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8th Waning of Tawthalin 1369 ME Thursday, 4 October, 2007Volume XV, Number 171

Emergence of the State Constitution is the duty of all citizens of Myanmar Naing-Ngan.

* Development of agriculture as the base and all-rounddevelopment of other sectors of the economy as well

* Proper evolution of the market-oriented economicsystem

* Development of the economy inviting participation interms of technical know-how and investments fromsources inside the country and abroad

* The initiative to shape the national economy must be keptin the hands of the State and the national peoples

* Uplift of the morale and morality ofthe entire nation

* Uplift of national prestige and integ-rity and preservation and safeguard-ing of cultural heritage and nationalcharacter

* Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit* Uplift of health, fitness and education

standards of the entire nation

* Stability of the State, community peaceand tranquillity, prevalence of law andorder

* National reconsolidation* Emergence of a new enduring State

Constitution* Building of a new modern developed

nation in accord with the new StateConstitution

Four economic objectives Four social objectivesFour political objectives

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YEBAW TIN SHWE

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NAY PYI TAW, 3 Oct—Townselders ofTaninthayi Division or-ganized a mass rally inaccord with the law to sup-port the National Conven-tion and the upcomingState constitution at thesports ground of Myeikthis morning.

There was an attend-ance of over 36,000 peo-ple including localtownselders, social organi-zations, entrepreneurs,farmers, workers, servicepersonnel, students andlocal national races.

Associate Professorof Myanmarsar Depart-ment of Myeik University

Taninthayi Division in support of NationalConvention and forthcoming constitution

Chairman and Members of the Panel of Chairmen and the attendeeschanting slogans at the ceremony to support the

National Convention and the constitution in Myeik.— MNA

Dr Thet Lwin chaired therally together with Joint-Secretary U Win Swe ofTaninthayi Division Un-ion Solidarity and Devel-opment Association,member Daw Nan MyaHan of Division Women’sAffairs Organization,member Daw Kyin Honof Division Maternal andChild Welfare Supervi-sory Committee, Lt-ColThein Htoo (Retd) of Di-vision War Veterans Or-ganization, andtownselders U Maung Sitand U Thein Naing. Ex-ecutive Daw Phyo AronOo of Myeik TownshipUSDA acted as MC to- (See page 8)

gether with executive DawAye Aye Min of MyeikDistrict USDA.

Chairman Associ-ate Professor ofMyanmarsar Department,Myeik University, Dr ThetLwin said the constitutionis the essential for a stableUnion in the future. Theconstitution should meet thegoals and aims of the Stateand public desire and re-solve. It cannot be drawnby a single person, singleorganization or governmentalone. It should ensure per-petual existence of the na-tion and long-term peace,stability and progress.

When their scheme failed, the NLD and the so-called ‘88’ generation students tried to persuade andorganize members of the Sangha to take to the streets. Infact, politicians were using the monks as pawns on thechessboard in trying to ignite an anarchic disturbance.

The incidentstoday and foreign

threat

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PERSPECTIVES* Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views* Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation* Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State* Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy

People’s DesireThursday, 4 October, 2007

Entire people support the con-stitution

The desire of the entire people is stabil-ity of the State, modernization and develop-ment and emergence of discipline-flourish-ing democracy.

Nowadays the government has laiddown basic foundation for democracy. Ef-forts are being made for emergence of ademocratic nation in conformity with his-torical background and Myanma customs.

The National Convention comprisingpeople from all strata of life laid down thefundamental principles and detailed basicprinciples to be included in the constitution.Endeavours are being made for drafting theconstitution in accord with these fundamen-tal principles. Throughout the nation, thou-sands of people support the National Con-vention and constitution after organizingthe ceremonies.

A ceremony to support the NationalConvention and constitution was held at thePyidaungsu sport ground in Lashio, ShanState (North) the other day. Over 100,000people attended it. In his speech, the chair-man of the ceremony said as there are finecauses there will be good effects. He urgedthe people and national races present toharmoniously and unitedly march towardsthe future democratic state.

The forthcoming State constitution isbased on liberty, justice, equality and preva-lence of law and order. It is designed topromote the values of peace, harmony andintegration among the national races.

It is believed that the entire people willhave to march towards the future State whilesupporting the National Convention andconstitution that can serve the best interestof the people.

Malaysian Ambassador calls on Energy Minister

NAY PYI TAW, 3 Oct —Malaysian Ambassa-dor Mr Dato Shaharuddin Md Som called on Ministerfor Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi at the latter’s officehere yesterday and they frankly discussed the energysector.

Also present at the call were the directors-general and the managing directors of the departmentsand enterprises under the ministry and officials con-cerned.

MNA

Malaysian Ambassador Mr Dato

Shaharuddin Md Som calls on Minister for

Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi.—ENERGY

U Nyunt Win, Daw Tue Tue Aung and family ofPadamya 6th Street, Sawbwagyigon in InseinTownship donated K 100,000 to Hninzigon Homefor the Aged through Secretary Maj Aung Than

(Retd) recently. — H

Commander, Minister visit Sittway Shipyard

YANGON, 3 Oct — Chairman of Rakhine StatePeace and Development Council Commander of West-ern Command Maj-Gen Maung Shein and Minister forTransport Maj-Gen Thein Swe went on an inspectiontour of Sittway Inland Water Transport Department on1 October.

At the department, Deputy General ManagerU Khin Aung and Deputy Superintending Engineer UTin Soe briefed them on runs of the vessels, earnings,strength of staff, jetties, repairs of vessels at SittwayShipyard. After hearing the reports, they gave neces-

sary instructions and attended to the needs.Next, they proceeded to Sittway Shipyard and

inspected repairs of vessels. Afterwards, they gaveinstructions and fulfilled the requirements.

They met with staff at the department and thecommander gave a speech on the occasion. After thatthe minister gave instructions on earning more in-come, measures for occupational safety to be taken andemphasis to be placed on safe travel for the passengersand repair of vessels on schedule.

MNA

Commander Maj-Gen Maung Shein and Minister Maj-Gen Thein Swe visit Sittway Shipyardin Sittway. —T RANSPORT

World Food Day to becelebrated in Nay Pyi Taw

YANGON, 3 Oct — Information Sub-Committee of theCentral Committee for holding a ceremony to mark WorldFood Day-2007 held a coordination meeting at MyanmarCotton and Sericulture Enterprise here yesterday.

In his opening address at the meeting, Chairman ofthe Information Sub-committee Dr Pyay Tin said aceremony to mark the World Food Day will be held inNay Pyi Taw on a grand scale on 16 October. The mottoof the World Food Day-2007 is “The Right to Food”.

Participants of the meeting and Director-Generalof the Agricultural Planning Department U Hla Kyawdiscussed matters related to the celebration of theWorld Food Day-2007 and the meeting ended withconcluding remarks by the chairman of the sub-com-mittee. — MNA

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Robots do exercises during a popular scienceexhibition held by the Nantong Science and

Technology Museum in Nantong, east China’sJiang Province, on 1 Oct, 2007.—XINHUA

Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda delivers his first policy address at theParliament in Tokyo, on 1 Oct, 2007. Fukuda was elected president of the

ruling Liberal Democratic Party on 23 Sept, to succeed Shinzo Abe and wasappointed Prime Minister by the Parliament two days later. —XINHUA

Iraq’s Zebari says US Senate’s Iraq proposal will failCAMBRIDGE (Massa-

chusetts), 2 Oct—The USSenate’s proposal for afederal system in Iraqwould fail because of thedifficulty in creating re-gions dominated by sect

and ethnicity, Iraq’s for-eign minister said onMonday.

“If you divide thecountry along sectarianand ethnic lines, there aresome mixed areas and howwould you draw the line?”Hoshiyar Zebari said,responding to a questionafter giving a speech atHarvard University.

“In many cities and inthe capital itself it wouldbe difficult. That’s whywe believe that thisdecision should be left for

the Iraqi people to settleand agree on what is thebest solution for them,”he said. The non-bindingSenate amendment, spon-sored by Delaware Dem-ocrat Joe Biden and passedlast week, says the UnitedStates should activelysupport a political settle-ment among Iraqis basedon a federal system ofgovernment. The amend-ment has been widelyinterpreted as a proposalto divide Iraq alongsectarian and ethnic lines

into Sunni Arab, Shi’iteArab and Kurdish regions.

Zebari said the resolu-tion was well-meaning butfailed to recognize theethnic complexity of Iraqicities and regions.

“Their premise is (that)as long as these threecommunities are unable tolive together, to co-exist,it’s better to put them eachin their own region. Butthat’s not a solution,there's no magical solutionfor that,” Zebari said.

MNA/Reuters

Cyclists pose for a photo at a square before settingout for a travel, in Nanjing, capital of east China’s

Jiangsu Province, on 1 Oct, 2007. The cyclistschose to travel by bike to Lianyungang in north

Jiangsu during the weeklong National Dayholidays starting from on 1 Oct.—XINHUA

Experts say Iraq refugees maybe undercounted

WASHINGTON, 3 Oct — The number of Iraqis driven from their homes bywar and sectarian violence could be far larger than official estimates of thecountry’s deepening humanitarian crisis, some experts say.

The UN HighCommissioner for Refu-gees and the Iraqi RedCrescent estimate that morethan 4.2 million Iraqis havebeen displaced from theirhomes within the countryor have crossed Iraq’s bor-ders to become refugees.

