Gallery Photo News Photo News - July 2008
Photo News - July 2008
by Mizzima News   
Wednesday, 02 July 2008 19:09

Burmese pro-democracy activists distribute leaflets about Burma to university students in New Delhi, India on 31 July 2008, days prior to the 20th anniversary of  the 8888 people's movement which falls on August 8, 2008.<br /> Photo: Huai Pi/Mizzima Burmese pro-democracy activists distribute leaflets about Burma to university students in New Delhi, India on 31 July 2008, days prior to the 20th anniversary of  the 8888 people's movement which falls on August 8, 2008.<br /> Photo: Huai Pi/Mizzima The Kanbawza bank in Rangoon owned by Aung Ko Win, also known as Saya Kyaung. Rumours are doing the rounds that the Burmese junta's investigation into the banking business of the close friend of regime's No.2 man Deputy Senior Gen. Maung Aye's caused panic withdrawals from Kanbawza bank. However, there is no strong evidence yet on the tension between the junta supremo Senior Gen. Than Shwe and the No.2 strongman.<br /> Photo: Mizzima The Kanbawza bank in Rangoon owned by Aung Ko Win, also known as Saya Kyaung. Rumours are doing the rounds that the Burmese junta's investigation into the banking business of the close friend of regime's No.2 man Deputy Senior Gen. Maung Aye's caused panic withdrawals from Kanbawza bank. However, there is no strong evidence yet on the tension between the junta supremo Senior Gen. Than Shwe and the No.2 strongman.<br /> Photo: Mizzima The Kanbawza bank in Rangoon owned by Aung Ko Win, also known as Saya Kyaung. Rumours are doing the rounds that the Burmese junta's investigation into the banking business of the close friend of regime's No.2 man Deputy Senior Gen. Maung Aye's caused panic withdrawals from Kanbawza bank. However, there is no strong evidence yet on the tension between the junta supremo Senior Gen. Than Shwe and the No.2 strongman.<br /> Photo: Mizzima Security personnel  along with pro-junta militia guard the road leading to the opposition party office of the National League for Democracy in Rangoon on Martyrs' Day on 19 July 2008.<br /> Photo: Mizzima Security personnel  along with pro-junta militia guard the road leading to the opposition party office of the National League for Democracy in Rangoon on Martyrs' Day on 19 July 2008.<br /> Photo: Mizzima The road to detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's residence blocked on Martyrs' Day, July 19 2008, betraying signs of the military regime's concern that her followers may try to assemble in front of her residence again as they did during the Saffron Revolution in 2007.<br /> Photo: Mizzima The road to detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's residence blocked on Martyrs' Day, July 19 2008, betraying signs of the military regime's concern that her followers may try to assemble in front of her residence again as they did during the Saffron Revolution in 2007.<br /> Photo: Mizzima People offer Waso robes in Kabaraye pagoda in Rangoon on Thursday July 18, 2008.<br /> Photo: Mizzima People offer Waso robes in Kabaraye pagoda in Rangoon on Thursday July 18, 2008.<br /> Photo: Mizzima People offer Waso robes in Kabaraye pagoda in Rangoon on Thursday July 18, 2008.<br /> Photo: Mizzima People offer Waso robes in Kabaraye pagoda in Rangoon on Thursday July 18, 2008.<br /> Photo: Mizzima Riot police sit near Martyr's Mausoleum on July 17, 2008. The junta cancelled invitations to diplomats to the state celebration to commemorate Martyr's Day on July 19 without citing reasons.<br /> Photo: Mizzima Riot police sit near Martyr's Mausoleum on July 17, 2008. The junta cancelled invitations to diplomats to the state celebration to commemorate Martyr's Day on July 19 without citing reasons.<br /> Photo: Mizzima An unknown woman lies on the sidewalk of Kan Nar Road (Strand Rd) just blocks away from the headquarters of the Myanmar Red Cross in Rangoon on Tuesday. After cyclone Nargis hit Burma's rice-bowl in the southern delta, Rangoon residents have reported a large increase in the number of beggars in Burma's largest city.<br /> Photo: Mizzima The construction of the National Library, coming up in Tarmwe Township, Rangoon is yet to be completed. The military engineering company, BE  has been building the library since 2003.<br /> Photo: Mizzima The construction of the National Library, coming up in Tarmwe Township, Rangoon is yet to be completed. The military engineering company, BE  has been building the library since 2003.<br /> Photo: Mizzima A 70-year-old woman found death on 14 July, 2008 at  the Shwe Muse tailor in Kamaryut township, Rangoon. Neighbours discovered her body tied with ropes then reported to the police.<br /> Photo: Mizzima Cleaning and decoration have been completed near Martyr's Mausoleum in Rangoon in preparation for commemorating Martyr's Day on July 19.<br /> Photo: Mizzima Cleaning and decoration have been completed near Martyr's Mausoleum in Rangoon in preparation for commemorating Martyr's Day on July 19.<br /> Photo: Mizzima Riot police patrol Rangoon. More security arrgements are in place after a bomb exploded in an office of the junta-backed Union Solidarity and Development Association in the suburbs of the former capital.<br /> Photo: Mizzima This photograph taken in June shows a middle primary school in Shan State. Foreigners are not allowed to visit any schools, especially those in big cities in Burma even for  purposes of donation. Only after obtaining permission from township authorities can they visit schools. <br /> Photo:Mizzima This photograph taken in June shows a middle primary school in Shan State. Foreigners are not allowed to visit any schools, especially those in big cities in Burma even for  purposes of donation. Only after obtaining permission from township authorities can they visit schools. <br /> Photo:Mizzima Nay Shwe Thway Aung along with top leaders of the miltary junta including Snr. Gen. Than Shwe in a state function.<br /> Photo:Mizzima This unverified picture of a member of  the Vigorous Burmese Student Warriors was posted on the internet. The VBSW claimed responsibility for the bomb blast in an office of the junta backed organization -- the Union Solidarity and Development Association in Shwe Pyi Thar township yesterday. No one was injured in the blast. VBSW acussed the USDA of misusing Cyclone Nargis aid and vowed to launch more attacks in the future. This unverified picture of a member of  the Vigorous Burmese Student Warriors was posted on the internet. The VBSW claimed responsibility for the bomb blast in an office of the junta backed organization -- the Union Solidarity and Development Association in Shwe Pyi Thar township yesterday. No one was injured in the blast. VBSW acussed the USDA of misusing Cyclone Nargis aid and vowed to launch more attacks in the future.



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