After the bout, Tun Tun Min described his unease at facing his countrymen in Myanmar’s national combat sport.
“I feel so sad when I face local fighters. I had the same feeling when I fought Saw Nga Mann [to win the Golden Belt in September 2014],” said the country’s number-one fighter.
“I don’t want to fight local fighters again. I want to fight foreign fighters and make our traditional lethwei famous across the world,” he added.
That didn’t stop Tun Tun Min from entering this fight with such ferocity that it stunned even the crowd at the packed Theinphyu – a group well-worn to this most intense form of pugilism.
From the first bell, the champion – in his first defence of that title – went straight to the offensive, with a combination of kicks and punches that left Saw Gaw Muu Do reeling. His opponent – better known as Gaw Gaw – attempted to block and defend but was overpowered by the speed and consistency of Tun Tun Min. (Courtesy of Myanmar Times)
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
One year on, no justice for Kachin teachers murdered in Myanmar
Hundreds of people attended a memorial service in Yangon on Tuesday for two ethnic Kachin teachers murdered a year ago in a grisly crime rights groups say points to the impunity granted to the Myanmar army in conflict areas.
The killing of the women, aged 20 and 21, triggered a wave of public outrage, with activists alleging the pair were raped and murdered by soldiers stationed in the village where they worked in Shan state.
Myanmar s government vowed to probe the deaths thoroughly and punish any soldiers found to be involved.
Yet one year on no-one has been charged over the murders of Maran Lu Ra and Tangbau Hkawn Nan Tsin, despite pressure from the US State Department which urged a full investigation.
Rights groups believe police may have helped the Myanmar military cover-up the crime that took place near the border town of Muse.
The Kachin Baptist Convention (KBC), which ran the school where the two women volunteered as teachers, say authorities do not appear to be taking the case seriously. (Courtesy of Dunya News)
The killing of the women, aged 20 and 21, triggered a wave of public outrage, with activists alleging the pair were raped and murdered by soldiers stationed in the village where they worked in Shan state.
Myanmar s government vowed to probe the deaths thoroughly and punish any soldiers found to be involved.
Yet one year on no-one has been charged over the murders of Maran Lu Ra and Tangbau Hkawn Nan Tsin, despite pressure from the US State Department which urged a full investigation.
Rights groups believe police may have helped the Myanmar military cover-up the crime that took place near the border town of Muse.
The Kachin Baptist Convention (KBC), which ran the school where the two women volunteered as teachers, say authorities do not appear to be taking the case seriously. (Courtesy of Dunya News)
MPs refuse to delete unfinished govt projects from parliament record
The Union government suggested that over 700 projects that were discussed by the current parliament but not implemented by the authorities be deleted from the parliamentary record. However, the Lower House decided to keep the discussions on record.
The Lower House committee for investigating promises and guarantees of the government submitted its second report to the parliament, suggesting that the parliament keep the promises of the government on record.
The committee report says the Union government recommended the deletion of 724 projects that were promised by the authorities during the term of the first parliament. They government made the recommendation on the grounds that some of the projects were never given a budget, while some are long-term projects that will be completed beyond the current fiscal year. (Courtesy of Eleven Myanmar)
The Lower House committee for investigating promises and guarantees of the government submitted its second report to the parliament, suggesting that the parliament keep the promises of the government on record.
The committee report says the Union government recommended the deletion of 724 projects that were promised by the authorities during the term of the first parliament. They government made the recommendation on the grounds that some of the projects were never given a budget, while some are long-term projects that will be completed beyond the current fiscal year. (Courtesy of Eleven Myanmar)
No green light for Yangon New City Project
Yangon Region Minister for Forestry and Energy Kyaw Soe yesterday denied a rumour that the regional government granted a permit for the Yangon New City Project to Myanmar Saytanar Myothit Public Company.
“We have not given the green light to any company. It is under scrutiny. The rumour is untrue,” he said.
Many areas in the western part of Yangon, between the Panhlaing River and Twante Canal and between the Hlaing River and Hlaingthayar-Twante Motorway have already been set aside for the project. Moreover, the Yangon New City Project will include land plots across the river from Kyeemyindaing Township and in Twante Township.