The number includesabout two million displacedbefore the 2003 US-ledinvasion by Saddam Hus-sein’s campaigns againstopponents including Shiitesand Kurds.

But some analystsand organizations thatfocus on Iraq believe tensof thousands more Iraqis

made homeless byviolence have avoidedregistering with hostgovernments abroad or thegovernment in Iraq for fearthat their safety andfreedom of movementcould be jeopardized.

That would suggestsignificantly larger hu-manitarian and securityproblems for Iraq and itsneighbours, particularlySyria and Jordan, in whatis already the worst crisisof its kind in the MiddleEast since 1948.

Other experts saysome estimates could beinflated or have failed to

reflect a migration ofIraqis refugees fromJordan to Syria andLebanon.

“There’s really nocount because refugeesoutside Iraq are treated asillegal immigrants andmany people think theirbest course of action is tostay in hiding,” said BillFrelick, refugee policydirector for Human RightsWatch. — MNA/Reuters

Britain’s PM in Iraq to discuss Basra handoverBAGHDAD, 3 Oct —

Britain’s Gordon Brownarrived in Baghdad onTuesday on his first visitas Prime Minister todiscuss when Iraqi forcescan take responsibility forsecurity in the southernprovince of Basra, aBritish official said.

Brown’s trip comesbefore he makes a keystatement on Iraq toParliament next week.British media has reportedhe may announce plans totrim the British forcebased in southern Basra

Province to 3,000 earlynext year from around5,000.

As speculation growsin Britain that Brown isconsidering an earlyelection, any signal Britishtroops will be returningsoon could be a furtherboost for a Prime Ministerwho is already enjoying a

strong lead in the opinionpolls.

“He’s going to wantto discuss the developingsecurity situation in Basraand the prospect for Iraqistaking full responsibility,and the timescale for that,”a British official toldreporters travelling withBrown. — MNA/Reuters

BBC employee posed as caller in radio phone-in LONDON, 3 Oct — The

BBC admitted on Tuesdaythat an employee posed asa member of the public fora phone-in competition onRadio 1 last year, the latestin a series of trust breachesthat have rocked thecorporation.

The production teamhad asked the member ofstaff to make the call for apre-recorded section of theJo Whiley show on 20

April, 2006. A number of staff

members have beendisciplined, the BBC saidin a statement, but nofurther details wereavailable.

The pre-recordedsection was unusual for alive show, but had beenarranged because Whiley,one of the most high-profile DJs on the flagshipstation, had been involved

in other commitments thatday.

“We would like tomake clear that Jo Whileywas unaware that the callerwas not a genuine memberof the public,” the state-ment added.

The BBC Trust saidit was aware of the breachof editorial standards, andwas satisfied managementwere taking appropriateaction. — MNA/Reuters

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The incidents today and foreign threatYebaw Tin Shwe

In fact, the recent unruly

protest was the consequence of neo-

colonialists and traitors’ plot.

As for colonialist powers and

local organizations crazed with

power the successful completion of

the National Convention, the first

step of the seven-point Road Map, is

a bitter pill to swallow.

They feel so much frustration

as the National Convention has

achieved victory despite their

disturbances in various forms.

Those powers and traitors

are totally against the Constitution

the National Convention has drafted.

According to the

Constitution, the Head of State is the

President. In designating his

qualifications, the prescriptions state,

“The President of the Union must be

a citizen of Myanmar who was, and

both of whose parents were, born in

the territory under the jurisdiction

of the State, belonging to the

nationality of Myanmar” and “The

President of the Union himself,

parents, spouse, children and their

spouses shall not owe allegiance to a

foreign power, shall not be subject of

a foreign power or citizen of a foreign

country. They shall not be persons

entitled to the rights and privileges of

a subject or citizen of a foreign

country.”

According to those

prescriptions, the one that a certain

foreign government is going to use

has no chance at all to become the

President. The prescriptions are like

the stone that hits two birds as it

erases the wishes of both the said

government and traitors and that

particular person in the nation. Hence,

their strongest united desire is to

prevent the adoption of the draft

constitution.

In addition there is another

prescription that protects Myanmar

from becoming a colonialist minion.

The prescription states that the

stationing of troops or military bases of

any foreign country on Myanmar soil is

not allowed.

Those perpetrators are waiting

for an opportune time to meddle in the

nation.

The colonialist power that is

manipulating the world at will is very

angry as its scheme to install a puppet

government in Myanmar has become

absolutely impossible because of the

forthcoming Constitution. Thus, it is

trying to interfere in the affairs of

Myanmar with all out efforts. Even

the president of the superpower is

interfering in and magnifying the

Myanmar affairs. The country is

trying to meddle in the affairs of

Myanmar with the help of VOA, RFA

and DVB based in it. Their partner

BBC is also assisting them.

The government raised fuel

prices on 15-8-2005 due to unavoidable

circumstances. Although high fuel prices

are not a big problem destructive

opportunists Min Ko Naing and Ko Ko

Gyi of the so-called “88” generation

students began to rear their ugly head.

NLD brass issued a declaration

in trying to worsen the situation.

The so-called ‘88’ generation

students took to the streets. Although

NLD brass did not participate in the

protest, NLD youths were sent to join

Min Ko Naing and his group. In

Pakokku, township NLD executives

took part in the protest walk.

During the days, VOA, RFA,

BBC and DVB were highlighting the

exaggerated news about the protests daily.

Those radio stations were holding online

interview programmes with Ko Ko Gyi

and Min Ko Naing every day requesting

the people to make their voice heard.

However hard those foreign

radio stations and the so-called ‘88’

generation students tried to organize

the people there was no public

involvement at all in the protests.

As the people have already

faced the bitter experience of 1988

unrest, they have no more wish to

witness such situation again. They are

afraid of the unrest that crowded all

atrocities as people were beheaded alive

and their heads hung in crowded places

in addition to a lot of lootings during

the unrest. They have enough lessons.

So they did not take to the streets.

High fuel prices cause some

problems for urban service personnel

and workers. Thanks to the proper

arrangements of officials concerned the

problems have been eased and public

panic died down.

When their scheme failed, the

NLD and the so-called ‘88’ generation

students tried to persuade and

organize members of the Sangha to

take to the streets. In fact, politicians

were using the monks as pawns on

the chessboard in trying to ignite an

anarchic disturbance.

The result was the occurrence

of a problem between the members of

the Sangha and the authorities in

(See page 5)

According to the constitution, the Head of State is the President. In designatinghis qualifications, the prescriptions state, “The President of the Union must be acitizen of Myanmar who was, and both of whose parents were, born in the territoryunder the jurisdiction of the State, belonging to the nationality of Myanmar” and“The President of the Union himself, parents, spouse, children and their spousesshall not owe allegiance to a foreign power, shall not be subject of a foreign poweror citizen of a foreign country. They shall not be persons entitled to the rights andprivileges of a subject or citizen of a foreign country.”

According to those prescriptions, the one that a certain foreign government isgoing to use has no chance at all to become the President. The prescriptions are likethe stone that hits two birds as it erases the wishes of both the said government andtraitors and that particular person in the nation. Hence, their strongest united desireis to prevent the adoption of the draft constitution.

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(from page 4)

Pakokku on 5 and 6 September this

year.

Having trust in the instigation of

politicians, some monks took to the

streets, demanding lower fuel prices. It

was followed by an incident in which

local authorities and the senior monk

dissuaded the monk protesters from

continuing the protest. The monk

protesters showed disregard for the

dissuasion and pushed the senior monk

down to the ground. Some warning shots

were thus fired to disperse the protesters.

Regarding that incident, BBC,

VOA and DVB radio stations aired in

the evening the same day, saying that

local authorities, members of the Union

Solidarity and Development

Association, and Swan-ar-shins (some

members of the public) shot at,

punched, hit with rods, kicked, and

tied the monks to lamp-posts. They

again aired the story the following days.

Pakokku is a town where Sasana

flourishes. Its residents are the ones

who grow up, believing in the

Teachings of the Buddha. All

Pakokku Township USDA members,

Swan-ar-shins, and locals are natives

of Pakokku, so they uphold the

Sasana. The acts of VOA, BBC, DVB

and RFA tarnished the image of

Pakokku severely. I am also a native

of Pakokku, so I know the nature of

Pakokku dwellers best. In view of

the invented news about the capture

of monks with the use of loops, the

purpose of the action of local

administrative body was just to

prevent protests. They were there,

but not to act for a cowboy film, so it

was just an exaggeration.

Foreign broadcasting stations

fanned the flame of the incident.

However, those who were

possessed by such distorted news

stories did not consider whether the

news was logical or not. They accused

the government of harming the Sasana

and launched anti-government

movements.

A Sangha organization claiming

itself Sangha Maggi demanded that

State leaders beg its pardon for the

Pakokku issue. It fixed the last date and

gave ultimatum to them to do so.

Then, four Sangha organizations

combined into the multi-Sangha force,

released an announcement a day. Up to

that time, their activities were confined

to religious affairs only.

In the beginning of the march of

the monks, monks told people, “This

is our concern, so you don’t need to

join us”.

However, due to the political

instigation, announcements of the

Sangha Maggi organization started to

be associated with political affairs

later, and then it made political

demands such as release of Daw Suu

Kyi and political prisoners, national

reconciliation, and bringing down the

consumer prices. It indicated that

monks were absolutely exploited by

political parties.

