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Burma Referendum Dismissed as Sham

'Free Burma' demonstration, Canada, 2007

01.05.2008 Burmas 10 May referendum on a new constitution is a sham process aimed at entrenching the military, a leading international rights group says in a new report today.

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Related topics/regions: [Myanmar]

Image: 'Free Burma' demonstration, Canada, 2007 © ciao-chow (flickr)

Sri Lanka: Fishing to resume in war-and-tsunami-torn east

01.05.2008 Sri Lankan governments decision to ease restrictions on fishing in Eastern Province, a territory hitherto controlled by LTTE rebels, will give much needed fillip to the industry a major source of revenue for the countrys exchequer and livelihood for people. It will also help people recover from 2004 tsunami disaster.

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Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Fisheries] [Food] [Conflict] [Terrorism]