ILO TO RAISE FORCED LABOR WITH THE MILITARY [...] (C) Summary. Forced labor is a significant problem in Burma, and the military, who are the worst perpetrators, are not held accountable. While the ILO Liaison Office primarily works with the Ministry of Labor, it recently sought to expand its mandate to include the military. Seeking to imp [...]	2008-04-24 11:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PHUM PGOV BM
08RANGOON290	BURMESE REGIME OFFERS ASSK A VOTE, BUT NOT FREEDOM [...] (C) Two separate sources reported that regime officials visited Aung San Suu Kyi this week to offer her the right to vote in May's referendum. Imprisoned activist Su Su Nwe declined authorities' offer of a new national registration card that would allow her to vote. The regime continued to [...]	2008-04-25 09:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON292	BURMA'S SENIOR GENERAL REPORTEDLY SICK AND [...] (C) Summary: Sources tell us Than Shwe is displaying increasingly erratic behavior, but remains firmly in power and in control. He is single-handedly calling the shots regarding the upcoming constitutional referendum and the next steps of the roadmap, including the parliamentary election. Mi [...]	2008-04-25 11:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON3	DAEWOO TO SELL SHWE GAS TO CHINA BY 2011 [...] (C) Summary. After months of negotiation, Daewoo has agreed to sell gas from its Shwe fields to PetroChina by 2011. Although the companies have yet to ink the contract, Daewoo officials confirmed that PetroChina has begun drafting plans for the construction of two pipelines - one for gas an [...]	2008-01-03 08:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET BM
08RANGOON300	POST RESPONSE: FOLLOWING UP ON THE ACTIVISTS FOR [...] Embassy Rangoon fully supports the President's Freedom Agenda. The Chief of Mission has made every effort to meet leaders and members of Burma's pro-democracy opposition and to encourage the United Nations and diplomatic counterparts in Rangoon to do so as well. To further this goal, the Chi [...]	2008-04-30 10:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON301	BURMA: NLD STRUGGLES TO MONITOR THE REFERENDUM [...] (C) Summary: The NLD is struggling to organize volunteers to monitor polling for the regime's May 10 constitutional referendum. Each NLD Division chair is responsible for organizing observers for his/her own division, but we detected little coordination among them. The NLD's lead organizer [...]	2008-04-30 10:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON303	BURMA: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES [...] (SBU) Summary. Although food and agricultural commodity prices are rising worldwide at unprecedented rates, Burma has not experienced the same rise in prices. Aggregate prices of rice, Burma's most important food staple, have remained relatively stable - the nationwide average price per kilo [...]	2008-04-30 12:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON305	BURMA: FEAR AND CYNICISM IN KACHIN STATE [...] (C) Summary: A leading Kachin peace negotiator told us the KIO remained officially neutral on the referendum, but recommended its members boycott. Officials from the regime and KIO met in late March to discuss logistics for the vote and to address specific KIO concerns. Younger KIO and KIA [...]	2008-05-02 09:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON306	BURMA: PREPARATIONS FOR CYCLONE NARGIS [...] (SBU) Summary: Cyclone Nargis is headed for Burma's Irrawaddy Delta and expected to make landfall this evening. Embassy Rangoon has issued warden messages and phoned coastal beach resorts. The DATT's office is attempting to establish direct contact with the regional commander of the effected [...]	2008-05-02 10:04:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON307	BURMA: MYANMAR AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL DOWN, BUT NOT [...] (C) Summary. Myanmar Airways International (MAI),one of Burma's two international airlines, recently lost one of its planes due to the sudden cancellation of its wet-lease contract and was forced to halt flights to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur beginning on April 24. Although it just signed a o [...]	2008-05-02 10:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV EAIR BM
08RANGOON308	3D FUND ANNUAL REVIEW SHOWS POSITIVE RESULTS, IDENTIFIES CHALLENGES [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-02 10:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV AMED BM
08RANGOON309	BURMA: MONITORING THE 3D FUND [...] (C) Summary. The 3 Diseases Fund (3DF),the largest and newest donor in Burma's health sector, has taken steps during the past year to improve the administration of its programs. Aware that monitoring and evaluation (M/E) of its programs are key to securing future funding from donors, the 3D [...]	2008-05-02 10:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
08RANGOON310	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS DISASTER ALERT [...] Cyclone Nargis winds hit Rangoon shortly after 0000 local time on May 3. The storm picked up intensity around 0200 local time until 0600 when the eye of the storm passed over Rangoon. From 0700 to 1030 local time, heavy rain added to the winds. Reports indicate that the storm also severely [...]	2008-05-05 07:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON313	DRL SPECIAL BURMA RESPONSE FUND [...] Per reftel, Embassy Rangoon acknowledges the terms of the transfer of $20,000 to Post for projects in Burma. 2. Embassy Rangoon contacts for the grant are: --Financial Officer: Craig Shaw. Mr. Shaw will assist the P/E section with financial transactions related to this grant. He will [...]	2008-05-05 11:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	SCUL KPAO KDEM PREL BM
08RANGOON315	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS DECLARATION OF DISASTER [...] This is an action cable. Please see paras 5 and 9. 2. As a result of Cyclone Nargis, which occurred on May 3, 2008 (Ref A),the Chief of Mission has determined that the disaster is beyond the capability of the host government to respond, is of sufficient magnitude to warrant U.S. Governme [...]	2008-05-05 12:04:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV KSCA TBIO EAID VM
08RANGOON317	EAC TEMPLATE [...] (SBU) On May 5, Embassy Rangoon convened an EAC meeting to discuss the situation following Cyclone Nargis which struck Burma the evening of May 2 and morning of May 3. The DCM chaired the meeting. The EAC reviewed the tripwires in Post's Emergency Action Plan for a natural disaster and agre [...]	2008-05-05 13:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC CASC AMGT PREL AEMR BM
08RANGOON318	EMBASSY CONVENES EAC MEETING [...] (SBU) Disregard Rangoon 317 sent in error. 2. (SBU) On May 5, Embassy Rangoon convened an EAC meeting to discuss the situation following Cyclone Nargis which struck Burma the evening of May 2 and morning of May 3. The DCM chaired the meeting. The EAC reviewed the tripwires in Post's Eme [...]	2008-05-05 13:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC CASC AMGT PREL AEMR BM
08RANGOON319	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 1 [...] (SBU) Summary. All Embassy facilities suffered some damage from Cyclone Nargis on May 3, five residences are currently without water, and one residence has been rendered uninhabitable. Post is working to secure fuel and food supplies for facilities and personnel, and has requested authorized [...]	2008-05-05 13:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON320	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 2 [...] (SBU) The GOB reported Cyclone Nargis killed over 15,000 persons, most in the Irrawaddy delta region. Food, water, and fuel shortages continued throughout Rangoon. While some neighborhoods had limited water service restored, government-provided electricity was still out. There were reports [...]	2008-05-06 09:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON323	BURMA: CYCLONE DRIVING UP FOOD AND FUEL PRICES [...] (SBU) Summary. Cyclone Nargis devastated parts of southern Burma, including Rangoon and the Irrawaddy Delta. Trees and power lines are down, many homes are inhabitable, potable water supplies have been compromised or destroyed, and roads are blocked with debris. In the aftermath of the storm [...]	2008-05-06 09:25:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON327	BURMA: POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF CYCLONE NARGIS [...] (C) Summary: In the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, the regime announced it would proceed with its constitutional referendum, except for the five regions it had declared disaster areas, including Rangoon. Aung San Suu Kyi weathered the storm, but the "vote no" campaigns of both the NLD and 88 [...]	2008-05-06 10:56:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON328	BURMA: FUEL SHORTAGE IMMINENT [...] (C) Summary. Burma will soon face a shortage of fuel, Petronas Cargali Production Manager Bob Thomas told us. Burma imports approximately 110 million barrels of crude oil a year from Malaysia - roughly three-quarters of domestic need - which it refines into diesel and petrol. However, crude [...]	2008-05-06 11:04:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET SENV BM
08RANGOON330	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 3 [...] (SBU) POST OPERATIONS: As of May 7, Embassy Rangoon resumed operating on city power again. We continue to receive two diesel shipments per day. The consular section has suspended visa operations until May 21 to focus on American Citizen Services. Post's Authorized Departure Task Force met [...]	2008-05-07 08:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON331	BURMA: CYCLONE DESTROYS RICE CROPS, PRICES [...] (C) Summary. Cyclone Nargis ripped through the Irrawaddy Delta on May 2, destroying both the newly-planted summer rice crops and the drop season crop awaiting harvest. Before the storm, Irrawaddy Division was one of Burma's main rice producing areas. The townships hardest hit by the storm - [...]	2008-05-07 08:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON333	BURMA: THE POLITICS OF CYCLONE NARGIS ASSISTANCE [...] (C) Summary: The UN estimates over 1.5 million Burmese are in urgent need of food, water, and shelter in Irrawaddy and Rangoon Division. Today, the Minister of Social Welfare agreed to allow the UN to send local staff liaisons to GOB operations centers in the Delta, and seemed receptive to [...]	2008-05-07 12:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON334	BURMA: THILAWA PORT COULD OPEN BY END OF MAY [...] (C) Summary. Although access to the Rangoon Ports remains closed due to sunken ships and debris blocking the Rangoon River and unusable jetties, the Burmese Port Authority predicts the Myanmar International Terminal Thilawa (MITT) will be fully operational in two weeks. Shipping industry co [...]	2008-05-07 12:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EWWT ECON ETRD PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON335	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 4 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Embassy Rangoon continued to operate on city power and we expect to top off our diesel tanks tomorrow. All FSNs will be allowed administrative leave at 1200 on May 9 to repair their homes. The American Center will reopen on May 12. So far 22 family members have e [...]	2008-05-08 08:29:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON336	BAGO DIVISION: IT COULD BE WORSE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Southern Bago Division, among the areas that the Burmese government declared a disaster area, suffered some damage from Cyclone Nargis, although significantly less than the Irrawaddy Delta. The roads to and from Bago were clear and relatively undamaged. The city of Bago appear [...]	2008-05-08 09:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON337	BURMA: THAN SHWE IS THE PROBLEM [...] (C) Summary: A businessman and a journalist with close ties to the regime told Emboffs that all roads lead to Senior General Than Shwe, who remains isolated and unaware of the scale of the catastrophe that has befallen his country. No one will approve visas for international humanitarian ass [...]	2008-05-08 10:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON338	BURMA: BUSINESSES PARTICIPATING IN RELIEF EFFORTS [...] (C) Summary. In response to the GOB's limited response to Cyclone Nargis, private Burmese businesses have stepped up to the plate, providing both relief and recovery assistance to thousands of Burmese. Staff from several of Burma's largest companies volunteered to lead Rangoon's clean up eff [...]	2008-05-08 11:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EAID EFIN PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON342	BURMA: FOOD PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE, FUEL PRICES DECREASE [...] (SBU) Summary. Despite government efforts to reopen supply roads into Rangoon, food supplies remain limited, resulting in skyrocketing prices. Rice stocks throughout the city are almost depleted, and the few traders who still have rice sell it for approximately 40,000 kyat ($36) a bag, 67 pe [...]	2008-05-08 11:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON345	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 5 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Four eligible family members are scheduled to depart for Bangkok on May 9. The remaining eight EFMs who want to depart are scheduled to leave on May 13. The Embassy continued to operate on city power, and we continued to receive diesel shipments. New welfare and [...]	2008-05-09 07:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON348	BURMA: SLOWLY POWERING UP RANGOON [...] (SBU) Summary. According to Embassy contacts, Cyclone Nargis damaged approximately 80 percent of Rangoon's electricity facilities, including overhead cables and power substations. The Government continues to work to resume electricity supply throughout the city, and has restored power to si [...]	2008-05-09 11:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET SENV BM
08RANGOON349	BURMA: PRYING OPEN THE DOOR FOR HUMANITARIAN AID [...] (C) Summary: The OFDA DART team will not be granted visas "for the moment" and other missions are having mixed success obtaining entry for their disaster assistance experts. The GOB turned back 62 medics that arrived on a chartered relief flight from Bangladesh. The UN has had mixed succes [...]	2008-05-09 12:45:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON35	ENVIRONMENT NOT A PRIORITY FOR BURMESE REGIME [...] (SBU) Summary. Despite having a wealth of plant and animal biodiversity and vast ecosystems, the Burmese Government does little to protect the country's natural resources. Investors, both domestic and foreign, continue to plunder Burma's raw materials, destroying much of the country's natur [...]	2008-01-16 09:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EINV ECON ENRG PGOV EPET BM
08RANGOON352	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 6 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Embassy Rangoon continued to operate on city power and had topped off its diesel fuel tanks. On May 9, four EFMs departed post for Bangkok. On May 13, six more EFM will depart post for Bangkok. Only one new welfare and whereabouts inquiry came in overnight and co [...]	2008-05-12 07:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON353	BURMA: THILAWA PORT RESUMES LIMITED OPERATIONS [...] (C) Summary. The Myanmar International Terminal Thilawa (MITT) resumed limited operations on May 10, shipping industry officials confirm. Small feeder ships are able to navigate the Rangoon River, and the Port Authority continues to dredge the river to accommodate larger ships. The GOB rem [...]	2008-05-12 09:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EWWT ECON ETRD PGOV PREL SENV BM
08RANGOON356	REFERENDUM PROCEEDS AS SCHEDULED [...] (C) Summary. The GOB went ahead with its referendum on May 10 in the areas of the country that were not affected by Cyclone Nargis. On a diplomatic tour, two Embassy officers visited eight polling stations in two cities, Myeik and Kyaingtone. We did not see any significant disturbances, but [...]	2008-05-12 11:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON357	FIRST TRANCHE OF USG CYCLONE ASSISTANCE ARRIVES IN [...] (SBU) Summary. USAID Administrator Henrietta Fore and PACOM Commander Admiral Timothy J. Keating on May 12 delivered the first tranche of USG assistance to Burma, including bottled water, blankets, and mosquito nets. During a meeting with Burmese Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Soe Thei [...]	2008-05-13 04:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON358	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 7 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Embassy Rangoon continued to operate on city power and had full diesel fuel tanks. On May 13, the remaining six EFMs who had requested to depart will leave post for Bangkok. No criminal incidents involving American staff or families were reported 2. (SBU) C-13 [...]	2008-05-13 07:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON365	BURMA: NO EVIDENCE RELIEF SUPPLIES ARE BEING [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Rangoon has combed all of Rangoon's markets and found no evidence that donated humanitarian relief supplies have been diverted and sold. Likewise, NGOs and UN staff in the Delta told us they have seen no evidence relief supplies have been diverted from there either. T [...]	2008-05-13 10:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON367	BURMA: FUEL [...] (SBU) Supplies of certain food products - rice, meat, chicken, fish, and cooking oil - remain scarce in Rangoon and prices of food throughout the city continue to rise. The price of rice has increased 83 percent since May 1 due to insufficient rice stocks. Prices of fruits and vegetables rema [...]	2008-05-13 10:25:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON368	BURMA: FOOD PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE [...] (SBU) Supplies of certain food products - rice, meat, chicken, fish, and cooking oil - remain scarce in Rangoon and prices of food throughout the city continue to rise. The price of rice has increased 83 percent since May 1 due to insufficient rice stocks. Prices of fruits and vegetables rema [...]	2008-05-13 10:29:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON37	PETROLEUM PRODUCTION DESTROYING BURMA'S ECOSYSTEMS [...] (C) Summary. The development of new and existing onshore and offshore oil and gas wells continues to inflict grave damage on Burma's environment. Local NGOs report that companies do not take precautions when disposing of the toxic byproducts of drilling, which may contain dangerous levels of [...]	2008-01-17 08:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV ECON ENRG PGOV EPET BM
08RANGOON371	BURMA: SOME PROGRESS ON HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE [...] (SBU) Summary: The UN Resident coordinator Dan Baker briefed donors on his meetings in Nay Pyi Taw where the Deputy Foreign Minister informed him that visas for all UN assistance experts would be issued and said the GOB was issuing clearances for relief flights with only one-day notice requi [...]	2008-05-13 12:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PREL PHUM BM PGOV EAGR MARR
08RANGOON376	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 8 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Embassy Rangoon operated on city power and had full diesel fuel tanks. As of May 13, all EFMs who asked to leave had departed post and were in Bangkok. Further to pending welfare and whereabouts inquires, consular currently has only two Amcits unaccounted for and [...]	2008-05-14 07:08:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON379	BURMA: HEALTH SITUATION IN IRRAWADDY DELTA [...] (SBU) Summary. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),health conditions in the Irrawaddy Delta continue to deteriorate, as hundreds of thousands of people lack access to food, potable water, shelter, and medicines. Shipments of water were beginning to reach the delta and a senior [...]	2008-05-14 11:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV AMED BM
08RANGOON38	BURMA: KEY ETHNIC CEASE-FIRE GROUP TALKS [...] (C) Summary: Top KIO officials told us they were pleased with Aung San Suu Kyi's recent statement, and confirmed that the hard-line Culture Minister had visited them in an effort to convince the KIO to condemn it. The KIO views its relationship with the NLD as a friendship rather than an al [...]	2008-01-17 09:49:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON383	MEDIA REACTION: BURMESE HIGHLIGHTS [...] Following the arrival of the first USAF C-130 flights with humanitarian aid at Rangoon Airport on May 12 and 13 an unprecedented amount of positive news coverage appeared in the Burmese media. 2. In the nationally broadcast news on state- controlled MRTV May 12, nearly seven minutes were [...]	2008-05-15 06:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KMDR KPAO OIIP PGOV BM
08RANGOON384	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 9 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Embassy Rangoon operated on city power and had full diesel fuel tanks. The EAC reviewed post's authorized departure and will recommend that the Department extend it, subject to another review in ten days. All Amcit welfare and whereabouts inquires have been resolve [...]	2008-05-15 07:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON385	BURMA: REGIME CLAIMS VICTORY; NLD OFFERS HELP [...] (C) On May 15, the regime announced its constitution had been overwhelmingly approved in the May 10 referendum, which was held in all areas of the country not critically affected by the storm. Aung San Suu Kyi's private doctor was permitted to briefly visit with her after the cyclone and rep [...]	2008-05-15 09:16:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON387	FOLLOWING THE RELIEF SUPPLY CHAIN [...] (SBU) Summary. U Aung Tun Khaing of the Department of Social Welfare explained a three-part system through which the GOB has thus far delivered 1,816 tons of international relief supplies to Cyclone Nargis victims. The supplies, transported to the affected regions primarily by ship, reach tw [...]	2008-05-15 10:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON39	ANOTHER EXPLOSION IN BURMA; NLD UNDER PRESSURE [...] (C) Summary: Another bomb exploded on a bus 65 miles north of Rangoon yesterday, killing the driver. An NLD member remains in custody after he and his colleague were interrogated regarding the Charge d'Affaires's recent meeting with 7 NLD members in their town. Other NLD leaders were summo [...]	2008-01-17 10:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON390	BURMA: MORE LIGHTS GO ON IN RANGOON DIVISION [...] (C) Summary. The Burmese Government continues to restore power to parts of Rangoon, focusing on repairing power lines in the eastern, western and northern parts of the city. According to Yangon City Electric Supply Board (YESB) officials, while 40 percent of townships in Eastern Rangoon, 65 [...]	2008-05-15 11:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET SENV BM
08RANGOON392	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 10 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Embassy Rangoon operated on city power and had full diesel fuel tanks. Consular received no new Amcit welfare and whereabouts inquires and all previous inquiries have been resolved. No criminal incidents involving American staff were reported. 2. (SBU) U.S. RE [...]	2008-05-16 07:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON394	BURMA: UPDATE ON HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE [...] (C) Summary: UN Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator John Holmes was granted a visa and will visit Burma May 18-21. The UN has made no progress on obtaining permission for international staff to visit the field, and national staff are having increasing problems traveling to the Delta. The A [...]	2008-05-16 10:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PREL PHUM BM PGOV
08RANGOON398	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 11 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Embassy Rangoon operated on city power and had full diesel fuel tanks. Amcit, reported in Rangoon 376 as being diagnosed with gastroentitis and dehydration at the Mawlamyine hospital, departed Rangoon for Germany on May 20. The consular section will resume visa se [...]	2008-05-20 07:30:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON4	MYANMAR AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL TO RESUME FLIGHTS [...] (C) Summary. Myanmar Airways International (MAI),a joint venture between the Burmese Government and Region Air of Singapore, will resume flights to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur beginning January 15, 2008. In October, MAI halted its international flights when the company could no longer afford [...]	2008-01-07 08:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV PREL EAIR BM
08RANGOON400	BURMA: CRONIES TOLD TO REBUILD THE DELTA [...] (C) Summary: Nay Win Maung, director of local NGO Myanmar Egress, shared with pol/econ chief a list of GOB ministers given responsibility and oversight for the rescue and rehabilitation of seven townships in the cyclone affected areas, and the various cronies the government assigned to finan [...]	2008-05-20 12:21:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON401	BURMA: FOOD PRICES DROPPING, FUEL COSTS BACK TO NORMAL [...] (SBU) Summary. Two weeks after Cyclone Nargis devastated Burma, food prices have begun to drop, although most prices remain higher than pre-cyclone levels. While certain food items - rice, cooking oil, and chicken - remain scarce, prices of these prices have dropped slightly in the past few [...]	2008-05-21 02:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON404	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 18 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Embassy Rangoon operated on city power and had full diesel fuel tanks. The consular section resumed visa services on May 21. No criminal incidents involving American staff were reported. 2. (SBU) U.S. RELIEF FLIGHTS: Five C-130 flights carrying relief supplie [...]	2008-05-21 07:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON408	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO.13 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Embassy Rangoon operated on city power and had full diesel fuel tanks. Consular operations have returned to normal. No criminal incidents involving American staff were reported. 2. (SBU) U.S. RELIEF FLIGHTS: Five C-130 flights carrying relief supplies were cl [...]	2008-05-22 06:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON409	BURMA CYCLONE: USAID/DART SITUATION REPORT #14 [...] U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Rangoon on May 22 and met with the Burmese Prime Minister Thein Sein, according to media reports. Members of the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Task Force airlifted five flights of [...]	2008-05-22 11:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID SENV KSCA TBIO BM PREF
08RANGOON41	BURMA: AUTHORITIES THWART PLANNED PROTEST [...] (C) Summary. Police in Taunggok, Rakhine State disrupted a scheduled protest yesterday morning. No violence or arrests were reported and local residents said the situation in town was calm. We have seen nothing to confirm UK Ambassador Mark Canning's account of a 40-person protest in downt [...]	2008-01-18 08:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON411	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 14 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Embassy Rangoon operated on city power and had full diesel fuel tanks. Most Embassy residences have returned to city power. No criminal incidents involving American staff were reported. 2. (SBU) U.S. RELIEF FLIGHTS: Five C-130 flights carrying relief supplies [...]	2008-05-23 06:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON413	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 15 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Embassy Rangoon operated on city power and had full diesel fuel tanks. Most Embassy residences have returned to city power. No criminal incidents involving American staff were reported. 2. (SBU) U.S. RELIEF FLIGHTS: Over the three-day weekend, five C-130 flig [...]	2008-05-27 06:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON414	BURMA PORTS CONTINUE LIMITED OPERATIONS [...] (C) Summary. The Burmese Port Authority has opened all four of Rangoon's ports, albeit for limited operations. Myanmar International Terminal Thilawa (MITT) continues to receive the majority of incoming ships, as the Port Authority continues to dredge the Rangoon River and repair jetties at [...]	2008-05-27 07:21:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EWWT ECON ETRD PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON415	GOVERNMENT DECLARES CONSTITUTION APPROVED; ASSK [...] (SBU) State-run media reported today that Burma's new constitution had been approved by 92.4 percent in the nation-wide referendum that concluded May 24. Voters we spoke with reported wide-spread election irregularities including distribution of pre-marked ballots with the approval mark check [...]	2008-05-27 09:11:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON417	BURMA: DONORS FOCUS ON ACCESS AT CYCLONE NARGIS [...] (C) Summary: The regime's hope for a cash-rich pledging conference fell flat as donors held on to their checkbooks despite Than Shwe's promise to Ban Ki Moon to allow access for international humanitarian workers to the Delta. In his opening remarks to the conference, the Prime Minister spe [...]	2008-05-27 11:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON418	BURMA: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Embassy Rangoon is not aware of any ongoing investment disputes in Burma. U.S. law has prohibited investment in Burma since 1997. 2. Primary point of contact for issues relevant to the report is: Samantha A. Carl-Yoder Economic Officer (95) (1) 536-509 ext. 4227 Carl-YoderSA@state.g [...]	2008-05-27 11:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV BM
08RANGOON422	BURMA: CYCLONE NARGIS SITREP NO. 16 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY OPERATIONS: Embassy Rangoon operated on city power and had full diesel fuel tanks. Most Embassy residences have returned to city power, and Management is now focusing on clearing debris away from properties. No criminal incidents involving American staff were reported. 2. [...]	2008-05-28 06:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID BM
08RANGOON424	BURMA: PREPARING FOR THE ANNUAL ILO CONFERENCE [...] (C) Summary. Although the Burmese Government has taken steps to address forced labor and child soldier issues, forced labor continues to be a significant problem in Burma, ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall told us. During the annual ILO Conference, ILO members should question the GOB's com [...]	2008-05-28 09:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON425	BURMA: ILO LOOKING TO EXPAND ROLE AFTER CYCLONE [...] (C) Summary. In the wake of Cyclone Nargis, which devastated Burma on May 2-3, International Labor Organization officials are looking to expand the organization's mandate in Burma so it can address cyclone recovery issues, particularly the use of paid labor instead of forced labor during rec [...]	2008-05-28 09:08:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON427	BURMA: ENCOURAGING SIGNS ON ACCESS TO THE DELTA [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ministry of Social Welfare is granting UN international staff permission to travel to the Delta with two days notice. Six staff applied for permission to travel on May 26 and all requests were granted. NGO international staff are also being granted permission to travel, th [...]	2008-05-28 11:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON429	AID FLOWS, BUT NOT MUCH [...] (SBU) Summary. Poloff and LES were turned around at a military checkpoint on the border between Rangoon and Irrawaddy Divisions on May 29. Prior to being stopped, we observed heightened security in several towns and villages in Rangoon Division that were damaged during the cyclone. The head [...]	2008-05-29 09:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON434	FORCED RELOCATION AND MORE DEATH IN BURMA'S DELTA [...] (C) Summary: Over the last week, Embassy Rangoon has received increasing reports the regime is forcing Cyclone Nargis victims to leave government-run and private shelters and return to their villages. Local sources and UN employees confirm that forced relocation by the military in storm aff [...]	2008-06-02 08:45:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON44	CHINESE LOSING PATIENCE WITH BURMA [...] (C) Summary: Charge hosted the Chinese Ambassador for lunch on January 17. We discussed the lack of political dialogue and the need for all countries to speak with one voice to persuade the generals to start talking and quit dragging their feet. The Chinese Ambassador no longer tried to defend the [...]	2008-01-18 10:34:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON441	BURMA: UN STRATEGY ON FORCED RELOCATIONS [...] (C) Summary: UN field workers have reported specific cases of mass, forced relocation throughout Rangoon Division and the Irrawaddy Delta. Two-thirds of relief camps in Labutta have been emptied, large numbers of victims in shelters in Bogale Township are being forced home on a daily basis, [...]	2008-06-03 11:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON448	BURMA: RELIEF COORDINATING GROUP STRUGGLES TO [...] (SBU) Summary: The Tripartite Core Group (TCG) has met twice since its formation to work out difficult issues related to Nargis relief efforts. According to the UN and ASEAN representatives, discussions have been frank and open. While some progress was made on procedures for access, visas, a [...]	2008-06-04 11:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON453	BURMA: CLEARER PICTURE EMERGING ON FORCED [...] (C) Summary: UNHCR representatives told us they observed no instances of violent, forced relocation during a recent trip to the Delta, but spoke with a military commander who said he had orders to vacate unofficial camps north of Labutta and Bogale. The government was moving victims in an [...]	2008-06-05 08:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON454	BURMA: ZARGANAR ARRESTED [...] (C) Summary. Police arrested comedian/activist Zarganar at his home the evening of June 4. Authorities said they will only hold him for two days, but did not specify the reason for his arrest. Zarganar has been engaged in relief efforts since Cyclone Nargis and had recently given a number [...]	2008-06-05 08:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON455	DELTA RELIEF: SMALL STEPS FORWARD, SOME BACK [...] (SBU) Summary. On a June 2 to 4 trip to the Irrawaddy delta region, Poloff and LES observed a tight security situation, particularly in areas where significant aid is flowing. We also observed and compared government camps with an NGO-run camp, which according to the government should not ex [...]	2008-06-05 09:45:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON46	HOW MYANMAR ECONOMIC HOLDINGS (MEHL) REALLY WORKS [...] (C) Summary. Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd. (MEHL),one of approximately 55 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Burma, is also one of the most powerful and corrupt organizations in the country. Established in 1990 by the Ministry of Defense, active and retired military currently control 70 per [...]	2008-01-22 06:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON EINV ETRD PREL BM