All these political demands will be

fulfilled when the State’s seven-step

Road Map, launched and being

implemented by the ruling

government is brought to fruition.

Now, political parties and the

people should not be divided but

patient with the activities the

government is carrying out for the

emergence of the State constitution. If

so, national reconciliation and release

of the detainees will be possible.

In reality, national reconciliation

means harmony between the

Tatmadaw and political parties. The

purpose of the principle “The

Tatmadaw to be able to participate in

the national political leadership role

of the future State” is to ensure

harmonious cooperation of the

Tatmadaw and political parties.

After the State constitution is

approved through a referendum, general

elections will be held, so there will be a

civilian government in the nation.

By then, the civilian government

will have been vested with power to

tackle all the problems on behalf of the

State, and will have the right to shape the

future of the nation.

Recent protests were due to the

attempts of neo-colonialists and axe-

handles to break up the Tatmadaw in

order that the nation will not see such

good conditions. So, the entire people are

exhorted to remain united and settle the

conflicts with anti-colonialist sentiment.

Translation: TMT + MS

Kyemon: 2-10-2007

The incidents today and… In fact, the recent unruly protest wasthe consequence of neo-colonialists andtraitors’ plot.

As for colonialist powers and localorganizations crazed with power thesuccessful completion of the NationalConvention, the first step of the seven-point Road Map, is a bitter pill to swallow.

They feel so much frustration as theNational Convention has achieved victorydespite their disturbances in variousforms.

Those powers and traitors are totallyagainst the constitution the NationalConvention has drafted.

All these political demands will befulfilled when the State’s seven-step RoadMap, launched and being implementedby the ruling government is brought tofruition.

Now, political parties and the peopleshould not be divided but patient with theactivities the government is carrying outfor the emergence of the State constitution.If so, national reconciliation and releaseof the detainees will be possible.

In reality, national reconciliation meansharmony between the Tatmadaw andpolitical parties. The purpose of theprinciple “The Tatmadaw to be able toparticipate in the national politicalleadership role of the future State” is toensure harmonious cooperation of theTatmadaw and political parties.

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(from page 16)the United Nations in meeting the challenges we face.We congratulate Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon forhis successful first year in office and welcome histimely initiative with regard to such pressing globalissues as climate change.Mr President,

The High-level Event on Climate Change has re-ignited the international community’s interest in climatechange and rightly so Climate change remains themost critical challenge that the international communityfaces today. The adverse effects of climate change,such as sea-level rise, hurricanes, floods, drought anddesertification particularly in recent years, are a starkreminder of the negative impacts that they have onlong-term economic and social development of theglobal community, particularly, the developingcountries. To address the adverse impact of climatechange, we need concerted action at the national,regional and international level. We need to be mindfulthe climate change is not merely an environmentalissue but a sustainable development issue. Accordingly,an integrated and coordinated approach is required.On it part, Myanmar is pursuing a national environmentpolicy, based on sustainable utilization of naturalresources. In 1991, we adopted the Myanmar Agenda21 which serves as an important guidelines, both forthe public and private sectors.

Myanmar also pursues a system of sustainableforest management. We have implemented a nation-wide programme of afforestation and reforestation. Asa result, we have been able to retain 50 per cent forestcover in the country. Myanmar was among the 12nations that took part in the Asia Least-Cost GreenhouseGas Abatement Strategy—ALGAS— in cooperationwith the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Theinventory of greenhouse gas emissions taken underALGAS confirms that Myanmar has greater sink thansources of CO2 emission. The base line projection ofthe National Greenhouse Inventory 2020 also showsthat the forestry sector will continue to be a significantsink in Myanmar in the future.Mr President,

The economic activities undertaken by developedcountries historically and currently, are mainlyresponsible for the emission of greenhouse gases thataffect the global climate system. The developingcountries which are least responsible for contributionto climate change face the greatest risk from its adverseimpacts.

Addressing the challenge of climate changerequires and integrated approach to economic growth,

Destiny of each and every country can only bedetermined by its government and people

It cannot be imposed from outsidesocial development and environment protection.Concerted actions would have to be taken within theinternationally agreed United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and itsKyoto Protocol, based on the principle of common butdifferentiated responsibilities. It will require developedcountries to provide new and additional financialresources to developing countries and to fulfill thecommitments made at various internationalconferences.Mr President,

The impact of climate change is particularly felt indeveloping countries and has adversely affectednational development prospects. In order to effectivelymeet the challenge of climate change, we would alsohave to address poverty alleviation. Then and onlythen, would the developing countries be able to achieveinternationally agreed development goals includingthe MDGs. It is, therefore, incumbent on the developedcountries whose development process rely heavily onthe natural resource acquired from the developingcountries to provide the necessary financial resource.

Underdevelopment and mass deprivations lead toeconomic, political and social hardships in thedeveloping countries. Development provides aconducive environment for democracy. I would like tocall upon the entire international community to worktogether for poverty alleviation.Mr President,

The scourge of terrorism knows no boundaries.Combating terrorism is the common endeavour of theentire international community. I would like to stresshere that terrorism in any form or manifestation mustbe rejected. It is the innocent people who bear the bruntof terrorism activities. To combat terrorism effectively,we also have to address its root causes. Poverty,grievances and underlying political, economic andsocial conditions provide fertile ground for the spreadof terrorism. These root causes of terrorism need to beaddressed.

Friendly relations among nations should be basedon respect for principles of equal rights and self-determination. Countries should show goodwill,practice tolerance, and live together in peace andharmony. Nations have various historical background,differing culture, and different religions and customs.Nations are not identical. However, if we respect thesebasic principles and practice friendship and goodwill,it will effectively contribute to our common endeavoursto combat terrorism.Mr President,

Today, the world is facing diverse problems and

daunting challenges. The United Nations whichrepresents the world community is called upon toresolve them. Our Organization is formed in order tomaintain international peace and security, to developfriendly relations among nations and to promotecooperation in solving international problems ofeconomic, social, cultural or humanitarian characters.In order to effectively address the full range ofchallenges, the reform of the United Nations as calledby our leaders in the World Summit Outcome must besuccessfully implemented.

I am confident, Mr President, that under your ableleadership we will make significant progress in the UNreform process, taking into consideration the positionof the vast majority of the membership.Mr President,

We are greatly disturbed to witness that neo-colonialism has reared its ugly head in recent years.The strategies they employ are obvious. As a first step,they conduct media campaigns against the targetedcountry and spread disinformation that the countryconcerned is committing gross human rights violations.They portray these campaigns as a fight for democracy.Secondly, they impose sanctions which hindereconomic development and cause poverty for thepeople. Here, I would like to stress that economicsanctions are counterproductive and can only delay thepath to democracy. As a third step, they providepolitical, financial and other material support to createunrest in the country. Finally, under the pretext that acountry is undemocratic, unstable, and that it poses athreat to international peace and security, they intervenedirectly and invade the country. The current eventsclearly show that, such course of action can only resultin conflict and untold sufferings for the people of thecountry.Mr President,

My country is currently subjected to such coursesof action. The international community should also bewary of these neo-colonialist attempts. Here, it must bestressed that the destiny of each and every country canonly be determined by its government and people. Itcannot be imposed from outside. On our part, we aredetermined to proceed resolutely towards democracyalong our chosen path.Mr President,

In the life of every nation, there are times when ithas to face challenging situations and overcome them.Myanmar has had to go through such a challengerecently. The situation would not have deterioratedhad the initial protest of a small group of activistsagainst the rise in fuel prices had had not been exploitedby political opportunists. They sought to turn thesituation into a political showdown aided and abettedby some powerful countries. They also took advantageof protests staged initially by a small group of Buddhistclergy demanding apology for maltreatment of fellowmonks by local authorities. The security personnelexercised utmost restraint and they did not intervenefor nearly a month. However, when the mob becameunruly and provocative, they were compelled to declarea curfew. Subsequently, When protesters ignored theirwarnings, they had to take action to restore the situation.Normalcy has returned in Myanmar.

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The rule of law is fundamental principleaccepted by nations. Without it there can beneither the orderly conduct of the day to dayaffairs of state nor the enjoyment of humanrights and democracy by the people.

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(from page 6)The rule of law is fundamental principle accepted

by nations. Without it there can be neither the orderlyconduct of the day to day affairs of state nor theenjoyment of human rights and democracy by thepeople.Mr President,

Myanmar is a multi-ethnic and multi-religioussociety. It is home to over 100 national races whohave lived together in weal or woe over thecenturies. National unity is of paramount importanceto us. We have therefore been striving to strengthenthe fabric of our nation. In keeping with theaspirations of the people for democratization, aseven-step road map was declared and a nationalconvention was held to lay down the principles fora new constitution. The convention was attendedby representatives from the national races, politicalparties and other stakeholders as well asrepresentatives of the 17 armed groups who havereturned to the legal fold. It concluded work on 3September 2007 adopting by consensus thefundamental principles for the new constitution.Based on these principles, a draft constitution willbe drawn up by legal experts. All the remainingsteps will be implemented phase by phase. Thisprocess is applauded by the people. To date people

Destiny of each and everycountry…

in 11 townships have convened rallies in support ofthe successful conclusion of the NationalConvention. Townships all over the country areexpected to hold similar rallies.