The regional government opened a tender for the Yangon New City Project on 12 January, 2015. Only three of more than 50 companies that requested tender forms ended up submitting applications. Those companies are Yangon South West Development Public Company, Business Capital City Development Ltd and Shwe Pobba International Construction Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Shwe Than Lwin Co. (Courtesy of Eleven Myanmar)
“We have not given the green light to any company. It is under scrutiny. The rumour is untrue,” he said.
Many areas in the western part of Yangon, between the Panhlaing River and Twante Canal and between the Hlaing River and Hlaingthayar-Twante Motorway have already been set aside for the project. Moreover, the Yangon New City Project will include land plots across the river from Kyeemyindaing Township and in Twante Township.
The regional government opened a tender for the Yangon New City Project on 12 January, 2015. Only three of more than 50 companies that requested tender forms ended up submitting applications. Those companies are Yangon South West Development Public Company, Business Capital City Development Ltd and Shwe Pobba International Construction Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Shwe Than Lwin Co. (Courtesy of Eleven Myanmar)
Israeli Weapons Aid Potential Genocide in Myanmar and Burundi
Throughout its short history Israel has been a dependable weapons supplier to pariah regimes, from apartheid South Africa and South Sudan to Rwanda and Serbia as genocides were underway.
Now we can add Myanmar and Burundi to the list.
For decades Myanmar, also known as Burma, suffered under the rule of a military junta so brutal most of the international community, including the US, imposed sanctions on the country.
In 2011, Myanmar began a process of partial transition to civilian rule, though the army remains very much in control.
This prompted the US to ease some trade restrictions, but military sanctions remain intact given that the Myanmar Armed Forces, referred to as Tatmadaw, still wield enormous power. (Courtesy of thecitizen.in)
Now we can add Myanmar and Burundi to the list.
For decades Myanmar, also known as Burma, suffered under the rule of a military junta so brutal most of the international community, including the US, imposed sanctions on the country.
In 2011, Myanmar began a process of partial transition to civilian rule, though the army remains very much in control.
This prompted the US to ease some trade restrictions, but military sanctions remain intact given that the Myanmar Armed Forces, referred to as Tatmadaw, still wield enormous power. (Courtesy of thecitizen.in)
Myanmar military appoints MPs for new parliament
Myanmar’s powerful army has appointed hundreds of military lawmakers to the new parliament set to convene after November’s landmark polls, choosing MPs that an academic said Tuesday would check the election-winning opposition party.
The Union Election Commission chaired by former general Tin Aye approved Monday the appointment of 386 military MPs to the new national and regional legislatures that will be dominated by Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) after its landslide victory.
Unelected military MPs are allocated 25 percent of all seats in Myanmar’s legislatures, giving them veto power, under the 2008 constitution. (Courtesy of Fulton News)
The Union Election Commission chaired by former general Tin Aye approved Monday the appointment of 386 military MPs to the new national and regional legislatures that will be dominated by Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) after its landslide victory.
Unelected military MPs are allocated 25 percent of all seats in Myanmar’s legislatures, giving them veto power, under the 2008 constitution. (Courtesy of Fulton News)
New report alleges military involvement in Myanmar murders
A new report investigating the rape and murder in northern Shan State of two Kachin Christian teachers alleges that a high-ranking military officer was involved in the cover-up of the crime carried out by soldiers.
The Kachin Women's Association of Thailand and the Legal Aid Network released the report "Justice delayed, justice denied" on Jan. 19, which coincided with the one-year anniversary of the two teachers' deaths.
The report makes claims to expose an alleged cover-up of the military's involvement in the case. The report also states that the investigation into the murders has been one-sided, which led to delays and a denial of justice.
The report analyzes witness testimony that identifies as a key suspect the commanding officer from Myanmar's army, which was camped in the village. (ucanews.com
The Kachin Women's Association of Thailand and the Legal Aid Network released the report "Justice delayed, justice denied" on Jan. 19, which coincided with the one-year anniversary of the two teachers' deaths.
The report makes claims to expose an alleged cover-up of the military's involvement in the case. The report also states that the investigation into the murders has been one-sided, which led to delays and a denial of justice.
The report analyzes witness testimony that identifies as a key suspect the commanding officer from Myanmar's army, which was camped in the village. (ucanews.com
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