08RANGOON461	POST NARGIS RELOCATIONS: EQUAL OPPORUNTITY ABUSE [...] (C) Summary. A number of our Burmese and ethnic minority contacts told us that the government has pressured cyclone victims in unofficial relief camps to relocate to government-sanctioned camps or return to their villages. In other instances, local residents have pressured these internally [...]	2008-06-06 10:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON467	MANDALAY: RELIEF FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE [...] (SBU) Summary. The people of Mandalay have responded to the crisis in the Irrawaddy Delta by sending relief into the affected areas. While the Government was slow to respond, and even slower to allow foreigners into the Delta assist, the people of Burma are focused in their efforts. Traditio [...]	2008-06-10 08:09:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON468	BURMA: HELICOPTERS RESOLVED, ACCESS STILL A PROBLEM [...] (C) Summary: Advance teams for the post Nargis assessment visited the Delta June 5-7 and found that 50-75 percent of the population in the worst affected areas perished in the cyclone. Some teams confronted difficulties with access in the areas they visited. World Bank and ADB officials wh [...]	2008-06-10 12:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON47	AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S MEETING WITH REGIME LIAISON [...] (C) Summary: Regime liaison Aung Kyi used his January 11 meeting with ASSK to scold her for not responding to Than Shwe's previous demands. He told her the senior generals were suspicious of her because the statement she released through Gambari was similar to the points UN Special Envoy Ga [...]	2008-01-22 10:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM

08RANGOON471	BURMA: STRUGGLES AT THE TOP AFFECTING RELIEF EFFORT [...] (C) Pol/econ chief met with the well-connected journalist and leader of the local NGO Myanmar Egress, Nay Win Maung, who described the latest state-of-play regarding the senior generals' management of the Cyclone Nargis relief effort, emerging factions among the generals stemming from disagree [...]	2008-06-11 09:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON477	BURMA: SOUTHERN DELTA VICTIMS STILL NEGLECTED [...] (SBU) Summary. An Embassy Rangoon small grantee recently returned from the lower delta reported a lack of any organized relief efforts in much of the area south of Labutta. While the Burma Army was camped nearby, so far soldiers had not provided any significant assistance to cyclone victim [...]	2008-06-12 07:42:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON478	ACTION REQUEST ON U.S. 60-DAY REPORT TO UN SECURITY COUNCIL [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-12 10:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN KNNP IR BM
08RANGOON48	NGOS UNCONCERNED WITH RENEWED REGIME INTEREST [...] (C) Summary. During a January 11 meeting in Nay Pyi Taw with local officials from international NGOS, the Ministry of Health reiterated that organizations must work within the NGO guidelines and coordinate with government officials on projects and programs. NGO expatriate staff, who must be [...]	2008-01-22 10:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON481	BURMA: NGOS REPORT SUCCESS BUT EMPHASIZE THE [...] (SBU) Summary. Over 70 NGOs are now actively engaged in disaster relief efforts, employing several thousand staff, including over 1,000 international aid workers, and report success in delivering aid to many survivors of Cyclone Nargis, meeting a range of needs. However, they stress that the [...]	2008-06-13 09:54:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON487	BURMA: REGIME ARRESTS MORE DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS [...] (C) Summary: 88 Generation leader Myat Thu was arrested June 13. His colleague and close Embassy contact, Toe Kyaw Hlaing, has gone into hiding to avoid being taken into custody. The regime also arrested activist and journalist Zaw Thet Htwe, who had collaborated with activist/comedian Zar [...]	2008-06-16 10:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON490	BURMA: DAEWOO AND CNPC TO JOINTLY DEVELOP GAS [...] (C) Summary. Officials from Daewoo International Corp. and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) on May 29 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),calling for future cooperation on oil and gas exploration in Burma. Daewoo Drilling Manager Bruce Leach confirmed that the two companie [...]	2008-06-17 09:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET BM
08RANGOON492	BURMA: REGIME BACKTRACKING ON ITS CYCLONE RELIEF [...] (SBU) Summary: Vice Senior General Maung Aye appears to have taken control over the Cyclone Nargis relief efforts. The UN obtained some flexibility from Minister of Planning Soe Tha regarding the procedures the Minister announced June 10. However, the back and forth for easier access will l [...]	2008-06-17 12:45:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON496	BURMA: GOB MANIPULATING RICE MARKETS FOR OWN [...] (C) Summary. Concerned that rising rice prices could lead to future anti-government protests, the Burmese Government has again inserted itself in the rice trade. The week after Cyclone Nargis, when the World Food Programme (WFP) announced that it needed roughly 50,000 metric tons of rice to [...]	2008-06-19 08:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON498	BURMA: REGIME THUGS CRASH ASSK,S PARTY [...] (C) Summary. On June 19, regime thugs disrupted a peaceful gathering to celebrate Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday and arrested at least four participants at NLD headquarters in Rangoon. Another ceremony by the NLD in Taunggot, Rakhine State proceeded without incident. Rumors of 88 Generation S [...]	2008-06-19 10:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON5	BURMESE REGIME "TOO BUSY" FOR GAMBARI [...] (C) Diplomats attending the annual Independence Day dinner in Nay Pyi Taw on January 4 heard from several different government officials that the Than Shwe regime was "too busy" to receive UN Special Advisor Gambari before the mid-April annual water festival. The Chinese Ambassador confirmed [...]	2008-01-07 10:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM UN
08RANGOON500	BURMA: POWER LINES UP BUT POWER STILL SPORADIC [...] (C) Summary. Six weeks after Cyclone Nargis devastated Burma, the GOB has made progress restoring power to Rangoon Division. While Yangon City Electric Supply Board (YESB) officials claim that 90 percent of townships in Rangoon Division have electricity, the reality is that YESB staff have [...]	2008-06-20 08:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET SENV BM
08RANGOON501	BURMA: 2007 COUNTERNARCOTICS REPORT CARD [...] (U) This message responds to ref A request for a report on the Government of Burma's cooperation on counter-narcotics efforts, based on benchmarks established in the prior year, in preparation for the FY 2008 certification process. 2. (SBU) Begin Text of 2007 Certification Report Card: [...]	2008-06-20 09:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR KCRM BM
08RANGOON503	BURMA: OPPOSITION DIVIDED ON THE WAY FORWARD [...] (C) Summary: Burma's pro-democracy opposition remains divided on how to respond to the regime's new constitution and the next step on the regime's "roadmap to discipline-flourishing democracy": the 2010 parliamentary elections. Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD party has formally rejected the new const [...]	2008-06-20 11:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON507	JTF-CARING RESPONSE: TERMINATION OF RELIEF [...] (U) Joint Task Force Caring Response (JTF-CR) has performed magnificently in responding to the humanitarian and disaster relief needs of Burma after Cyclone Nargis caused widespread devastation. Quickly identifying the need for delivery and distribution of humanitarian relief supplies, JTF-CR [...]	2008-06-23 10:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR PREL BM
08RANGOON508	BURMA'S SENIOR GENERAL SHAKES UP THE MILITARY [...] (C) Summary: On June 20, Senior General Than Shwe announced over one hundred key promotions, retirements, and changes for high and mid-ranking military officers. Three senior members of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) were retired from their military positions, although it is [...]	2008-06-23 10:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON513	BURMA: ARRESTS, NEGLECT, AND A SNUB [...] (C) Summary. Detained activist Min Ko Naing's health has deteriorated in prison, according to his family. While authorities have allowed a doctor to see him regularly, his family noted he was not receiving the level of care needed. Over a dozen Burmese journalists, some working for internat [...]	2008-06-26 09:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON517	BURMA: ILO TO START CASH FOR WORK PROGRAM IN DELTA [...] (C) Summary. International Labor Organization (ILO) officials plan to start a cash-for-work program by August to assist the most vulnerable populations affected by Cyclone Nargis. Under the program, the ILO will empower local residents in poverty-stricken villages to participate in infrastr [...]	2008-06-27 10:56:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON518	BURMA: PROMOTING DEMOCRATIC CHANGE THROUGH CYCLONE [...] (C) Summary: Except for a few isolated cases highlighted by the Burmese exile press, private relief efforts in the Delta are proceeding unhindered by the GOB, including those undertaken by pro-democracy groups. These efforts are widespread and crucial to covering gaps in the government's inept [...]	2008-06-27 11:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM EAID
08RANGOON519	NO EVIDENCE OF DELTA FORCED LABOR; CHILD SOLDIER [...] (C) Summary. Although the ILO Burma office has not received any formal complaints of forced labor in the Irrawaddy Delta after Cyclone Nargis, it continues to closely monitor the situation. ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall reported an increase in child soldier cases - his office now recei [...]	2008-06-30 16:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON526	BURMA CYCLONE: USAID/OFDA SITUATION REPORT #33 [...] According to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA),initial analysis of the preliminary village tract assessment (VTA) data suggests that widespread destruction was caused by strong wind combined with storm surge and excessive rainfall, faulty early warning systems [...]	2008-07-01 06:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID SENV KSCA TBIO VM EAGR PREF
08RANGOON528	BURMA CYCLONE: USAID/OFDA POST NARGIS JOINT ASSESSMENT [...] Following the May 25 International Pledging Conference, the Tripartite Core Group (TCG) coordinating body initiated the Post-Nargis Joint Assessment (PONJA) to produce a common assessment report that covers immediate humanitarian needs through the Village Tract Assessment (VTA) and reconstruc [...]	2008-07-02 04:21:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID SENV KSCA TBIO VM EAGR PREF
08RANGOON530	BURMA: NO EVIDENCE OF LAND SEIZURES IN DELTA [...] (C) Summary. Officials from various UN agencies, NGOs, and the private sector have confirmed that the Burmese Government has not seized land from farmers in the Irrawaddy Delta, despite rumors and news reports to the contrary. According to Burmese law, the government is the sole property own [...]	2008-07-02 08:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ELAB ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON531	BURMA: TRACKING TB CASES IN THE DELTA [...] (SBU) Summary. Cyclone Nargis, which struck Burma May 2-3, destroyed much of the Irrawaddy Delta, including more than 125 many public and private health facilities. Consequently, many tuberculosis (TB) patients living in the delta lost access to their medications and stopped treatment. Offi [...]	2008-07-02 09:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV AMED BM
08RANGOON532	LABUTTA TOWNSHIP: LIVELIHOODS A TOP CONCERN [...] (SBU) Summary. On June 18 and 20, USAID/OFDA shelter expert and Poloff traveled to the Irrawaddy Delta region to assess recovery efforts. Six weeks after Cyclone Nargis hit, most people had sufficient shelter, either rebuilt from indigenous materials or plastic sheeting or living in communal [...]	2008-07-03 09:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID SENV PREF TBIO BM PHUM EAGR VM
08RANGOON534	BURMA CYCLONE: USAID/OFDA SITUATION REPORT #35 [...] On July 3, Post-Nargis Joint Assessment (PONJA) and Government of Burma (GOB) representatives attended a "sounding session" to consult on the Village Tract Assessment preliminary findings. As of June 30, the U.N. Development Program (UNDP) had completed phase I of the early recovery Basic Serv [...]	2008-07-07 08:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID SENV KSCA TBIO VM EAGR PREF
08RANGOON540	BURMA: POST NARGIS BOGALE - DOWN BUT NOT OUT [...] (SBU) On a recent three-day trip to the delta, rural cyclone victims in Bogale township told us that they most needed cash to help re-establish their livelihoods. All three of the villages we visited suffered extensive damage as a result of Nargis, but had begun rebuilding on their own. The [...]	2008-07-09 08:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BM EAID SENV KSCA TBIO VM EAGR PREF
08RANGOON542	BURMESE SUPREME COURT REJECTS MAY DAY APPEALS [...] (C) An opposition lawyer confirmed that the Supreme Court rejected the appeals of six labor activists arrested in connection with a seminar at the American Center in May 2007. The health of detained 88 Generation Students activist Myo Yan Naung Thein has steadily deteriorated in prison, acco [...]	2008-07-09 09:54:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON557	CONTINUING THE PURSUIT OF DEMOCRACY IN BURMA [...] (SBU) Embassy Rangoon pol/econ chief departs Post this week after ending a two-year tour that saw the largest political uprising in Burma in twenty years, the arrest and imprisonment of the pro-democracy opposition's most talented leaders, and the worst natural disaster in Burma's recorded history. [...]	2008-07-14 06:56:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON558	BURMA: KEY KACHIN GROUPS TO FORM POLITICAL PARTY [...] (C) Summary. A leading Kachin peace negotiator told us a consortium of three leading Kachin organizations recently agreed to form a single political party and to participate in the 2010 parliamentary elections. While the regime has assured Kachin cease-fire groups they would not have to sur [...]	2008-07-14 07:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON57	BURMA: NO LOVE FOR THAN SHWE [...] (C) Summary. Several political dissidents were summoned to the office of the Deputy Rangoon Regional Commander and told the dialogue with ASSK is not going well and that the regime would be proceeding with the roadmap. The dissidents were warned that no demonstrations against the roadmap or [...]	2008-01-24 09:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON575	BURMA: ENCOURAGING COOPERATION ON TIP WITH CHINA [...] (C) Summary. Recognizing that the majority of Burmese trafficking victims cross Burma's long, porous borders into China and Thailand, the Burmese Government, in conjunction with several international NGOs, is working with the Chinese and Thai Governments to establish bilateral liaison offices [...]	2008-07-18 06:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KWMN KCRM KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SMIG BM
08RANGOON577	BURMA: DELTA HEALTH CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE [...] (SBU) Summary. According to UN and NGO officials working in the Irrawaddy Delta, the health situation in the delta after Cyclone Nargis continues to improve. While there have been no disease epidemics, health NGOs report cases of dengue, diarrhea, and acute respiratory infection throughout t [...]	2008-07-18 07:29:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV BM
08RANGOON578	BURMA: REGIME DISHONORS AUNG SAN,S MEMORY [...] (SBU) Summary: The regime appears to be downgrading its commemoration of the assassination of General Aung San on July 19, called Martyr's Day. The NLD will be allowed to hold its own Martyr's Day ceremony at its headquarters on July 19, but the regime arrested four NLD members the day befo [...]	2008-07-18 08:56:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON580	BURMA: ASSK SPENDS ANOTHER MARTYRS DAY IN [...] (C) Summary: The regime and NLD each held ceremonies commemorating Martyrs Day on July 19, but both were considerably more low-key than in the past. While there were no disturbances at the NLD event itself, authorities arrested at least six NLD members over the weekend. We have seen no sig [...]	2008-07-21 07:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON584	ILO SAYS NO COMPLAINTS OF FORCED LABOR IN DELTA [...] (C) Summary. Although the exile press continues to report on forced labor in the Irrawaddy Delta after Cyclone Nargis, the ILO Liaison Office has yet to receive any specific forced labor complaints or evidence of forced labor in the delta. According to ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall, th [...]	2008-07-22 06:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON585	BURMA: CHALLENGES TO PLANTING RICE IN THE DELTA REMAIN [...] (SBU) Summary. Cyclone Nargis, with its up to 12-foot high waves, not only destroyed much of the rice farmland in the Irrawaddy Delta, but also washed away farm implements, including seeds, draft animals, and plows. Farmers in the delta have received some assistance from the Burmese Governme [...]	2008-07-22 09:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON59	BURMA: ANGER AND TENSION IN KACHIN STATE [...] (C) Summary: The situation in Kachin State has grown more tense since the September protests. During the protests, approximately 200 monks demonstrated in Myitkyina, led by the monks from the local monastery training school. Only one monk remains in prison today, but few have returned to th [...]	2008-01-25 07:46:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON591	BURMA: 40 PERCENT PRODUCTION CUT REDUCES FISHERIES [...] (SBU) Summary. Cyclone Nargis severely damaged Burma,s fisheries sector, destroying the livelihoods of small-scale fishermen and aquaculture. Despite widespread damage, there are no indications that there will be a domestic shortage of freshwater fish and fish products, critical elements of [...]	2008-07-24 10:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID BM SENV ECON PGOV ETRD EFIS
08RANGOON592	BURMA: U/SGY HOLMES DISCUSSES CYCLONE RELIEF, WAYS [...] (C) Summary. During his July 22-24 trip to Burma, UN Undersecretary for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes met with UN officials, NGOs, and the Diplomatic Corps, highlighting the GOB's improved cooperation with the UN and NGOs on relief efforts over the past two months. Cyclone Nargis opened [...]	2008-07-25 02:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON594	BURMA,S KEYSTONE COPS [...] (SBU) Authorities have released all seven NLD members who were detained prior to Martyr's Day last week, but not before treating them to tea and snacks while in custody. At least two government soldiers were killed in a small skirmish between Burma Army troops and the Arakan Liberation Army n [...]	2008-07-25 07:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON595	SHAN STATE: TRAINING TRAINERS ON HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) Summary. The Hsai Pen Media Group (HPMG) spent nearly two weeks in June training Shan youth leaders on raising awareness of human rights and democracy using Embassy small grants funds. The hands-on training targeted 12 youth who have already taken leadership roles in their communities. On [...]	2008-07-25 08:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON596	BURMA: FEC CONTINUES TO DEPRECIATE; NGOS, UN LOSE [...] (C) Summary. Burma's Foreign Exchange Currency (FEC),which should have 1:1 parity with the US dollar, continues to depreciate against the dollar. Historically, the FEC/US dollar exchange difference has averaged 50 kyat; the current difference is currently more than 250 kyat. Since May, the [...]	2008-07-28 07:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN EAID ECON PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON599	BURMA: HARSHER SENTENCES FOR BLOGGERS AND MUSLIMS [...] (C) Summary. Embassy sources report that activist blogger Nay Phone Latt will be tried this week in a special court at Insein Prison. Ten mostly Muslim youth were sentenced to two years imprisonment with hard labor last week for their alleged participation in last September's peaceful pro-d [...]	2008-07-29 08:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON6	BURMA: ARRESTS AND A HOSPITALIZATION [...] (C) Summary: The Than Shwe regime continued arresting pro-democracy activists during the January 4 Independence Day weekend. Among those arrested were a NLD MP-elect, NLD Youth members, and three All Burma Students Democratic Front (ABSDF) members. Than Shwe's influential wife, Daw Kyaing [...]	2008-01-07 10:30:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON600	BURMA: CYCLONE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT [...] (SBU) The UN and ASEAN on July 21 released the Post-Nargis Joint Assessment (PONJA) report, which detailed the findings of more than 300 experts surveying more than 100 townships in the Irrawaddy Delta. The storm had a significant sociological impact on Burma: of the more than 150,000 peopl [...]	2008-07-29 10:11:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON604	BURMA: GOVERNMENT BUDGET FUNDS SOES, MILITARY [...] (SBU) Summary. The Burmese Government published its FY08-09 budget in late April, along with the FY07-08 supplementary expenditures figures. Once again, the GOB's budget data sheet provided only general guidelines, with little explanation of spending. The largest proportion of public funds a [...]	2008-07-31 07:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON607	PRIVATE KAREN GROUP PROVIDES STORM VICTIMS CARE [...] (C) Summary. The Karen Medical Consortium (KMC) used funds from several donors, including Embassy Rangoon, to treat over 1,200 cyclone victims for medical problems in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. In their four trips to the delta region in which they visited fourteen villages, 60 percent [...]	2008-07-31 08:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON609	BURMA: NATURAL GAS TO BE SOLD TO CHINA, THAILAND [...] (C) Summary. Daewoo, the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE),and China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) on June 20 signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the sale of Shwe Gas to China by 2012. According to Daewoo, the two companies have yet to finalize the gas price, but should sign a fi [...]	2008-07-31 08:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET BM
08RANGOON61	FINANCING THE REGIME WITH JADE, NOT GEMS [...] (C) Summary. State-owned Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd. controls production at Burma's jade and gem mines, reaping the rewards from gem and jade sales at its annual emporiums. Contrary to popular belief, more than 90 percent of revenues from Burma's annual gem and jade emporiums come from the [...]	2008-01-25 10:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV ECON ETRD PGOV EINV BM
08RANGOON610	RESOURCE CENTER CONNECTS LOCAL GROUPS WITH FUNDS [...] (SBU) Summary. The newly-created Local Resource Center (LRC) serves to connect local organizations with one another and potential donors to conduct projects in the Irrawaddy delta. According to the LRC's main advisor, Karl Dorning, the groups with the greatest need and the fewest funding opp [...]	2008-07-31 09:11:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON611	BURMA: NLD TO BOYCOTT ELECTIONS, BUT QUIETLY [...] (C) The NLD and a committee of 1990 MPs elect will not participate in the 2010 parliamentary elections, but are reluctant to publicize their positions or forcefully advocate for a boycott. Two key contacts told us that most opposition leaders have lost faith in the UN and Special Advisor Gam [...]	2008-07-31 09:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON617	BURMA: REGIME WARY OF MONKS AND ACTIVISTS [...] (C) Summary. Sources have confirmed reports this week that nine monks arrested on July 15 are still being held in Insein prison. The regime delayed announcing the results of monks' religious examinations until this week, but sources reported the number of passing candidates was expected to b [...]	2008-08-01 07:16:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON619	BURMA: CRACKING DOWN ON TRAFFICKING FROM THE DELTA [...] (C) Summary. Aware that the conditions in the Irrawaddy Delta have deteriorated since Cyclone Nargis hit, making more people vulnerable to trafficking, the Police Anti-Trafficking Unit (ATU) has stepped up its monitoring of human trafficking and smuggling into neighboring countries. In June, [...]	2008-08-01 10:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KWMN KCRM KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SMIG BM
08RANGOON62	AUCTIONING OFF BURMA'S RICHES [...] (SBU) Summary. Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd (MEHL),a state-owned enterprise owned by the Ministry of Defense, controls Burma's gem and jade industry. In addition to owning all of Burma's mines, MEHL also controls the sale of high-quality stones, putting them up for auction at its annual [...]	2008-01-25 10:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV ECON ETRD PGOV EINV BM
08RANGOON620	BURMA DELEGATION FOR 63RD UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY [...] (U) On August 1, the Burmese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) provided us with the names of the Burmese Delegation to the 63rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). A. The Head of State will not attend. B. The Head of Government will not attend. C. The Foreign Minister, N [...]	2008-08-01 10:21:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA
08RANGOON634	BURMESE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE: FUTURE IS BRIGHT [...] (C) Summary. During the Charge's out-going call on Minister of Agriculture Major General Htay Oo, the Minister focused on the importance of promoting stability throughout Burma for the overall development of the country. Major General Htay Oo lauded the regime's seven step "roadmap to democ [...]	2008-08-06 08:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EAGR ECON BM
08RANGOON635	BURMA: QUIET THUS FAR IN ADVANCE OF 8/8/88 [...] (C) GOB authorities have visibly increased security in Rangoon and Mandalay in the lead-up to Friday's 20th anniversary of the 8/8/88 crackdown on pro-democracy protests, and we have issued a warden message to the American Community. However, our contacts report they see no evidence oppositi [...]	2008-08-06 08:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON64	US SPEAKER ERIC STOVER HELPS DOCUMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) Summary: On December 10-22, 2007, Dr. Eric Stover, Director of the Human Rights Center at the University of California at Berkeley, spoke with a number of key dissident groups and student activists in Burma, including two local human rights organizations and leaders of the 88 Generation [...]	2008-01-28 09:46:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAO OIIP PHUM BM
08RANGOON643	BURMA: A GENERAL WILLING TO MEET [...] (C) Summary: Charge paid a farewell call August 5 on Lt. Gen Myint Swe, the only Burmese general who has been willing to meet with her regularly. The meeting was friendly and relaxed, even though our political differences are clear. While insisting Burma was on its own path towards democracy [...]	2008-08-08 13:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON644	BURMA: LIVESTOCK AND HEALTH MINISTERS DELIVER [...] (C) Summary. During an August 7 farewell visit to Nay Pyi Daw, Charge met separately with Livestock and Fisheries Minister Maung Maung Thein and Health Minister Dr. Kyaw Myint. Both ministers favorably noted the outpouring of international assistance following Cyclone Nargis and considered [...]	2008-08-09 02:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM EAID ECON PGOV PREL
08RANGOON646	OJEA QUINTANA TAKES BABY STEPS IN FIRST VISIT TO [...] SUMMARY: (C) UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Burma Tomas Ojea Quintana concluded his first visit to Burma August 7. Although he traveled to the Irrawaddy Delta, met privately with political prisoners of his own choosing, and had brief meetings with civil society and religious group [...]	2008-08-11 08:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON647	OJEA QUINTANA TAKES BABY STEPS IN FIRST VISIT TO [...] SUMMARY: (C) UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Burma Tomas Ojea Quintana concluded his first visit to Burma August 7. Although he traveled to the Irrawaddy Delta, met privately with political prisoners of his own choosing, and had brief meetings with civil society and religious group [...]	2008-08-11 08:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON648	ASSK MEETS LAWYER FOR FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS [...] (S) SUMMARY: Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) met with her personal lawyer August 8 for the first time in over five years. According to her lawyer, ASSK appeared physically and mentally healthy during the two-hour meeting, during which she focused exclusively on the legal case concerning her detent [...]	2008-08-11 08:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON649	BURMA: ARRESTS AND SILENCE ON 8/8/08 [...] (C) Authorities maintained a visible security presence in Rangoon and Mandalay on August 8, although our sources reported there were no significant demonstrations or commemorations of the 20th anniversary of the 8/8/88 uprising in the country's two largest cities. NLD sources in Rakhine Sta [...]	2008-08-11 09:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON650	BURMA CYCLONE: USAID/OFDA ASSESSMENT CABLE #6 [...] On July 29 and 30, a USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) disaster specialist traveled to the Irrawaddy Delta on a U.N. Development Program (UNDP) sponsored assessment trip to highlight early recovery programs instituted by UNDP and the international non-governmental or [...]	2008-08-11 09:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID SENV KSCA TBIO VM EAGR PREF
08RANGOON661	BURMA: MORE ARRESTS AND RESTRICTIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY. On August 12, police arrested two of the five MPs-elect who denounced the regime's "roadmap to democracy" in a July 21 letter to the UN Secretary General and the UN Security Council. Sources also confirmed the June 12 arrest of activist Myat Thu for his cyclone relief work, but [...]	2008-08-14 08:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON663	BURMA: UN, NGOS COPE WITH FEC DEPRECIATION [...] (C) Summary. Burma's Foreign Exchange Currency (FEC),which should have 1:1 parity with the U.S. dollar, has lost 25 percent of its value in the past three months, affecting international organizations' in-country humanitarian and relief operations. On August 14, the Tripartite Core Group a [...]	2008-08-15 05:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN EAID ECON PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON664	THE SKY IS FALLING ON BURMA,S AVIATION INDUSTRY [...] (C) Summary. Burma's five domestic and international airlines continue to struggle, as a 50 percent reduction in tourism levels since 2007 and skyrocketing fuel costs have made it harder for them to turn a profit. In the past three months, Burmese airlines have significantly reduced domesti [...]	2008-08-15 05:25:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV EAIR BM
08RANGOON668	GAMBARI'S FIRST DAY [...] (SBU) Summary. In a short meeting with the diplomatic corps on August 18, his first day in country, UN Special Envoy Gambari said he hoped to build on the opening created by Cyclone Nargis to broaden cooperation with the GOB on political and socio-economic issues. Diplomatic representatives [...]	2008-08-18 09:34:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON67	BURMA: ACTIVISTS CHARGED, UNCLES CRITICISED [...] (C) Summary. Zomi National Congress President Chin Sian Than informed us of increasing concerns within the pro-democracy movement over senior NLD leadership. A group of 92 MPs-elect are preparing a letter to the UNSYG calling for the inclusion of opposition and ethnic leaders in the constitu [...]	2008-01-29 10:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON672	BURMA: ACUTE BREAK IN WFP FOOD PIPELINE [...] (C) Summary. According to World Food Program (WFP) Country Director Chris Kaye, WFP Burma is experiencing an acute break in its emergency food pipeline that will last through mid-September. The food shortage could affect up to 450,000 individuals living in cyclone-affected areas, as WFP an [...]	2008-08-19 08:45:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON673	ASSK MEETS WITH LAWYER AND DOCTOR AUGUST 17 [...] (C) SUMMARY: Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) met August 17th with both her lawyer and her doctor. Both report that she is in good health and spirits and both confirm that the regime has granted her request for monthly medical checkups and continued meetings with her lawyer to discuss her pending a [...]	2008-08-19 09:18:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON675	88 GENERATION STUDENTS ACTIVIST TOE KYAW HLAING ON [...] (C) Summary: Leading 88 Generation Students member Toe Kyaw Hlaing informed us that he had been traveling throughout Burma in order to try and build a "United Alliance Front" of different ethnic and opposition groups. He hoped pro-democracy activists would participate in the 2010 elections, [...]	2008-08-20 09:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON677	BURMA: SHARP DECLINE IN TOURISM [...] (C) Summary. Burma's tourism industry continues to suffer from the twin effects of the regime's violent crackdown in September 2007 and Cyclone Nargis in May. Tourism dropped by 10 percent in 2007, despite a record-breaking number of visitors in the first eight months of the year. Tourism [...]	2008-08-22 08:42:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON678	GAMBARI COOLS HIS HEELS IN BURMA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Five days into his latest visit to Burma, UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari has yet to meet with any decision makers. To date, Gambari has had meetings with a number of GOB ministers, pro-regime groups and international organizations, as well as two sessions with the National L [...]	2008-08-22 09:18:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON679	GAMBARI VISIT CONCLUDES WITH NO ASSK MEETING [...] (C) Summary: UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari departed Burma August 23rd without meeting Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK). In an outbrief for the Diplomatic Corps, he expressed his disappointment that that ASSK had declined to see him and said he did not know her reason for doing so. Gambari report [...]	2008-08-25 08:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON693	BURMA: BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANIES TO DIVEST FROM [...] (C) Summary. Aviation industry officials confirm that at least two Lloyds of London insurance underwriters, RFIB and Munich Re, will divest from Burma by not automatically renewing their reinsurance contracts. The divestment -- at least partially the result of pressure from Burma Campaign [...]	2008-08-28 08:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV EAIR EWWT BM
