Myanmar Conflict

Comment 11. May 17, 2008

Conflict:
In the first week of May a very big cyclone hit Myanmar, they estimate more than 80000 deaths. But Myanmas was so devastated that the UN and other organizations know that more than thousands of people could die, so they wanted to send help, aid, and special workers to help Myanmar people. But the Junta didn't want help, they won't alowd any foreign help.

Who?
The UN and the Myanmar Junta.
What?
A cyclone hits Myanmar, and there are lots of deaths. But the Junta don't want any help from other countries.
Where?
In Myanmar, Asia.
When?
During May, in 2008.
Why?
Because the Junta thinks and is afraid the the people of Myanmar would like the foreign ideas, and would think that their goverments are very iresponsables and corrupt.

Background:
Scince 1962 Myanmar is governed by a military power. So now they proposed constitution for May and elections of 2010. The problem is that the Democretic forces are "fighting" against the military goverment, to se who would be the best candidate. And they don't accept any foreign help, because they want the people know they can handdle this huge problem by themselves. But they can't handdle it.

Solutions:
I think that if the Junta denies the foreign help, the UN is going to be force to use all his power (not military power) to made Myanmar's goverments to allowed help. Also the only way these people can saved is with the foreign help, the goverment of Myanmar can't handdle this by itself.

Myanmar Time Line

Comment 10, May 11, 2008.

Time Line:

February 10:
The military government of Myanmar, on Saturday announced a timetable for the “roadmap to democracy", on a proposed constitution for May and elections of 2010. The problem is that the Democretic forces are "fighting" against the military goverment, to se who would be the best candidate.

March 19:
The United Nacions sent a person to discuss with Myanmar leaders and minorities leaders, but that person couldn't see those leaders. The only thing he can do was to leave United Nations recommendations for international monitoring. So Myanmar’s ambassador, told the Council that his country completed four of the seven steps of its road-map project.

May 5:
A very powerfull cyclone hit Myanmar, killing thousands of people.

May 6/May 7:
The cyclone provoque thousands of deaths, millions of injures without shelter. But also made landfalls in the Irrawaddy delta region, and made floods in lots of towns. Some towns already disapeared, and the goverment think that some toens wouldn't survive.

May 8:
The United Nations are angry, because of hard access to Myanmar, where some 1.5 million people are believed to be very affected by the cyclone. The situation for the UN is: “increasingly desperate.”

May 10:
The leaders of Myanmar don't whant any foreign aid workers, because they are scared that the citizens could like the ideas of the foreigners. And they think if the referendum postponed, the foreigners could convince the people of their bad goverment. They would do anything to evit a landslide.

May 12:
UN's representatives, were really upset and unconformed about the irresponsibility of Myanmar's Junta to solved this humanitary crisis. The UN and other countries like U.S., Britain, and France are trying to send medical aids to Myanmar; but Myanmar's UN ambasador said that they would accept international help, but they wont let foreigners get inside Myanmar. Different leaders from many countries, propouse different posible solutions. French representative, expresed that the 15-member Security Council could use the U.N.'s mandate adopted in 2005 that nations have a ''responsibility to protect'' their own citizens to bypass Myanmar's military leaders and drop supplies by air. But that mandate does not mention natural disasters.

Most Important News - March 08

Comment 9. April 10, 2008.

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Previous News:
1- March 11, 2008 - Hundreds of Tibetan exiles beginning a six-month march to Tibet to protest China's holding...several protests around the world on the 49th anniversary of a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule. India has clamped down on protests.
2- March 12, 2008 - Agreement with the Dalai Lama prohibits Tibetan exiles from taking part in political protests...walk from Dharamsala to Lhasa, the Tibetan capital, over an undisclosed route.
3- March 14, 2008 - University who has communicated with Tibetan exiles, said the initial incident occurred...have already been forwarded to Tibetan exiles in India and posted on the Internet...emboldened protesters outside China. Tibetan exiles in northern India who vowed this.
4- March 15, 2008 - Greater autonomy for Tibet and for monks in the Tibetan capital, Lhasa. In India, Tibetan exiles were arrested this week as they set off on foot from Dharamsala, seat of the Tibetan government in exile, with Lhasa as their destination.
5- March 18, 2008 - Tibetan exiles saw a chance to put China on the...amid deep divisions within the Tibetan community between those who back...town of Dharmsala, seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile.