Recent events make clear that there are elementswithin and outside the country who wish to derailthe on-going process so that they can take advantageof the chaos that would follow. They have becomemore and more emboldened and have stepped uptheir campaign to confront the government.

The Myanmar Government is fully aware of itsresponsibility to lead the nation in the process oftransformation to a disciplined democracy. We havelaid down a road map and will work conscientiouslyto achieve our goals. Significant progress has alreadybeen made. The process can be successfullycompleted, sooner rather than later, if no obstaclesare placed in our path. In this regard, the internationalcommunity can best help Myanmar by showinggreater understanding. They can begin by refrainingfrom measures which would result in adding fuel tothe fire.Mr President,

One area where the international community candemonstrate good faith and objectivity is toacknowledge the good work done in Myanmar incombating the scourge of narcotic drugs. As a resultof our efforts to rid our country of those drugs by2014, the production of opium has plummeted tounprecedented levels. In the World Drug Report 2006,UNODC reported that in 2005 the total area under

opium poppy cultivation showed a decrease of 26 percent against 2004. The World Drug Report 2007confirms that in 2006, the total area under opium poppycultivation was approximately 21,500 hectares,representing a decrease of 34 per cent compared to2005. Here, I would like to stress that in terms ofopium production, the decline is 88 per cent over aspan of 8 years declining from 2,560 tons to anestimated 292 tons.

Myanmar regards the eradication of narcoticdrugs a national priority. We have enhanced ourenforcement capacity and have been providingalternative livelihood to farmers to encourage themto end their dependence on opium poppy cultivation.We are also taking effective measures with regard tothe emerging threat posed by methamphetamine-typestimulant drugs. Myanmar neither produces norimports the precursor chemicals required for theproduction of those drugs.Mr President,

Cooperation with the United Nations iscornerstone of Myanmar’s foreign policy. It is thisspirit that we continue to cooperate with theSecretary-General with regard to his good officesrole mandated by the General Assembly. We haveagreed to the visit of his special adviser, Under-Secretary-General Mr Ibrahim Gambari. He ispresently in Myanmar. We will continue to workclosely and cooperate actively with the UnitedNations.

I thank you. — MNA

NAY PYI TAW, 3Oct — People of Kyaukseand PyinOoLwin inMandalay Division, andNatmauk in MagwayDivision who favourstability of the State,prevalence of law andorder and communitypeace walked inprocession on 30September and 1 Octoberwith the concept that therecent demonstrations

People of Kyaukse and PyinOoLwin in Mandalay Divand Natmauk in Magway Div express their desire

staged by some monks andNLD membersundermined the livingconditions of the people.

They organized theprocession after seekingthe permission from theauthorities concerned inaccord with the law.

On 30 September inKyaukse, over 17,000people holding theplacards that read “Don’tdestroy peaceful

conditions”, “We cannotserve as slaves”, and“Oppose externalinterference” afterchanting “Our Three MainNational Causes” and“Approve the StateConstitution”, gathered atTownship’s SportsGround and then startedmarching to HospitalStreet, ThirithathanaDhammayon Street,Y a n g o n - M a n d a l a y

Highway, Town HallClock Tower, Station,Daw Thaikgyi Junction,Zawgyi Bridge, PauktawJunction, Aye Mya KyilinMarket and MoegaungPagoda Street in the town.

On 1 October inPyinOoLwin, over 15,000people holding the placardsthat read “Don’t destroypeaceful conditions”, “Noneo-colonialism” and“Give encouragement topropagation of the Sasana”,

“Support theGovernment’s concertedefforts” after chanting“Approve the StateConstitution”, “Our ThreeMain National Causes”and “Support theGovernment’s concertedefforts” walked inprocession in the town.

Similarly, on 29September in Natmauk,over 5000 holding theplacards that read “Don’tdestroy peaceful

conditions”, “No neo-colonia l i sm”,”Don’ tdestroy the development”,and “We can not serve asslaves” after chanting “OurThree Main NationalCauses” and “Approve theState Constitution”,walked in processionstarting from Bo TezaSports Ground to Magway-Natmauk Street, PyawbweStreet and HsutaungpyaePagoda in the town.

MNA

Local people marching to the mass rally in Natmauk.— MNA

Local people marching to the mass rally in Natmauk.— MNA

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(from page 1)Scholars define that the Constitution is the law

stipulating the institutions the State will be formedwith, the powers to be entrusted to those institutionsand the ways and means the said institutions are goingto exercise the power entrusted to them. In otherwords, it is a contract signed by the government and thepeople.

So comprehensive is the Rajadhamma Singahatreatise that it can be said the oldest constitution ofMyanmar. The treatise was compiled by U Po Hlaingin 1240 ME.

The 1935 Myanmar Act was to prolong Brit-ish subjugation of Myanmar. The administrative lawthat proclaimed the sham independence on 1 August1943 the Fascist rule can be said another constitution.The 1947 constitution was drawn hastily and no refer-endum could be held.

The 1974 constitution was ratified with 90.19per cent in a referendum. It took three years to draft theconstitution. People faced hardships due to the mis-takes made by the Burma Socialist Programme Partythat ignored the people. The constitution expired when1988 unrest broke out.

The government formed the National Con-vention Convening Commission in 1992 to systemati-cally draft a new constitution.

The National Convention began on 9 January1993 with the six objectives (a) non-disintegration of theUnion; (b) non-disintegration of national solidarity; (c)perpetuation of sovereignty; (d) flourishing of a disci-pline-flourishing genuine multiparty democracy; (e)

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Present Constitution guarantees greater rightsfor national races when compared with its previouscounterparts.

Local people including townselders, members of social organizations, businessmen, workers,service personnel, students and local national races marching towards the ceremony to support

the National Convention and the constitution in Myeik, Taninthayi Division. — MNA

Ceremony to support the National Convention and the constitution being held in Myoma Sports Ground in Myeik, Taninthayi Division.— MNA

Daw Phyo Aron Oo acts as MC and Daw AyeAye Min as Co-MC. — MNA

further burgeoning of the noblest and worthiest ofworldly values namely justice, liberty and equality inthe State; (f) for the Tatmadaw to be able to participatein the national political leadership role of the State.

Delegates of political parties, representatives-elect, and delegates of peasants, workers, intellectualsand intelligentsia, State service personnel and otherinvited persons attended the National Convention.Representatives of all walks of life took part in the NC.The NC was not held under the arrangement of thegovernment. It issued necessary orders enabling theleading committee and representatives-elect of politi-cal parties and independent representatives-elect tomake arrangements to convene the NC. A total of 702representatives of eight delegate groups were invitedto the NC. While the NC was in progress, 86 delegatesof NLD left it under orders of a foreign minion.

But the Tatmadaw government never lost sightof the task of building a genuine discipline-flourishingdemocratic nation. On 30 August 2003, the govern-ment declared internationally that it would implementthe seven-step Road Map for the soonest emergence ofa new constitution. The NC resumed with the partici-pation of 1086 delegates in May 2004. Hence, the NCrepresented the entire nation.

The NC was convened for six times during theperiod from 1993 to 1996 and five times from 2004 to2007, totalling 11 times. The nation will be a genuinediscipline-flourishing democratic nation by now, if the

NC was not adjourned during the period from 1996 to2004.

It is a common knowledge that NLD whichleft the NLD under the pretext of dialogue had beentrying to destroy the NC in collusion with internal andexternal anti-government organizations. Thanks to thesincerity and efforts of the delegates the NC was ableto adopt fundamental principles and detailed basicprinciples and conclude successfully.

The future state will be formed with seven

regions, seven states, a self-administered division forWa national race, and five self-administered zones,one each for Naga, Dhanu, Pa-O, Palaung and Kokang.Based on objective conditions, the present constitutionguarantees greater rights for the national races whencompared with the previous ones.

Two workers delegates, two peasant delegatesand 15 national races delegates totalling 19 attendedthe NC on behalf of the entire Taninthayi Division.People of Taninthayi Division honour all the delegatesof the whole nation including those of the division whokept in the fore the interest of the nation and people.

The NC after studying the past and presentnational situations and global trend adopted the funda-mental principles and detailed basic principles to ensurethat sovereign power will also be in the hands of nationalraces. The said principles guarantee perpetuation of OurThree Main National Causes and national unity. The NClaid down fundamental principles and detailed basicprinciples for legislative, executive and judicial powers.The fundamental principle — further burgeoning of thenoblest and worthiest of worldly values namely justice,liberty and equality in the State — was adopted for thelegislation, administration and judiciary.

(See page 9)

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(from page 8)The people of

Taninthayi Division sup-port and hail the Constitu-tion that is suitable for thefuture nation.

Next, ExecutiveU Kyaw Htay Win ofMyeik District USDA ta-bled a motion calling forthe support of the NationalConvention and the StateConstitution. He said thatthe most important thingis that armed groups haveexchanged arms for peaceand returned to the legalfold and they joininghands with TatmadawGovernment are undertak-ing regional development

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for the State and the peo-ple in Myanmar history.The people who had en-countered insurgency areto thank the successfulmeasures of TatmadawGovernment. The princi-ples written for the na-tional consolidation, theperpetuation of sover-eignty and the distributionof power mean the consti-tution. The constitutionmust be the one capable ofbringing about the inter-est of the State and thepeople. Delegates to allwalks of life spent muchtime in the discussions atthe National Conventionso as to draw the State

tasks after the TatmadawGovernment taking all re-sponsibilities of the State.Thus, Tatmadaw Govern-ment could bring about un-precedented level of peaceand tranquillity necessary

Constitution and laiddown six objectives of theNational Convention. TheNational Conventioncould lay down the basicprinciples to be includedin the State Constitution.