08RANGOON698	BURMA: USING THE HUNDI SYSTEM TO TRANSFER MONEY [...] (SBU) Summary. Prompted by government restrictions on foreign currency holdings and U.S. financial sanctions, many Burmese opt to transfer U.S. dollars in and out of Burma through informal channels, known colloquially as the "hundi system." The system links Burmese money changers and busin [...]	2008-09-02 09:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON699	BURMA: HOW MTE PROFITS FROM TIMBER SALES [...] (C) Summary. The Burmese Government, through state-owned Myanmar Timber Enterprise (MTE),heavily regulates Burma's timber trade, exporting logs, sawed lumber, and finished products for substantial profits. In order to earn the regime's annual revenue quota of USD 300 million, MTE holds mon [...]	2008-09-02 09:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON SENV PREL PGOV ETRD BM
08RANGOON704	ASSK SEES LAWYER FOR THIRD TIME IN A MONTH [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) met her lawyer, Neville, September 1 for 30 minutes to discuss her appeal process. Neville reported that ASSK told him to inform authorities that she would not meet with either her doctor or Liaison Minister Aung Kyi, presumably because such meetings would be used [...]	2008-09-05 09:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON706	BURMESE TIMBER EXPORTS ON THE RISE [...] (SBU) The value and quantity of Burmese timber exports increased dramatically in 2007, up six percent and 26 percent respectively over last year's figures. Timber industry experts predict that 2008 will be a record year for Burmese timber exports, despite international sanctions on Burmese [...]	2008-09-08 04:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON SENV PREL PGOV ETRD BM
08RANGOON710	BURMA: MAI LEASES AIR BAGAN PLANE [...] (C) Myanmar Airways International (MAI),one of Burma's two international carriers, recently signed a three-month lease with Air Bagan for a Fokker 100, which will service its flights from Rangoon to Bangkok. MAI assured us that potential safety concerns were addressed through a third party [...]	2008-09-08 09:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV EAIR CASC ASEC BM
08RANGOON714	POSSIBLE INCREASED SCRUTINY OF EMBASSY RANGOON [...] (C) The GOB publicly accused detained human rights activist U Myint Aye September 7 of accepting money from our former assistant public affairs officer (APAO),among others, for the purposes of committing "subversive acts." One accusation was a bombing against a government-affiliated group. [...]	2008-09-09 09:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KPAO BM
08RANGOON717	BURMA: GOB PROPPING UP AIR BAGAN [...] (C) Air Bagan, owned by regime crony Tay Za, continues to suffer financially due to loss of insurance, lack of customers, and international sanctions. Nevertheless, the GOB refuses to allow Air Bagan to collapse. Air Bagan recently obtained Russian reinsurance after Lloyds of London underw [...]	2008-09-11 09:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV EAIR BM
08RANGOON720	PRESSURE INCREASING ON BURMESE ACTIVISTS AS [...] (C) Embassy contacts confirm that GOB security forces arrested 88 Generation Student (88GS) activist Nilar Thein late on the evening of September 10. Separately, 35 88GS activists who were arrested in August 2007 were charged on September 9 and 11 with libel against friendly foreign powers a [...]	2008-09-12 09:25:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON721	HOW EU SANCTIONS AFFECT BURMA'S TIMBER INDUSTRY [...] (C) The European Union in November 2007 imposed sanctions on Burmese timber imports to reduce the regime's revenues from timber sales. While trade figures show that 2008 sales to Europe have dropped dramatically, an increase in Burmese timber trade to Asian countries has far outpaced this de [...]	2008-09-12 09:30:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD SENV PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON724	CHARGE MEETS BURMA FOREIGN MINISTER: CIVIL [...] (C) In a September 15 initial meeting with Burmese Foreign Minister Nyan Win, Charge reiterated the USG's strongly held views on human rights and political reform. The FM regretted Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) refusal to meet with UN Special Representative Gambari and Liaison Minister Aung Kyi. [...]	2008-09-16 09:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON725	ASSK MEETS WITH LAWYER AGAIN, AGREES TO FOOD [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer Kyi Win (aka Neville) confirmed to us that he met with his client again at her home on September 11 and 13 to discuss her legal appeal. Neville also reported that over the weekend authorities agreed to allow Aung San Suu Kyi regular doctor's visits, the unrestri [...]	2008-09-16 09:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON728	PREVENTING AVIAN INFLUENZA ALONG BURMA'S BORDERS [...] (SBU) Summary. Despite a 2006 GOB ban on the border trade of poultry products, these products continue to enter Burma illegally from avian influenza-infected countries, risking the importation of the disease. Livestock Breeding Veterinary Department (LBVD) officials, under the Ministry of Li [...]	2008-09-17 08:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
08RANGOON73	AUNG SAN SUU KYI: HOPE FOR THE BEST, PLAN FOR THE [...] (C) Summary. In a 90-minute meeting with the NLD's Central Executive Committee on January 30, Aung San Suu Kyi expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the dialogue with the regime and the lack of progress towards democracy and reconciliation. She encouraged her colleagues to go ahead wit [...]	2008-01-31 04:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON734	ON ANNIVERSARY OF MONK-LED PROTESTS, RUMORS ABOUND [...] (C) GOB authorities visibly increased security in Rangoon in the lead-up to the September 18 anniversary of the start of last year's monk-led protests in Rangoon. Rumors of impending protests continue, and one Buddhist monk unsuccessfully attempted suicide at the Shwedagon Pagoda, perhaps in [...]	2008-09-18 10:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON741	BURMA: INDUSTRY MINISTER'S FAMILY BENEFITS FROM [...] (C) Pyi Aung and Nay Aung are sons of Minister of Industry-1 U Aung Thaung. Pyi Aung is also the son-in-law of Vice Senior General Maung Aye. The two brothers own Aung Yee Phyo Co. Ltd., IGE Co. Ltd., and UNOG Co. Ltd., and continue to use their family connections and close ties to the regi [...]	2008-09-19 09:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON742	BURMA: RICE EXPORTERS FEELING THE PINCH, FARMERS [...] (C) Private Burmese rice exporters, most of whom are regime cronies, continue to pressure the Burmese Government to allow rice exports so they can unload their rice stocks and earn a profit. The regime continues to resist, concerned that rising local rice prices could spark anti-government [...]	2008-09-19 09:21:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON743	BURMA: WFP FOOD PIPELINE RESTORED [...] (C) World Food Program (WFP) Burma in mid-September resumed the provision of full rations to its beneficiaries in the Irrawaddy Delta, following a one-month break in its food pipeline. From mid-August to mid-September, WFP relied on several NGO partners to procure local rice on its behalf and [...]	2008-09-19 09:25:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON744	BURMA,S NLD UNCLES AND CHARGE DISCUSS THE STATE OF [...] (C) During a useful meeting September 17 with Charge, leaders of the National League for Democracy (NLD) confirmed Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) has resumed receiving food deliveries. Thus, the NLD is no longer concerned about her health. The Uncles are pessimistic about ASSK's pending legal app [...]	2008-09-19 09:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON747	BURMA: FARMERS PLANT RICE IN DELTA; YIELDS UNKNOWN [...] (SBU) Summary. Cyclone Nargis, with its up to 12-foot high waves, not only destroyed much of the rice farmland in the Irrawaddy Delta, but also washed away seeds, draft animals, plows, and other farm implements. Farmers in the Delta have received some assistance from the Burmese Government, [...]	2008-09-22 23:49:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON749	BURMESE CIVILIAN OFFERS TO SELL PURPORTED URANIUM [...] (S//REL to USA, ACGU) Per Ref A, Post is alerting the Department and Washington agencies that on XXXXXXXXXXXX after USDAO Rangoon received guidance from DIA, a Burmese civilian met with members of USDAO Rangoon and offered to sell Uranium-238. The individual had initially contacted the USDAO eight [...]	2008-09-23 08:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	KNNP MNUC PARM KCRM PTER ASEC KCOR BM
08RANGOON75	POLITICS OF EXPORTING RICE [...] (C) Summary. Exporting rice is a money-making business for the few who receive permits. Traditionally, the Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC),a state-owned enterprise run by the Department of Defense, works with Regional Commanders to export any rice surpluses, funneling the profits back t [...]	2008-01-31 09:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON750	BURMESE GEM AND JADE EXPORTS ON THE RISE [...] (SBU) The value of Burmese jade and gem exports increased substantially in 2007, up 38 percent from 2006. Jade sales accounted for 90 percent of the total. Trade analysts predict 2008 exports will exceed 2007 levels and could reach more than USD 650 million. Burma's jade and gems are sold [...]	2008-09-23 09:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON SENV PREL PGOV ETRD BM

08RANGOON751	BURMA: USING DRL FUNDS FOR ELECTIONS CONFERENCE [...] (C) This is an action request. Please see para 7. The Hsia Pen Media Group, a past recipient of Embassy Rangoon small grants funding, plans to host a conference for approximately 130 Shan and Kachin youth, November 20-24, 2008, in Northern Shan State. During the conference, participants w [...]	2008-09-24 04:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON752	BURMA: SOME POLITICAL PRISONERS FREED IN AMNESTY [...] (C) On September 23, the Burmese government announced it would release 9,002 prisoners as part of a general amnesty, but did not reveal which prisoners or prisons would be included. Our contacts confirm that at least seven political prisoners have already been released, including prominent j [...]	2008-09-24 08:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON753	MARKERS REGARDING A NEW USAID PROPOSAL FOR BURMA [...] (C) Embassy Rangoon offers a few thoughts as the interagency considers how best to address assistance for Burma. A new assistance mechanism to allow a rapid, flexible response to new opportunities for democratic development in Burma is important. We stand ready to work closely with Washing [...]	2008-09-24 09:18:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM EAID BM
08RANGOON754	BURMA -- ASSK'S LAWYER ON FILING OF APPEAL, ASSK [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer Kyi Win (aka Neville) told us September 23 he plans to file his client's appeal in Nay Pyi Taw by October 3. The appeal will challenge the lack of justification for ASSK's detention under Burmese law and the failure of authorities to investigate the 2003 attack o [...]	2008-09-24 09:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON758	BOMB BLAST CONFIRMED IN DOWNTOWN RANGOON [...] (C) Summary. A bomb exploded at a bus station in downtown Rangoon the morning of September 25. Reports of casualties vary, some indicating as many as two deaths and seven injuries. Post disseminated an internal message and a consular warden message about the bombing. We have received no r [...]	2008-09-25 08:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM ASEC CASC
08RANGOON759	REQUEST FOR RHYTHM ROAD PROGRAMMING [...] Post wishes to participate in the Rhythm Road - American Music Abroad Program in 2009. Post's first choice is an urban music group and second choice is zydeco. Post can program the group for five days, preferably during the months of January or February (Burma's dry season) in the country's [...]	2008-09-25 09:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OEXC SCUL
08RANGOON76	BURMA: SU SU NWE AND U GAMBIRA CHARGED [...] (C) Summary. The regime charged at least seven more detained political activists, including Su Su Nwe and U Gambira. If convicted, U Gambira could get as much as three years in prison while Su Su Nwe could be imprisoned for over 20 years. The ILO remains interested in Su Su Nwe's case but w [...]	2008-01-31 10:30:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON763	BURMA: IVANHOE TRYING TO DIVEST, SHUTS MINE [...] (C) Myanmar Ivanhoe Copper Co., Ltd. (MICCL),a joint venture between Canadian company Ivanhoe Mines Ltd and state-owned Mining Enterprise-1, operates one of Burma's two copper mines. Ivanhoe continues to have financial difficulties with the GOB - including a freeze on its bank account and [...]	2008-09-26 10:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EMIN PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON764	BURMA TO REAPPLY FOR GLOBAL FUND [...] (C) The Burmese Government will again apply for assistance under the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (GFATM),three years after the GFATM withdrew from Burma due to GOB travel and operational restrictions. Ministry of Health officials have coordinated with the UN, but less so [...]	2008-09-29 09:54:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV BM
08RANGOON765	SANCTIONING STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES [...] (C) The Burmese Government dominates the country's economy, using its 46 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to capture profits from the sale of timber, gems, oil and gas, and minerals. In 2007, according to Burmese consultants Business Investment Group, SOEs earned more than USD 3 billion in pr [...]	2008-09-29 10:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON775	BURMA - DEFIANCE AND TENSIONS MARK NLD'S 20TH [...] (C) Despite a recent warning from authorities to refrain from criticizing the regime, the NLD celebrated its 20th anniversary by publicly castigating the constitution and making clear the party's political agenda remains based on the 1990 parliamentary elections. All eyes at the September 27 [...]	2008-09-30 09:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON783	MAKING ENDS MEET IN THE DELTA [...] (C) CDA and Embassy officers visited Kyone Hla and San Khan Chaung villages in Labutta Township in Burma's cyclone-affected Irrawaddy delta September 23. Beneficiaries of agricultural livelihood projects being implemented by International Development Enterprises (IDE) and funded by USAID/OF [...]	2008-10-01 09:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON786	GLOBAL FUND'S PROPOSAL TO RETURN TO BURMA: A [...] (C) As instructed reftel, Charge conveyed, point-by-point, USG concerns and conditions regarding Burma's potential application for Round Nine of the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM at an October 2 meeting in Rangoon to select a donor representative to the Country Coordin [...]	2008-10-03 09:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV BM
08RANGOON793	RUSSIA IN BURMA: UN ROLES; NUCLEAR COOPERATION; [...] (C) Charge's Oct. 7 courtesy call on Russian Ambassador to Burma Mikhail Mgeladze included discussion of current UN efforts to influence events in Burma and a sketch of Russia's activities in country. Many political observers in Rangoon believe Russia has more access to influential Government [...]	2008-10-07 09:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV SNUC UN RS BM
08RANGOON795	UK AMBASSADOR ADVOCATES CONTINUED UN AND GAMBARI [...] (C) In an October 8 call on Charge, British Ambassador Mark Canning expressed the UK,s view that UN Special Representative for Burma Gambari should be allowed to continue in his current role as a preferred alternative to &six months of drift8 in the UN good offices mission. Canning said the [...]	2008-10-08 10:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON797	BURMA EYES A GLOBAL FUND APPLICATION [...] (C) The Burmese Government held its first Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) meeting on October 7, revising its existing oversight mechanism for health assistance on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB),and malaria with an eye toward a Global Fund Round 9 application. UN, NGO, and donor representa [...]	2008-10-09 10:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
08RANGOON798	BURMA: CHARGE MEETS WITH U WIN TIN [...] (C) In an October 9 meeting, recently-released political prisoner Win Tin told Charge he hopes to use his freedom and reputation to inspire people to become more active in the pro-democracy movement and to reach out to opposition and ethnic groups outside the NLD. He acknowledged that his 19 [...]	2008-10-09 11:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON80	PROMOTING SOLAR ENERGY IN BURMA [...] (SBU) Summary. The Burmese Government permits NGOs to promote environmental issues, but does little else to protect the environment. For the past 15 years, local NGO REAM (Renewable Energy Association of Myanmar) has educated villagers in rural areas about conservation issues, as well as pro [...]	2008-02-04 07:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV ECON EAGR PREL BM
08RANGOON805	MEETING WITH BURMA MINISTER OF LIVESTOCK AND [...] (SBU) Charge d'Affaires Dinger met with Government of Burma Minister of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF) BrigGen Maung Maung Thein in Nay Pyi Taw on October 10. The meeting was in response to a U.S. request for introductory calls on GOB ministers whose portfolios relate to U.S. interests. Exce [...]	2008-10-15 08:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL EAID EAGR EFIS PINR BM
08RANGOON806	BURMA: ASSK FILES APPEAL; REGIME CONTINUES [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) attorney confirmed that his assistant filed the appeal of ASSK's house arrest in Nay Pyi Taw October 9. Authorities have not yet responded. On October 10, the regime arrested four members of Generation Wave, a pro-democracy group linked to last September's prot [...]	2008-10-15 08:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON809	ECONOMY OF MANDALAY, BURMA'S SECOND LARGEST CITY [...] (SBU) Mandalay, Burma's second largest city, is home to approximately one million people and more than 20,000 registered businesses. It is a vibrant, bustling city, and Chinese influence is readily apparent at every turn. Mandalay is a trading center and transshipment point for jade, gems, [...]	2008-10-17 06:09:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EFIN PREL BM
08RANGOON81	BURMESE DEFY REGIME ATTEMPTS TO MONITOR INTERNET [...] (C) Summary. Although the regime in 2006 issued instructions to all cyber cafe owners to monitor and report on internet usage, only 35 percent of cafes follow the regulations. According to industry insiders, the remaining cafes, which service approximately 75 percent of Burma's internet use [...]	2008-02-04 10:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ECPS PGOV BM
08RANGOON810	SHAN YOUTH GROUP ENCOURAGES LITERACY IN TAUNGGYI [...] (C) Over the past two years, the Kan Baw Za (KBZ) Youth Library and Reading Club has conducted two projects funded through the Embassy small grants program: a mobile libraries project on Inle Lake and a library and learning center in Taunggyi, Shan State. Both projects promote literacy and te [...]	2008-10-16 09:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON811	SOME NLD YOUTH QUIT PARTY; ETHNIC PARTY ANNOUNCES [...] (C) Contrary to exile media reports that over 100 youth members of the NLD have resigned, our sources told us that only eight to ten members quit over disagreements with the party's Central Executive Committee. Another 30 members signed a letter protesting recent moves by the party's leaders [...]	2008-10-17 09:21:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON814	BURMA: SLOW EXPANSION OF THE INTERNET [...] (SBU) Summary. Despite the GOB's continued efforts to limit access to the outside world via the internet, Burmese continue to find creative ways to circumvent regime bans. Users employ proxy servers or web tunnel programs to access blocked programs, such as free email providers, chat rooms, [...]	2008-10-20 07:54:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ECPS PGOV BM
08RANGOON815	DAMMING BURMA'S RIVERS [...] (C) Burma suffers from an acute electricity shortage, producing less than half of nationwide demand, according to internal Ministry of Electric Power-1 (MEP-1) documents. The GOB is turning to hydropower to make up at least part of the shortfall: it is currently constructing 19 dams through [...]	2008-10-20 08:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV SENV BM
08RANGOON818	BURMA: YEI YWA DAM NEAR MANDALAY ALMOST COMPLETE [...] (C) After three years of construction, the Yei Ywa dam, located 30 miles southeast of Mandalay, is nearing completion. Built by the Ministry of Electric Power-1 (MEP-1),local construction firms Asia World and Olympic Construction, and a consortium of Chinese companies, the dam and connecti [...]	2008-10-20 23:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV SENV BM
08RANGOON819	AMERICAN CENTER PROGRAM PROMOTES ETHNIC DIALOGUE [...] (C) Starting in January 2008, the American Center has conducted a Professional Development Program to bring together emerging leaders from throughout Burma to learn about human rights, democracy, and community activism. Graduates have joined local and international NGOs, created organization [...]	2008-10-21 05:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON822	BURMA: NEED TO IMPROVE LABOR RIGHTS AWARENESS [...] (C) Although the International Labor Organization (ILO) and GOB in February 2007 signed a Supplementary Understanding (SU) on Forced Labor, establishing a mechanism for Burmese citizens to file forced labor complaints, most Burmese remain unaware of the SU and their labor rights. The ILO has [...]	2008-10-22 09:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON835	EMBASSY RANGOON'S NOMINATION FOR THE 2009 [...] (SBU) Embassy Rangoon is pleased to nominate Burmese HIV/AIDS activist Phyu Phyu Thin for the 2009 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage. Phyu Phyu Thin has demonstrated great courage and leadership and overcome tremendous obstacles in advancing the cause of HIV/AIDS awarenes [...]	2008-10-27 14:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KPAO PHUM BM
08RANGOON836	BURMESE PRIVATE SECTOR REPS DISCUSS ECONOMY WITH [...] (C) During a roundtable discussion between the IMF Article IV Consultation team and Burmese private sector business and economic observers, participants discussed problems in the banking industry, the use of informal channels for fund transfers and capital financing, the problems associated [...]	2008-10-28 02:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON PGOV IMF BM
08RANGOON838	BURMA: INAUGURATION OF NEW AVIAN INFLUENZA LAB [...] (SBU) The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries on October 25 presided over the inauguration of the GOB's new Biosecurity Level 2 (BSL-2)Enhanced Animal Health Laboratory in Rangoon. The new lab, constructed by the Ministry's Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department with funds from the Foo [...]	2008-10-28 05:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
08RANGOON84	BURMA: SOME RELEASES, MORE ABUSES [...] (C) On February 4 authorities released two Rangoon-based NLD youth activists after holding them for three days. Two men arrested on January 22 for staging a small demonstration in Rakhine State were also released, but they reported having been abused while in custody. Another protestor, arre [...]	2008-02-05 10:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON842	BURMA: NGOS, UN IN FAVOR OF GLOBAL FUND RETURN [...] (C) International NGOs and UN agencies active in Burma have been approaching us, seeking USG support for the Global Fund's possible return to Burma, citing their perception of an urgent humanitarian need for increased health assistance and their experience that they can achieve life-saving a [...]	2008-10-29 09:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
08RANGOON843	DOCTOR TO VISIT ASSK NEXT WEEK [...] (C) NLD spokesman Nyan Win confirmed to us media reports that Dr. Tin Myo Win (aka Douglas) will visit Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) on Thursday November 6, 2008. This is consistent with what Douglas told us in August: that the regime has agreed to allow ASSK regular medical visits at the beginnin [...]	2008-10-29 09:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON844	BURMA: ANALYZING 3D FUND'S OPERATIONS [...] (C) The Three Diseases Fund (3DF),the single largest health donor in Burma, has successfully worked for the past 18 months to reduce the morbidity and mortality rates of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB),and malaria, according to 3DF Manager Mikko Lainejoki. The 3DF's mandate prevents it from f [...]	2008-10-29 09:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
08RANGOON846	DEMARCHE ON BURMA'S GLOBAL FUND APPLICATION [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-30 05:49:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
08RANGOON848	BURMA -- 88GS DETAINEES SENTENCED, MOVED TO NEW [...] (C) On October 29, a judge sentenced nine detained 88 Generation Students members, including Min Ko Naing and Ko Ko Gyi, to six months' imprisonment for contempt of court. Two days later, authorities moved the nine activists to a prison 80 miles south of Rangoon and postponed their trials for [...]	2008-10-31 09:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON852	BURMA: WELCOME CABLE FOR STAFFDEL GROVE [...] Embassy Rangoon warmly welcomes the November 8-10 visit to Burma by Mr. Paul Grove from the Senate Appropriations Committee and Mr. Paul Rademacher from H. Post has forwarded a draft itinerary via unclassified email. 2. Embassy control officer is Political/Economic Chief Jennifer Harhigh [...]	2008-11-03 08:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN BM
08RANGOON854	MEETINGS AT THE FOREIGN MINISTRY IN NAY PYI TAW [...] (C) DCM and Consul visited Nay Pyi Taw October 29-30 for courtesy calls at the Foreign Ministry, part of Post's effort to expand contacts with mid-level GOB officials. The meeting with the Director General for Consular Affairs was particularly productive, as he pledged to bypass his superio [...]	2008-11-05 00:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR EAID PREL CVIS CASC UNGA BM
08RANGOON860	BURMA REGIME GOES AFTER MORE LAWYERS [...] (C) Our sources confirm that on October 30, opposition lawyers U Aung Thein and U Khin Maung Shein were charged with contempt of court. The two attorneys appeared before a Rangoon court November 6 to face the charges, only to have their cases postponed without decision. In late October, two [...]	2008-11-06 09:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON861	BURMA - INCSR I DRUGS AND CHEMICAL CONTROL [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-06 09:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN KCRM KTFN SNAR BM
08RANGOON865	BURMA: OPPOSITION LAWYER REQUESTS PUBLIC STATEMENT [...] (C) Further to reftel, on November 7 opposition lawyer Aung Thein told us that he thinks a public statement by the Department criticizing the regime's recent prosecution of him and three other opposition lawyers would be helpful (please see paragraphs 3 and 4). His sentiments echo those of NL [...]	2008-11-07 06:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON866	BURMA: DOCTOR VISITS AUNG SAN SUU KYI BUT REVEALS [...] (C) In a brief telephone conversation with a member of our P/E staff, Dr. Tin Myo Win (aka Douglas) confirmed that he visited Aung San Suu Kyi on November 6. Douglas' visit is consistent with what he told us in August: that the regime has agreed to allow ASSK regular medical visits at the be [...]	2008-11-07 06:42:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON867	BURMA HOSTS SECOND CCM MEETING FOR GLOBAL FUND [...] (SBU) The Ministry of Health (MOH) chaired the second Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) meeting in Nay Pyi Taw October 31 in preparation for its planned Round Nine Global Fund Application. During the meeting, participants reiterated the humanitarian need for a Global Fund application, a [...]	2008-11-07 08:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV BM
08RANGOON871	BURMA: DAEWOO DISMANTLES RIG IN DISPUTED WATERS [...] (C) Daewoo officials in Rangoon confirmed reports that the company is dismantling its drilling rig in the A-3 block off the western coast of Burma, following accusations that it was drilling in Bangladesh's territorial waters. Although Daewoo will be able to move the rig to another location [...]	2008-11-07 09:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EWWT EPET ENRG PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON873	BURMA: OPPOSITION LAWYERS JAILED [...] (C) Opposition lawyer U Aung Thein's wife confirmed that on November 7 her husband and fellow lawyer U Khin Maung Shein were sentenced by a Supreme Court deputy justice to four months in prison for contempt of court after they criticized the lack of due process in their client's trials (Ref A [...]	2008-11-10 10:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON874	BURMA LIFTS RICE EXPORT BAN; WFP UNABLE TO BUY [...] (C) The Burmese Government, confident that it will have more than 300,000 metric tons of surplus rice after the November harvest, lifted its ban on rice exports on November 4, issuing 11 permits to private Burmese companies. However, the GOB has not yet approved a World Food Programme (WFP) [...]	2008-11-10 10:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON875	BURMA: GOB ARRESTS FORCED LABOR COMPLAINANTS [...] (C) ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall reports that the Burmese Government arrested three forced labor complainants and one NLD facilitator who filed a forced labor case on behalf of 63 farmers in mid-October. The ILO has raised this issue with the Ministry of Labor, emphasizing that the GOB' [...]	2008-11-10 10:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON879	INFORMING BURMA OFFICIALS ABOUT USG VIEWS ON [...] (C) As authorized (Ref A),Embassy Rangoon has conveyed USG views to the regime on a potential Burma Round 9 Global Fund (GF) application. In conversations with Minister of Health Dr. Kyaw Myint, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Mya Oo, and MOFA Americas Director Yin Yin Oo, the Charge relayed R [...]	2008-11-12 09:21:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
08RANGOON880	BURMA: SEVENTEEN ACTIVISTS GET SIGNIFICANT JAIL [...] (SBU) On November 10 and 11, the regime sentenced at least 17 pro-democracy activists, including prominent opposition leaders Su Su Nwe, Nilar Thein, Jimmy (aka Kyaw Minn Yu),and blogger Nay Phone Latt, to between two and 65 years in prison. Most of the activists did not have the benefit of [...]	2008-11-12 10:04:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON882	BURMA: MORE CONFIRMED CONVICTIONS [...] (SBU) A reliable source has reported that an additional 24 political detainees have been convicted since November 7, in addition to the 17 convictions we reported reftel. This brings the number of political detainees convicted in the past week to at least 41, all of whom received prison sent [...]	2008-11-13 08:46:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON883	BURMA: SUPPORTING ASEAN'S ROLE IN THE TCG [...] (C) The Tripartite Core Group (TCG),established by the UN, ASEAN, and the Burmese Government after Cyclone Nargis, has effectively worked to improve disaster assistance coordination and resolve operational issues related to assistance delivery to cyclone-affected areas. The TCG's mandate e [...]	2008-11-13 09:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON PGOV PREL BM
08RANGOON884	BURMA: PREPARING FOR THE ILO GOVERNING BODY [...] (C) According to ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall, forced labor continues to be a significant problem in Burma, despite limited GOB actions to address forced labor and child soldier issues. He encourages ILO members during the upcoming ILO Governing Body Meeting to question the GOB delega [...]	2008-11-13 09:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON888	STAFFDEL GROVE'S NOVEMBER 8-10 VISIT TO BURMA [...] (C) Staffdel Grove visited Burma November 8-10 to monitor USG Cyclone Nargis assistance, assess the current political climate, and discuss the future of USG humanitarian assistance to Burma (see septel). During Mr. Grove's trip to the Cyclone-ravaged Irrawaddy delta, villagers expressed gra [...]	2008-11-17 05:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM EAID ECON SOCI BM
08RANGOON889	BURMA: STAFFDEL GROVE ON STATE/AID PROPOSALS [...] (C) Embassy discussed the State/AID proposals for additional assistance for cyclone-recovery activities ("Element 2") and a new mechanism for civil society support ("Element 1") with Senate Appropriations Committee Minority Clerk Paul Grove during his November 8-10 visit to Burma. 2. (C) [...]	2008-11-17 05:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EAID SOCI BM
08RANGOON890	BURMA: 2008-2009 INCSR II MONEY LAUNDERING AND FINANCIAL [...] This report responds to reftel request for the INCSR II Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Report update. 2. Burma, a major drug-producing country, has taken steps to strengthen its anti-money laundering regulatory regime in 2008. The country's economy remains dominated by state-owned en [...]	2008-11-17 08:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN KCRM KTFN SNAR BM
08RANGOON891	BURMA: KEY 88GS PLAYERS SENTENCED AMIDST ONGOING [...] (C) Contacts with the NLD, 88 Generation Students (88GS),and Human Rights Defenders and Promoters report that the regime has sentenced at least another 45 political detainees to lengthy prison terms, bringing the number of persons convicted since November 7 to at least 86 (Ref A). The newly [...]	2008-11-17 09:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON892	BURMA: IMF CONDUCTS ARTICLE IV CONSULTATIONS [...] (C) An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visited Burma October 22-November 6 for annual Article IV consultations. While the IMF estimates Burma's real GDP growth in 2008 will be 4 percent, rather than the 13 percent touted by the GOB, the team remains unable to reconcile national accou [...]	2008-11-18 03:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON PGOV IMF BM
