They Call It Myanmar......documentary

[Thighlander]

I'm posting this in the CNX Forum because most of you have been to Myanmar. I watched this documentary the other night on Netflix, and learned a lot. I recommend it. It gives an accurate account of Myanmar's post WW II history, and a close look at the current situation. Anyone else seen it?

BTW, Happy New Year to everyone! I will see some of you in May.

[twinpin]

Link

[jpinx]

Link ? -- what link...... ?

[elektrified]

Just tried to check it out but the website says "sorry, not available in Thailand".

[OneZero]

Following is a "Free Burma Rangers" (FBR) assessment of the current situation, based upon their FBR teams on the ground in Burma:

A summary of the situation as we see it now in January 2013:

New attacks and ongoing oppression:

1) Burma Army attacks against the Kachin intensify into new areas and continue with over 100,000 Kachin people displaced by over 100 Burma Army battalions in northern Burma. Attack helicopters and fighter jets are bombing, strafing and rocketing the Kachin as of this report.

2) In Shan State, fighting and displacement continue and in the southern Shan State there have been continued clashes between the Burma Army and Shan resistance. FBR medics have given medical treatment to many of those wounded in these attacks by the Burma Army.

3) In Karen State the Burma Army has used the ceasefires to supply their camps beyond the normal supply rate and continue to use forced labor. They have also built new camps in violation of the ceasefire agreement. Border Guard Forces under the authority of the Burma Army have continued attacks in Karen State through 2012.

4) As of this report, many political prisoners remain under arrest. Censorship laws such as the Electronic Transactions Act remain in effect as does the threat of arbitrary arrest.

5) In Arakan State, over 100,000 people have been displaced by inter-ethnic violence between the Rohingya and Arakan. This has been partially fueled by repressive Burma government policies.

6) Humanitarian access is still blocked in many areas of Burma.

Good news and improvement in some areas:

1) Aung San Suu Kyi holds a position in parliament and she, along with others, has received honors on behalf of the international community for their dedication to freedom for the people of Burma.

2) Many political prisoners have been released.

3) Censorship and travel restrictions have been eased.

4) Ceasefire negotiations are ongoing with many of the ethnic groups and there is an overall reduction in fighting.

5) Burma Army leaders have signed an agreement to end forced labor and there has been a reduction in some areas.

6) The FBR had the opportunity to meet leaders of the new government and this is a positive step.

In our view, we see two things happening at once: ongoing oppression and positive change. The FBR will continue giving help, hope and love to those under attack, to get the news out and to stand with the oppressed. We pray for changes and will continue to be open to developing the beginning of a relationship we have with some in the new government, as well as with Aung San Suu Kyi and others, for the purpose of reconciliation, justice and freedom for all.

[Mekong Bob]

Can we have the name of the documentary video and other details?

[MESmith]

Can we have the name of the documentary video and other details?

They Call It Myanmar : Lifting the curtain

[jpinx]

Just tried to check it out but the website says "sorry, not available in Thailand".

worked for me ™

I daresay it'll be on Utoob soon

Edited January 17, 2013 by jpinx

[ARISTIDE]

a short trip to Mae Sai 'visa run' does not count as a trip to Burma.

because most of you have been to Myanmar.

Edited January 17, 2013 by ARISTIDE