Events in Myanmar

Participants spoke about recent violence and government crackdown on democratic movements in Myanmar (Burma). Panelists spoke about the econ… read more

Participants spoke about recent violence and government crackdown on democratic movements in Myanmar (Burma). Panelists spoke about the economic problems in the country that ignited anti-government protests, the involvement of Buddhist monks, treatment of monks and protesters, and international interest in the problems in Myanmar. They also spoke about efforts by the international community to intervene and countries, such as China, who had resisted direct engagement in the situation. They also answered questions from the audience. close

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  • Hla Tint Bo Representative Burma, Union of->National Coalition Government
  • Pricilla Clapp Representative Bureau for Refugee Programs
  • Carla Freeman Fellow Nitze (Paul H.) School of Advanced International Studies
  • Keith Luse Staff Member Foreign Relations
  • Eugene Martin Director U.S. Institute of Peace->Philippine Facilitation Project
  • Bridget Welsh Professor Nitze (Paul H.) School of Advanced International Studies
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Events in Myanmar

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Program ID:
201455-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Oct 11, 2007 | 9:58am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Oct 15, 2007 | 3:57am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Oct 11, 2007 | 9:58am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 11, 2007 | 8:54pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 12, 2007 | 12:19am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 15, 2007 | 3:57am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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