Some Tibetan Exiles Reject ‘Middle Way’

Who?
Chineese goverment and Tibetean Monks (Dalai Lama)

Where?
Tibet, Lhasa, Gansu Province, Sichuan Province, Qinghai Province, and India.

When?
During Spring brakes. 10 - 21 of March.

Why?
Because the monks after 49 years, can't become independent from China.

What?
Handful of radical Tibetan exile groups have said angrily that the "middle way" has achieved nothing in nearly 30 years. They have called for an Olympic boycott, burned Chinese flags and refused to call off a march from here to Lhasa, the Tibetan capital, which the Dalai Lama has called impractical in opposing a mighty state intent on using force.

Sources:
http://navigator.newsvine.com/_news/2008/03/21/1381406-some-tibetan-exiles-reject-middle-way-?groupId=1210

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/21/asia/exiles.php

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/21/world/asia/21exiles.html?scp=5&sq=march+2008+news&st=nyt

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Previous News:
1- June 16, 2007 - Jordanian identity and Palestinians in the West Bank were...safe passage'' for Palestinians traveling between them. A road specifically for Palestinians was established between...has built an extensive system of patronage. It still.
2- December 24, 2007 - Residents in areas that the Palestinians claim for their future...He added that the Palestinians would raise the issue...development of an antimissile system capable of knocking...Bank, Israel and the Palestinians have committed to fulfill the first phase of the road map.
3- Jannuary 10, 2008 - An agreement with the Palestinians before the end of Mr...first stage of the ''road map'' outlining steps...the Israelis and the Palestinians. Mr. Olmert, who...problems, both with the Palestinians and regionally, with...a global positioning system for the handlebars.
4- Jannuary 20, 2008 - The quartet and the road map in an interview...address'' for the Palestinians. The United States...numerous conditions for the Palestinians before negotiations...overhaul their political system, dismantle militant...weapons. Although the road map is not specific.

Palestinians Fear Two-Tier Road System

Who?
Palestinians and Israelis.

Where?
Palestine territory.

When?
Last days of March. (March 28)

Why?
The object of Mr. Abu Safia’s contempt - Highway 443, a major access road to Jerusalem - has taken on special significance in the grinding Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For the first time, the Supreme Court, albeit in an interim decision, has accepted the idea of separate roads for Palestinians in the occupied areas.

What?
Built largely on private Palestinian land, the road was first challenged in the Supreme Court in the early 1980s when the justices, in a landmark ruling, permitted it to be built because the army said its primary function was to serve the local Palestinians, not Israeli commuters. In recent years, in the wake of stone-throwing and several drive-by shootings, Israel has blocked Palestinians’ access to the road.

Sources:
http://www.globalpolicy.org/security/issues/israel-palestine/2008/0328twotier.htm

http://willyloman.wordpress.com/2008/03/29/palestinians-fear-two-tier-road-system/

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/28/world/middleeast/28road.html?scp=7&sq=march+2008+news&st=nyt

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Previous News:
1- Jannuary 29, 2008 - Turkey's governing political party -- a class...to lift a ban on the wearing...nationalist party to amend several...by a court ruling. Some get around the ban by wearing...Erdogan, whose party, Justice...observant Turkey.

Turkey Court Considers Ruling Party Ban



Who?
Turkey's Constitutional Court and European Union.
Erdogan and Suat Kiniklioglu.

Where?
Istambul, Turkey.

When?
It started on 2002, but it still in process.

Why?
Because some political parties don't want the change, wile others want to form part of the European Union.

What?
Turkey's top Court and some political parties want to form part of the European Union, but Erdogan party are oposed.

Sources:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/world/AP-Turkey-Secularism.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=march+2008+news&st=nyt&oref=slogin

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jYK6mGNhxuWpP8gBCKuni-W6AG4QD8VOGO1G2

http://www.kansascity.com/451/story/553854.html

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Previous News:
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Sarkozy Hints at Boycott of Olympics' Opening

Who?
French President.

Where?
Paris, France.

When?
On March 26.

Why?
The violence of China agaist Tibetan.

What?
Mr. Sarkozy couched his comments cautiously, he made it clear that skipping the ceremonies on Aug. 8 was one of several possible French responses to the violence in Tibet. He also suggested that a boycott of the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics was a possibility, making him the first world leader to raise the prospect of punishing China.

Sources:

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E04E5D81131F935A15750C0A96E9C8B63&scp=3&sq=olympics&st=nyt

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2008/03/25/5097316-ap.html

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2008-03-25-sarkozy-beijing_N.htm

Front Page

Jannuary 28, 2008.