There were 702delegates attending theNational Convention in1993. Number ofdelegates reached 1,086when temporarily-adjourned 2004 National

Convention resumed.Delegates from 17 armedgroups that hadexchanged arms forpeace and otherorganizations had accessto attending the National

Convention.Thereforethe National Conventioncould shape the image ofnational outlook.

Only the consti-tution that is in conformitywith geographical data,religion, customs andhistorical background willbe the most appropriate forthe State and the people. Anew democratic nation willemerge very soon throughbetter basic foundations ofsocial, economic andpolitics.

Some nations ofEast Europe faceduntoward bloodycampaign of violenceand collapsed. Thesewere because theyhastily made efforts intransition to democracybefore building basicprinciples of democracy.

M y a n m a rnational races felt bitterexperience under Britishdivide-and-rule policy. Byassessing these facts, the

forthcoming constitutionwould surely bring aboutthe discipline-flourishingdemocracy becausedelegates to all walks oflife discussed pointssystematically.

At a time when allthe people are longing forthe new constitution, NLDconstantly demanded forrecognition of the 1990election result and releaseDaw Suu Kyi and allpolitical prinsoners, andattempted to grab powerby short cut. With theintention of disrupting theNational Convention, 86NLD members left theconvention.

They are worriedthat the results of theelection in 1990 would beterminated if the peopleapproved the newconstitution. Therefore,they have tried tojeopardize the peace andstability of the country.

(See page 10)

Local people of Myeik marching to the mass rally in Myeik. MNA

Chairman and Members of the Panel of Chairman seen at the ceremony to support theNational Convention and the constitution.— MNA

Local people take part in a mass rally in Myeik.— MNA

Local people marching towards the ceremony to support the NationalConvention and the constitution.— MNA

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(from page 9)Since the Cold War

stopped, a big country inthe west has tried toinfluence the world andhas hindered thosecountries that do notwant to become minionsof it. In my country, NLDparty, the minion of thebig country, has tried totake power with the helpof the big country. It alsotrained members of theNLD and ‘88’ generationstudents to jeopardizethe community peaceand stability inMyanmar. Under thepretext of fuel price hike,they plotted to stir upunrest in Myanmar. Asthey failed to provokestudents and workersinto staging protests,they organized Buddhistmonks. Protests wastimed to coincide withthe general assembly ofthe United Nations.

The big countryconspired to stage theprotests and intended totopple the government.The NLD party is notqualified for managing the

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protests. All the peopleshould know that the westmaster of NLD hasmanipulated NLD andstudents.

The new upcomingconstitution is differentfrom the 1947 constitutionand the 1974 constitution.It guarantees a discipline-flourishing democratic

nation and the unity of allnational races.

Representatives fromall walks of life, nationalraces and peace groupsparticipated in theNational Convention anddetailed basic principleswere laid down fordrafting the constitution.That’s why all the peoplehail the NationalConvention as well as thenew upcomingconstitution. Theimplementation of theseven-step Road Map willcontinue for the successof the writing of theconstitution.

Hence, the people,realizing the genuinegoodwill of thegovernment, are to guardagainst the danger posedby internal and externaldestructive elements.

Assistant MedicalSuperintendent of MyeikGeneral Hospital andmember of TaninthayiDivision Maternal andChild Welfare SupervisoryCommittee Dr ThandaMyo Win seconded themotion calling for supportof the National Conventionand constitution.

The NationalConvention delegatesincluded brilliant personsfrom states and divisionsand those withexperiences on political,economic and socialfields. Those ofTaninthayi Division tookpart in the discussions. Shesaid the National

Convention was noble andperfect and it was also themost valuable one.

There was someunrest in the country dueto the high fuel price. Itstarted from reciting ofparittas by monks and laterit ended with the violenceof NLD party members. Itis obvious that the monkswere exploited under thearrangements of NLD.

Despite the hindranceof internal and externaldestructive elements shesaid she honoured theNational Conventiondelegates who shaped theforthcoming constitutionand seconded the motion.

Professor/Head ofDepartment of MyeikUniversity member ofTaninthayi DivisionWomen’s AffairsOrganization Daw KhinKhin Htay seconded themotion calling for supportof the NationalConvention andconstitution.

The NationalConvention delegatesdiscussed the basicprinciples and detailedbasic principles to beincluded in theconstitution. The peoplefrom all strata of lifeattended the NationalConvention and shapedthe future State with theUnion spirit.

After successfulcompletion of the NationalConvention the basicprinciples and detailedbasic principles to beincluded in theconstitutionhave been laiddown. The people are tomarch on in accord withthe seven-step Road Map.

There was someunrest in Yangon,Mandalay and some othertowns due to the high fuelprices. As the forthcoming

State constitution doesserve the national interestof the people, the NationalConvention can pave theway for emergence of apeaceful moderndeveloped nation that thepeople desire.

That is why I seriouslysupport the NationalConvention andconstitution.

Captain Soe Win(Retd) of Myeik DistrictWVO said that in the past,duties on national politicalleadership role werehanded over to politicalparty members, thenational goal deviatedfrom the trend of nationalinterests. So, theTatmadaw should play inthe national political

leadership role of thefuture State.

Myanmar will betransformed into apeaceful, moderndemocratic one only ifpoliticians, politicalexperts, scholars andservicemen cooperate andcoordinate.

The upcoming Stateconstitution includes theprinciples that are basedon Our Three MainNational Causes. Aconstitution is the life-blood of the nationconcerned.

Therefore, theprinciple “The Tatmadawto be able to participate inthe national politicalleadership role of thefuture State” isappropriate.

He said that he, onbehalf of the mass ofattendees, support the

motion.U Min Zaw said that

the National Conventionhas adopted the basicprinciples and detailedbasic principles necessaryfor the State constitution.These principles bestowmore rights upon nationalraces than those in the1947 constitution and the1974 constitution. So,these principles are themost suitable ones fornational races.

People have placedreliance on theseprinciples because theywere written by therepresentatives withUnion Spirit of the peoplefrom all strata of life andrepresentatives of allnational races. The future

government and the peopleare striving together for theemergence of a peaceful,modern and developeddiscipline-flourishingdemocratic nation. In doingso, a constitution isessential and without it,democracy cannot flourish.So, the government isimplementing the seven-step Road Map as a nationalduty. All the people are tocooperate in successfullyimplementing the RoadMap and this calls forUnion Spirit. The NationalConvention reflects the

wishes of the entire people.The national people fromall strata discussedearnestly at the NC forshaping a future nation. Sothe process cannot behindered by any party,organization or person.Even if they try to hinderthe process, they won’t besuccessful.

In other words, the NCis serving the very interestof the people and one whotry to disrupt it will surelybe regarded as the commonenemy. There is no otherway except the seven-stepRoad Map to shape a brightfuture of the State andaccording to the history ofMyanmar, all the peopleare required to marchtowards that way.

nation will be built onlywith the forthcoming Stateconstitution. He said thaton behalf of the attendees,he solemnly supported themotion.

In supporting theNational Convention andthe constitution, U BaKywe on behalf of the localpeople, said the

In order to implementthe Road Map, the NationalConvention was held. Andit has been successfullycompleted now.

The fundamentalprinciples and detailedbasic principles the NClaid down are indeed tohelp ensure peace andstability of the State andraise the living standardsof the people. Therefore,the state constitution willcome into force soon.Therefore, all the peopleare to support the NationalConvention and theconstitution.

Next, thechairman of the mass rally

sought approval of thosepresent and theyunanimously support theNational Convention andthe constitution.

Then thosepresent chanted slogansand the mass rally endedat 10.10 am. — MNA

The National Convention delegates discussed thefundamental principles and detailed basic principles to beincluded in the constitution. The people from all strata oflife attended the National Convention and shaped thefuture State with Union spirit.

Associate ProfessorDr Thet Lwinaddresses the

ceremony to supportthe National

Convention and theconstitution inMyeik.— MNA

U Kyaw Htay Win,Executive of Myeik

District USDA.— MNA

Dr Thanda Myo Win,Member of

Taninthayi DivisionMCWSC.— MNA

Professor Daw KhinKhin Htay, Member of

Taninthayi DivisionWAO.— MNA

Capt Soe Win (Retd),Member of Myeik

District WVO.— MNA

U Min Zaw ofMyeik.— MNA

U Ba Kywe of Myeik.

MNA

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People watch the debate between Polish Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynskiand former Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski at the National TV

studio in Warsaw on 1 Oct, 2007.—INTERNET

JAKARTA, 2 Oct— Afishing ship with 12 peopleon board has disappearedin the waters off NorthSulawesi Province ineastern part of Indonesiasince Saturday morning,head of administration ofBitung sea port in theprovince Sumargoto saidon Monday.

Rescue team could notreach the waters wherethe ship predicted lostcontact due to high waves,

BAGHDAD, 2 Oct —More than 500 new casesof cholera have beenconfirmed since Thurs-day in Iraq’s northernprovince of Kirkuk,bringing the total numberacross the country to morethan 3,000, the HealthMinistry said on Monday.