08RANGOON895	DECLINE IN BURMESE MINING EXPORTS [...] (SBU) The value of Burmese mining exports fell by 26 percent in 2007, due to falling mineral prices and lower production. Mining industry experts predict that 2008 exports will drop further, because Myanmar IvanhQopper Co. Ltd. (MICCL),Burma's top mineral exporter, suspended its operations [...]	2008-11-19 06:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON SENV EMIN PGOV ETRD BM
08RANGOON896	SANCTIONING PRIVATE BURMESE COMPANIES UNDER THE [...] (C) The Burmese Government, in addition to relying on its state-owned enterprises, employs a system of economic patronage to ensure control over the country's economy. The GOB fosters a symbiotic relationship with select private Burmese companies, granting them joint ventures and lucrative [...]	2008-11-19 06:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON897	BURMA: FOOD INSECURITY IN CHIN STATE PERSISTS; [...] (C) Although food insecurity in northern Chin State has become more acute during the past six months due to crop destruction caused by a burgeoning rat population, the situation has not deteriorated into famine, according to World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director Chris Kaye. WFP, with [...]	2008-11-19 06:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR EAID ECON PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON899	BURMA: MORE CONVICTIONS; SOLDIERS CLASH WITH [...] (SBU) Political and human rights contacts have told us at least 11 more activists, including Htin Kyaw, were sentenced to between five and 33 years' imprisonment on November 17 and 18. We are seeking to confirm reports that a special court at Insein prison sentenced monk activist U Gambira t [...]	2008-11-19 07:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON9	BURMA: HUNGER STRIKES END BUT TROUBLES REMAIN [...] (C) Summary. Family members confirmed that detained activists Myo Thant and Zin Lin Aung ended their hunger strike the last week of December. Media reports that their fellow activist, Htin Kyaw, had ended his month-long hunger strike remain unconfirmed. Authorities have dropped all but one [...]	2008-01-08 09:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON900	BURMA: NLD MESSAGES FOR PRESIDENT BUSH AND PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA [...] (U) On November 19, the National League for Democracy (NLD) delivered to Embassy Rangoon a message of congratulations to President-elect Obama on behalf of Aung San Suu Kyi and the other members of the party's Central Executive Committee. Pursuant to State 118192 we attach below the text of [...]	2008-11-19 09:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	OPDC PREL OVIP
08RANGOON901	BURMA: VISIT OF DPRK VICE FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Yong-il reportedly met with the SPDC's number four official, Lt. General Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, Foreign Minister Nyan Win, and others during his November 6-10 visit to Burma, signing an agreement on visas and discussing trade, economic, and [...]	2008-11-19 09:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	MARR MCAP PGOV PREF PREL PARM KN KS BM
08RANGOON907	BURMA: ZAGANAR, U GAMBIRA SENTENCED; NLD MARKS [...] (C) Human rights contacts and detainee family members confirmed November 24 that Burmese comedian Zaganar and leader of the All-Burma Monks Alliance U Gambira were sentenced to prison terms of 45 years and 68 years, respectively. The regime has now convicted and sentenced over 100 activists [...]	2008-11-24 09:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON920	BURMA MEETING ON TB DRUGS; BIG PUSH FOR GLOBAL FUND [...] (SBU) Pledged donor funding for anti-tuberculosis drugs in Burma will decline in 2009 and fall off sharply thereafter. At a GOB-convened meeting December 1 to address this gap, the Health Minister committed to increase government funding for anti-TB drugs to 3 percent of the 2010 requirement [...]	2008-12-03 07:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
08RANGOON925	BURMA: ASSK'S LAWYER SPEAKS ABOUT HIS CLIENT'S CASE [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer U Kyi Win (aka Neville) told Poloff December 4 that he is pressing GOB authorities to allow him to meet with his client. Neville had refrained from following up on his October 16 request to see Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) in response to GOB indications of possible n [...]	2008-12-04 09:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON929	BURMA: UPDATE ON POST-NARGIS EFFORTS [...] (C) Seven months after Cyclone Nargis, the UN, most international donors, and NGOs are shifting their focus in the Delta from relief and early recovery to longer-term recovery efforts. The Tripartite Core Group (TCG) will soon formally launch the Post-Nargis Recovery and Preparedness Plan ( [...]	2008-12-08 11:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON930	THE ROAD TO MANDALAY: CDA'S DECEMBER 3-4 VISIT [...] (C) During a December 3-4 visit to Mandalay, the Charge, accompanied by PAO, P/E Chief and the Embassy's Information Resource Center Director, met with the mayor (a Brigadier General),NLD officials, USG program alumni, and the Indian CG. NLD officials are constantly harassed (security pers [...]	2008-12-09 05:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON932	BURMA: ABUSES CONTINUE THROUGH HUMAN RIGHTS DAY [...] (C) Since mid-November, the regime has moved at least 13 recently-convicted prisoners to jails throughout Burma, in most cases far from their homes. Human rights activist Maung Maung Lay confirmed media reports that a Rangoon court has sentenced three people to between five and 19 years' imp [...]	2008-12-10 08:56:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON936	UNHCR AND BURMA: NRS PRESENCE AT RISK; HIGH [...] (C) UNHCR representatives told select donors December 11 the agency is increasingly concerned about the status of its presence in Burma's Northern Rakhine State (NRS). According to UNHCR, the protection situation in NRS remains terrible; severe restrictions on 750,000 Rohingya Muslims contin [...]	2008-12-12 08:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON937	BURMA: REGIME FREES ONE PRISONER; CONVICTS [...] (C) The NLD reported that detained chairman of the NLD's cyclone relief committee, U Ohn Kyaing, was released from prison on December 11. On December 10 - UN Human Rights Day - authorities sentenced laborer Kyaw Thu Htike to seven years' imprisonment for his alleged role in the September 200 [...]	2008-12-12 08:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON94	GOB SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN AVIAN INFLUENZA PROGRAM [...] (SBU) Summary. Responding to repeated outbreaks among poultry in Burma, the Burmese Government has dramatically strengthened its avian influenza (AI) response program during the past two years, culminating in the successful rapid detection and response to Burma's first human AI case in Decemb [...]	2008-02-07 09:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID SENV PGOV PREL BIO KFLU BM
08RANGOON942	BURMA: NE WIN'S DAUGHTER RELEASED; KHIN YI [...] (C) On December 12 authorities released the daughter of Burma's former dictator Ne Win from over six years under house arrest. A senior police official told our DEA Country Attache that Director General of Police Khin Yi has been appointed a Deputy Minister with the Ministry of Home Affairs [...]	2008-12-15 08:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON945	BURMA: UPDATE FROM ASSK'S DOCTOR [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) personal physician told us his patient is in excellent health and has regained all of the weight she previously lost. Dr. Tin Myo Win (aka Douglas) saw ASSK on December 4 and is scheduled to see her again on January 1. Douglas informed us that the British Embas [...]	2008-12-17 09:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON947	BURMA: GOB PLAYING GAMES WITH WFP LOCAL FOOD [...] (C) The Burmese Government continues to send conflicting messages to the World Food Programme (WFP),granting it permission to resume local procurement of rice for its general feeding program, but attempting to force WFP to abide by GOB conditions for the procurement of rice for Delta recove [...]	2008-12-18 08:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
08RANGOON948	BURMA: REPORT OF ACTIVITIES UNDER DRL SPECIAL [...] (C) Through a grant from the DRL Special Response Fund for Burma, the Kachin Youth Awareness Program purchased equipment and literature on democracy and human rights and funded travel to carry out a successful democracy and human rights awareness campaign including seminars and workshops thro [...]	2008-12-18 08:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON949	BURMA: 88GS LEADER ON PRISONER CONDITIONS, [...] (C) In meetings December 17 and 18, 88 Generation Students leader Toe Kyaw Hlaing relayed information gathered from his meeting with the family of Min Ko Naing and detailed what support was being provided to families of political prisoners. He observed that his profile was increasing as oth [...]	2008-12-18 08:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON95	BURMA: 2008 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW [...] Summary: With other Least Developed Countries, Burma received an extension until July 2013 to provide protection for trademarks, copyright, patents and other intellectual property under the WTO TRIPS agreement. The GOB has completed nine drafts of new IPR Laws, but since the WTO's extension o [...]	2008-02-08 06:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD KIPR BM
08RANGOON951	POSITIVE SIGNS AT NAY PYI TAW MEETINGS: MINISTRIES [...] (C) PAO and APAO visited Nay Pyi Taw on December 10 for courtesy calls at the Ministries of Information, Culture, and Education. The meeting with Ministry of Information officials was particularly productive, as they asked for Embassy assistance in obtaining English-language programming for [...]	2008-12-19 07:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR EAID PREL CVIS CASC UNGA BM KPAO
08RANGOON957	BURMA: ENHANCING TIP COOPERATION WITH CHINA [...] (C) On December 22, the Burmese and Chinese Governments opened a second bilateral liaison office (BLO) on the Burma side of the border in Lwe Je, Kachin State. The GOB had planned to open three additional BLOs along the Thai-Burma border in 2008-2009, but this plan is now on hold until the [...]	2008-12-23 08:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KWMN KCRM KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SMIG BM
08RANGOON96	3D FUND PROMOTING HEALTH CARE THROUGHOUT BURMA [...] (SBU) Summary. After getting off to a slow start, the 3 Diseases Fund (3DF),run by UNOPS, has started moving: 26 implementing partners are fulfilling 38 health contracts worth $21 million in 300 townships throughout the country. 3DF activities target the most vulnerable and under-served po [...]	2008-02-08 06:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
08RANGOON961	BURMA: NINE PROTESTORS ARRESTED IN RANGOON [...] (SBU) On December 30, authorities arrested nine NLD members as they staged a procession in Rangoon calling for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi. Two Embassy staff saw the protestors carrying a banner that read "Free Aung San Suu Kyi" as they passed in front of Shwedagon Pagoda and the old par [...]	2008-12-31 05:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
08RANGOON98	BURMESE LIAISON HAS NOTHING FOR ASSK [...] (C) Summary: Charge met with Aung San Suu Kyi's doctor, Dr. Tin Myo Win aka Douglas, to get his assessment of the current state of any political dialogue. He last met with his patient on January 24, and offered her views of her most recent meeting with the government-designated liaison on J [...]	2008-02-08 07:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM UN
08RANGOON99	ELECTION FORUM BRINGS TASTE OF DEMOCRACY TO BURMA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Over 100 Burmese students, journalists and businesspeople gathered at the Embassy's American Center on February 6 to watch live results of the Super Tuesday primary elections and participate in a lively discussion about foreign policy and democratic values. Embassy officers and [...]	2008-02-08 08:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KPAO BM
09RANGOON1	BURMA: RICE EXPORTS LOWER THAN EXPECTED IN 2008 [...] (C) Despite GOB expectations that rice exports in November and December would total 300,000 metric tons, Burmese traders and military-owned Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC) exported only 45,000 metric tons of rice during this period. Demand for Burmese rice remains low, as international cu [...]	2009-01-02 05:11:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
09RANGOON10	BURMA: FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSSES GAMBARI, DPRK [...] (C) During a January 5 meeting with Burmese Minister of Foreign Affairs Nyan Win, the Charge reiterated the USG's concerns about ongoing human rights abuses in Burma, including the continuing arrests and recent long sentences for political activists. He stressed the importance of dialogue b [...]	2009-01-06 07:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BM
09RANGOON100	BURMA: OJEA QUINTANA BRIEFS CHARGE [...] (C) In a private meeting February 17, UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Myanmar Thomas Ojea Quintana agreed with Charge's assessment of Burma's deteriorating human rights situation. His four-point agenda includes the need for legal reform, release of political prisoners, reform of th [...]	2009-02-17 09:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON106	BURMA: CLARIFYING USG POSITION ON GAVI [...] (SBU) Charge delivered reftel points February 18 to Dr. Nyo Nyo Kyaing, Director of the International Health Division of the Ministry of Health. Charge had sought to speak directly to the Health Minister, but he has been unavailable. Charge explained to Nyo Nyo Kyaing that the USG did not [...]	2009-02-19 07:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SOCI EAID PHUM PGOV BM
09RANGOON110	UN HUMAN RIGHTS RAPPORTEUR BRIEFS DIPLOMATIC [...] (C) In a February 19 outbrief for the Diplomatic Corps, UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Burma Thomas Ojea Quintana reported on his visit to Insein prison, meetings with several high-level GOB officials in Nay Pyi Taw, and the regime's refusal to let him see Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) or [...]	2009-02-20 07:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON111	BURMA'S NLD: NO PRECONDITIONS FOR DIALOGUE WITH [...] (U) In a "Special Statement" dated February 19, the National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee (CEC) clarified it has not set any preconditions for a visit to Burma by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. The CEC notes that during a February 2 meeting, UN Special Envoy Ibrah [...]	2009-02-20 08:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON112	BURMA: ONSHORE OIL PRODUCTION LIMITED [...] (C) Although the GOB claims Burma has untapped oil reserves of 3.5 million barrels, actual production continues to fall far short of the country's domestic needs. In 2008 onshore production averaged 10,000 barrels a day, forcing the GOB to import up to 20,000 barrels a day of oil and diesel. [...]	2009-02-20 08:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET PINR BM
09RANGOON116	BURMA: SOME POLITICAL PRISONERS INCLUDED IN RELEASE [...] (C) On February 20, Burma state media announced the government would free 6,313 prisoners on humanitarian grounds which would allow them to take part in the 2010 elections. At least 19 political prisoners, including four NLD members and seven monks, have been freed. The regime also reportedly [...]	2009-02-23 08:08:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON120	BURMA: NLD SOUL SEARCHING ON SANCTIONS, BAN VISIT [...] (C) The National League for Democracy (NLD) has issued a correction to its February 17 "Special Statement" to clarify that the NLD has not changed its stance on sanctions. The original statement contained language interpreted by some media as criticizing economic sanctions. Party leaders no [...]	2009-02-24 07:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON126	BURMA'S 2010 ELECTION: UNCERTAINTY PREVAILS AMIDST [...] (C) One year after the Burmese regime announced parliamentary elections will be held in 2010, nothing is known about the timing of the vote, what rules will govern participation, and who will compete. In the absence of hard facts many potentially key players -- among opposition, pro-regime, a [...]	2009-02-27 12:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON132	USGS/DOC ASSESS BURMA'S OIL AND GAS RESOURCE AND [...] (C) During a three-day trip to Burma, United States Geological Survey (USGS) petroleum geologist Craig Wandrey and Department of Commerce (DOC) senior energy analyst Paul Hueper met with international and local oil and gas companies operating in Burma to assess the country's resource potentia [...]	2009-03-02 23:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET PINR BM
09RANGOON133	ILO AND GOB RENEW SUPPLEMENTARY UNDERSTANDING ON [...] (C) The ILO and the Ministry of Labor on February 26 signed an agreement extending for an additional year the ILO-GOB Supplementary Understanding (SU) on Forced Labor. Although the ILO had planned to extend the SU indefinitely, the GOB claimed it did not want to "tie the hands" of a future g [...]	2009-03-03 01:46:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON134	BURMA: TAY ZA EXPANDS HIS EMPIRE [...] (C) Tay Za, the regime's favored crony, continues to expand his empire in Burma. Over the past three months he has purchased three large hotels, expanded his airline business, and entered the telecommunications industry. Embassy Rangoon recommends OFAC add Tay Za's newest companies and key [...]	2009-03-04 04:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN EAIR ETRD PREL PINR BM

09RANGOON135	BURMA: TWO SMALL BOMBINGS IN RANGOON, NO CASUALTIES [...] (SBU) Police Special Branch has reported, and RSO has independently confirmed, that two small bombs exploded in central Rangoon on the evening of March 3. Police have reported no casualties. Post has not received any reports that American Citizens were affected, and neither location is frequ [...]	2009-03-04 04:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC CASC PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON138	Burma: GOB Publicly Criticizes U.S. Human Rights and [...] (U) On March 5, the state-run New Light of Myanmar newspaper published two announcements by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticizing the USG's recently-released Human Rights Report (HRR) and International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR). The MFA statement on the HRR "categorically [...]	2009-03-05 07:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM SNAR BM
09RANGOON14	BURMA MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE ON POLITICAL [...] (C) During a January 5 meeting with the Charge, Burma's Minister of Agriculture and Secretary General of the mass-member Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA) Major General Htay Oo discussed the upcoming 2010 elections, suggesting it is time for generational change and saying y [...]	2009-01-08 06:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR EAGR ECON BM
09RANGOON142	BURMA: REMITTANCES DECLINING DUE TO FINANCIAL [...] (C) As in many developing countries, Burmese rely on remittances from overseas -- which may have totaled upwards of USD 1 billion in FY07-08 -- to supplement incomes and make ends meet. According to unpublished data from the Central Bank, official remittances (those sent through Burmese bank [...]	2009-03-06 04:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PREL PINR ELAB BM
09RANGOON143	BURMA: OVERSEAS WORKERS RETURNING HOME BUT JOBS [...] (C) The Burmese Government has officially acknowledged that 10,000 migrant workers have recently returned to Burma -- anecdotal evidence indicates the figure is actually much higher -- and has publicly pledged to provide them with jobs and other assistance. However, Ministry of Labor officia [...]	2009-03-06 05:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ELAB PHUM PGOV BM
09RANGOON148	BURMA: TWO OPPOSITION LAWYERS COMPLETE PRISON [...] (C) Opposition lawyers U Aung Thein and U Khin Maung Shein were released from prison on March 6, following completion of their four-month sentences. Both attorneys were charged with contempt of court on October 30, 2008 after protesting the lack of due process in the trials of several detai [...]	2009-03-09 06:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR BM
09RANGOON153	BURMA: ILO TO EDUCATE CEASE-FIRE GROUPS ON FORCED [...] (C) The local ILO office has reached an agreement with two Karen cease-fire groups to conduct awareness training in areas traditionally off-limits to foreigners. ILO Liaison Officer chief Steve Marshall, who will conduct the training, hopes to reach the same agreement with the Wa ethnic grou [...]	2009-03-11 01:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON156	BURMA: LAUNCHING PILOT PROJECT TO COMBAT MULTI-DRUG [...] (SBU) The Burmese Ministry of Health, working with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Medecins sans Frontieres-Holland, will launch a three-year multi-drug and extensively-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR- and XDR-TB) pilot program in Rangoon on March 23 and Mandalay on April 2. The Nati [...]	2009-03-11 06:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV AMED BM
09RANGOON164	BURMA: HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES VISITS BURMA [...] (C) UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Antonio Guterres' March 7-12 visit to Burma was strictly controlled by the GOB, according to local UN staff. Guterres visited Nay Pyi Taw, Sittwe (Rakhine State),and Myeik (Thanintharyi Division). Guterres met with the Ministers for Home Affair [...]	2009-03-13 07:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PREF BM
09RANGOON166	BURMA: COMMENTS ON DRAFT TVPRA REPORT [...] (C) Forced labor remains a problem in Burma, despite improved coordination between the International Labor Organization (ILO),NGOs, and the Burmese Government. In response to Ref A, Embassy Rangoon recommends that five products -- rice, rubber, sesame, physic nut, and sugar cane -- be adde [...]	2009-03-16 07:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON174	BURMA: REMOVAL OF U MOE MYINT FROM THE VISA BAN [...] (C) U Moe Myint, owner of Myanmar Petroleum Resources Ltd. (MPRL) and Myint and Associates, became subject to the 212F visa ban in 2008 due to alleged connections to the Burmese regime. While he is a successful Burmese businessman, he did not earn this wealth based on his connections to the [...]	2009-03-18 07:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON CVIS EFIN PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON175	BURMA: TRIPARTITE CORE GROUP POWERS CURTAILED [...] (C) UN Resident Coordinator Bishow Parajuli informed diplomats and aid officials March 18 that the Government of Burma has decided that the Tripartite Core Group (TCG) will no longer have the power to approve visas and extensions of stay for international staff engaged in Cyclone Nargis relie [...]	2009-03-18 08:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL EAID PINR SOCI BM
09RANGOON176	BURMA: REGIME ARRESTS MORE NLD MEMBERS [...] (SBU) The National League for Democracy (NLD) told us that the regime arrested at least the following four of its members since the beginning of March. Authorities have not provided any information about the whereabouts or condition of these individuals, or the reasons for their arrests. [...]	2009-03-18 08:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON178	BURMA: FOOD INSECURITY A GROWING CONCERN [...] (SBU) Although Burma's overall production of basic foodstuffs -- rice, beans, and cereals - is more than enough to meet domestic need, the GOB's restrictions on internal food distribution, as well as its emphasis on exporting food for profit, prevent sufficient domestically available food fr [...]	2009-03-19 07:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
09RANGOON181	IMPACT OF THE FINANCIAL CRISIS ON BURMA'S [...] (C) According to a study undertaken by a Harvard team and international NGO International Development Enterprises (IDE),Burma's agricultural sector has been significantly affected by the world financial crisis, increasing food insecurity, and poverty concerns. The report estimates that ove [...]	2009-03-20 07:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
09RANGOON187	BURMA: REACTIONS TO THE "AFTER THE STORM" REPORT [...] (C) Officials from the UN and international NGOs, including International Development Enterprises (IDE),Save the Children, and CARE, have criticized the findings of a recent assessment of Cyclone Nargis assistance conducted by Johns Hopkins and the Emergency Assistance Team (EAT) based in T [...]	2009-03-26 01:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM EAID PGOV PREL SOCI
09RANGOON188	BURMA: MEETING WITH MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS [...] (C) During a March 24 meeting with visiting EAP/MLS Director Stephen Blake and Charge, Burmese Minister of Home Affairs and acting Minister of Immigration Major General Aung Oo reflected views we believe are typical among Burma's top generals. He described the country's need for stability an [...]	2009-03-26 05:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM SNAR PINR ASEC KTIP BM
09RANGOON189	BURMA: MLS DIRECTOR MEETING WITH FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) EAP/MLS Director Stephen Blake visited Burma March 22-25, as part of his five-country familiarization tour. In Nay Pyi Taw March 24, Blake, Charge, and Burmese Foreign Minister Nyan Win discussed a range of issues. Mr. Blake and Charge expressed strong concern over the recent curtailment [...]	2009-03-26 05:45:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON193	BURMA: MLS DIRECTOR MEETING WITH LABOR MINISTER [...] (C) During a March 24 meeting in Nay Pyi Taw during EAP/MLS Director Stephen Blake's five-country familiarization tour, Blake, Charge, and Burmese Minister for Labor and Relations, Major General Aung Kyi, discussed labor issues and relations with Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK). Aung Kyi gave assura [...]	2009-03-26 07:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON194	BURMA: MLS DIRECTOR MEETING WITH NLD UNCLES [...] (C) In a March 25 meeting with visiting EAP/MLS Office Director Stephen Blake and Charge, the National League for Democracy's Central Executive Committee (CEC aka the Uncles) explained the NLD is not opposed to participation in the 2010 elections, but would not take part unless there is a revi [...]	2009-03-26 08:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON195	BURMA: MLS DIRECTOR MEETING WITH ETHNIC POLITICIANS [...] (C) In a March 25 meeting in Rangoon with EAP/MLS Director Blake, three ethnic politicians said the Committee Representing People's Parliament (CRPP),an organization of MPs-elected in 1990, has enjoyed greater freedom to meet since September 2008. They said CRPP members are not opposed to p [...]	2009-03-30 04:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON196	BURMA: MLS DIRECTOR MEETING WITH AGRICULTURE [...] (C) During a March 24 meeting in Nay Pyi Taw with EAP/MLS Director Stephen Blake and Charge, Minister of Agriculture and head of the Union Solidarity Development Association (USDA),Major General Htay Oo, acknowledged that USDA will play a role in the 2010 elections, but stopped short of sayi [...]	2009-03-30 07:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON197	BURMA: MLS DIRECTOR MEETING WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL [...] (C) During a March 24 meeting in Nay Pyi Taw with EAP/MLS Director Stephen Blake and Charge, Burma's Attorney General U Aye Maung asserted the 2010 elections will be "free and fair" and conducted "in accordance with the law." He said his office is responsible for writing the election laws whi [...]	2009-03-31 01:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ETRD BM
09RANGOON199	BURMA: SEVEN NLD MEMBERS SENTENCED [...] (C) Recently-released opposition lawyer U Aung Thein informed us that an East Rangoon District Court sentenced seven National League for Democracy (NLD) members to between five and 10 years' imprisonment on March 30 (see para 3 for list). According to U Aung Thein, the seven men - arrested i [...]	2009-03-31 05:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON2	RANGOON 2009 ANNUAL OSAC CRIME/SAFETY REPORT [...] All answers are keyed to reftel. I. Overall Crime and Safety Situation: Many criminal acts go unreported or uninvestigated in Burma, making it very difficult to assess the level of criminal activity. Police precincts routinely under-report incidents in their areas of coverage. GOB crime st [...]	2009-01-02 06:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC BM
09RANGOON20	BURMA: SALE OF IVANHOE MINE DELAYED [...] (C) Canadian-owned Ivanhoe Copper Co. continues to negotiate with state-owned Mining Enterprise-1 (ME-1) and a consortium of three Chinese companies - WanBo Copper, Norinco Copper, and Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) - for the sale of its joint venture company, Myanmar Ivanhoe Copper [...]	2009-01-09 04:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EMIN PGOV PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON200	BURMA: DONORS PREPARING TO PURCHASE TB DRUGS IN [...] (C) Burma will face a shortage of tuberculosis (TB) drugs in mid-2010, leaving the region vulnerable to new outbreaks of both TB and multi-drug resistant TB. WHO estimates that Burma needs between USD 4-5 million to cover the drug shortfall; and to ensure timely delivery of drugs, procureme [...]	2009-03-31 07:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
09RANGOON204	BURMA: KEY KACHIN GROUPS WORKING TO FORM A [...] (C) Summary. In an April 1 meeting with P/E Chief and Poloffs, Kachin peace negotiator Dr. Saboi Jum told us that a coalition of Kachin cease-fire groups is actively working to form a political party to participate in the 2010 elections. The new party, tentatively named the Kachin State Progr [...]	2009-04-02 06:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR BM
09RANGOON205	BURMA'S GENERALS: STARTING THE CONVERSATION [...] (S) As the review of U.S. policy regarding Burma continues amid signs that the military regime wants to engage with Washington, we offer some thoughts about the senior generals, what motivates them, what they might want from engagement, and what the U.S. might place on the table. Burma's milit [...]	2009-04-02 07:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PREL PGOV BM
09RANGOON207	BURMA: GLOBAL FUND PRINCIPAL RECIPIENTS SELECTED [...] (SBU) The Minister of Health chaired the fourth Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) meeting March 31 in preparation for the GOB's planned Round 9 Global Fund application. During the meeting, CCM members selected Save the Children (US) and the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) as the du [...]	2009-04-06 22:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
09RANGOON208	BURMA: DOCTOR: AUNG SAN SUU KYI IN GOOD HEALTH [...] (C) Acting DCM met April 3 with Dr. Tin Myo Win (aka Douglas),who confirmed that he visited Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) for her scheduled monthly medical appointment April 2. He proclaimed the National League for Democracy (NLD) leader to be in good health, and said she is anxious to talk and [...]	2009-04-07 05:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON210	POLITICAL PRISONER SU SU NWE REPORTEDLY ILL [...] (C) Summary: The health of political prisoner Su Su Nwe is reportedly deteriorating. We have confirmed that the regime allowed her medical treatment by a general practitioner but not by a specialist. The labor activist, who suffers from a congenital heart problem, is imprisoned in Kalay Pr [...]	2009-04-07 06:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON214	BURMA: TCG REGAINS LIMITED VISA POWERS FOR UN, [...] (SBU) During the past month, UN and ASEAN members of the Tripartite Core Group (TCG) have joined us in urging the Burmese Government to reconsider its early March decision to strip the TCG of its power to approve visas for Cyclone Nargis-related activities (reftel). In an April 3 letter to [...]	2009-04-08 07:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PREL PINR PGOV BM
09RANGOON215	BURMA: RUMORED MILITARY RESHUFFLING [...] (S/NF) Summary. State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) Secretary One Tin Aung Myint Oo was promoted to full General in late March and may also have been named "Military Advisor to the Senior General," according to a P/E contact. While state media began to refer to him as "General" on Marc [...]	2009-04-08 07:34:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON220	BURMESE PRESS COVERS USG RICE DONATION [...] (SBU) The Embassy Rangoon Charg dQAffaires, Embassy staff, World Food Programme (WFP) representatives, and local journalists traveled to four villages in the Irrawaddy Delta on April 1 to observe distributions from a shipment of 16,620 metric tons of USG-donated rice to survivors of Burma's Cy [...]	2009-04-09 05:21:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO EAID BM
09RANGOON221	BURMA: NGO WORKING TO PROTECT TIGER POPULATION [...] (C) American NGO Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) continues to work with the Burmese government to protect Burma's dwindling tiger population. While the GOB established the world's largest tiger reserve in the Hukong Valley in 2004, it has yet to approve a WCS petition to expand the pro [...]	2009-04-09 23:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV ECON ETRD PGOV BM
09RANGOON222	BURMA: KACHIN NLD DISCUSSES U.S. POLICY; ELECTIONS [...] (C) Charge Dinger and poloff traveled to Kachin State in Burma's far north April 3-7 to take the political temperature and observe an embassy small-grant environmental project. Police Special Branch (SB) attention made political discussions difficult, though brave National League for Democrac [...]	2009-04-10 04:09:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON223	BURMA: REVISED TRIPARTITE CORE GROUP TO HAVE NO [...] (C) The UN Resident Coordinator in Burma has clarified that, under new Government of Burma (GOB) rules, the Tripartite Core Group (TCG) has no visa-authorization powers, not even for ASEAN or the UN. All visa requests for Cyclone Nargis related activities must now be approved by the GOB's F [...]	2009-04-10 05:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL EAID PINR SOCI BM
09RANGOON226	BURMA'S WATER FESTIVAL: OPPOSITION LAYS LOW; THUGS [...] (C) Burma's political opposition laid low during the April 13-17 Thingyan water festival and Burmese New Year, with no overt political activities reported during the five-day long national celebration. However, thugs, presumably on orders from the regime, beat up five National League for Dem [...]	2009-04-20 07:34:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON228	BURMA: WATER FESTIVAL PARTICIPATION AFFECTED BY FINANCIAL [...] (SBU) Water Festival, the most-anticipated holiday in Burma, usually boosts Burma's economy, providing jobs for day laborers and vendors while generating profits for those who organize festivities. However, this year's Water Festival was not as profitable as in the past: the Government sold [...]	2009-04-21 06:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN PREL BM