1.- KENYA CONFRONTRATIONS:
Hundreds of people from rival tribes confronted each other on a main road in Naivasha. These people became to retreated whe a group of police between them fired live bullets into the air. These ocasionate more deaths. The government says at least 600 people had been killed, but the opposition says more than 1,000 had died. This are problems that the UN is trying to solve.

2.-MARIJUANA VENDING MACHINES IN US
Vending machines that sell marijuana will begin operating in the state of California. Eleven states allow the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.Patients can buy marijuana whenever it is needed.

3.- Hamas Police Force Recruits Women in Gaza:
The policemen of Hamas now have company: since the Islamic group took over here last June it has been recruiting policewomen as well. Since mid-August, 60 women have been accepted into the force. Unlike policemen, the women have not played any role in resisting the latest Israeli incursions, instead working mostly on cases that involve dealing with women, like drugs and prostitution, and helping out at police headquarters and the central jail.

4.- India cancels small farmers' debt:
The Indian government is to cancel the entire debt of the country's small farmers in a giant scheme that will cost 600bn rupees ($15bn; £7.6bn). The move is a centrepiece of India's latest budget, with the government also increasing education spending by 20% and health funding by 15%. Widely seen as a populist budget ahead of elections due by May 2009, Delhi has also pledged to control food prices. The government also said it would keep up work to control wider inflation.

Gaza was hitted again

Comment 7. Jannuary 18, 2008.

New York Times

Who?
Hamas policemans ans policewomans.

Where?
Gaza Strip.

When?
Last Week

Why?
The policewomen search female suspects who may be hiding drugs on their bodies, and go into areas off limits for Hamas policemen, like family bedrooms.

What?
Hamas police, need help of policewomans.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/18/world/middleeast/18gaza.html?_r=2&ref=middleeast&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

BBC

Who?
Palestinians citizens.

Where?
Gaza, Palestine

When?
Last Week

Why?
Because Israel shut its path with Gaza, temporarily

What?
The UN said it was unable to send humanity aids, and other provicions.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7195459.stm

Comment 6. Jannuary 17, 2008.

CNN

who?
Palestinians were attacked by Israel.

Where?
Gaza, Palestine

When?
Last Wendsday

Why?
Israeli military has clamped down on the Palestinian territory in recent days.

What?
An Israeli airstrike hit a car Thursday in northern Gaza, killing three Palestinian militants.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/01/17/mideast.violence/index.html

BBC

Who?
Israel attaque Palestinians

Where?
In Gaza, Palestine

When?
Last Thursday

Why?
The military and economic pressure as well as the international isolation of the Gaza Strip end.

What?
Israel air strikes to Palestinians, causes a lot of damage, including the death of a Palestine leader, and two Hamas militant mainly.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7193559.stm

Comment 5. Jannuary 15, 2008.

French President N. Sarkozy, recieved death threats for his son. I think all this issue are the reasons of dislikes and anger they had against the President.

French President's Lover

Comment 3. Jannuary 14, 2008.

Who?
- Nicolas Sarkozy (French President) and Carla Bruni (His Lover)

Where?
- In France.

When?
- Last week.

What?
- The President of France, was going to travel to India, but becouse of his lover, he needed to pospose the visit. So this affected the politics negociations.

Why?
- This happended because in the part of Asia and in the Middle East, they don't accept divorce.


Comment 4. Jannuary 14, 2008.

I think that the French President, need to have patience. He can't argue and fight for the believes of other cultures. But I hope they could fix this problem the fast as they could, and I really think everything would be done.

Middle East Peace Deal

Comment 2. Jannuary 12, 2008

President G. Bush, promised to return on May for Israel 60th aniversary. By that time, the problems between Israelis and Palestinians could been solved, with a Peace Treaty. Bush declare that The United States would be glad for helping both leaders to stablish the Treaty. Also President Bush said it is "absolutely possible and necessary" for Israel and Palestinians, to agree peace.

• http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7180354.stm
• http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/12/world/middleeast/12prexy.html?_r=1&ex=1357880400&en=f9751459672926a3&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin

Conflict in the Middle East

Comment 1. January 10, 2008

• Two rockets were fired from Lebanon to Israel.
• This attack only affect military, but there were no injuries.
• The reason for this horrible attack, was the visit of President Bush to Israel.