Fifteen people have

WASHINGTON, 2 Oct—US security contractorBlackwater has beeninvolved in at least 195shooting incidents in Iraqsince 2005 and, in eightof 10 cases, their forcesfired first, a leading USlawmaker said onMonday.

State Departmentcontractor Blackwater,under investigation forthe shooting deaths of 11Iraqis on 16 September ,will answer questionsabout that incident and itsperformance in Iraq at aCongressional hearing onTuesday.

Senior State Depart-ment officials will also begrilled by the House ofRepresentatives Com-

UNITED NATIONS, 2 Oct— Syria accused unspeci-fied sources in the UnitedStates on Monday ofspreading “fabricatednews” about an Israeli airraid on Syria last month,but shed no further lighton what happened.

Some US officials havelinked the raid to apparentIsraeli suspicions of secretnuclear cooperation bet-ween Damascus and NorthKorea. Syria has not saidwhat the raid wastargeting, while the IsraeliGovernment has declinedcomment.

Describing the 6 Sep-tember raid as “the latestact of Israeli aggressionagainst Syria,” ForeignMinister Walid al-Moualem told the UNGeneral Assembly it was“proof of Israel's desire toescalate tension.”

“Some sources in theUnited States have spreadrumours and fabricated

Syria accuses US of spreadingfabrications on Israel raid

12 feared dead after fishing shipdisappears in Indonesia

he told Xinhua ontelephone from theregency.

Sumargoto said thatwhen the last time officialmade contact with thecrews on the ship onSaturday morning it wasfound out that the shipleaked and hit by tidalwaves.

The ship was on routefrom the port in Bitungregency to Ternate, thecapital of Gorontalo

Province, he said.It left Bitung on Friday

evening and waters ofBelang of the province onSaturday morning, saidSumargoto.

“The ship leaked andwas smashed by hugewaves,”he said.

Until Monday, therescue team could notenter the location of theincident due to the highwaves, said Sumargoto.

MNA/Xinhua

Lawmaker says Blackwaterusually fired first in Iraq

mittee on Oversight andGovernment Reform exa-mining whether the grow-ing use of military con-tractors undermines USefforts in Iraq.

Committee chair Rep-resentative Henry Wax-man, a vocal critic of theIraq war, released detailsfrom Blackwater’s ownreports of multipleincidents involving Iraqicasualties.

The memorandum alsoslammed the State Depart-ment’s oversight of thecompany.

It listed 195 shootingincidents from the start of2005 until 12 Septemberof this year, an average of1.4 per week.

Of those, there were 16

Iraqi casualties and 162cases with propertydamage, the CaliforniaDemocrat said.

“In 32 of those in-cidents, Blackwater werereturning fire after anattack while on 163occasions (84 per cent ofthe shooting incidents),Blackwater personnelwere the first to fire,”Waxman said.

State Department rulessay Blackwater's actionsshould be defensive ratherthan offensive.

Blackwater, which hasbeen paid a little over onebillion US dollars by theUS Government since2001, declined to com-ment on Waxman’s mem-orandum.—MNA/Reuters

news in order to justifythis act of aggression,”Moualem said. “By distor-ting the facts they havebecome Israel’s accom-plices.” Damascus has

previously said the raidhit an empty area, causingno casualties, after airdefence systems con-fronted the aircraft.

MNA/Reuters

Palestinians run as they carry a boy shot by Israeli troops while waiting forreleased prisoners near Erez crossing between the Gaza Strip and Israel,

on 1 Oct, 2007.—INTERNET

An acrobat performs dunk during an X-game show

in the Weiting Township of Suzhou, east China’s

Jiang Province, on 1 Oct, 2007.

XINHUA

Steep rise in cholera casesin northern Iraq

died from the disease, butthe relatively low deathtoll indicated the outbreakwas under control despitethe steep rise in the numberof confirmed cases, aministry spokeswomansaid.

“We are discoveringthe disease at an earlystage,” she said.

Kirkuk Province, with2,197 cases and twodeaths, has been theepicentre of the outbreak.In neighbouring Sulai-maniya, 11 people havedied and 771 cases havebeen recorded. In Arbilprovince there have been113 cases, she said.

“They have beendepending on wells andwater brought in bytankers,” she said. “Nowthe government is distri-buting pills to sterilize thewater.” — MNA/Reuters

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Wife of police officer shot deadin Thai south

China’s overseas investment rises60% annually

BEIJING, 2 Oct—China’s net overseas investment hit21.16 billion US dollars in 2006, with an annual averagegrowth rate of 60 per cent over the past five years,according to a newly issued government statisticalgazette. The gazette quoted an expert from the NationalBureau of Statistics as saying that overseas investmentby Chinese enterprises has developed from setting upoffices and opening “window” branches only to buildingfactories, purchasing and acquisition, equity swapping,listing on overseas stock markets, establishing strategiccooperation and other patterns.

A prominent feature of overseas investment is theincreasing cases of purchasing and acquisition, whichaccounted for some 40 per cent of total overseasinvestment in 2006. Major acquiring cases include theacquisition of South African mines and British miningcompanies by China’s Zijin Kuangye; Lenovo’sacquisition of IBM’s PC business; CITIC Group’sacquisition of Kazakhstan oil fields; China Mobile’sacquisition of Pakistan telecommunications company,among others.—MNA/Xinhua

BANGKOK, 2 Oct—In adrive-by shooting attack,the wife of a police officerwas killed while workingat her rubber plantationearly Monday morning inThailand’s violence-torndeep southern provincePattani.

Police said MareeyuLuamae, 44, was shot deadat 3 am (0800 GMT) whenmilking rubber trees in herplantation in Pattani’sKhokpho District, accord-ing to news network TheNation. The victim wasthe wife of Police Sub-Lieutenant SamaaeLuamae of Krong PenangDistrict police station.

Police quoted witnessesas saying that a group of

militants tried to kidnapthe woman but she resistedso one of them shot her inthe head. Thailand’s threesouthernmost provincesNarathiwat, Yala andPattani have been troubledwith a renewed round ofinsur-gent violence sinceJanuary 2004, which has

killed over 2,400 peoplein the region. Earlier onMonday morning, a se-ries of 10 coordinatedbombing attacks rippedthrough five districts innearby province Narathi-wat, killing one soldier andinjuring 14 other persons.

MNA/Xinhua

Over 400 arrestedin Belgium for

possessing drugsBRUSSELS, 2 Oct—A

total of 414 people havebeen arrested for pos-sessing drugs during ananti-drug operation acrossBelgium, the Belgianfederal police forceannounced here Monday.

The operation “Hazel-donk” was conducted onthe nights of Saturday andSunday across Belgium,mainly in trans-borderareas including Antwerp,Turnhout, Limbourg,Liege and Termonde.

MNA/Xinhua

China’s 2nd oceanic survey satelliteput to official use

BEIJING, 2 Oct—China’sState Oceanic Admini-stration has formally takenover the control of theHaiyang-1B (Ocean 1B)as of Sunday after thesecond self-designedoceanic survey satellite inChina proved functioningwell on its projected orbitfor more than five months.

Sources with theCommission of Science,Technology and IndustryFor National Defence saidthat the satellite couldcapture real-time infor-mation and data on themarine resources andenvironment of the coun-try’s coastline, islands,territorial waters, conti-nental shelves and ex-clusive economic zones.

The data collected willbe used to facilitate thecountry’s developmentand utilization of marineresources, construction ofports, monitoring andprevention of oceanicpollution, resource inves-tigation and the develop-ment of coastal areas aswell as for study of global

environmental changes.Launched in April, thesatellite with a designedoperational life of threeyears, is also a crucialcomponent of China’sthree dimensional oceanicsurvey system. Chinalaunched its first oceanicsurvey satellite Haiyang-1A in May 2002 to monitorocean colour and tempera-ture using remote sensingtechnology across theBohai Sea, the YellowSea, the East China Seaand the South China Sea.

But the breakdown of asolar cell driver shortenedHaiyang-1A’s operationallife from the designed twoyears to 685 days.

Scientists say Haiyang-1B had a stronger structurethan Haiyang-1A, enabl-ing it to withstand strongershocks and jolts. It alsohad software and Internetcapabilities that allowedit to repair itself in spaceas 10 computers wouldwork together to repair thespacecraft in the event ofa technical breakdown.

MNA/Xinhua

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A machine cuts sugar cane on a plantation in Batatais, Brazil, in 28 Aug,2007 file photo.—INTERNET

The couples celebrate at the group wedding ceremony in Shenzhen, a city insouth China’s Guangdong Province, on 30 Sept 2007. A total of 133 couples

took part in the eighth international group wedding. —INTERNET

Tourism industry faces rising climatechange threat

DAVOS, 2 Oct —Booming demand forinternational travel isexacerbating climatechange pressures andthreatening many coastal,mountain and outdoordestinations, UnitedNations experts said onMonday.

Tourism currentlyaccounts for 5 per cent ofglobal emissions of heat-trapping greenhousegases, and the sector’scontribution to globalwarming is expected tojump as increasingnumbers of people travel,particularly by air.

“The tourism industryis going to double betweennow and 2020.

