Another NLD MP sent to Prison by Burma junta
The National League for Democracy (NLD) elected representative (Member of Parliament) for Kantbalu Township, Sagaing Division in central Burma, Dr. Myint Naing was sentenced to 3 months in prison by the township court of nearby Shwebo.
Date: December 13, 2004   10:45:23am

NLD says urgent dialogue needed to solve Burma’s problem
In a statement issued on 9 December, Burma’s main pro-democracy opposition party National League for Democracy (NLD) requested the country’s ruling junta, State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) for a dialogue before the Independence Day which falls on 4 January 2005, to discuss ways of solving the general problems of the country.
Date: December 13, 2004   10:43:49am

Burmese prisoner not allowed to receive medical treatment
Dr. Than Nyein, the National League for Democracy (NLD) elected representative of Kayuktan Township, Rangoon Division who was recently transferred to Paungte Prison from the notorious Insein Prison, has not been allowed to receive medical treatment for his liver diseases from specialist doctors at Rangoon General Hospital.
Date: December 13, 2004   10:35:43am

NLD youth leader arrested and intimidated in Burma
A youth leader of Thonekhwa Township, Rangoon Division National League for Democracy (NLD), Ko Ne Win Tun was arrested on 4 December and intimidated by the local authorities of Burma’s military junta, State Peace and Development Council (SPDC).
Date: December 13, 2004   10:34:17am

NLD members from Danubyu released by Burma junta
Three National League for Democracy (NLD) members from Danubyu Township, Irrawaddy Division, who were arrested and detained in November, had been released by Burma’s military junta, State Peace and Development Council (SPDC).
Date: December 13, 2004   10:31:47am

NLD leaders detained in delta region of Burma
14 National League for Democracy (NLD) leaders and members from Bogale Township, Irrawaddy Division in the delta region of Burma, who were arrested on 6 December are being detained at nearby Phyapon Prison.
Date: December 13, 2004   10:31:32am

Burma’s democracy leader is allowed to see her doctor only
Burma’s democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who is currently under house arrests, is only allowed to see her family doctor and not allowed to communicate with the central executive committee (CEC) members of her party, National League for Democracy (NLD).
Date: December 13, 2004   10:19:42am

Burmese pro-democracy activists call for national reconciliation
The National League for Democracy (NLD) and veteran politicians have urged Burma’s military junta, State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) to reassess the current political situation in Burma and start the national reconciliation process as soon as possible.
Date: December 13, 2004   10:17:48am

NLD leaders arrested by Burmese authorities
The local authorities of Burma’s military junta, State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) at Bogale Township, Irrawaddy Division in the delta region arrested members of National League for Democracy (NLD) who were preparing to celebrate the National Day.
Date: December 13, 2004   10:16:06am

Country Profile: Burma
Burma covers an area of 677,000 square km (261,228 sq miles), ranging 936 km (581 miles) from east to west and 2,051 km (1,275 miles) from north to south. The total length of Burma- Bangladesh boundary is 271 km (168.7 miles). The total length of Burma- China boundary is 2,240 km (1,370 miles).
Date: September 8, 2004   04:37:26pm