09RANGOON229	(C) BURMA: JADELAND CO. SUPPORTING THE REGIME [...] (C) Yup Zaw Hkwang of Kachin State owns the largest jade mining company in Burma, Jadeland Co., and his family provides significant economic and political support to the regime. Yup Zaw Hkwang helped to broker the cease fire agreement between the GOB and the Kachin Independence Organization [...]	2009-04-21 23:21:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON23	BURMA: PLANNING MINISTER DISCUSSES U.S. POLICY, [...] (C) The Charge met with Minister of Social Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha in Nay Pyi Taw on January 5 to discuss assistance issues, the possibility of expanding the Tripartite Core Group (TCG) -mechanism, and the world economic crisis. The Charge laid out USG concerns about Bur [...]	2009-01-09 06:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON EFIN PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON230	BURMA: TWO NLD OFFICIALS ARRESTED AFTER LEADING [...] (C) NLD spokesman Nyan Win told us that on April 22, authorities arrested two Rangoon-based NLD officials after they led a Buddhist prayer meeting at a local pagoda to call for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners. Security officials arrested Twuntay Township NLD vice p [...]	2009-04-22 07:18:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON232	BURMA: NGOS NEGOTIATING MOUS FOR DELTA PROGRAMS [...] (C) As Burma approaches the one-year mark of Cyclone Nargis, the Burmese Government has told NGOs providing assistance in the Irrawaddy Delta to sign formal Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to continue projects. The majority of NGOs, including those already operating in Burma before the cyc [...]	2009-04-23 06:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON PGOV PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON233	BURMA: REGIME CHARGES NLD MEMBERS WITH RELIGIOUS [...] (C) NLD spokesman Nyan Win informed us that two Rangoon-based NLD officials arrested on April 22 have been charged with defaming the Buddhist religion. Authorities charged U Chit Phay and U Maung Soe Wai under section 295 A of the penal code at a Twuntay township court the afternoon of their [...]	2009-04-24 06:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON235	WHO'S WHO IN BURMA'S OFFSHORE GAS SECTOR [...] (C) Burma's offshore waters are becoming more crowded, as foreign companies from China, Korea, Russia, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam secure contracts to explore and develop offshore natural gas blocks. To attract additional investment and capitalize on the recent gas discoveries in the A1, A [...]	2009-04-27 04:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET PINR BM
09RANGOON237	BURMA: URGING THE GOB TO ADDRESS GLOBAL FUND ACCESS [...] (SBU) With the June 1 deadline fast approaching, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and WHO technical advisors continue to revise the MOH's draft Round Nine Global Fund application. Embassy Rangoon, USAID, and other donors reviewed and provided comments on the first draft; we expect to review the [...]	2009-04-27 07:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
09RANGOON238	BURMA: GOB RESPONDS TO SWINE FLU; NO OUTBREAK IN [...] (SBU) The Burmese Government has informed us, and WHO agrees, that, contrary to a BBC Burma Service radio report, there are no cases of swine flu in either humans or animals in Burma. The GOB continues to coordinate among various Ministries and plans to produce a swine flu action plan short [...]	2009-04-27 07:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
09RANGOON239	BURMA: REGIME ATTEMPTS TO PLACATE ROHINGYA WITH [...] (C) On April 22, Rohingya sources in Rangoon told us that, over the last couple of months, a small group of Rohingya businessmen has joined the regime in initiating a number of community-development projects in northern Rakhine State in an attempt to placate the Rohingya community ahead of the [...]	2009-04-28 04:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON24	SHAN YOUTH PROMOTE DEMOCRACY THROUGH CONFERENCE [...] (C) Through a grant from the DRL Special Response Fund, the Hsai Pen Media Group (HPMG) in November 2008 conducted a conference for ethnic Shan youth in Thibaw Township, Shan State, on how to approach Burma's upcoming 2010 elections. Nearly 90 Shan youth from Rangoon Division, Shan State and K [...]	2009-01-09 07:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON240	BURMA: ZARGANAR REPORTEDLY ILL [...] (C) Family members told us imprisoned comedian/activist Zarganar has been suffering from acute symptoms of jaundice and hypertension for well over a week. He was taken from Myitkyina prison to see a specialist for tests on April 27. His sister, who is with him, expects to receive the test res [...]	2009-04-28 06:56:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON241	MGSF01: BURMA HEALTH MINISTRY TO MONITOR [...] (SBU) The Burmese Ministry of Health (MOH) announced it will begin monitoring the temperature of all incoming and outbound passengers at international airports. The MOH has yet to determine whether or how it will quarantine sick passengers. The GOB designated Wei Bagi Hospital in Rangoon f [...]	2009-04-28 07:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KPAO PREL PINR
09RANGOON244	BURMA: SOME NLD MEMBERS CALL FOR PARTY CHAIRMAN'S [...] (C) Prominent NLD member Naw Ohn Hla told us that on April 29 a group of 30 NLD members (including 15 MPs-elect) delivered a letter to the NLD calling for the resignation of party Chairman U Aung Shwe and Joint Secretary U Lwin. The letter - which was delivered on the second day of the NLD's [...]	2009-04-29 07:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON246	MGSF01: STILL NO CONFIRMED CASES OF H1N1 IN BURMA; [...] (SBU) The World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) confirmed that the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries' reference laboratories lack the capacity to diagnose A/H1N1. In the meantime, any suspected samples will be sent to refe [...]	2009-04-30 01:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KPAO PREL PINR
09RANGOON247	MGSF01: EMBASSY RANGOON EAC DISCUSSES SWINE FLU [...] (SBU) CDA chaired Embassy Rangoon's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 30 to review Post's contingency plans, as well as the Government of Burma's (GOB) pandemic preparedness activities. The EAC confirmed that Post has adequate supplies of personal protective equipment and enough tamiflu [...]	2009-04-30 04:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KPAO PREL PINR
09RANGOON25	CONTRACT FARMING IN BURMA (C-AL8-02135) [...] (U) This is a response to an INR request (Ref B). 2. (C) Since 2005, the Burmese Government has encouraged investors from China, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Kuwait to invest in contract farms; to date, only the Thais have a formal agreement to farm 120,000 acres along the Thai-Burma borde [...]	2009-01-12 00:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
09RANGOON253	TFFLU01: BURMA HEALTH MINISTRY DETAILS A/H1N1 [...] (SBU) During a May 4 meeting with the diplomatic corps, the Burmese Ministry of Health (MOH) detailed its A/H1N1 action plan, including surveillance and quarantine procedures. Since April 28, MOH officials have screened incoming travelers at all ports of entry, including two international a [...]	2009-05-05 06:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO EAID KPAO PREL
09RANGOON254	BURMA: NLD UNITED ON NEED FOR DIALOGUE; READY TO [...] (C) At the conclusion of the National League for Democracy's (NLD) two-day national meeting on April 28 and 29, delegates overwhelmingly approved a declaration stating the party will consider participating in the 2010 elections provided the regime releases all political prisoners, reviews and [...]	2009-05-05 07:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON255	BURMA: ILO SHEDS LIGHT ON LABOR ARRESTS [...] (C) ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall (strictly protect) confirmed the GOB detained and subsequently released four Federation of Trade Unions Burma (FTUB) members on April 10 for illegally crossing the Thai-Burma border. Government officials denied the arrest of a fifth FTUB member, as rep [...]	2009-05-05 07:09:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM PINR BM
09RANGOON260	BURMA: AMCIT ACCUSED OF SWIMMING TO AUNG SAN SUU [...] (SBU) On May 7, Embassy Rangoon received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) stating that an American citizen taken into custody May 6 while swimming in Inya Lake had admitted to entering the Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) compound located on the lake and spending two nights [...]	2009-05-07 07:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON263	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI UNDER MEDICAL CARE; [...] (SBU) The Burmese authorities did not allow the primary personal physician of Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),Dr. Tin Myo Win (aka Douglas),to make his routine monthly visit on May 7. Douglas has reportedly been detained by Burmese authorities since that date for unspecified reasons. Douglas's p [...]	2009-05-11 06:11:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR BM
09RANGOON264	BURMA: POLICE SEARCH ASSK'S COMPOUND; RUMORS [...] (C) As of COB May 11, Embassy Rangoon has not received consular access to AmCit John Yettaw, whom Burmese authorities detained May 6 for allegedly swimming to Aung San Suu Kyi's home and remaining there for two days (Reftel). Charge and other Embassy officers continue to press the Ministries [...]	2009-05-11 07:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON265	TFFLU01: H1N1 THERMAL IMAGING - RANGOON, BURMA [...] The following are answers to questions posed in Ref A: -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) has one old thermal scanner at the Rangoon International Airport. According to WHO Country Representative Adik Wibowo, the thermal scanner is made by Singapore Technology Electronic Company and has two [...]	2009-05-11 07:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO EAID KPAO PREL
09RANGOON266	BURMESE GOVERNMENT DEPORTS TWO AMERICAN JOURNALISM [...] (C) Burmese Police and Immigration officials ordered two Embassy-sponsored journalism trainers to depart the country on Thursday, May 7. Officially, authorities accused the two of violating the terms of their tourist visas but provided no details concerning the alleged illegal activities. C [...]	2009-05-11 07:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL CVIS CASC BM KPAO
09RANGOON270	BURMA: GOB LIMITING VISAS IN MAY [...] (C) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has informed the diplomatic community that the GOB will not be issuing any more visas for official foreign visitors during the remainder of May, but indicated that visas may be issued after June 1. MOFA has yet to justify this policy. Diplomats and [...]	2009-05-12 08:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON PGOV PREL BM
09RANGOON271	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI,S HEALTH IMPROVES; DR. [...] (C) Dr. Pyone Moe Ei was granted access to Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) on May 11 and found her in better health, according to National League for Democracy (NLD) Spokesperson Nyan Win. ASSK's primary physician, Dr. Tin Myo Win (aka Douglas),remains in detention and her lawyer has not been allo [...]	2009-05-12 08:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON272	BURMA: TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICERS [...] No summary [...]	2009-05-13 06:16:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	KTFN EFIN ETTC PTER BM
09RANGOON273	BURMA: REGIME GRANTS ACCESS TO AMCIT; NO NEWS ON [...] (C) The GOB granted consular access late in the day on May 13 to John Yettaw (septel),who has confirmed he swam to the home of Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and stayed for 44 hours. Yettaw told us Burmese authorities have treated him "wonderfully;" he is fine (see proposed press guidance at para 8 [...]	2009-05-13 08:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON276	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI AND AMCIT JOHN YETTAW [...] (C) On May 14 Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and detained Amcit John Yettaw both appeared at Insein Prison Special Court for a hearing in connection with Yettaw's entry into ASSK's residence. Consular officer attended the proceedings and reports ASSK appeared healthy. Authorities charged Yettaw w [...]	2009-05-14 07:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON281	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S LAWYER ON NEXT STEPS IN [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) personal attorney, Kyi Win (aka Neville),told us May 15 he expects to meet with his client again within the next two days to prepare for the May 18 court hearing. Neville said that ASSK was "disgusted" by Amcit John Yettaw's intrusion to her home and told him to [...]	2009-05-15 07:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM CASC PINR BM
09RANGOON288	BURMA: FIRST WITNESSES IN ASSK/YETTAW TRIAL; AMCIT [...] (SBU) On May 18, Consul attended the opening session of the trial against Amcit John William Yettaw, Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),and ASSK's two live-in aides at a special court in Insein prison. Consul was permitted to observe the proceedings, but was told he could not speak with Mr. Yettaw unt [...]	2009-05-18 09:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON291	BURMA: CDA MEETS WITH FOREIGN MINISTER; DAY TWO [...] (C) CDA met today with Foreign Minister Nyan Win to press for ASSK's release and for direct consular access to Amcit John Yettaw. Nyan Win defended the legal process against ASSK and asked what the U.S. is willing to give in return for her release. He made no commitment on Yettaw but is clea [...]	2009-05-19 07:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON295	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI ADDRESSES DIPLOMATS AT [...] (SBU) When the regime allowed foreign diplomats to attend the afternoon session of Aung San Suu Kyi's trial on May 20, ASSK briefly addressed the group from across the court room. She expressed appreciation for international support and a hope to meet later under better circumstances. Inter [...]	2009-05-20 07:34:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON298	BURMA: UPDATE ON CRONY STEVEN LAW'S ACTIVITIES [...] (C) Steven Law, one of the regime's top cronies, continues to expand his businesses in both Burma and Singapore. The authorities recently awarded Law's Asia World Company the rights to build the new international airport in Nay Pyi Taw, and his newest company, Gold Energy Co. Ltd., is const [...]	2009-05-20 23:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON299	(C) BURMA: SILVERWAVE CO. BENEFITS FROM REGIME TIES [...] (C) Minn Minn Oung, Chairman of Silverwave Group and a number of affiliated companies involved in the agricultural, timber, mining, and energy sectors, provides significant economic and political support to the Burmese regime. Minn Minn Oung admits his companies received government contracts [...]	2009-05-21 00:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON30	BURMESE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CHIEF DISCUSSES [...] (C) The Charge met with Lieutenant General Ye Myint, the head of Burmese Military Security Affairs (MSA, Military Intelligence),in Rangoon on January 12 to discuss several military-related issues, including the invitation last August by Vice Senior General Maung Aye and LtGen Ye Myint for a [...]	2009-01-14 06:54:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR PINR PHUM BM
09RANGOON300	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI MEETS WITH RANGOON [...] (C) Rangoon-based diplomats from Singapore, Thailand, and Russia -- representing the dean of the diplomatic corps, ASEAN chair, and UNSC president, respectively -- met May 20 for nearly 30 minutes with Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) in the Insein prison guest house where she is being held. This is [...]	2009-05-21 06:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON301	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI/YETTAW TRIAL, DAY FOUR [...] (C) The May 21 session of the trial against Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and John Yettaw focused on the examination of Yettaw's personal belongings, including photos and videos he took inside ASSK's residence. With the exception of Embassy Consul, no diplomats or journalists attended, which was [...]	2009-05-21 07:30:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON303	BURMA: ASSK TRIAL - ALL PLEAD NOT GUILTY; YETTAW'S [...] (SBU) Amcit John Yettaw, whose mental state appears to be deteriorating, proclaimed Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and her two assistants innocent during an unprovoked courtroom outburst May 22. The day's trial focused largely on Yettaw; ASSK attended only the afternoon session. At the conclusion [...]	2009-05-25 13:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON310	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI TESTIFIES; THANKS DIPLOMATS [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) took the stand May 26 after the prosecution unexpectedly rested its case on May 25. ASSK answered the judges' questions about a written statement she submitted to the court in which she apparently set forth her version of the events surrounding American citizen Jo [...]	2009-05-26 08:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON311	BURMA: 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Embassy Rangoon is not aware of any ongoing investment disputes in Burma. U.S. law has prohibited new investment in Burma since 1997. 2. Primary points of contact for issues relevant to the report are: Prior to July 27, 2009: Samantha A. Carl-Yoder Economic Officer (95) (1) 536-50 [...]	2009-05-27 06:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV BM
09RANGOON312	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI HOUSE ARREST ORDER [...] (C) Before the start of the Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) trial session on May 26, Police Director General Khin Yi told her that the GOB would lift her house arrest order on its May 27 expiration date. However, Aung San Suu Kyi remains in custody at an Insein prison guest house because of the Yett [...]	2009-05-27 08:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON314	BURMA: TESTIMONY CONCLUDES IN AUNG SAN SUU [...] (C) Testimony concluded on May 28 in the trial against Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),her two assistants, and American John Yettaw. The trial will resume June 1, when the prosecution and defense will present closing arguments. There is no set timeframe thereafter for the judges' decision, but law [...]	2009-05-28 05:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON315	BURMA: PREPARING FOR THE ILO ANNUAL CONFERENCE [...] (C) Although the Burmese Government has taken steps to address forced labor and child soldier recruitment, the use of forced labor remains widespread. During the upcoming June ILO Annual Conference in Geneva, Embassy Rangoon encourages the U.S. delegation to press the GOB to strengthen its [...]	2009-05-28 06:16:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON316	BURMA: STATE MEDIA LINK BOMBS TO OPPOSITION GROUPS [...] (SBU) On May 27 state media reported that two bombs exploded near government buildings in Mon State. According to police, there were no casualties when the bombs detonated near the Economic Bank and Forestry Department in the state capital Mawlamyine. So far, the police have not responded to [...]	2009-05-28 07:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON320	BURMA: NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY: PROTESTS [...] (C) On May 28, police near Insein Prison arrested a solo protestor who unfurled a sign calling for Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) release. Authorities have increased the security presence in Rangoon to guard against mass protests. National League for Democracy (NLD) leaders told us the party has [...]	2009-05-29 06:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON321	BURMA: MEETING WITH MINISTER OF LABOR -- AUNG SAN [...] (C) In a meeting on May 29, Burma's Labor Minister, Major General Aung Kyi, who is also the regime's point of contact for "relations" with Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),signaled that he continues to believe ASSK only wants dialogue with Senior General Than Shwe. Aung Kyi said that if ASSK wants [...]	2009-06-01 02:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM CASC BM
09RANGOON324	BURMA: CLOSING ARGUMENTS IN TRIAL POSTPONED TO [...] (C) Burmese authorities have postponed until June 5 the next trial session for Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),her two assistants, and American John Yettaw. That session is expected to include closing arguments in the trial. ASSK met May 30 with her attorneys for over two hours; they confirm that [...]	2009-06-01 03:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON326	BURMA: HEALTH MINISTRY SUBMITS GLOBAL FUND [...] (SBU) The Minister of Health submitted the Burmese Government's Round Nine Global Fund (GF) application on May 31, requesting USD 320.6 million over five years to fund HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB),and malaria programs. Funds, if approved, will be overseen by two principal recipients: Save t [...]	2009-06-03 01:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
09RANGOON327	BURMA -- ENCOURAGING A REGIME--NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR [...] (C) In reftel conversations, the Charge, at the request of National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee (CEC) member Khin Maung Swe, conveyed to Burmese Government Ministers that the NLD is ready to engage the regime in unconditional dialogue with all issues on the table. [...]	2009-06-03 05:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
09RANGOON328	BURMA: FAMILY DETAINED AFTER SEEKING EMBASSY [...] (SBU) On June 4 a family of five, plus a friend, approached the Embassy front gate holding Burmese-language signs appealing for Embassy assistance with the case of a detained family member. They did not claim any political affiliation and did not raise any political issues. They voluntarily [...]	2009-06-04 05:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC CASC BM PGOV
09RANGOON329	BURMA: ASSK CLOSING ARGUMENTS LIKELY TO BE [...] (SBU) Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) lawyers have told us they expect closing arguments in her trial, currently scheduled for June 5, to be postponed; the session had already been delayed once from its original June 1 date. Lawyers confirmed that the Rangoon Divisional Court (an appeals court) ha [...]	2009-06-04 05:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON33	BURMA: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per reftel, this is Embassy Rangoon's submission for the 2009 Investment Climate Statement. Preface ------- 2. U.S. Investment Subject to Sanctions: On May 20, 1997, by Executive Order 13047, the President imposed economic sanctions prohibiting new investment by U.S. persons or entiti [...]	2009-01-14 08:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	OPIC KTDB USTR ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BM
09RANGOON330	BURMA: TAY ZA REPORTEDLY FALLING OUT OF FAVOR, NEW [...] (C) Tay Za, long a favored crony of Than Shwe, allegedly is falling out of favor due to his companies' inability to meet the demands of senior generals. In recent months, his bid to purchase a new A320 plane for his domestic airline fell through, he was unable to fulfill his contract with th [...]	2009-06-04 06:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PINR PREL BM
09RANGOON332	BURMA: NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN NATURAL GAS SECTOR [...] (C) The Burmese Government continues to push for the development of Burma's offshore natural gas sector. State-owned Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE),with partial funding from Thai-owned PTTEP, plans to construct in 2009 a new gas pipeline from the Yadana Gas Fields to Rangoon. This p [...]	2009-06-05 04:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET SENV BM
09RANGOON333	BURMA: GEM AND JADE EXPORTS INCREASE IN 2008; [...] (C) The total value of Burmese jade and gem exports in 2008 increased by 30 percent over the previous year, with jade sales accounting for 98 percent of the total. Trade analysts predict 2009 exports will drop due to the continuing world economic crisis and declining demand. In 2008 the ma [...]	2009-06-05 04:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON SENV PREL PGOV ETRD PINR BM
09RANGOON335	BURMA: ASSK PROCEEDINGS POSTPONED; APPEALS COURT [...] (C) At a brief hearing on the morning of June 5, judges in the trial against Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),her two aides, and Amcit John Yettaw announced a delay in the resumption of the proceedings until June 12. ASSK's attorneys appeared at a separate appeals court later in the day to seek rein [...]	2009-06-05 07:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM CASC PGOV PHUM PREL
09RANGOON337	BURMA: REPORT CARD FOR 2010 NARCOTICS MAJORS LIST [...] (U) This message responds to Ref A request for a report on the Government of Burma's cooperation on narcotics control objectives in the context of the 2010 Narcotics Majors List. 2. (SBU) Begin Text of 2008 Certification Report Card: A. The USG asked the Government of Burma to take veri [...]	2009-06-08 08:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR PINR PREL BM
09RANGOON339	BURMA: POLICE REPORTEDLY RELEASE FAMILY THAT [...] (C) A Regional Security Office police contact reported that on June 7 officials released the six persons who were detained after approaching the Embassy to ask for assistance (reftel). According to the police contact, the five family members and their friend were released after posting a bail [...]	2009-06-09 05:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC CASC BM PGOV
09RANGOON34	CONSERVATION GROUP CREATES COMMUNITY FORESTS, [...] (C) The Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association (BANCA) implemented its third grant through Embassy Rangoon's small grants program to start a community forestry program in the Kyeintali area of Rakhine State, near the Yoma Elephant Sanctuary. During our December 2008 visit to monitor [...]	2009-01-20 01:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM SENV

09RANGOON340	BURMA: GEM DEALERS COMPLAIN ABOUT FINANCIAL [...] (C) Burmese gem merchants complain that a combination of the world financial crisis, lower worldwide demand for luxury items, and sanctions have reduced jade and gems sales thus far in 2009. While the Burmese Government continues to profit from its jade and gem auctions, small local traders [...]	2009-06-09 06:34:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON SENV PREL PGOV ETRD PINR BM
09RANGOON341	BURMA: APPEALS COURT REINSTATES ONE ASSK DEFENSE [...] (SBU) ASSK lawyer and NLD spokesman Nyan Win told us that on June 9 the Rangoon Divisional Court announced it would allow Aung San Suu Kyi's defense to call as a witness NLD member and lawyer Daw Khin Mot Mot, one of the three witnesses originally barred by the trial court. However, the Divi [...]	2009-06-09 06:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON342	BURMA: MIXED NLD MESSAGES ON DIALOGUE [...] (C) On June 8, Charge met with National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee (CEC) members Khin Maung Swe, U Nyunt Wai, and U Than Tun to discuss questions posed by Labor Minister (also Relations with Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) Minister) Major General Aung Kyi in response to an [...]	2009-06-09 06:49:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON344	BURMA: ASSK LAWYERS TO APPEAL TO SUPREME COURT [...] (SBU) On June 11, Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) legal team will file an appeal with the Supreme Court to overturn the Divisional Court's decision to exclude two defense witnesses originally denied admission by the trial court. ASSK lawyer Nyan Win told us he expects the trial court will again del [...]	2009-06-10 06:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON346	BURMA: SUPREME COURT TO HEAR AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S [...] (SBU) Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) lawyer and NLD spokesman Nyan Win informed us that on June 11 the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in ASSK's appeal to admit two defense witnesses who were excluded from testifying in her trial (reftel). The Rangoon branch of the high court has scheduled o [...]	2009-06-11 06:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON347	BURMA REMAINS IN THE DARK; ELECTRICITY SHORTAGES [...] (C) Burma suffers from an acute electricity shortage, producing less than half of nationwide demand, according to internal Ministry of Electric Power-1 (MEP-1) documents. Since the majority of Burma's electricity is generated by hydropower, output falls dramatically during the dry season, le [...]	2009-06-11 07:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV SENV PINR BM
09RANGOON35	MEETINGS WITH PRESS SCRUTINY BOARD AND MINISTRY OF [...] (C) PAO and APAO discussed possible training opportunities in journalism and English in separate meetings with the Director of the Press Scrutiny (read censorship) Board and the Director General of the Department of Higher Education on January 13 in Rangoon. The Scrutiny Board continues to [...]	2009-01-20 08:16:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR EAID PREL CVIS CASC UNGA BM KPAO
09RANGOON355	BURMA: CRONIES LAUNCH NEW SOCCER LEAGUE [...] (C) On the alleged order of Senior General Than Shwe, regime cronies and businessmen launched the new Myanmar National Football League (MNL) on May 16, 2009. To date, the MNL has been a huge success, with high attendance and wide national TV and radio coverage. It is unclear if there is any politic [...]	2009-06-12 04:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON357	BURMA: INCREASING MILITARY INVOLVEMENT IN TIMBER [...] (C) Although state-owned Myanmar Timber Enterprise (MTE),controlled by the Ministry of Forestry, is legally responsible for regulating Burma's timber trade, contacts confirm that MTE continues to lose ground to the military's Regional Commanders who control forest-rich areas. MTE remains t [...]	2009-06-12 06:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON SENV PREL PGOV ETRD PINR BM
09RANGOON358	BURMA: ASSK TRIAL AND APPEAL POSTPONED [...] (SBU) At a brief hearing on June 12, judges in the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),her two aides, and Amcit John Yettaw announced another delay in the resumption of the proceedings until June 26. On June 11, Supreme Court staff informed ASSK's legal team that the high court has postponed o [...]	2009-06-12 06:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON359	BURMA: ASSK SUPREME COURT APPEAL HEARING BACK ON [...] (C) On June 12, the Burmese Supreme Court informed Aung San Suu Kyi's legal team it will hear oral arguments in her appeal on June 17. The notice came one day after the court had postponed that hearing. ASSK's lawyers said the court gave no reason for this latest decision, and they declined [...]	2009-06-15 06:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON361	BURMA: CIVIL SOCIETY INVOLVEMENT IN THE TIMBER [...] (SBU) In response to the reporting requirements of the JADE Act, this cable provides background on the current and potential future role of civil society in monitoring Burma's timber industry. 2. (C) There are a limited number of civil society organizations in Burma that focus on enviro [...]	2009-06-16 01:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON SENV PREL PGOV ETRD PINR BM
09RANGOON362	BURMA TIMBER INDUSTRY THREATENS ELEPHANT [...] (C) Burma's wild elephant population continues to dwindle. Environmentalists estimate fewer than 4,000 roam wild, compared to 5,500 in 1996. Although elephants are revered by the Burmese people, wild populations are threatened by habitat destruction, declining breeding rates, and poaching. [...]	2009-06-16 01:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON SENV PREL PGOV ETRD BM
09RANGOON364	BURMA: SINGAPORE SENIOR MINISTER GOH - THAN SHWE [...] (SBU) According to the Singapore Ambassador in Rangoon, Singapore Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong had a "frank and candid exchange of views" with his "old friends" Burmese Senior General Than Shwe and PM Thein Sein in a meeting on June 9. Goh flagged serious international concerns about the 201 [...]	2009-06-16 06:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM PGOV PHUM PREL SN
09RANGOON367	BURMA -- NLD ASKS CHARGE TO RECONFIRM TO THE [...] (C) On June 16, National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee (CEC) member Khin Maung Swe followed up on conversations with the Charge (see Ref A and previous) regarding the NLD's aspiration to begin a new dialogue with the Burma regime. Khin Maung Swe asked the Charge to [...]	2009-06-17 07:04:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON369	BURMA: SUPREME COURT AGREES TO ADJUDICATE ASSK [...] (SBU) NLD spokesman and Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) lawyer Nyan Win informed us that ASSK's legal team appeared at the Supreme Court on June 17 to petition the court to hear arguments in their appeal to reinstate two defense witnesses in ASSK's trial. The court agreed to hear the case and will an [...]	2009-06-17 07:29:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON37	BURMA: MORE LAWYERS ARRESTED [...] (C) Authorities arrested two activist lawyers on January 15 and 16. Attorney Pho Phyu was detained on January 15 after representing farmers who reported labor-rights violations to the International Labor Organization (ILO). In 2008, the ILO filed a formal complaint on behalf of Pho Phyu's c [...]	2009-01-21 06:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON370	BURMA: MINISTRY OF HEALTH PREPARES FOR A/H1N1 [...] (SBU) During a June 16 meeting with the diplomatic corps, the Burmese Ministry of Health (MOH)reviewed its A/H1N1 action plan, detailing surveillance procedures. MOH asserts there are still no confirmed cases of A/H1N1 in Burma. Since April 28, MOH officials have screened more than 1.3 mil [...]	2009-06-18 00:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO EAID KPAO PREL
09RANGOON372	BURMA: SWISS ENERGY COMPANY LOSES ONSHORE OIL [...] (C) Focus Energy, a Swiss company and one of Burma's largest onshore oil producers, was unable to extend its contract for its two oil fields in May 2009 because the Minister of Energy wanted to grant sole operating rights to the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE),according to company off [...]	2009-06-18 04:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ENRG PGOV EPET PINR BM
