3 Monks fled to border after DKBA, Karen Guerrilla Group forced them to become Vegetarians

3 Monks fled to border after DKBA, Karen Guerrilla Group forced them to become Vegetarians

Saw Thein Myint (KIC)

April 23, 2009

3 Burmese monks fled to Thai-Burma border after Democratic Karen Buddhist Army, stationed in Pai Kyon Township of Karen State, called for Buddhist Monks to become vegetarians.

According to Residence Sayadaw, U Kovida, Bo Pa Nwee, a commander of troop no. 999 of DKBA, issued an order before Thingyan Festival that all monks staying in Pai Kyone Township must eat vegetables.

“They forced us to go veggie. If we could not follow, we have to leave. That is why we left our place” said U Kovida.

Burmese in North Carolina collecting signatures to free Burmese political prisoners

Burmese in North Carolina collecting signatures to free Burmese political prisoners

MoeMaKa Reporter 002

April 23, 2009

On 22nd April, to support the ongoing international campaign initiated by Burmese activists at the Thai-Burma border to collect signatures demanding the Burmese junta to release all Burmese political prisoners, Burmese in North Carolina hold event to raise the awareness and asked for signatures from the local residences. It was said that 800 signatures were collected. To highlight the Burmese political struggle to the international community, 3 Burmese, Ko Kaung Htike, Ko Zaw Thein and Ko Zaw Win Tint did a performance show dressing themselves as Burmese political prisoners with shackles and chains. One monk, Ashin Egga Dhamma who was imprisoned for Monks-Boycott protest in 1990 was also present there to support the event. (Photo – Oway 8888)

Burmese Brands Banned in Mae La Refugee Camp at Thai-Burma Border

Burmese Brands Banned in Mae La Refugee Camp at Thai-Burma Border

Saw Thein Myint, KIC

April 21, 2009

 

(Photo – Entrance to Mae La Refugee Camp)

            The authority from Mae La Refugee Camp at Thai-Burma border issued an advisory not to trade or use some Burmese brands and products starting from yesterday.

            Among the banned products, some of them were kitten appliances, Burmese traditional medicines, food-coloring powders, dried tea leaf and tea leave salad. It was announced over loud speakers that if not followed, they would be prosecuted.