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Fact Sheet: the United States Supports the People of Burma

The White House
August 07, 2008

President Bush and Mrs. Bush are continuing their efforts to keep international attention on the ongoing humanitarian and human rights situation in Burma. (Full text)

President Bush’s Remarks in Bangkok, Thailand

The White House
August 06, 2008

America reiterates our call on Burma’s military junta to release Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners. And we will continue working until the people of Burma have the freedom they deserve. (Full text)

Press Gaggle by Dana Perino and Anita Mcbride, Chief of Staff to Mrs. Bush

The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
August 06, 2008

Ms. Bush will be visiting two sights -- leave early in the morning to fly to Mae Sot, and then drive to the Mae La refugee camp. It's the largest of nine camps that are on the border between Thailand and Burma. (Full text)

Interview of the President by Suthichai Sae-Yoon, the Nation Multimedia Group (Thailand)

The White House
July 30, 2008

Here is a very heroic woman [Aung San Suu Kyi] that was elected overwhelmingly by her people, and has now been under house arrest by a group of military guys that just simply won't allow the will of the people to -- to flourish. And so we're concerned about that. (Full text)

Administration Official Briefs on Bush’s Upcoming Trip to Asia

The White House
July 30, 2008

The President will have a lunch in Bangkok with Burmese activists, and hear their stories. And then he will be interviewed by the press in Thailand that broadcast into Burma, so that he can give a message directly to the Burmese people. During the time that he is doing these events, Mrs. Bush will travel to Mae Sot, Thailand. There she will meet with refugees of the Mae La Refugee Camp. (Full text)

Roundtable Interview of the President Bush on Asia Trip

The White House
July 30, 2008

My message is going to be one directed to the people in Burma when I meet with some of the activists, and Laura is going to be meeting with some of the people that she got to know. (Full text)

Presidend Bush signs H..J. Res. 93,Renewal of Import Restrictions on Burma
President Bush Signs Renewal of Import Restrictions on Burma

The White House
July 29, 2008

On the Burmese regime, our message is: The United States believes in democracy and freedom.  Not only will I sign the joint resolution, I'm also looking forward to signing the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008. Thank you all for joining us. (Full text)

Presidend Bush delivers remarks on the Freedom Agenda
President Bush Discusses Freedom Agenda

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, D.C.
July 24, 2008

I believe America is the hope for the world because we are a nation that stands strongly for freedom. We believe every man, woman, and child is given the gift of liberty by our Creator. That's a fundamental belief of the United States. This cherished belief has guided our leaders from America's earliest days.  ... Today I renew my call for the release of all prisoners of conscience around the world -- including Ayman Nour of Egypt, Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma, Oscar Biscet of Cuba, Riad Seif of Syria. (Full text)

Event Backgrounder: The President makes Remarks on the Freedom Agenda

The White House
July 24, 2008

President Bush met with U Gawsita, a Buddhist monk who founded the All Burma Monks Alliance and played a leadership role in and was beaten during the 2007 “Saffron Revolution.” (Full text)

Secretary Condoleezza Rice

Secretary Rice at ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference

ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference, Singapore
July 23, 2008

It is in the interests of the people of Burma, and of ASEAN as an organization, to persuade the leaders there to release all political prisoners and to begin a genuine, time-bound dialogue with democratic and ethnic minority leaders on a credible transition to democracy. (Full text)

Bush on 10th Anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act

U.S. Elections 2008: The General Election

 
America Votes: The Latest Information from the 2008 US Campaign

Click here for the Washington Post’s daily updates of results from the Iowa Caucuses, the New Hampshire primary and other campaign trail stops on the road to the White House!  Which candidate do you think will become the next US President? (Full text)

Washington Post campaign updates

How to Register and Vote, 2008 State Primary Dates

Websites for 2008 US Presidential Candidates

DEMOCRATS

Barack Obama  www.barackobama.com 

REPUBLICANS

John McCainwww.johnmcain.com

Latest Headlines From the Embassy

Remarks by the President in Lunch with Burma Activists

I want you to know, and I want the people of your country to know, the American people care deeply about the people of Burma, and we pray for the day in which the people will be free. And part of my reason for asking you for lunch is not only to hear your own stories -- hear your stories, but for you to give me advice about what you think America ought to be doing. (Full text)

Trafficking in Persons Report - 2008

Burma is a source country for women, children, and men trafficked for the purpose of forced labor and commercial sexual exploitation. Burmese women and children are trafficked to Thailand, People’s Republic of China (P.R.C.), Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, South Korea, and Macau for commercial sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, and forced labor. Some Burmese migrating abroad for better economic opportunities wind up in situations of forced or bonded labor or forced prostitution. Burmese children are subjected to conditions of forced labor in Thailand as hawkers, beggars, and for work in shops, agriculture, fish processing, and small-scale industries. Women are trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation to Malaysia and the P.R.C.; some women are trafficked to the P.R.C. as forced brides. (Full text) 

Investment Climate Statement - 2008

Prior to the imposition of the investment ban, many prominent U.S. investors had already withdrawn from Burma due to a hostile investment climate and disappointing returns. An active anti-Burma consumer movement in the United States and Europe also put investors’ corporate images at risk. Current U.S. federal sanctions prohibit new investment, but allow companies invested in Burma prior to May 20, 1997 to maintain their investments. Very few companies have elected to do so. (Full text)

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announces  publication of the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2007.
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2007 (English) / (Burmese)

The government's human rights record worsened during the year. The regime continued to abridge the right of citizens to change their government. Government security forces killed at least 30 demonstrators during their suppression of prodemocracy protests in September, and they continued to allow custodial deaths to occur and commited other extrajudicial killings, disappearances, rape, and torture. In addition, regime‑sponsored, mass-member organizations such as the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA) and regime-backed "private" militias increasingly engaged in harassment, abuse, and detention of human rights and prodemocracy activists. (Full text)
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