09RANGOON374	BURMESE TIMBER EXPORTS DECLINING [...] (SBU) The value and quantity of legal Burmese timber exports dropped in 2008 by eight percent and 21 percent respectively over the previous year. EU sanctions appear to impact Burma's timber trade, as the value of direct exports to Europe has dropped by 65 percent since 2007. Timber indust [...]	2009-06-19 01:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON SENV PREL PGOV ETRD PINR BM
09RANGOON376	BURMA: RANGOON QUIET AS NLD CELEBRATES ASSK'S [...] (SBU) On June 19, the National League for Democracy (NLD) held a private ceremony at its Rangoon headquarters to mark the 64th birthday Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK). NLD members and supporters attended, but - consistent with past practice - diplomats were not invited. Police observed the event, b [...]	2009-06-19 03:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON377	BURMA: FY09-10 BUDGET SHORT ON DETAILS BUT CLEARLY [...] (SBU) The Burmese Government published its FY09-10 budget in late May, along with FY08-09 supplementary expenditure figures. As in the past, the GOB's budget publication provides only general guidelines, with little explanation of spending. The largest proportion of public funds will go to [...]	2009-06-19 07:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD EFIN PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON378	BURMA: UPDATE ON CRONY ZAW ZAWâ€™S ACTIVITIES [...] (C) Regime crony Zaw Zaw continues to expand his businesses in Burma. In addition to Max Myanmar Group of Companies, Zaw Zaw owns a beverage bottling company, a cement plant, a trading company, a jade mine in Phakhant, a rubber plantation in Mon State, and a professional soccer team. Embassy Rangoo [...]	2009-06-19 05:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON379	BURMA: RANGOON QUIET AS NLD CELEBRATES ASSK'S [...] (SBU) On June 19, the National League for Democracy (NLD) held a private ceremony at its Rangoon headquarters to mark the 64th birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK). NLD members and supporters attended, but - consistent with past practice - diplomats were not invited. Police observed the event [...]	2009-06-19 07:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON38	BURMA: U GAMBIRA REPORTEDLY ON HUNGER STRIKE [...] (C) On January 21, NLD spokesman Nyan Win told us that NLD contacts report detained activist monk U Gambira has been on a hunger strike for approximately five days. On January 19, Mizzima News reported the 29-year-old monk began a hunger strike on January 13, citing unnamed sources inside Bur [...]	2009-01-21 06:09:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON381	BURMA: ASSK APPEAL HEARING SET FOR JUNE 24; [...] (SBU) The Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments on June 24 in the Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) appeal to readmit two defense witnesses. The next trial court session is scheduled to take place on June 26. Vice Consul met with Amcit John Yettaw for 40 minutes on June 20. Yettaw continues [...]	2009-06-22 06:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON382	BURMA: LAWYERS CONSULT WITH AUNG SAN SUU KYI; MORE [...] (C) On June 22, the lawyers for Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) met with her at Insein prison to discuss her case. ASSK lawyer Nyan Win expects the Supreme Court will take at least one week to rule after hearing oral arguments on June 24 and that the trial court will likely not conduct any substantiv [...]	2009-06-23 07:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON383	BURMA: MORE NLD MEMBERS ARRESTED AND CONVICTED [...] (SBU) National League for Democracy (NLD) spokesman Nyan Win confirmed press reports that two NLD members have been sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment for "defaming religion." Chit Phay and U Maung Soe Wai were arrested at their homes on April 22 after participating in a prayer group that c [...]	2009-06-23 07:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON385	BURMA: THREE NLD YOUTH CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF [...] (C) NLD spokesman and lawyer Nyan Win reported that the three NLD youth members arrested on June 12 (reftel) have been charged with possession of explosive materials. He is seeking to confirm reports that Aung Aung Oo, Kyaw Win Tun, and Kyaw Myo Naing will face a court hearing on June 25. If [...]	2009-06-24 05:56:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON386	BURMA: SANCTIONING TAY ZA'S RIGHT-HAND MAN [...] (C) Lu Lu, a.k.a. Kwan Lu Chan, Chan Kwan Lu, and Zaw Min, is Vice Chairman of Air Bagan and regime crony Tay Za's top assistant and advisor. Known in business circles to be cunning and ruthless, Lu Lu boasts to businessmen that he taught Tay Za "all he knows." Tay Za often designates Lu Lu [...]	2009-06-24 06:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON387	UNSC RES. 1984 - BURMA SAYS IT WILL ENFORCE UNSC [...] (C) The Government of Burma says it called in the DPRK Ambassador on June 23 to state clearly that no North Korean ship carrying prohibited cargo under UNSC Resolution 1874 should enter Burmese territorial waters, according to U Hau Do Swan, the Deputy Director General for Political Affairs, [...]	2009-06-25 03:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON388	BURMA: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF DEFORESTATION [...] (C) The Burmese Government estimates the rate of deforestation to be only 0.3 percent annually, but local environmentalists argue the rate is as high as 2 percent a year. The highest levels of deforestation occur in Kachin and Sagaing Divisions. Former Forestry Department officials report [...]	2009-06-25 04:34:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV ECON ETRD PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON389	BURMA: WFP FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM REMAINS UNFUNDED [...] (SBU) The more than five million Burmese who live under the food poverty line rely on feeding programs run by the World Food Programme (WFP) and NGOs to survive. WFP's programs, which support vulnerable populations and marginalized ethnic groups in Northern Rakhine State, Chin State, Shan S [...]	2009-06-25 05:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
09RANGOON39	BURMA: DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER SPEAKS FRANKLY [...] (S) Burma Deputy Foreign Minister U Kyaw Thu engaged in an hour-long one-on-one conversation with Charge on Jan. 20. The meeting was at Charge,s request. MFA asked that the Charge come alone, and, after dismissing an MFA note-taker, U Kyaw Thu said he wanted to talk freely. He then took a [...]	2009-01-21 07:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR EAID UN BM
09RANGOON390	BURMA: REGIME NEWS CONFERENCE IMPLIES USG [...] (SBU) On June 25, Chief of Police (and Deputy Minister of Home Affairs) Brigadier General Khin Yi held an hour long briefing for the press and diplomatic corps regarding American Citizen John Yettaw. For over 40 minutes, Khin Yi described in detail the GOB's version of events surrounding Yett [...]	2009-06-25 07:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON392	ANOTHER UNSC 1874 DEMARCHE; BURMA REITERATES [...] (C) The Burmese Government must respect UNSC resolutions, knows what it must do regarding Res. 1874, and intends to cooperate with the international community, including the United States, on this issue, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General (DG) for International Organiz [...]	2009-06-26 04:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON393	ASSK/YETTAW TRIAL DELAYED PENDING SUPREME COURT [...] (SBU) On June 26 the Divisional Court delayed the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi, her two assistants, and Amcit John Yettaw until July 3, pending the decision of the Supreme Court on whether to allow two additional defense witnesses (reftels). Yettaw broke his 49-day fast on the morning of June 2 [...]	2009-06-26 06:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON394	BURMA: GAMBARI ARRIVES WITHOUT MUCH OF A SCHEDULE [...] (C) UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari arrived in Rangoon on June 26 at 10:00 a.m. World Food Program Country Director Chris Kaye told us he and UN Resident Coordinator Bishow Parajuli met Gambari at the Rangoon airport for approximately 10 minutes before Gambari departed for Nay Pyi Taw, where [...]	2009-06-26 07:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON395	BURMA STATE MEDIA HIGHLIGHT AN ALLEGED USG-YETTAW [...] (C) State media carried extensive coverage of Police Chief Khin Yi's June 25 press conference regarding American Citizen John Yettaw (reftel) and highlighted Khin Yi's implication of USG involvement. The regime-mouthpiece New Light of Myanmar's headline noted that police forces arrested Yett [...]	2009-06-26 07:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON401	SUPREME COURT REJECTS ASSK APPEAL TO ADMIT [...] (SBU) On June 29, the Burma Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the lawyers for Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) to reinstate two defense witnesses. The high court's ruling upholds the decisions by the trial court and Rangoon Divisional (appeals) Court to exclude National League for Democracy (NLD) C [...]	2009-06-29 06:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON402	BURMA: MINISTRY OF HEALTH CONFIRMS FIRST A/H1N1 [...] (C) On June 28, the Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed in the local press Burma's first case of A/H1N1 -- a 13-year old Burmese girl who recently returned from Singapore. The girl, who was diagnosed on June 27, continues to receive tamiflu treatment at Yangon General Hospital. MOH has place [...]	2009-06-29 07:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO EAID KPAO PREL
09RANGOON404	GAMBARI BRIEFS CHARGE AND DEAN OF DIPLOMATIC CORPS [...] (C) UN Special Envoy Gambari phoned Charge prior to his departure from Rangoon on June 27 to give a brief readout of his June 26-27 visit to Burma. Gambari told Charge his visit was focused on the possibility of an upcoming UNSYG visit, including a possible agenda, program of visit, and possib [...]	2009-06-29 08:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON405	TALKING WITH JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA IN RANGOON [...] (S) Japanese Ambassador to Burma Nogawa told Charge that on June 29 he conveyed his Government's "serious concerns" about DPRK proliferation to MOFA Deputy Minister Maung Myint and urged Burma to "fully enforce" UNSC Res. 1874. Nogawa added that Japan is willing to help Burma move toward de [...]	2009-06-30 08:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON406	BURMA: NLD LEARNS OF BAN VISIT - FROM THE MEDIA [...] (C) On the morning of June 30, NLD spokesman Nyan Win told us neither the GOB nor UN had informed the party about a Ban visit or requested a meeting between Ban and NLD officials. However, Nyan Win was aware of press reports on the upcoming visit and commented that the NLD hopes it will have [...]	2009-06-30 08:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON407	BURMA: UN DISCUSSES SYG BAN'S TENTATIVE AGENDA [...] (C) According to UN officials in Rangoon, during UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon's July 3-4 visit to Burma he is scheduled to travel to Nay Pyi Taw to meet with Senior General Than Shwe and other top GOB officials, cease fire groups, and political parties; visit several Cyclone-affected vill [...]	2009-07-01 07:42:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR PHUM BM
09RANGOON408	BURMA: NO NEW A/H1N1 CASES; MOH ISSUES NEW TESTING [...] (C) Ministry of Health (MOH) officials continue to aver that there are no confirmed cases of A/H1N1 in Burma other than the one announced last week, and they are denouncing rumors a patient in Lashio died from A/H1N1. MOH refuses to discuss the status of the eight patients who allegedly have [...]	2009-07-02 04:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO EAID KPAO PREL
09RANGOON409	(S) BURMA AND NORTH KOREA: RICE FOR ARMS [...] (S) A well-placed private business contact reports that the Burmese Government, through military-owned Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd. (MEHL),has exported approximately 20,000 metric tons of rice to North Korea through June 2009. According to the local director of SGS Consultants, the GOB ha [...]	2009-07-02 05:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON41	A CONVERSATION WITH BURMA'S SOCIAL WELFARE [...] (C) In an hour and twenty minute meeting with Charge Dinger on Jan. 19, Burma's Minister of Social Welfare, Major General Maung Maung Swe, thanked the USG for post-Cyclone Nargis assistance and laid out a laundry list of continuing needs, mostly to help reconstruct schools, roads, and the Ir [...]	2009-01-22 06:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID PGOV PHUM PINR BM
09RANGOON411	BURMA - ASSK TRIAL DELAYED; DEFENSE CONSIDERS MORE [...] (SBU) In a brief session on July 3, judges in the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and Amcit John Yettaw announced a further delay in the proceedings until July 10. Defense witness Daw Khin Mot Mot attended the hearing, but was unable to testify. Presumably, she will testify once the trial [...]	2009-07-03 03:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON412	BURMA: CRONIES PROVIDE CREDIT TO DELTA FARMERS [...] (C) Agricultural contacts confirm that the majority of farms in the Irrawaddy Delta have recovered considerably from the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, enabling them to increase rice production by 10 percent over April 2008 levels. In many areas, soil conditions have improved, and NGOs, the UN [...]	2009-07-07 04:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV BM
09RANGOON413	RUSSIAN DEMARCHE IN BURMA TO ENCOURAGE SYG-ASSK [...] (C) On July 2, Russian Ambassador to Burma Mikhail Mgeladze traveled to Nay Pyi Taw with instructions to lobby the regime to permit a meeting between UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK). During our July 4 reception, Mgeladze told the Charge he went in at "a very se [...]	2009-07-07 04:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON414	BURMA: RICE EXPORTS JUMP; EXPORT BAN POSSIBLE SOON [...] (C) During the first quarter of 2009, Burmese traders and military-owned Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC) exported approximately 645,000 metric tons of rice, 33 percent more that Burma exported in all of 2008, reflecting increased production. Exported rice came from Mandalay, Sagaing, and [...]	2009-07-07 05:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
09RANGOON418	BURMA: BAN DELIVERS STRONG MESSAGES; GENERALS DON'T REPLY [...] (C) During UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's July 3-4 visit to Burma, he met with Than Shwe, PM Thein Sein, several opposition and ethnic leaders, and his UN Country Team. Ban reportedly conveyed a strong message on the need for political and economic reform to the generals. He also visited [...]	2009-07-07 10:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON42	BURMA INFORMALLY REQUESTS TO UPGRADE ITS [...] (C) On Jan. 21, Paw Lwin Sein, Director General, Training, Research, and Foreign Language Department, Burmese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, took the opportunity of a social event to pass emboff an oral message from Minister of Foreign Affairs Nyan Win. The Government of Burma would like to u [...]	2009-01-22 07:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	OFDP ODIP PREL BM
09RANGOON423	ILLICIT WILDLIFE FOR SALE ALONG BURMA BORDER [...] (C) Burma's endangered species, including Bengal tigers, snow leopards, elephants, and bears, continue to be under threat, despite protection efforts by the Burmese Government and environmental NGOs. According to environmental contacts, trade in illicit wildlife species, including tiger and [...]	2009-07-09 06:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV ECON ETRD PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON428	BURMA: GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES PILOT MDR-TB PROGRAM; [...] (C) The Burmese Ministry of Health (MOH),in coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Medecins sans Frontieres-Holland (MSF-Holland),launched a three-year multi-drug and extensively-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR- and XDR-TB) pilot program in Rangoon on July 9; the MOH plan [...]	2009-07-10 03:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV AMED BM
09RANGOON429	BURMA: MINISTRY OF HEALTH CONFIRMS SECOND A/H1N1 [...] (C) The Ministry of Health (MOH) on July 9 confirmed Burma's second A/H1N1 case -- a 20-year old Burmese man who recently returned from Bangkok. The man, who was diagnosed on July 9, is receiving tamiflu treatment at Wei Bagi Infectious Disease Hospital in Rangoon. The MOH is conducting su [...]	2009-07-10 03:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO EAID KPAO PREL
09RANGOON430	BURMA: FINAL DEFENSE WITNESS TESTIFIES IN AUNG SAN [...] (C) Substantive testimony in the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and Amcit John Yettaw resumed July 10 after over a month of legal proceedings regarding the admissibility of defense witnesses. Defense witness Daw Khin Mot Mot, who was initially excluded but later reinstated on appeal, took t [...]	2009-07-10 06:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON432	BURMA: INCREASING DRUG RESISTANCE FOR MALARIA [...] (C) Malaria is one of the most prevalent diseases and leading causes of mortality in Burma. In 2008, the Ministry of Health (MOH) reported more than 564,000 cases, with 959 deaths. NGOs emphasize that these figures grossly underestimate Burma's true morbidity, which they estimate is two mi [...]	2009-07-13 05:45:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV AMED BM
09RANGOON437	BURMA GOVERNMENT INFORMALLY REQUESTS ILO [...] (C) On the heels of the June ILO Conference where the Committee of Experts lambasted the Burmese Government's constitution for including an exemption on forced labor, GOB officials reiterated their request for ILO assistance in drafting labor laws. ILO Liaison Officer Steve Marshall indicat [...]	2009-07-14 01:29:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM PINR BM
09RANGOON438	BURMA: GOVERNMENT INTERVENES IN BEANS AND PULSES [...] (C) Burma continues to deal with fallout from the November 2008 near-collapse of its beans and pulses market. Although the GOB historically was not involved in the sector, since November, the GOB has prohibited foreign companies from trading in beans and pulses. Additionally, GOB officials n [...]	2009-07-14 02:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON439	BURMA: GERMAN AMBASSADOR DELIVERS BTWC DEMARCHE ON [...] (C) German Ambassador Luy delivered a demarche on promoting Burma's accession to the Biological and Toxin Weapon Convention to Burmese Foreign Minister Nyan Win on July 10. MOFA Director General for International Organizations and Economic Department Thant Kyaw was also present. Ambassador [...]	2009-07-14 04:45:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MCAP PREL BM
09RANGOON44	BURMESE GOVERNMENT REQUEST TO UPGRADE COM IN [...] (C) The Director General for Political Affairs, Burmese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, U Kyaw Tin, approached the Charge at a reception Jan. 22 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of former UNSYG U Thant. The DG conveyed a message from the Foreign Minister very similar to that prov [...]	2009-01-23 04:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	OFDP ODIP PREL BM
09RANGOON440	BURMA: NEXT STEPS IN THE ASSK TRIAL [...] (C) On July 10, the last scheduled witness in the Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK)/Yettaw trial testified (reftel). ASSK lawyer Nyan Win told us he expects closing arguments in the trial will begin when the court reconvenes on July 24. Nyan Win estimated closing arguments could last for as long as two [...]	2009-07-14 06:11:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON441	BURMA: TAY ZA'S COMPANIES MARKET GEMS, CELL PHONE [...] (C) Regime crony Tay Za, at the behest of the regime, is working with the Myanmar Gem Traders Association to promote Burmese jade and gems at the ASEAN International Gem Emporium in Kunming. According to Air Bagan staff, Tay Za is leading the Burmese gem delegation and flew 40 merchants and [...]	2009-07-15 01:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN EAIR ETRD ECPS PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON442	BURMA: RUMORS OF REGIME NEGOTIATIONS WITH [...] (C) Prominent Burmese businessman and NGO director Nay Win Maung (protect) told Charge July 14 that he is in touch with the political prisoner Zarganar. Nay Win Maung reported that regime officials currently are negotiating with Zarganar, offering his release in exchange for affirmation of [...]	2009-07-15 04:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
09RANGOON443	BURMA: SHAN NATIONALITIES LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY [...] (C) The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) does not plan to participate in Burma's 2010 parliamentary elections unless its demands calling for the release of all political prisoners and a tripartite dialogue are met. SNLD leaders outlined for us the party's pre- and post-election [...]	2009-07-15 05:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR BM
09RANGOON445	BURMA: IVANHOE JOINT VENTURE RESUMES OPERATIONS [...] (C) Myanmar Ivanhoe Copper Co. Ltd. (MICCL) Acting Managing Director Glen Ford confirmed that MICCL, a joint venture between Canadian company Ivanhoe Mining and state-owned Mining Enterprise-1, resumed operations in May, after halting operations more than a year ago. According to Ford, the [...]	2009-07-16 09:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EMIN PGOV PREL BM
09RANGOON446	U.S. ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON BURMA -- SOME [...] (S) Economic sanctions are a cornerstone of U.S. policy toward Burma. The sanctions are broad and include bans on investment, imports of Burmese products, provision of financial services, and targeted sanctions on key regime officials and their cronies. This cable, based on Econoff's two y [...]	2009-07-16 09:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON447	BURMA: CEASEFIRE GROUPS COUNTER JUNTA BORDER GUARD [...] (C) Many key ethnic ceasefire groups from Kachin and Shan States have rejected GOB proposals to transform their armed wings into an integrated armed force led by the Burma Army (BA). In late June, four ceasefire groups signed a Memorandum of Understanding among themselves as they separately r [...]	2009-07-17 05:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON45	BURMA: ILO TO RENEW SUPPLEMENTARY UNDERSTANDING ON [...] (C) In 2007 the ILO and Burmese Government, via the Supplementary Understanding (SU) on Forced Labor, established a mechanism to investigate and respond to formal forced labor complaints. The SU will expire on February 25, 2009; the ILO, based on recommendations from the November 2008 ILO G [...]	2009-01-23 06:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON452	BURMA: OPPOSITION MEMBERS BRIEFLY DETAINED ON [...] (C) National League for Democracy (NLD) spokesman Nyan Win confirmed that Burmese police detained approximately forty NLD members for questioning July 19 as they marched from NLD Headquarters to nearby Martyr's Mausoleum in Rangoon to commemorate Martyr's Day, which marks the July 19, 1947 a [...]	2009-07-20 08:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
09RANGOON453	BURMA: OPPOSITION MEMBERS BRIEFLY DETAINED ON [...] (C) National League for Democracy (NLD) spokesman Nyan Win confirmed that Burmese police detained approximately forty NLD members for questioning July 19 as they marched from NLD Headquarters to nearby Martyr's Mausoleum in Rangoon to commemorate Martyr's Day, which marks the July 19, 1947 a [...]	2009-07-20 08:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
09RANGOON454	BURMA: POSSIBLE PRISONER AMNESTY IN THE WORKS? [...] (C) Leading 88 Generation Students (88GS) activist Toe Kyaw Hlaing, confirmed reftel report that regime officials have recently approached several imprisoned activists to ask them about their political opinions, possibly in an attempt to determine whom to release in any upcoming amnesty. Howev [...]	2009-07-20 09:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON456	BURMA: ASSK CONSULTS WITH HER LAWYERS; EMBASSY [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) lawyer Nyan Win confirmed that he and co-counsel U Kyi Win (aka Neville) met with ASSK for two and a half hours on July 20 at Insein prison. The detained NLD leader and her attorneys discussed their strategy for closing arguments. Nyan Win reported that ASSK remai [...]	2009-07-21 05:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON457	BURMA'S JUDICIARY: TRAPPINGS OF FAIRNESS WITH A [...] (C) Discussions with leading Burmese opposition lawyers paint a picture of a criminal justice system that often has the trappings of independence, but is in effect under the direction of the regime. The outcomes of politically-sensitive cases are predetermined, with civilian prosecutors and [...]	2009-07-21 09:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON46	BURMA: COMMENTS ON DRAFT TVPRA REPORT [...] (U) This is a response to reftel. Information, while unclassified, should not be shared outside of the Department of State and Department of Labor, nor published on the internet. 2. (U) Embassy Rangoon appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Department of Labor's (DOL) list of go [...]	2009-01-23 06:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON461	BURMA: ASSK LAWYERS DENIED ACCESS THIS WEEK; [...] (C) Nyan Win, a lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),told us that on July 21 authorities denied a request by him and co-counsel U Kyi Win (aka Neville) to meet one more time with ASSK prior to the scheduled start of closing arguments on July 24. On July 22, Neville went to Insein Prison to try [...]	2009-07-22 08:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON466	BURMA: CLOSING ARGUMENTS IN ASSK TRIAL BEGIN; SOME [...] (SBU) Aung San Suu Kyi's legal team began presenting closing arguments in the Aung San Suu Kyi(ASSK)/John Yettaw trial at Insein Prison the afternoon of July 24. Consul and one Embassy local staff member attended as usual. Authorities also granted permission for diplomats from five European em [...]	2009-07-24 10:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON469	BURMA: STATE MEDIA IMPLIES A REGIME REBUFF OF [...] (C) Summary. The state-controlled "New Light of Myanmar" newspaper (NLM) has commented on Secretary Clinton's July 22 call to release Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK). Two recent op-eds under pseudonyms have emphasized GOB past themes: that the ASSK case is an internal, domestic matter; that outsiders [...]	2009-07-27 11:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON470	BURMA: CLOSING ARGUMENTS CONTINUE IN ASSK/YETTAW [...] (SBU) Closing arguments in the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),her two live-in assistants, and John Yettaw continued July 27. Defense lawyers focused on the invalidity of the 1974 constitution and the lack of culpable conduct by the defendants. The prosecutor reiterated the rules pertaining [...]	2009-07-27 11:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON471	BURMA: NLD UNCLES SUPPORT SECRETARY'S MESSAGE TO [...] (C) During a July 27 exchange with members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee (CEC),aka the "Uncles," the Charge solicited the Uncles' feedback on Secretary Clinton's message to the GOB in Phuket. The assembled Uncles (minus Win Tin and Aung Shwe for hea [...]	2009-07-28 09:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON472	BURMA: ASSK TRIAL CONCLUDES; VERDICT EXPECTED JULY [...] (C) Closing arguments in the Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK)/ John Yettaw trial concluded July 28 with the defense rebutting the prosecution's allegations that ASSK willfully violated the terms of her house arrest. Yettaw tearfully told the court he would be willing to come back "again and again" i [...]	2009-07-28 10:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON475	BURMA: ASSK TRIAL: WHAT NEXT? [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi's attorneys expect judges could postpone announcement of a verdict in her case for up to two weeks from July 31. They plan to appeal a guilty verdict, a process composed of three potential stages that could extend for 3-4 months. ASSK, in a personal statement provided b [...]	2009-07-29 10:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON478	BURMA: GOVERNMENT'S PROPOSAL TO CEASEFIRE GROUP [...] (C) The regime has been on a campaign to convince ceasefire groups to accept a government proposal to transform armed wings into a Border Guard Force (BGF) under GOB control. Lt. Gen. Ye Myint and Northern Commander Brigadier General Soe Win since April have been lobbying ceasefire groups by [...]	2009-07-31 03:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON48	RANGOON URANIUM SELLER: FINAL DISPOSITION [...] (S/NF) On November 26, 2008 and December 4, 2008 DAO Rangoon tested the suspected material described in RefTels A and B. DAO Rangoon used an "identiFinder" Field Spectrometer that detected no evidence of radioactive material at the time of testing. The sample results were forwarded to WashDC [...]	2009-01-23 06:54:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET//NOFORN	KNNP MNUC ASEC ENRG KCRM PARM TRGY BM PTER
09RANGOON480	BURMA: GOB REJECTS KACHIN GROUP BORDER GUARD FORCE [...] (C) Burmese regime officials have rejected the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) "Independence Guard Force" counterproposal to the GOB's "Border Guard Force" (BGF) proposal and seem intent to push ahead with the original BGF. The regime is anxious to complete negotiations with armed cea [...]	2009-07-31 07:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON481	BURMA: GOB REJECTS KACHIN GROUP BORDER GUARD FORCE [...] (C) Burmese regime officials have rejected the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) "Independence Guard Force" counterproposal to the GOB's "Border Guard Force" (BGF) proposal and seem intent to push ahead with the original BGF. The regime is anxious to complete negotiations with armed cea [...]	2009-07-31 07:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON482	BURMA COURT POSTPONES ASSK VERDICT TO AUGUST 11 [...] (C) Judges in the Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and Yettaw criminal cases on July 31 postponed verdicts until August 11, saying a legal issue has arisen. The authorities allowed diplomats, including from the U.S., to attend, but not the media. Beforehand, ASSK spoke briefly, stressing the import [...]	2009-07-31 07:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON483	OFFICIAL BURMA EWSPAPER ON U.S. ENGAGEMENT THEME [...] (C) The regimenewspaper "The New Light of Myanmar" ran a July 1 op-ed suggesting that the Obama Administration's approach to Burma -- particularly its focus on Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and its continued endorsement of sanctions -- has been counter-productive. The op-ed prefers an alternate [...]	2009-07-31 08:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAD PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON487	BURMA'S A/H1N1 CASES RISE TO TEN [...] (SBU) Burmese health authorities reportedly this week confirmed another case of A/H1N1 -- a 57-year-old man returning on a flight from Singapore -- bringing the number of known cases in Burma to ten. Authorities are monitoring other passengers and airport staff from the July 20 Silk Air flig [...]	2009-07-31 09:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
09RANGOON490	REGIME DETAINED NLD MEMBERS PRIOR TO EXPECTED ASSK [...] (C) Burmese authorities detained 16 members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Rangoon and approximately 20 NLD members in both Magwe (central Burma) and Mandalay during the evening of July 30 and the morning of July 31 in anticipation of the then-scheduled verdict in the ASSK tri [...]	2009-08-04 09:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON494	SCENESETTER FOR CODEL WEBB TO BURMA [...] (SBU) Senator Webb, Embassy Rangoon looks forward to your visit, the first CODEL to Burma since Senator Kerry came in 1999. A Strained Bilateral Relationship --------------------------------- 2. (SBU) The lack of CODELs reflects years of tension between the U.S. and Burma, mostly relat [...]	2009-08-05 10:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OREP PREL PGOV PHUM ECON ETRD BM
09RANGOON499	BURMA'S H1N1 CASES RISE TO FIFTEEN [...] (U) Burmese health officials confirmed August 6 they have diagnosed a total of 15 A/H1N1 cases in Burma. The latest case is a three-year-old child with a relative who had been diagnosed with A/H1N1 upon returning from Singapore August 1. Health authorities are monitoring all passengers tha [...]	2009-08-07 09:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
09RANGOON50	NLD UNCLES AND CDA EXCHANGE VIEWS ON NEW U.S. [...] (C) During a collegial January 20 give-and-take with members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee (CEC),aka the "Uncles," the Charge reaffirmed the USG's support for a democratic future for Burma, noting that backing for the cause of democracy in Burma is b [...]	2009-01-23 07:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR BM
09RANGOON500	BURMA: QUIET ON EVE OF 8/8/88 UPRISING [...] (C) According to exile and Burma-based activists, noQ major events are planned to mark the 21st anniversary of the 8/8/88 popular uprising, due to feab of arrest. Regime authmrities have increased security since mid-July in anticipation of a verdict in the ongoing Aung San Suu Kyi trial and [...]	2009-08-07 09:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON501	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI MEETS LEGAL TEAM [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) met with her lawyers August 6 for two hours. According to lawyer and National League for Democracy spokesman Nyan Win, ASSK is in good health and spirits, even making jokes throughout the meeting. The August 6 discussions focused not on her current trial (Reftel [...]	2009-08-07 09:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON502	(S) BURMESE OFFICIAL CONFIRMS BURMA-DPRK [...] (S) Australian Ambassador to Burma Michelle Chan informed CDA that XXXXXXXXXXXX told her the Burma-DPRK connection is not just about conventional weapons. There is a peaceful nuclear component intended to address Burma's chronic lack of electrical power generation. When Chan cited reports of a Bur [...]	2009-08-07 10:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	KNNP PARM PREL NPT PGOV PINR KN BM
09RANGOON51	BURMA: ILO CONFIRMS FORCED LABOR IN DELTA; [...] (C) In December 2008 the ILO informally identified several cases of forced labor in the Irrawaddy Delta. Villagers had been forced to participate in routine maintenance and Cyclone clean up. The cases did not involve regime cronies nor land confiscation. The ILO has since conducted awarene [...]	2009-01-26 04:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM PINR BM
09RANGOON514	EARTHQUAKE SHAKES RANGOON, NO DAMAGE OR CASUALTIES [...] (SBU) A magnitude 7.6 earthquake with its epicenter near the Andaman Islands caused buildings to shake in Rangoon and sent strong tremors through the Irrawaddy Delta region, lasting about seven minutes. No damage or injuries have been reported in the Rangoon area, which according to the U.S. [...]	2009-08-11 08:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL BM