We cannot afford thatthe emissions also doublein the same time,” WorldTourism Organization

Secretary-General Fran-cesco Frangialli toldjournalists during a con-ference in the Swiss resortof Davos.

In a report prepared forthe three-day meeting ofscientists, politicians andindustry officials, the UNagency said globalwarming may extend thesummers of northerncountries such as Canada,Britain and Russia, andcreate new opportunitiesfor travel in polar regions.

But most sites, par-ticularly in poorer andisland nations wheretourism can generate upto 40 per cent of econo-mic output, were seen atrisk from rising worldtemperatures and resultantenvironmental shifts.

“There are few othereconomic activities that

are so dependent onclimate as tourism,” theWorld Tourism Organi-zation report noted.

“All destinations willhave to adapt at somelevel,” lead author DanielScott told the Davosconference.

Beach tourism and

winter sports have alreadyfelt the pinch of risingtemperatures, whichscientists say will causemore hot days, strongwinds, tropical storms,intense rainfall, droughtsand wildfires, the Madrid-based agency said.

MNA/Reuters

Five killed, 25 wounded in northeast India blastsKOLKATA, 2 Oct — At

least five people werekilled and more than 25wounded when threebombs exploded onSunday in India’s restivenortheastern state ofAssam, which has seena spurt in separatistviolence, police said.

Those ki l led andwounded were non-Assamese people livingin the oil- and tea-richstate wracked by aninsurgency that wants aseparate homeland forethnic Assamese, a

senior police officertold Reuters by tele-phone.

The non-Assamese and

security forces have beena frequent target in thedecades old conflict.

MNA/Reuters

Two more arrests after boydies in pond in Britain

LONDON, 2 Oct— Two more men have been arrestedin connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy ina pond in the West Midlands over the weekend,police said on Monday.

The men, aged 20 and 22, were taken in for questioningafter the boy’s body was recovered by police divers inBilston near Wolverhampton on Sunday. Police, whoare treating the incident as a murder inquiry, said the boycould have been involved in an altercation with a groupof youths in the area.— MNA/Reuters

Pakistani people gather at the site of a suicide attack in Bannu. A suicidebomber disguised in a woman’s burqa blew himself up at a busy policecheckpost in northwest Pakistan on Monday, killing at least 16 people

including four policemen, officials said.— INTERNET

Militant raid, landmine blast in NWPakistan; 26 killed

MIRANSHAH, Pakistan,3 Oct — A landmine blastkilled 14 bus passengersin Pakistan’s NorthWaziristan on Wednesday,hours after security forceskilled 10 pro-Talebanmilitants in the tribal re-gion near the Afghan bor-der, officials said.

The militants hadlaunched a pro-dawn raidon a checkpost in Spin-warm area, 35 km (25miles) northeast of the

region’s main town ofMiranshah, and killed twoparamilitary soldiers be-fore being repulsed.

“The fighting startedearly and ended at around4.00 in the morning,” saidmilitary spokesman Ma-jor-General WaheedArshad said. The militantstook away their dead, hesaid.

Later on Wednesday,a landmine detonated inthe Toda Chana area of

North Waziristan killing14 people on a bus andwounding five, intelli-gence officials and wit-nesses said.

Pakistan has beenstruck by a wave of vio-lence since July, when apeace pact with militantsbroke down in NorthWaziristan and army com-mandos stormed a radicalmosque in the capital,Islamabad.

MNA/Reuters

Suicide bomber inPakistan kills 15

ISLAMABAD, 1 Oct —A male suicide bomberwearing a woman’s burqaset off explosives in thenorthwestern Pakistanitown of Bannu on Mon-day killing 15 people, in-cluding four policemen,security officials said.

The blast was the

latest in a wave of attacks,most in the northwest ofthe country, blamed on Is-lamist militants based intribal areas along the Af-ghan border.

Authorities initiallysaid they were not sure ifthe bomber, who set offexplosives near a bus stopas police approached, wasa woman or a man wear-ing a woman’s all-en-veloping gown. But po-lice later said it was aman.

“The bomber was aman wearing a burqa. Hecame out of a hospital andpolice followed him be-cause he was not walkinglike a woman,” said a se-nior police official inBannu, a town in NorthWest Frontier Province.

MNA/Reuters

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Players (R) of Germany celebrate scoring duringthe final against Brazil at the 2007 FIFA Women's

World Cup in Shanghai, east China, on 30 Sept,2007. Germany led 1-0. — XINHUA

Rooney strikes to give United 1-0 win over Roma MANCHESTER, 3 Oct

— Wayne Rooney againproved the scourge of ASRoma as his first goal ofthe season gave Manches-ter United a 1-0 win andtop spot in Group F of theChampions League at OldTrafford on Tuesday.

Rooney had scored inboth legs of the quarter-final tie between the sideslast season, including onein United's 7-1 rout ofRoma in April.

A repeat of thatscoreline never lookedlikely as LucianoSpalletti's side, with astarting lineup includingjust four of the team hum-bled six months ago, re-stored some Italian pride.

However, they were

unable to stop Rooney asthe England internationalstruck 20 minutes fromtime to give United maxi-mum points from theirfirst two games.

United had been 3-0up after just 18 minutesof their previous meetingwith Roma but it tookthem 26 minutes to pro-duce their first effort ongoal this time.

Even then it was anattempted cross fromNani which goalkeeperGianluca Curci, calledinto the Roma side at thelast minute in place of theunwell Doni, had to palmaway.

That triggered Unit-ed's best spell of the firsthalf with Louis Saha

shooting at Curci as theFrance striker made hisfirst start of the season inpreference to CarlosTevez.

Rooney then missedUnited's first clear chanceas he lifted his angled shotover the bar from anotherdeep cross by Nani.

Roma were under-standably cautious in theirapproach but did look dan-

gerous on the break andfour minutes into the sec-ond half they should havegone ahead throughFranceso Totti. The Ital-ians's talismanic strikergot in front of NemanjaVidic to collect a low crossfrom Ludovic Giuly butafter making space shotover the bar from the cor-ner of the six-yard box.

MNA/Reuters

Sevilla thump Slavia to endlosing streak

Van Persie gives Arsenalvictory over Steaua

Ibrahimovic double helpsInter sink PSV

SEVILLE (Spain), 3 Oct— Sevilla put their debutChampions League cam-paign back on track with a4-2 win over Slavia Praguein Group H on Tuesday.

The UEFA Cup hold-ers fell 3-0 to Arsenal intheir opening group gamebefore losing their nextthree Primera Ligamatches.

Frederic Kanoute

opened the scoring aftereight minutes only forSlavia to equalize throughDaniel Pudil.

Luis Fabiano, JulienEscude and Arouna Koneput the game beyonddoubt before the Czechsreplied through DavidKalivoda in injury time.

Coach JuandeRamos's side climbed tosecond in the group withthree points from twogames, ahead of Slaviaon goal difference.

Sevilla made a perfectstart when Jesus Navasintercepted a poor passout of defence to set offKanoute down the right.

With Martin Vaniakout of his area, the Malistriker lifted the ball overthe keeper from a narrowangle.

Slavia levelled againstthe run of play when MatejKrajcik's centre from thebyline zipped across thearea for Pudil to score witha left-foot piledriver.

MNA/Reuters

BUCHAREST, 3 Oct — Asecond-half goal by Robinvan Persie gave Arsenal a1-0 victory over SteauaBucharest on Tuesday totighten their grip on Cham-pions League Group H.

The Dutchman rifledhome the winner afterTogolese strike partnerEmmanuel Adebayorfound him completely freein the area after a quickcounter-attack down the leftin the 76th minute.

Arsenal, who now havea maximum six points fromtwo matches, dominated thematch but created fewclearcut scoring chancesagainst the Romanian side.

"Steaua were well-or-ganized... it was a questionof patience for us," Arsenalmanager Arsene Wenger

told reporters. Steaua's Italian coach

Massimo Pedrazzinifielded a surprisingly at-tacking line-up with fourforwards, but midfielderNicolae Dica and substi-tute Victoras Iacob bothmissed good second-halfchances.

Dica might have scoredhis fifth goal in eightChampions Leaguematches, but his long-dis-tance lob over Arsenalgoalkeeper ManuelAlmunia was headed clearby Kolo Toure.

A neat through-ball byBanel Nicolita set up theunmarked Iacob, who hadcome on for ValentinBadea in the second half,but the striker sent his curl-ing shot over the top.

"It is frustrating to loseafter such a good match, itwas enormous work andwe didn't deserve to lose,"said Steaua striker AdrianNeaga. "This match givesus hope for the comingencounters and I think itsatisfied everyone." Arse-nal failed to find much inthe way of scoring oppor-tunities before Van Persie'swinner.—MNA/Reuters

First-half goals give Sporting 2-1 win in Kiev

MILAN, 3 Oct — ZlatanIbrahimovic scored witha penalty and a loopingheader to give Inter Milana 2-0 win over PSVEindhoven in ChampionsLeague Group G on Tues-day.

The Sweden striker,joint top scorer in Serie Awith seven goals, nettedfrom the spot on 15 min-utes after being manhan-dled by defender JanKromkamp.

Luis Figo then sent in adeep cross after 31 min-utes and Ibrahimovic'sheader back across goalclipped the post and wentin.

Inter defender CristianChivu, returning afterthree weeks out with a dis-located shoulder, was dis-missed for two bookingswith 25 minutes left but

the Italian champions stillhad the better chances to-wards the end.