09RANGOON515	ASEAN NARGIS RELIEF SPECIAL ENVOY URGES INCREASED [...] (SBU) At an August 6 donor meeting in Rangoon, ASEAN's special envoy for post-Nargis recovery urged increased assistance in the Delta, citing dire conditions and the need to set aside "political" considerations. U.S. and Western diplomats, with UN support, emphasized that the political prob [...]	2009-08-11 10:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON518	ASSK GETS THREE YEARS, REDUCED TO EIGHTEEN MONTHS' [...] (C) A Burmese court on August 11 convicted Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and her two assistants of violating the terms of ASSK's house arrest and sentenced all three to three-year terms. The court convicted detained American John Yettaw on three separate charges, sentencing him to seven years. Im [...]	2009-08-11 11:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC PGOV PHUM PREL BM
09RANGOON524	ASSK VERDICT AFTERMATH: STREETS CALM; LAWYERS TO [...] (C) According to various NLD sources, Aung Sang Suu Kyi (ASSK) and her two assistants will appeal their August 11 conviction. ASSK's legal team also were scheduled to meet August 12 with ASSK and police Special Branch to discuss the mechanism for ASSK to receive visitors with the GOB's permi [...]	2009-08-12 15:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON526	CATERPILLAR RE-ENTERING BURMESE MARKET [...] (C) In a August 6 meeting with Charge, Caterpillar executives explained that Caterpillar Asia plans to re-enter the Burmese market to avoid losing further business to regional competitors, notably Chinese firms. Caterpillar's legal department has concluded the firm can export to Burma witho [...]	2009-08-13 09:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON527	NLD UNCLES SEE POSSIBLE OPENING IN THAN SHWE'S [...] (C) The NLD is taking a two-track approach in responding publicly to the Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) verdict: strongly condemning the trial itself, but also acknowledging the easing of restrictions of her house arrest. Privately, Central Executive Committee (CEC) members welcomed Than Shwe's re [...]	2009-08-13 11:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON53	A VIP VISIT TO BURMA'S KACHIN STATE: JADE, BUSTLE, [...] (C) The Burmese Foreign Minister invited Chiefs of Mission for a Jan. 16-18 visit to Kachin State in the country's far north. Myitkyina, the capital, and Pha Kant, a jade mining center, are busy, seemingly prosperous cities. China's Yunnan Province, only two hours away from Myitkyina by road [...]	2009-01-28 02:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EMIN PGOV PHUM ECON PINR BM
09RANGOON530	STATE-RUN MEDIA WARNS AGAINST PROTEST, STEPS UP [...] (C) In the run up to the 8/8/88 anniversary and the August 11 verdict in the Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) trial, several articles and editorials in the government mouthpiece "New Light of Myanmar" (NLM) sent warnings to pro-democracy groups while simultaneously ratcheting up anti-U.S. rhetoric. [...]	2009-08-14 05:09:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON534	BURMA: SENATOR WEBB'S MEETING WITH AUNG SAN SUU [...] (C) In a 45-minute meeting August 15 with Senator Jim Webb, detained National League for Democracy (NLD) leader Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) repeatedly emphasized she is eager for dialogue with the regime and is prepared to work with Burma's senior leaders to find common ground, including on sanc [...]	2009-08-17 10:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON535	BURMA: SENATOR WEBB MEETS THAN SHWE [...] (C) During a 25-minute meeting August 15, Senator Jim Webb and party met top leaders of Burma's State Peace and Development Council (SPDC),including Senior Gen. Than Shwe. Senator Webb requested a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and observed that resolution of the ASSK issue is necessar [...]	2009-08-17 10:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON536	BURMA: SENATOR WEBB'S MEETING WITH PRIME [...] (S) During a one-hour meeting with Prime Minister Thein Sein on August 14, Senator Webb requested a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and urged her release from house arrest, noting the positive impact it would have on bilateral relations and Burma's standing in the world. The Senator also [...]	2009-08-17 11:49:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON539	BURMA: SENIOR GENERALS START A CONVERSATION; HOW [...] (S) Burma's senior generals used Senator Webb's visit to deliver an unequivocal message: the GOB wants better relations with the United States. They want direct communication with Washington and have identified an envoy -- regime insider and former Ambassador to the United States U Thaung. It [...]	2009-08-18 10:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL BM
09RANGOON54	BURMA: 2008 TOURISM LEVELS DOWN 20 PERCENT [...] (C) Burma's 2008 tourism levels fell 20 percent compared to 2007, despite a substantial increase during October through December. Burma attracted 177,018 tourists in 2008, mostly from other Asian countries. Due to the decline, many tourism-related businesses registered financial losses in [...]	2009-01-28 07:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON540	STATE-RUN MEDIA OFFERS EXTENSIVE, POSITIVE [...] (SBU) Media reaction to Senator Webb's visit figured prominently in both state- and privately-owned Burmese newspapers. The weekend editions of the state-run daily, Myanmar Ahlin, and its English-language equivalent, New Light of Myanmar (NLM),contained lengthy reports on Senator Webb's mee [...]	2009-08-18 11:16:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON543	BURMA: SENATOR WEBB'S MEETING WITH NATIONAL [...] (C) During a private 30-minute meeting August 15 in Nay Pyi Taw, National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee members (aka the Uncles) Nyunt Wai, Than Tun and Soe Myint told Senator Webb they view sanctions as a political, not economic, weapon designed to pressure the regi [...]	2009-08-19 10:09:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
09RANGOON544	NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY CAUTIOUSLY [...] (C) We provided a readout August 18 to the National League for Democracy on Senator Webb's meetings with Than Shwe and Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),while also seeking the party's views on the visit and next steps. Although party elders do not agree with some of Senator Webb's views, particularl [...]	2009-08-19 10:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON548	BURMA: SENATOR WEBB'S MEETING WITH NATIONAL UNITY [...] (C) During a brief August 15 meeting arranged by the GOB, National Unity Party (NUP) leader Khin Maung Gyi told Senator Webb Burma needs to follow its own path to establish democracy, with a priority on maintaining national solidarity in the face of ethnic diversity. He stated that Burma nee [...]	2009-08-21 09:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
09RANGOON549	HEALTH AUTHORITIES MAINTAIN AH1N1 CONTAINMENT [...] (C) Burmese health authorities continue to rely on a containment strategy to handle the A/H1N1 pandemic. While WHO's worldwide guidance recommends a focus on mitigation, a Burma-based WHO epidemiologist said Burma's containment policy is not medically contraindicated and stems from fear of [...]	2009-08-21 09:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
09RANGOON550	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI STATUS UPDATE [...] (C) Lawyers for Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) have met with her twice and will file a formal appeal of her conviction the week of August 23. They are seeking to clarify the conditions of her house arrest, including procedures for receiving guests and communicating with outsiders. Thus far Post h [...]	2009-08-21 10:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
09RANGOON556	BURMA: PRIME MINISTER THEIN SEIN TO LEAD BURMA'S [...] (SBU) Head of State, Senior General Than Shwe, does not plan to attend the UN General Assembly. 2. (SBU) According to an August 20 diplomatic note from the Burmese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received on August 23, Burmese Prime Minister General Thein Sein will lead Burma's delegation [...]	2009-08-25 10:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL OTRA OVIP CVIS UNGA KSEP BM
09RANGOON56	BURMA: CONTINUING FOOD INSECURITY IN CHIN STATE [...] (C) The food insecurity situation in Northern Chin State, where a rat infestation continues to destroy crops, has marginally improved, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). WFP and its partners in December launched a food-for-work program in 50 villages in Chin State, assisting more [...]	2009-01-30 08:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
09RANGOON561	BURMA: RUMORS OF POSSIBLE MONK-LED DEMONSTRATIONS [...] (C) 88 Generation Students leader Toe Kyaw Hlaing told P/E chief and Poloff August 25 that, according to his monastery contacts, monks may be planning peaceful demonstrations and symbolic refusal of alms on October 3, the Full Moon day of Thadingyut (end of Buddhist lent). (Note: During the [...]	2009-08-26 10:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON566	BURMA: ASSK TO SUBMIT APPEAL SEPTEMBER 1, [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) met with her lawyers for two hours August 27 to finalize her appeal. In a brief conversation on August 28, ASSK attorney and NLD spokesperson Nyan Win told us that her legal team will submit the appeal to the Divisional Court on September 1. 2. (C) Nyan Win inf [...]	2009-08-28 11:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON567	KOKANG SITUATION TENSE, REPORTS OF BURMESE ARMY [...] No summary [...]	2009-08-28 12:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON57	BURMA: SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN TRADE IN 2008 [...] (SBU) The Burmese Government recorded an increase in both exports and imports in 2008 compared to previous years. While the value of natural gas exports remained constant, trade was bolstered by substantial exports of jade, gems, and agricultural products. Burmese exports totaled USD 6.6 bi [...]	2009-01-30 08:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD EFIN PREL PGOV BM
09RANGOON571	BURMA: TIP REPORT TIER 3 REASSESSMENT [...] (SBU) The GOB has not made notable progress on the recommendations listed in the 2009 TIP Report. End summary. No Prosecutions of Military or Civilian Officials --------------------------------------------- ---- 2. (C) The 2009 TIP report recommended the GOB criminally prosecute mili [...]	2009-08-31 10:30:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KWMN KCRM KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SMIG KTIP
09RANGOON573	BURMA: GOB CLAIMS PEACE IN KOKANG REGION, WHICH [...] No summary [...]	2009-08-31 11:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON575	BURMA: KOKANG UPDATE [...] No summary [...]	2009-09-01 10:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON59	GAMBARI MEETS WITH GOB REPS AND AUNG SAN SUU KYI; [...] (SBU) UN Special Representative Ibrahim Gambari arrived in Rangoon Saturday, January 31 for his seventh visit to Burma. He met with GOB officials including Foreign Minister Nyan Win and outlined his priorities -- achieving progress on his "five-point agenda," political facilitation between t [...]	2009-02-02 08:49:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON PINR BM
09RANGOON590	BURMA: DIVISIONAL COURT TO CONSIDER AUNG SAN SUU [...] No summary [...]	2009-09-08 10:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON591	BURMA: DIVISIONAL COURT TO CONSIDER AUNG SAN SUU [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) lawyers confirmed the Rangoon Divisional Court has agreed to consider their appeal of ASSK's August 11 conviction on charges she violated the terms of her house arrest. ASSK lawyer and NLD spokesman Nyan Win told us ASSK's legal team formally filed its memorandu [...]	2009-09-08 12:56:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON598	BURMA: INDONESIA SEEKING MEETING WITH THAN SHWE, [...] No summary [...]	2009-09-10 09:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON599	BURMA: INDONESIA SEEKING MEETING WITH THAN SHWE, [...] No summary [...]	2009-09-10 09:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON60	BURMA: BUILDING GRASSROOTS AWARENESS OF DEMOCRACY [...] (C) Despite Burma's closely controlled operating environment, a few groups at the grassroots level have used USG support to raise awareness of human rights and democracy issues in their communities. These groups work at significant risk to their personal security, but employ basic precautio [...]	2009-02-03 04:30:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON600	BURMA: INDONESIA SEEKING MEETING WITH THAN SHWE, [...] (C) According to ASEAN's special envoy for post-Nargis recovery, a former Indonesian government official, Indonesia feels it can play a constructive role in Burma and is seeking a meeting between Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda and SPDC Chair Than Shwe prior to the upcoming UN [...]	2009-09-10 09:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON601	BURMA: GOB PRESENTS ITS SIDE OF THE STORY ON THE [...] (C) The GOB Foreign Ministry arranged a September 7-9 trip for diplomats and media to the Kokang Region to present its version of the recent events there, offering a tour of an illicit Kokang arms factory and the homes and alleged drug labs of Kokang factional leaders who have since fled to [...]	2009-09-10 10:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON604	STAFFDEL WEIL/LEE DISCUSSES ASSISTANCE AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY [...] (SBU) House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) professional staff members Lynne Weil, Jessica Lee, and Dennis Halpin visited Burma August 27-30 to assess USG assistance programs and public diplomacy outreach efforts. In separate meetings with officials from the Ministries of Social Welfare and [...]	2009-09-11 06:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KPAO EAID BM
09RANGOON608	SUBJECT: BURMA: NLD'S WIN TIN QUESTIONED; ASSK [...] (C) In a September 14 meeting with P/E Chief and Poloff, National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee (CEC) member Win Tin confirmed media reports that he was detained and released by Burmese police September 12. Special Branch officers questioned Win Tin for one and a half [...]	2009-09-14 10:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON609	BURMA: BUSINESS CANDIDATES WILL RUN, LIKE IT OR NOT [...] (SBU) Conversations with a range of private sector contacts suggest the regime is in the process of selecting supportive candidates from the business community to run in the 2010 elections. The regime has reportedly vetted individuals based not only on perceived loyalty but also via a candi [...]	2009-09-14 10:04:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON61	BURMA'S CENSOR BOARD: STANDING IN THE WAY OF PRESS [...] (C) The Press Scrutiny and Registration Board (Censor Board) continues to exert a powerful and negative influence on Burma's media, despite the emergence of many privately owned newspapers and magazines in recent years. Editors complain of heavy-handedness and arbitrary censorship and see n [...]	2009-02-03 04:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL CVIS CASC BM KPAO
09RANGOON62	GAMBARI PROVIDES READ-OUT OF RANGOON VISIT [...] (C) UNSYG Special Envoy Gambari phoned the Charge to provide a read-out of his Jan. 31-Feb. 3 visit to Burma. He said process issues had gone well, but "tangibles" are more difficult. He is aware the SYG and others need progress on those tangibles. He has sensed "some movement" within the [...]	2009-02-03 08:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON PINR BM
09RANGOON626	BURMA: SIX BOMBS EXPLODE IN RANGOON; NO INJURIES [...] (C) Burma Police Special Branch Deputy Director Colonel Win Naing Tun confirmed media reports of bomb explosions in Rangoon the night of September 16. No injuries were reported. On September 17, the RSO's FSN investigator learned from GOB police sources that homemade bombs containing metal b [...]	2009-09-17 10:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ASEC BM
09RANGOON627	BURMA: DECISION IN AUNG SAN SUU KYI APPEAL [...] (C) Lawyers for Aung San Suu Kyi and her two assistants presented appeal arguments September 18 to the Rangoon Divisional Court. As expected, ASSK's lawyers argued that her conviction for violating her house arrest was baseless because the 1974 Constitution and corresponding laws under whic [...]	2009-09-18 10:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON628	88 GENERATION ACTIVISTS DETAIL PRISON CONDITIONS; [...] (C) In a September 17 meeting with P/E chief and Poloff, 88 Generation Students (88GS) activist Soe Htun and human rights activist Myat Ko Ko expressed growing concern over the poor conditions of Burma's prisons and political prisoners' lack of basic necessities. Soe Htun, who continues his w [...]	2009-09-18 11:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON629	BURMA: SOME POLITICAL PRISONERS RELEASED IN [...] (C) State-run radio and television announced late September 17 that the government would release 7,114 prisoners for good behavior and humanitarian reasons. Prisoners are being released progressively; Embassy sources believe up to 250 political prisoners may be among the total. Thus far we ha [...]	2009-09-18 11:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON63	GAMBARI WITH UN COUNTRY TEAM; SHAN ETHNIC PARTY [...] (SBU) Embassy Rangoon received reports of Gambari's January 31 and February 3 sessions with the UN Country Team, and his February 2 meeting with the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD). (See septel for Gambari's end-of-visit read-out to the Charge.) Gambari told the UN Country T [...]	2009-02-03 08:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON PINR BM
09RANGOON637	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI MEETS PERSONAL PHYSICIAN [...] No summary [...]	2009-09-21 09:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON639	BURMA: LAWYERS FOR ASSK DISCUSS APPEAL, ACCESS, [...] (C) During a September 22 meeting with P/E Chief, Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) lawyers Kyi Win (aka Neville) and Nyan Win confirmed they argued during the September 18 Divisional Court appeal that the 1974 Constitution and laws enacted under it that governed ASSK's 2003-2009 house arrest are inva [...]	2009-09-22 10:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON64	BURMA: THAN SHWE RESURFACES [...] (C) After a month of speculation about his whereabouts, Burmese Senior General Than Shwe reappeared in Nay Pyi Taw February 3 to accept the credentials of the new Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Chinese Ambassadors to Burma. Official photos of all three ceremonies appear in the February 4 state- [...]	2009-02-04 07:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR BM
09RANGOON640	BURMA: RISING NUMBERS OF POLITICAL PRISONERS [...] (C) As of September 22, Burmese authorities have so far released at least 127 political prisoners, but virtually no high-profile detainees are among them. According to Embassy sources, newly freed prisoners were not required to support the SPDC as a condition of their release, but they had t [...]	2009-09-22 11:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON643	BURMA: SOME BUSINESSMEN REPORTEDLY HEARING FROM [...] (C) The GOB has recently conveyed through official channels and via at least one businessman (septel) its desire for better relations with the U.S.. According to an Embassy contact, many in the private sector here think Washington is preparing to respond positively, particularly regarding s [...]	2009-09-23 09:34:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON644	BURMESE BUSINESSMAN ON GOB-U.S. RELATIONS, ETHNIC [...] (C) A well-connected Burmese businessman has conveyed informally to the Charge that the GOB is strongly interested in better relations with the USG, mainly to buffer Chinese dominance. Senior figures in Nay Pyi Taw reportedly told the businessman that the GOB does not expect sanctions relief [...]	2009-09-23 10:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON648	"COFFEE-AT EMPTOR:" THAN SHWE'S GRANDSON WINS [...] (C) Rangoon coffee klatches are abuzz with rumors about the fate of the "7 Lekker" coffee shop. The gleaming, modern cafe was in operation for a mere four-five months before it was reduced in early September to a rubble-strewn lot. Versions of its demise vary, but almost certainly the destr [...]	2009-09-24 09:25:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON651	ARAKANESE STUDENT ACTIVISTS, INCLUDING FORMER [...] (C) On September 23, Embassy Rangoon sources confirmed a media report that Special Branch police arrested six politically active Arakanese university students on September 1. According to a September 9 Narinjara (exile-based) online news article, authorities arrested the students -- Tun Lin, [...]	2009-09-24 11:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON652	STATE MEDIA ACCUSES AMCIT KYAW ZAW LWIN OF [...] (C) The September 24 edition of the New Light of Myanmar contains a three-page expose on anti-government groups' alleged efforts to uprisings and launch terrorist attacks within Burma. The article names recently arrested American citizen Kyaw Zaw Lwin (Ref A) as a claiming he has ties to inter [...]	2009-09-24 11:59:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM CASC PGOV PHUM PREL
09RANGOON657	BURMA: FIVE THOUSAND KYAT NOTE CREATES BUZZ, [...] (SBU) The GOB used a prime-time TV broadcast to announce the roll-out of a 5,000 kyat(K) note (worth slightly less than USD 5). The highest note currently in circulation is K1,000 (less than USD 1). Rangoon residents are excited about the new bill, seemingly for its novelty and convenience [...]	2009-09-25 10:27:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON659	BURMA: NLD SUPPORTS POLICY REVIEW, CAUTIONS [...] (C) During a September 24 meeting with National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee (CEC) members, CDA previewed the expected outcomes of the USG policy review. The Uncles responded positively, noting they appreciate the USG's interest in increasing engagement with the GO [...]	2009-09-28 07:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON66	BURMA: PREPARATIONS CONTINUE FOR GLOBAL FUND [...] (C) The Minister of Health chaired the third Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) meeting January 30 in preparation for the GOB's planned round nine Global Fund application. During the meeting, CCM members agreed on the proposed selection process for the dual principal recipients (PRs),who [...]	2009-02-04 07:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI EAID PHUM KHIV PGOV SENV BM
09RANGOON661	BURMA: NLD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EMPHASIZES [...] (SBU) This year's National League for Democracy (NLD) anniversary celebration, which Charge and Poloff attended September 27, was notable for its unusually upbeat atmosphere. Fresh faces dotted the packed house that included Western diplomats and approximately 20 recently released political [...]	2009-09-28 09:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON664	SUBJECT: BURMA: ASSK LETTER TO THAN SHWE SEEKS TO [...] (C) National League for Democracy (NLD) Spokesman Nyan Win told us September 26 that during a September 25 meeting with her lawyers, Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) finalized and signed a personal letter to Than Shwe regarding sanctions. Nyan Win gave one copy of the letter to Police Special Branch [...]	2009-09-28 10:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON67	BURMA: KYAT APPRECIATES 12 PERCENT AGAINST US [...] (C) Although the Burmese kyat traditionally appreciates against the U.S. dollar during the dry season (October-April),the kyat has appreciated more than expected -- 12.4 percent -- since October 2008. Burmese economists, emphasizing the importance of supply and demand, speculate that the r [...]	2009-02-04 07:48:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON674	BURMA: ECONOMIST SHARES VIEWS ON ASSK, ECONOMIC [...] (C) U Myint, a prominent Burmese economist, is cautiously seeking a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and plans to advise she shift her focus from politics to socio-economic themes. U Myint sees economic development as the greatest challenge facing Burma and an issue on which ASSK can ha [...]	2009-10-02 02:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM ECON PINR
09RANGOON676	BURMA: DIVISIONAL COURT REJECTS AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S [...] (C) As expected, the Rangoon Divisional Court on October 2 upheld the lower court's conviction of Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),who remains under house arrest under an edict issued by Than Shwe. Her legal team will continue to contest the conviction by appealing to the Supreme Court. ASSK's lega [...]	2009-10-02 07:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON677	BURMA: POLICE STEP UP SECURITY TO DETER POSSIBLE [...] (C) Police Armed Battalion contacts reported to A/RSO September 29 that police stepped up security around the Shwedagon Pagoda beginning September 27 in preparation for possible demonstrations on October 3, the Full Moon Day marking the end of Buddhist Lent. Toe Kyaw Hlaing, an 88 Generation [...]	2009-10-02 09:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON68	BURMA: EXTENSIVE OFFICIAL COVERAGE OF GAMBARI VISIT [...] (U) Burmese state media carried extensive coverage of UNSYG Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari's January 31 - February 3 meetings with GOB officials. The coverage described Gambari as "an intimate friend of Myanmar" and reported his requests that the regime release political prisoners, engage in [...]	2009-02-04 08:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON682	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI MEETS WITH LIAISON [...] (C) Liaison Minister Aung Kyi, the regime's designated point person for discussions with Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),met with ASSK October 3 for the first time since January 2008. Details of the meeting are as yet unavailable. Meanwhile, ASSK personal physician Dr. Tin Myo Win (Douglas) visit [...]	2009-10-05 09:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON685	Voice of America TV programming back on the air in Burma [...] (SBU) As a result of Embassy outreach to the Ministry of Information, the GOB has allowed state-owned television to broadcast VOA-TV programs. The English language instruction series "Connect with English" began daily broadcasts on Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) the morning of October 1 [...]	2009-10-06 10:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPAO PGOV PINR EAID PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON686	BURMA: POLICE ARREST FOUR ACTIVISTS; WHEREABOUTS [...] (C) Prominent opposition lawyer Aung Thein confirmed a media report that Police Special Branch officers arrested four female activists on October 3 after they returned from offering alms to monks at Magwe monastery in a suburb of Rangoon. According to an exile media report that quotes one [...]	2009-10-06 11:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON687	BURMA: U.S., UK, AND AUSTRALIAN DIPLOMATS TO MEET [...] (C) The GOB on October 8 informed Chiefs of Mission (COM) from the U.S., UK, and Australia that they will be permitted to meet as a group with Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) on October 9 to discuss sanctions. No other topics may be raised. The meeting follows ASSK's recent letter to Than Shwe on [...]	2009-10-08 09:08:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON688	BURMA: MEETING WITH AUNG SAN SUU KYI ON SANCTIONS [...] (C) U.S., UK (representing the EU),and Australian chiefs of mission (COMs) briefed Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) on their governments' respective sanctions policies in a one-hour meeting October 9. ASSK confirmed her willingness to cooperate with the SPDC to lift sanctions, but indicated she fir [...]	2009-10-09 09:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON689	BURMA: BRIEFING THE NLD ON SANCTIONS MEETING WITH [...] No summary [...]	2009-10-09 10:49:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON690	BURMA: BRIEFING THE NLD ON SANCTIONS MEETING WITH [...] (C) CDA, a.i., Australian Charge, and UK DCM briefed the National League for Democracy (NLD) October 9 on the meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) on sanctions earlier in the day. The meeting at NLD headquarters was packed, with both Central Executive Committee (CEC) and rank-and-file member [...]	2009-10-09 10:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON693	BURMA: INCLUDING ICRC ON THE DIALOGUE AGENDA [...] (C) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC),which operates under an extremely limited mandate in Burma, is seeking to reestablish a temporary presence in Burma's prisons through water and sanitation work in prisons affected by Cyclone Nargis. Meanwhile, ICRC continues funding fa [...]	2009-10-14 08:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON694	BURMA: FOLLOWING UP ON AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S [...] (C) The UK, Australia, and U.S. COMs in Rangoon met on October 14 to discuss requests Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) made in her October 9 meeting (reftel): for the three governments, calculations of GOB steps toward democracy that would merit an easing of sanctions, and for additional information [...]	2009-10-14 11:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON BM
09RANGOON695	BURMA: NLD SPOKESMAN SHARES AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S [...] (C) According to National League for Democracy (NLD) spokesman and Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) lawyer Nyan Win, ASSK is looking for ways to break the current political stalemate in Burma and is prepared to support sanctions relief if circumstances merit. She remains personally opposed to the 20 [...]	2009-10-15 10:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON700	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI SEES SANCTIONS AS A [...] (C) According to National League for Democracy (NLD) spokesman and Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) lawyer Nyan Win, ASSK supports using sanctions as a bargaining chip with the Burmese government and has asked the GOB to allow her to make a public appeal for increased assistance for Cyclone Nargis re [...]	2009-10-19 10:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON702	BURMA: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, LIAISON MINISTERS [...] (S) Science and Technology Minister U Thaung told Charge October 19 the Burma Government has agreed to a November 3-4 visit by A/S Campbell and delegation. The Charge reiterated USG expectations for the visit, including our interest in a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) at her residenc [...]	2009-10-20 11:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL BM
09RANGOON704	BURMA: A HEART-TO-HEART WITH THE WA [...] (C) During a two-hour meeting on October 21, a representative of the United Wa State Army (UWSA) told us that the Wa did not participate in the August conflict between the Burma Army and the Kokang. The UWSA is shoring up its defenses but does not expect imminent conflict with the Burma Arm [...]	2009-10-22 10:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM SNAR PINR BM
09RANGOON705	BURMA: ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS FEELING THE [...] (C) The Government of Burma (GOB) is exerting increasing pressure on INGOs and international organizations through the visa process and operational restrictions, according to our contacts. Several INGO heads and at least one senior UN official are now living on expired visas the GOB has fail [...]	2009-10-22 10:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM EAID ECON PGOV PINR PREL
09RANGOON718	BURMA: SEVERAL JOURNALISTS, ACTIVISTS ARRESTED; [...] (SBU) Embassy sources have confirmed media reports that authorities in Rangoon arrested seven members of Lin Let Kye (Burmese for &shining star8) ) a group of approximately 40 young social activists and Rangoon-based journalists that was formed in May 2008 to assist in the Cyclone Nargis reli [...]	2009-10-29 10:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON73	BURMA: KYAW THU ON CABINET RESHUFFLE, FUTURE OF [...] (SBU) At a February 4 diplomatic reception, Tripartite Core Group (TCG) Chairman Kyaw Thu informed the Charge that he has left his position as Deputy Foreign Minister and replaced U Than Nyunt as the head of Burma's Civil Service Selection and Training Board, a Cabinet-level position. Kyaw [...]	2009-02-05 06:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON732	BURMA: ANOTHER CONVERSATION ABOUT BURMA-DPRK [...] (S) [NAME REMOVED] , who on [DETAILS REMOVED] informed Australian Ambassador Chan in Rangoon that Burma and the DPRK were engaged in "peaceful nuclear cooperation" (reftel),has changed [DETAILS REMOVED] story. In a November 9 conversation with Ambassador Chan, [NAME REMOVED] said there had been a [...]	2009-11-10 09:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	KNNP PARM PREL NPT PGOV PINR KN BM
09RANGOON733	Media Coverage of A/S Campbell Visit to Burma [...] (SBU) State-controlled and privately-owned media largely provided fairly dry and straightforward accounts of EAP A/S Campbell's two-day visit to Nay Pyi Taw and Rangoon, November 3-4, though a state newspaper did report that A/S Campbell met at the Charge's residence in Rangoon with individuals [...]	2009-11-10 09:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPAO PGOV PINR EAID PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON734	Burma: Meeting with State-Run Newspaper "New Light of [...] (SBU) On November 5, Public Affairs staff visited the Rangoon headquarters of the New Light of Myanmar (NLM) -- the government-run English language daily newspaper. The editors, who in background and manner are more akin to bureaucrats than journalists, admitted their paper is a propaganda to [...]	2009-11-10 09:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPAO PGOV PINR EAID PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON735	BURMA: ASSK REACTS POSITIVELY TO MEETING WITH A/S [...] (C) National League for Democracy spokesman Nyan Win and Aung San Suu Kyi's personal physician Tin Myo Win (aka Douglas),both of whom met with ASSK following her November 4 meeting with A/S Campbell, conveyed her positive reactions to the meeting's format and substance. They confirm she is [...]	2009-11-10 10:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON743	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI NEW LETTER TO THAN SHWE, [...] (C) National League for Democracy (NLD) spokesman and Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) lawyer Nyan Win told us November 12 ASSK has written to Than Shwe to thank him for facilitating recent meetings with A/S Campbell and other diplomats, to pledge cooperation on sanctions and other issues, and to req [...]	2009-11-12 10:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ETRD BM
09RANGOON746	BURMA: ILO PROGRESS REPORT [...] (SBU) The International Labor Organization (ILO) office in Rangoon has received an increased number of complaints of forced labor and child soldier recruitment over the past five months. ILO attributes this increase to heightened awareness of workers' rights rather than increased incidence of [...]	2009-11-13 08:09:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON747	BURMA: CHARGE MEETS WITH NATIONAL UNITY PARTY [...] (C) The Charge met November 9 with leaders of the pro-regime National Unity Party (NUP) to discuss EAP A/S Campbell's November 3-4 visit and to give assurance that Campbell would have been happy to meet with the NUP in Nay Pyi Taw, had the GOB arranged that. The NUP complained that the U.S. [...]	2009-11-13 08:11:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON750	BURMA: A/S CAMPBELL'S MEETING WITH ECONOMISTS AND [...] (C) During a one-hour meeting on Nov. 4 with EAP A/S Campbell, Burmese economists and private sector representatives described Burma's economic woes, including a dearth of credible statistics, rampant corruption, and pervasive GOB ignorance of sound economic policy. Though downbeat about pr [...]	2009-11-16 07:24:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM ECON EFIN ETRD PGOV PHUM PINR PREL
09RANGOON753	BURMA: POST-NARGIS CONFERENCE GUIDANCE REQUEST [...] (C) On November 25 in Bangkok, ASEAN will host a "Post-Nargis and Regional Partnership Conference" to solicit an additional USD 103 million to meet ongoing, critical humanitarian needs in the Cyclone Nargis-affected Irrawaddy Delta. In addition to soliciting funds, ASEAN, the UN, and donors [...]	2009-11-17 10:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON PGOV PHUM PINR PREL BM
09RANGOON762	BURMA: A/S CAMPBELL'S MEETING WITH ECONOMISTS AND [...] (C) During a one-hour meeting on Nov. 4 with EAP A/S Campbell, Burmese economists and private sector representatives described Burma's economic woes, including a dearth of credible statistics, rampant corruption, and pervasive GOB ignorance of sound economic policy. Though downbeat about pr [...]	2009-11-18 11:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM ECON EFIN ETRD PGOV PHUM PINR PREL
09RANGOON769	BURMA: GLOBAL FUND COMING BACK TO BURMA [...] (SBU) A Global Fund (GF) newsletter dated November 12 indicates that the GF Board approved all three of Burma's GF applications. The UN and NGO response in Burma has been enthusiastic. The Board rated Burma's HIV proposal as Category 1 and granted immediate approval; it rated the Malaria an [...]	2009-11-20 09:21:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM EAID PREL PGOV
09RANGOON77	UPDATE ON MYANMAR ECONOMIC HOLDINGS' ACTIVITIES [...] (C) Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd. (MEHL),one of 46 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Burma, is among the largest and most powerful commercial entities in the country. Established in 1990 by the Ministry of Defense, active and retired military officers appear to control 70 percent of MEHL, [...]	2009-02-06 05:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON EINV ETRD PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON777	ASSK URGES U.S., EU TO PUBLICIZE A "FLEXIBILITY" [...] (C) National League for Democracy (NLD) spokesman Nyan Win met November 26 with Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) for two hours at her residence to discuss legal arguments for her pending appeal to Burma's Supreme Court. During the meeting, Nyan Win informed ASSK of the USG's continued public and pri [...]	2009-11-27 09:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON780	BURMA: DOLLAR LOSING GROUND AGAINST THE KYAT [...] (SBU) The last seven weeks have seen a decrease in the U.S. dollar's value against the Burmese kyat. Even accounting for traditional dry season increases, the kyat has appreciated more than in recent years. Factors may include a stagnant local economy with weak demand for imported products, [...]	2009-11-30 04:42:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON783	BURMESE GOVERNMENT DEPORTS AMERICAN CENTER TEACHER [...] (SBU) Burmese authorities deported an American Center (AC) teacher November 28 without providing her any explanation. Police Special Branch told us informally afterwards that the teacher visited the home of a political opposition figure during a vacation to Pyin Oo Lwin, but she denies any [...]	2009-11-30 10:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC BM CASC CVIS KPAO PGOV PINR PREL
09RANGOON786	BURMA: THAN SHWE ADDRESSES USDA ANNUAL MEETING, [...] (C) On November 27, Than Shwe addressed the 2009 General Meeting of the mass-movement Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA),emphasizing the need for stability and peace and confirming elections will take place in 2010, but offering no details. The meeting also did not address, [...]	2009-12-01 09:46:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON788	BURMA: AUTHORITIES CHARGE TUESDAY PRAYER GROUP [...] (C) An Embassy source confirmed press reports that authorities have charged four women activists, including Tuesday Prayer Group leader Naw Ohn Hla, with violating section 505(b) of the Penal Code -- "disturbing public tranquility." Authorities arrested the activists on October 3 (reftel) f [...]	2009-12-02 09:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON791	EMBASSY RANGOON'S NOMINATION FOR THE 2010 [...] (SBU) Embassy Rangoon nominates Burmese HIV/AIDS activist Phyu Phyu Thin for the 2010 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage. Phyu Phyu Thin demonstrates great courage and leadership and has overcome tremendous obstacles in advancing the cause of HIV/AIDS awareness and provid [...]	2009-12-04 08:38:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM KPAO KWMN BM
09RANGOON797	BURMA: ASSK DOCTOR DEBRIEFS ON RECENT VISIT [...] (C) Dr. Tin Myo Win (aka Douglas),personal physician to Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK),told CDA, a.i., that at a December 3 meeting, ASSK asked him to pass on her gratitude for the opportunity to meet with A/S Campbell and said that she has launched her own engagement efforts with the regime to ca [...]	2009-12-09 08:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON799	AUNG SAN SUU KYI MEETS LIAISON MINISTER; LEGAL [...] (C) State-run media confirmed that Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) met with Liaison/Labor Minister Aung Kyi December 9 at the state guesthouse for forty-five minutes. National League for Democracy spokesman Nyan Win, who has not yet received a read out of the meeting, speculated it may have been to [...]	2009-12-10 09:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM

09RANGOON8	BURMA: NLD VICE-CHAIR U TIN OO'S SPOUSE DISCUSSES [...] (C) Poloff met December 24 with Dr. Tin Moe Wai, the wife of detained National League for Democracy (NLD) Vice-chairman U Tin Oo. She said her husband is generally in good health but requires daily medications. She asked for USG assistance to help the couple's son, living in Japan, to send [...]	2009-01-06 07:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON803	BURMA: AUTHORITIES PREVENT HUMAN RIGHTS DAY [...] (C) Pyay city (Bago Division) Peace and Development Council officials (PDC) in Burma questioned Human Rights Defenders and Promoters (HRDP) leaders Maung Maung Lay and Min Min on December 9 in an effort to thwart HRDP efforts to hold an annual ceremony December 10 commemorating the 61st Inte [...]	2009-12-14 09:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON806	BURMA: ASSK PAYS RESPECT TO NLD ELDERS; DISCUSSES [...] (C) Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) met December 16 with three ailing National League for Democracy (NLD) leaders at a government guesthouse to seek a mandate to reorganize the party. NLD spokesman and ASSK attorney Nyan Win, who met with ASSK for over two hours at her residence December 15, confir [...]	2009-12-16 09:56:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON808	BURMA: IMF CONDUCTS 2009 ARTICLE IV CONSULTATIONS [...] (C) A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have concluded two weeks of consultations with the Burma Government, UN representatives, diplomats and business experts, the annual Article IV consultations. The delegation reported the Government of Burm [...]	2009-12-17 10:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV PINR PREL KTIP BM
09RANGOON811	TWO FARMERS WHO COMPLAINED TO ILO SENTENCED; ILO [...] (C) Rangoon-based International Labor Organization (ILO) representative Steve Marshall told Poloff December 14 the Burma government is "embarrassed" by the recent sentencing of two farmers to seven years each in prison for cutting down eucalyptus trees on their property, but has not yet addre [...]	2009-12-18 10:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON815	BURMA: ILO REPORTS STRICTER PUNISHMENTS FOR [...] (C) Rangoon-based International Labor Organization (ILO) representative Steve Marshall told us December 21 that the GOB has dismissed a captain from the military (presumably via court-martial) and sentenced him to one year imprisonment in a civilian jail with hard labor for child-soldier rec [...]	2009-12-21 10:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM KTIP
09RANGOON816	KNU DENIES RESPONSIBILITY FOR BOMBING IN KAREN [...] (SBU) Embassy Rangoon contacts in Karen state confirmed press reports that a bomb exploded in Papun, Karen state on December 16, killing at least seven individuals and injuring 11. The New Light of Myanmar (Burma's state-run daily) and AFP reported that a time bomb detonated in the evening [...]	2009-12-22 04:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON817	BURMA: ILO REPORTS INTERNAL CHILD TRAFFICKING CASE [...] (C) Rangoon-based International Labor Organization (ILO) representative Steve Marshall told us December 21 the ILO is investigating a reported child trafficking and labor case. According to Marshall, a 12 year old Burmese boy was abducted in Rangoon Division over two months ago at a wharf whe [...]	2009-12-22 08:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KTIP BM
09RANGOON818	BURMA: SUPREME COURT TO HEAR AUNG SAN SUU KYI [...] (SBU) Burma's Supreme Court has agreed to consider an appeal of the August conviction of Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and her two assistants. ASSK's lawyers argued December 21 for admission of the appeal, and the Supreme Court announced its decision the same day. The Court has yet to set a date [...]	2009-12-22 09:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON820	INTERNAL DYNAMICS OF BURMESE LEADERSHIP MEETING IN [...] (C) A Burmese businessman well-connected with senior leaders in Nay Pyi Taw informed us this week that, during the regime's quarterly leadership meeting that took place the week of November 23, Burma's generals received their marching orders for the period leading up to national elections in [...]	2009-12-23 09:29:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR BM
09RANGOON825	BURMA: DEATH OF POLITICAL PRISONER TIN TIN HTWAY [...] (C) Post has confirmed news reports that 38 year-old female political prisoner Tin Tin Htway (alt. spelling Htwe) died of a brain aneurysm on Wednesday, December 23. According to members of her family, she suffered from heart disease and hypertension. Tin Tin Htway, a former member of the N [...]	2009-12-28 09:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM PGOV PHUM PREL
09RANGOON83	BURMA: STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISE DEMONSTRATES [...] (C) Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd. (MEHL),one of 46 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Burma, is among the largest and most powerful commercial entities in the country. Established in 1990 by the Ministry of Defense, active and retired military officers appear to control 70 percent of MEHL, [...]	2009-02-06 06:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON EINV ETRD PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON84	BURMA: EARLY IMPACTS OF WORLD FINANCIAL CRISIS [...] (C) Although the Burmese Government claims the world financial crisis is having little to no affect on the country's economy, recent economic trends prove otherwise. Burma's trading sector has been hardest hit, as export earnings from key products including agriculture, garments, and timber [...]	2009-02-06 06:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PINR BM
09RANGOON9	BURMA: WHERE OH WHERE HAS THAN SHWE GONE? [...] (C) Burma's Senior General Than Shwe failed to attend this year's January 4 Independence Day dinner and reception for military officials and diplomats in Nay Pyi Taw, provoking a recurrence of rumors about his health. The Independence Day dinner was instead hosted by SPDC Vice-Chair Maung A [...]	2009-01-06 07:34:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON93	BURMA: DOCTOR SAYS ASSK IS WELL; OPEN TO DIALOGUE [...] (C) In a February 13 meeting with Poloff, Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) personal physician Dr. Tin Myo Win (aka Douglas) confirmed he visited with his patient at her home on January 1 and February 5. Since October, the regime has honored its agreement to grant him access to ASSK on the first Thur [...]	2009-02-13 05:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON96	NLD UNCLES ON GAMBARI; NEW IDEAS FOR U.S. POLICY [...] (C) During a February 10 meeting, members of the National League for Democracy's Central Executive Committee (CEC, aka "the Uncles") recounted their February 2 meetings with Aung San Suu Kyi and UN Special Representative Gambari. The Uncles said they and ASSK remain on the same page. They t [...]	2009-02-13 07:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
09RANGOON963	BURMA: RICE EXPORTS LOWER THAN EXPECTED IN 2008 [...] No summary [...]	2009-01-02 04:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BM
09RANGOON99	BURMA MFA OFFICIAL ON ENGAGEMENT, VISITS, AND [...] (C) The Government of Burma (GOB) has provided another signal that it wishes to engage with the Obama Administration, perhaps with a two-track, military and civilian approach. During a dinner the Charge hosted for MFA Americas Director Yin Yin Oo, she suggested initial topics for engagement [...]	2009-02-17 07:11:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR OREP OFDP ODIP PINR SNAR BM
10RANGOON100	BURMA: SECOND AVIAN INFLUENZA OUTBREAK DETECTED [...] (SBU) Burmese health officials reported to the World Organization for Animal Health February 23 that they have detected another outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Rangoon, the second in 2010. The previous outbreak began on February 1 in Myangone Township (reftel); prior [...]	2010-02-23 09:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
10RANGOON102	CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN ECONOMY: [...] (C) China's economic presence in Burma has increased dramatically over the last 10 years. The impact can be observed at all levels of Burma's economy: significant Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI),large PRC state-owned enterprises engaged in infrastructure and resource extraction proj [...]	2010-02-24 09:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV PHUM PINR PREL BM CH
10RANGOON103	BURMA: ATTACK ON POLICE PATROL IN GOLDEN TRIANGLE [...] (SBU) A variety of Burmese exile and Thai media outlets reported February 22 that Burmese police were attacked on February 20 while on boat patrol on the Mekong River along the Burma-Thailand-Laos border. 2. (C) Post's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Attache confirmed that on February [...]	2010-02-24 10:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV PINR KCRM LA BM
10RANGOON104	Journalism in Burma: Newspapers, the Censor Board, and the [...] (SBU) Burmese journalists face a restricted and uncertain environment, but a literate public has fueled a recent expansion of privately owned newspapers in urban areas. Self-censorship is prevalent and the Censor Board is heavy handed, though editors generally get along with the current dire [...]	2010-02-25 01:45:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPAO PGOV PINR EAID PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON105	BURMA: NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY LEADERS ON [...] (C) During a February 24 meeting with the Charge, National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee (CEC) members, including recently released Vice-Chair U Tin Oo, reported they are renewing a request to the Government of Burma (GOB) for the full CEC to meet party leader Aung S [...]	2010-02-25 09:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON106	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI DISCUSSES PARTY [...] (C) National League for Democracy (NLD) spokesman Nyan Win told us February 25 that he and the other lawyers for Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) met with her February 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. According to Nyan Win, ASSK, who appeared to be in fine health, discussed party structure and activities at lengt [...]	2010-02-25 10:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON108	BURMA: RECOVERY FROM CYCLONE NARGIS [...] (U) This cable was prepared by USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) in coordination with the U.S. Embassy Rangoon. 2. (SBU) Most of the people in Irrawaddy and Rangoon divisions in Burma who were affected by Cyclone Nargis are making limited progress in rebuil [...]	2010-02-26 04:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAID PREL PGOV PINR BM
10RANGOON109	BURMA: SUPREME COURT REJECTS AUNG SAN SUU KYI [...] (C) Burma's Supreme Court on February 26 rejected the appeal of Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and her two assistants, who were convicted in August 2009 for violating the terms of ASSK's house arrest. As planned, ASSK did not attend the court session. Her legal team, commenting that today's verdi [...]	2010-02-26 09:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON110	BURMA: POST TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY OFFICER [...] Embassy Rangoon designates Marc Porter, Economic Officer, as post Telecommunications Policy Officer. Marc's contact information is as follows: Marc Porter Work Phone: (95-1) 536-509 Ext. 4227 Mobile Phone: (95-9) 502-2318 Email: PorterMR@state.gov DINGER [...]	2010-02-26 09:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ECPS BM
10RANGOON13	BURMA: NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY EXPANDS [...] (C) Burma's National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee (CEC) decided January 11 to add nine new members to its ranks. The decision, which Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) OKed on January 7, will be announced formally the week of January 18. Current CEC members, including ailing [...]	2010-01-12 10:51:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON20	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI ON DIALOGUE, HOUSE [...] (C) National League for Democracy (NLD) party spokesman and Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) attorney Nyan Win, who met with ASSK January 12 to finalize her Supreme Court appeal, told us January 13 that ASSK does not sense any opportunities arising from continued meetings with Liaison Minister Aung Ky [...]	2010-01-13 10:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON27	BURMA: TUESDAY PRAYER GROUP MEMBERS APPEAR IN [...] (C) We have confirmed media reports that Tuesday Prayer Group leader and political activist Naw Ohn Hla and three others -- Cho Cho Lwin, Cho Cho Aye, and San San Myint -- appeared at Insein court on January 11. The court hearing stems from their October arrests for offering alms to monks a [...]	2010-01-14 11:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON28	BURMA: THREE NLD ACTIVISTS SENTENCED TO PRISON [...] (C) Embassy Rangoon confirmed media reports that an Insein Township Court sentenced three National League for Democracy (NLD) members on January 13 to three years imprisonment with hard labor. Each was charged with violating the "Unlawful Associations Act," which makes it illegal for anyone [...]	2010-01-14 11:33:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON30	BURMA: GRASSROOTS OPPOSITION TO CHINESE-BACKED [...] (C) On December 21, workers broke ground on the controversial new Myitsone Dam project in Kachin State in northern Burma. The Myitsone Dam is one of seven new hydroelectric projects on the upper Irrawaddy River and will be the first dam on the mainstream Irrawaddy. The project is a joint co [...]	2010-01-15 10:16:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	BM ECON ENRG PGOV PHUM PREL SENV
10RANGOON33	BURMA: SUPREME COURT FINAL ARGUMENTS; AUNG SAN [...] (C) National League for Democracy (NLD) party spokesman and Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) attorney Nyan Win, together with the other members of ASSK's legal team, presented final arguments in ASSK's appeal to Burma's Supreme Court January 18. They expect a verdict in two weeks. Meanwhile, ASSK m [...]	2010-01-19 10:30:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON36	TFHA01: BURMA HAS NO CURRENT PLANS TO ASSIST HAITI [...] (SBU) The Government of Burma sent a condolence letter to the Government of Haiti after the earthquake; but, according to MOFA DG for Political Affairs Kyaw Tin, nothing further is in the works. The CDA phoned Kyaw Tin to offer USG facilitation assistance if the GOB has a donation in mind ( [...]	2010-01-20 10:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAID PGOV PREL PREF BM
10RANGOON40	BURMA NEWSPAPER MISREPRESENTS USG HAITI RESPONSE; [...] (U) The Government of Burma (GOB)-controlled Burmese-language newspaper "The Mirror" included in its January 18 edition (available on the Qreet January 20) excerpts of an article off the internet titled "Leftist Leaders Say US is Using Relief Mission as Pretext to Occupy Haiti." The story re [...]	2010-01-21 11:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL OIIP KPAO KDEM BM
10RANGOON5	BURMA: COURT EXTENDS SENTENCE OF REPORTER, [...] (C) An Embassy source confirmed media reports that a Pakkoku District court added two decades to the seven-year prison sentences of Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) reporter Hla Hla Win and her associate, Myint Naing. The two initially were arrested in September 2009 and subsequently sentenc [...]	2010-01-07 09:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON50	BURMA: NGO EMPLOYEE IMPLICATED IN TRAFFICKING IN [...] (C) A Burmese national Save the Children (STC) employee has reportedly trafficked at least five young people to the Wa Region for conscription into the United Wa State Army (UWSA). The employee was not working on a U.S. Government-funded STC project. The alleged perpetrator apparently acted [...]	2010-01-26 10:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM EAID PGOV PREL ELAB SMIG KTIP BM
10RANGOON51	BURMA: SUPPLEMENTARY UNDERSTANDING ON FORCED LABOR [...] (C) The International Labor Organization (ILO) and Government of Burma (GOB) have signed a one year extension to the Supplementary Understanding (SU) on Forced Labor - the basis upon which ILO's representative in Burma is permitted to receive forced labor complaints and advocate for resoluti [...]	2010-01-27 09:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON53	KARENS REPORTEDLY FLEE ATTACKS BY BURMA ARMY [...] (C) Alan Saw U, coordinator of the Karen Development Network (an unregistered NGO in Rangoon working to promote Karen interests) said he could verify several recent reports that 2,000 ethnic Karens have been displaced as a result of clashes between the Burma Army -- and its proxy the Democra [...]	2010-01-28 10:25:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON54	BURMA: DESPITE PAY RAISE, CIVIL SERVICE SALARIES [...] (SBU) Effective December 31, 2009, Government of Burma (GOB) employees in wage and salaried positions received pay raises. For the lowest paid employees this increase more than doubled pay, to just over USD1 per day. Higher paid officials saw more modest gains and the highest salaries now [...]	2010-01-29 01:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR BM
10RANGOON57	BURMA: WA ARMY STILL OPPOSES BORDER GUARD FORCE [...] (C) United Wa State Army (UWSA) Deputy Liaison Officer Soe Than reiterated January 14 the UWSA does not plan to accept the Burma government's Border Guard Force (BGF) proposal. The UWSA has opted to "not answer" the GOB rather than reply with a "no" in order to avoid the appearance of a pro [...]	2010-01-29 07:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON59	BURMA: REPORTER SENTENCED TO 13 YEARS [...] (C) Opposition lawyer Aung Thein verified a January 28 press report stating that the Rangoon Western District Court sentenced reporter Ngwe Soe Lin to a total of 13 years imprisonment for violating the Electronics Transactions Act and the Immigration Emergency Provisions Act. Although press [...]	2010-01-29 08:30:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON6	BURMA: SURPRISE DOUBLING OF FEES ANGERS MOBILE [...] (SBU) According to the Accounts Department of Myanmar Post and Telecommunications (MPT),mobile phone charges for permanent SIM cards doubled from USD 0.025 per minute to USD 0.05 per minute effective January 1. The price increase surprised the public and has angered mobile phone users. MPT [...]	2010-01-07 10:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON61	BURMA: AUNG SAN SUU KYI: LOCATION, LOCATION, [...] (C) National League for Democracy (NLD) party spokesman and Aung San Suu Kyi attorney Nyan Win, who met with ASSK January 28, said she will not agree to the current Burma Government (GOB) condition that a meeting with the National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee (CEC) [...]	2010-01-29 09:23:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON68	SUBJECT: BURMA: ACTIVISTS CHARGED FOR ROLES IN [...] (C) Maung Maung Lay, a leader of Human Rights Defenders and Promoters, and opposition lawyer Aung Thein told us January 22 that seven individuals arrested between August and October 2009 for their roles in the September 2007 monk-led uprising were recently charged. They are: democracy acti [...]	2010-02-03 05:19:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON7	BURMA: DEATH SENTENCES FOR TWO OFFICIALS ACCUSED [...] (C) An Embassy Rangoon source confirmed media reports that the Insein District Special Court in Rangoon on January 7 sentenced Win Naing Kyaw -- a retired Army Major -- and Thura Kyaw -- a low-level Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) employee in the European Affairs Division -- both to death [...]	2010-01-08 10:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON72	BURMA: ASEAN PRESENCE WINDING DOWN; NO ROLE [...] (SBU) ASEAN Special Envoy for Post-Nargis Recovery Willie Sabandar, together with visiting officials from the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, announced to donors and NGOs February 5 that the organization is winding down its presence in Burma and expects to shut down all ASEAN-related mechanism [...]	2010-02-05 10:41:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL EAID SOCI BM
10RANGOON75	GOB'S BORDER GUARD FORCE PROPOSAL FALLS FLAT [...] (C) Speculation continues to mount about how the Government of Burma (GOB) will respond to ceasefire groups (CFGs) that refuse to sign on to the GOB's Border Guard Force (BGF) proposal. Another deadline for accession to the BGF passed on December 31, with no apparent consequences. Of the a [...]	2010-02-08 10:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON76	BURMA: IMPROVED TIP COOPERATION WITH NEIGHBORS [...] (C) The Government of Burma (GOB) is taking steps to improve anti-trafficking cooperation with its neighbors. In April 2009, Burma and Thailand signed a long-delayed Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Burma has expressed concern about the treatment of Burmese tr [...]	2010-02-08 10:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM KTIP CH TH BM
10RANGOON79	BURMA: AVIAN INFLUENZA DETECTED IN POULTRY [...] (SBU) Burmese health officials confirmed February 5 they have identified an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) at a poultry farm in Rangoon's Myangone Township. The initial outbreak, detected February 1, was reported to health officials on February 2, and appeared to have a [...]	2010-02-09 10:26:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
10RANGOON81	BURMA: AVIAN INFLUENZA DETECTED IN POULTRY [...] (SBU) Burmese health officials confirmed February 5 they have identified an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) at a poultry farm in Rangoon's Myangone Township. The initial outbreak, detected February 1, was reported to health officials on February 2, and appeared to have a [...]	2010-02-10 10:44:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID AMED PGOV PREL CASC TBIO KFLU BM
10RANGOON83	BURMA: STRIKES HALT WORK AT SEVERAL RANGOON [...] (C) Workers at three or four Rangoon factories, all wholly or partially foreign owned, went on strike February 8-9. The number of participants is estimated to be as high as 3,000. By all available accounts, worker demands focus on increased pay and benefits. Some reports indicate the GOB r [...]	2010-02-11 08:31:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON87	BURMA: NLD VICE-CHAIR U TIN OO RELEASED AFTER [...] (SBU) National League for Democracy (NLD) Vice-Chair U Tin Oo is free, following the February 13 expiration of his sixth year under house arrest. U Tin Oo resumed his leadership role in the NLD following his release, receiving party leaders and journalists at his home and attending a Centra [...]	2010-02-16 10:22:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON88	BURMA: PRO-DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS SENTENCED [...] (C) Opposition lawyer Aung Thein verified news reports that a Rangoon court sentenced four female pro-democracy activists on February 15 to two years each for violating Article 505B of the Penal Code, disturbing public tranquility. Special Branch arrested the four ) Naw Ohn Hla, Myint Myint [...]	2010-02-16 11:04:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON89	BURMA: 2009 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (U) Burma remained a source country for women, men, and children trafficked for forced labor and sexual exploitation. To a lesser extent Burma is a transit country for trafficking victims going between neighboring countries. Forced labor and child-soldier recruitment continued to occur with [...]	2010-02-16 11:28:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KWMN KCRM KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SMIG KTIP
10RANGOON90	UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR FOR HUMAN RIGHTS BRIEFS [...] (C) In a February 15 meeting with diplomats at the beginning of his five-day visit to Burma, UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights Tomas Ojea Quintana said he plans to use his trip to encourage and assess GOB progress on his past human rights recommendations. He reported the GOB has approv [...]	2010-02-16 11:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON92	BURMA: U TIN OO, BACK IN THE SADDLE, WELCOMES [...] (C) During a February 16 meeting with recently released National League for Democracy (NLD) Vice-Chair U Tin Oo, the Charge described the U.S. Burma policy review, in which the NLD's views were regularly solicited. U Tin Oo welcomed U.S. engagement efforts, expecting it will be a long-term p [...]	2010-02-17 10:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON97	BURMA: ABBOT SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS [...] (C) Human Rights Defenders and Promoters (HRDP) member Maung Maung Lay verified an exile media report that an Insein Prison court on February 17 sentenced Gaw Thita, an abbot from Rangoon's Nga Htat Gyi monastery, to seven years in prison. Authorities charged him with violating the Immigrat [...]	2010-02-19 10:32:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
10RANGOON98	BURMA: UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR FOR HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Burma Tomas Ojea Quintana expressed disappointment with his five-day visit to Burma during a February 19 outbrief with the diplomatic corps. After briefly thanking the Burma government for allowing the visit, Ojea Quintana noted that the GOB con [...]	2010-02-22 11:52:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
92RANGOON2310	NEW BURMESE LEADERSHIP PROMISES [...] CONFIDENTIAL - ENTIRE TEXT. - 2. SUMMARY: ON APRIL 24, BURMA'S RULING MILITARY COUNCIL ISSUED ITS MOST DRAMATIC POLITICAL STATEMENT IN MORE THAN A YEAR. IT PLEDGED TO RELEASE AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF POLITICAL DETAINEES "PROMPTLY", TO OPEN A DIALOGUE WITH OPPOSITION POLITICIANS WITHIN T [...]	1992-04-25 07:42:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR BM
92RANGOON2496	CORRUPTION AND THE BURMESE JUNTA [...] CONFIDENTIAL ENTIRE TEXT. 2. DURING A RECENT LENGTHY TALK WITH CHARGE, A LEADING THAI BUSINESSMAN WITH OVER 100 FISHING BOATS PLYING BURMESE WATERS PROVIDED CHAPTER AND VERSE ON CORRUPTION AMONG RANGOON'S RULING GENERALS. ADMITTING THAT HE PERSONALLY MULES IN ABOUT 50,000 DOLLARS IN CAS [...]	1992-05-04 09:04:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR EFIS BM TH
92RANGOON2619	BURMA'S APRIL 23 "PALACE COUP" [...] SECRET ENTIRE TEXT. 2. ON MAY 6-7, TWO SOURCES WITH UNUSUALLY GOOD ACCESS TO BURMA'S MILITARY LEADERSHIP PROVIDED CHARGE WITH A TOUR D'HORIZON ON RECENT POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS HERE. BOTH CONFIRMED OUR INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF BURMA'S APRIL 23 "PALACE COUP" WHEREIN FORMER HEAD OF STATE AND [...]	1992-05-07 09:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	SECRET	PGOV PINR BM
92RANGOON5650	BURMA'S LEADER EXUDES CONFIDENCE -- AND A [...] CONFIDENTIAL ENTIRE TEXT. 2. THE INDIAN AMBASSADOR TOLD CHARGE TODAY THAT HIS FAREWELL MEETING WITH GENERAL THAN SHWE ON SEPTEMBER 17 HAD REINFORCED HIS SENSE THAT RANGOON'S NEW HEAD OF STATE IS SOMEWHAT SERIOUS ABOUT LIBERALIZING BURMA -- AND ENCOUNTERING RESISTENCE ON THIS SCORE FROM P [...]	1992-09-18 09:00:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM CH IN BM
93RANGOON1836	BURMA'S GENERALS PROMOTE THEMSELVES [...] (C) SUMMARY: BURMA'S RULING STATE LAW AND ORDER RESTORATION COUNCIL (SLORC) PROMOTED MORE THAN A DOZEN TOP GENERALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MARCH 27 ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION. A MODEST RESTRUCTURING OF THE MILITARY HIERARCHY IS ALSO IN THE WORKS, WITH EASTERN REGIONAL COMMANDER MAUNG AYE S [...]	1993-03-30 09:18:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR MARR BM
94RANGOON1643	BURMA'S ARMED FORCES PAT THEMSELVES ON THE [...] CONFIDENTIAL -- ENTIRE TEXT. 2. SUMMARY: DESPITE UNUSUALLY INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE 49TH BURMQY WENT OFF WITHOUT INCIDENT ON MARCH 27. IN HIS HOLIDAY ADDRESS, SLORC CHAIRMAN THAN SHWE STRESSED THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE MILITARY IN BURMESE NATION- BUILDING AND CALLED FOR NATIONAL RECONCILI [...]	1994-03-29 09:42:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR BM

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