Substitute David Suazoblazed wide twice and wasshown a red card after thefinal whistle for an off-the-ball incident.

Ibrahimovic, who willbe 26 on Wednesday, hadnot scored in the Champi-ons League since nettingfor Juventus in December2005 but he ended hisdrought at the perfect timefor a depleted Inter, wholost 1-0 at Fenerbahce intheir first group game.

The home team wereagain without the sus-pended Maicon, Ivan Cor-doba, Nicolas Burdissoand Julio Cruz whileMarco Materazzi andPatrick Vieira were outinjured.

MNA/Reuters

KIEV, 3 Oct — First-half goals from Tonel andPolga gave Sporting a 2-1 win at Dynamo Kiev onTuesday as they secured their first away victory in aChampions League match.

Sporting scored in the 14th minute of the Group Fgame when defender Tonel tapped home after goal-keeper Olexandr Shovkovskiy failed to clear aninswinging cross by winger Yannick Djalo.

Kiev equalized just before the half-hour mark whendefender Vladyslav Vaschuk found the net with a long-range strike after being set up by Goran Gavrancic's

backheel. But Sporting grabbed the winner thanks toBrazilian defender Polga who guided the ball into thenet through a crowd of players seven minutes beforethe break when Ronny's cross was beaten straight intohis path by Shovkovskiy.

Kiev piled on the pressure in the last few minutesbut goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic preserved Sport-ing's lead with a couple of fine saves and unmarkedmidfielder Diogo Rincon missed a good chance toequalise when he fired over in stoppage time.

MNA/Reuters

Fenerbahce strike late to earnMoscow draw

MOSCOW, 3 Oct — Bra-zilian striker Deivid scoredfive minutes from time toearn Fenerbahce a 2-2 drawat CSKA Moscow inChampions League GroupG on Tuesday.

Fellow Brazilian Alexheaded the Turkish cham-pions in front in the ninthminute following a defen-sive blunder by Russianinternational AlexeiBerezutsky.

The Russian championsthen hit back with two goalsin four minutes early in thesecond half.

Serbian midfielder MilosKrasic equalized in the 49thminute and Brazil strikerVagner Love converted a53rd-minute penalty asCSKA looked to make upfor their 2-1 defeat by PSVEindhoven two weeks ago.

But Deivid, who nettedin Fenerbahce's 1-0 upsetvictory over Italian cham-pions Inter Milan in theiropener in Istanbul, beatCSKA keeper VeniaminMandrykin with a 30-me-tre drive to snatch a pointfor the visitors.

CSKA pushed forwardfrom the start hoping toatone for their disappoint-

ing showing in Eindhovenbefore Alex stunned thehome crowd by headingover the advancing Man-drykin —MNA/Reuters

Rijkaard urges Barcelonato be more ruthless

STUTTGART (Germany), 3 Oct — Barcelona will needto rediscover their killer instinct if they are to win theChampions League again, coach Frank Rijkaard warnedon Tuesday.

Barca needed a series of good saves from keeperVictor Valdes, followed by second-half goals fromCarles Puyol and Lionel Messi, to secure a 2-0 win overVfB Stuttgart and make it maximum points from twoChampions League Group E games.

The victory should have been a lot more emphaticgoing by their dominance early in the game and thecoach was far from pleased with the profligacy of hisforwards.

MNA/Reuters

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Wednesday, 3 October, 2007Summary of observations recorded at 09:30 hours

MST: During the past 24 hours, weather has been partlycloudy in Kachin State and lower Sagaing Division, rain orthundershowers have been isolated in Shan, Chin, Mon andKayin States, scattered in Rakhine, Kayah States, Magwayand Yangon Divisions, fairly widespread in Mandalay, Bagoand Ayeyawady Divisions and widespread in the remainingareas with isolated heavyfall in Taninthayi Division. Thenoteworthy amounts of rainfall recorded were Nay Pyi Taw(0.24) inch, Dawei (3.19) inches, Kawthoung (2.44) inches,Thayawady (2.05) inches, Myeik (1.30) inches and Pakokku(0.91) inch.

Maximum temperature on 2-10-2007 was 89ºF. Minimuntemperature on 3-10-2007 was 74ºF. Relative humidity at09:30 hours MST on 3-10-2007 was 93%. Total sunshinehours on 2-10-2007 was (4.2) hours approx.

Rainfall on 3-10-2007 was (0.16) inch at Mingaladon,(Nil) at Kaba-Aye and (0.23) inch at Central Yangon. Totalrainfall since 1-1-2007 was (126.93) inches at Mingaladon,(130. 71) inches at Kaba-Aye and (135.47) inches at CentralYangon. Maximum wind speed at Yangon (Kaba-Aye) was(5) mph from Southeast at (14:20) hours MST on 2-10-2007.

Bay inference: According to the observations at (06:30)hours MST today, yesterday low pressure area over WestCentral Bay still persists. Monsoon is strong in the AndamanSea and South Bay and weather is partly cloudy elsewhere inthe Bay of Bengal.

Special feature: According to the observations at (06:30)hours MST today, the tropical strom “LEKIMA” over SouthChina Sea is Centred at about (200) miles Southeast of VINH(VIET NAM) and it is forecast to move west ward.

Forecast valid until evening of 4-10-2007: Rain orthundershowers will be widespread in Mon State, Yangon andTaninthayi Divisions, fairly widespread in Shan, Rakhine,Kayin and Kayah States, upper Sagaing, Bago and AyeyawadyDivisions, scattered in Mandalay Division and isolated in theremaining areas with likelihood of isolated heavyfalls in MonState, Yangon and Taninthayi Divisions. Degree of certaintyis (80%).

State of the sea: Squalls with rough seas are likely attimes Gulf of Mottama, off and along Detaic, Mon-TaninthayiCoasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may reach (40) to (45)mph. Seas will be moderate elsewhere in Myanmar waters.

Outlook for subsequent two days: Increase of rain inthe Lower Myanmar areas.

Forecast for Nay Pyi Taw and neighbouring areasfor 4-10-2007: Isolated rain or thundershowers. Degree ofcertainty is (80%).

Forecast for Yangon and neighbouring areas for4-10-2007: Some rain which may be heavy at times. Degreeof certainty is (80%).

Forecast for Mandalay and neighbouring areas for4-10-2007: Likelihood of isolated rain or thundershowers.Degree of certainty is (60%).

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“Special weather news”(Issued at 13:30 hr MST on 3-10-2007)

According to the observations at (06:30) hours MSTtoday, the tropical storm “LEKIMA” over South China Seais Centred at about (200) miles Southeast of VINH (VIETNAM) and it may cross VIET NAM coast within (24) hrscommencing noon today.

Under the influence of this storm, rain or thundershow-ers are likely to be widespread in Southern Shan, Kayah,Kayin and Mon States, Yangon, Ayeyawady, Bago andTaninthayi Divisions with likelihood of isolated heavyfallsduring next (48) hrs commencing noon today. Surface windspeed in squalls may reach (35-40) mph.

Two US soldiers killed, 11 injured in Iraq BAGHDAD, 3 Oct —

Two American soldierswere killed and 11 otherswounded in two incidents

throughout Iraq, the USmilitary said on Tuesday.

A soldier assigned toMulti National Division-

Baghdad was killed andten others wounded whileconducting combat ope-rations in the Iraqi capitalon Sunday, the military saidin a brief statement.

Two Iraqi soldiers, aninterpreter and a local citizenwere also injured during theincident, it said.

A second US soldierwas killed and anotherinjured in a non-battlerelated cause in the QadisiyaProvince, south of Baghdad,the military said in a separatestatement without providing

further details, but it saidthat the incident was underinvestigation.

The wounded soldierswere transported to Armymedical facilities fortreatment and furtherevaluation, according to thestatements.

The soldiers’ namesare being withheld pendingnotification of next of kin,the statements added.

The latest deaths bringthe number of US soldierswho have been killed inIraq to more than 3,805since the outbreak of theIraqi war in 2003, accordingto media count based onPentagon figures.

MNA/Xinhua

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8th Waning of Tawthalin 1369 ME Thursday, 4 October, 2007

People’s Desire� We favour stability.� We favour peace.� We oppose unrest and violence.

� Skyful liars attempting to destroy nation

� BBC lying VOA deceiving RFA setting up hostilities

� Beware! Don’t be bought by those slickers

�RFA, VOA and BBC airing skyful of lies�RFA, VOA and BBC saboteurs, watch your step!�The public be warned of killers in the air waves — RFA, VOA and BBC

Neo-colonialism has reared its ugly head in recent yearsEconomic sanctions are counterproductiveand can only delay the path to democracy

NAY PYI TAW, 3 Oct — U Nyan Win, Min-ister for Foreign Affairs and Chairman of theDelegation of the Union of Myanmar made a state-ment in the General Debate of the 62nd session ofthe United Nations General Assembly on 1 Octoberin New York, the United States of America. The

following is the full text of the statement.Mr President,

At the outset, I would like to congratulate youon your assumption of the high office of the Presidentof the 62nd Session of the General Assembly of theUnited Nations. I would also like to convey Myanmar’s

appreciation to your predecessor Her ExcellencySheikha Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa for her able steward-ship of the previous session.

The annual report of the Secretary-Generalreflects the significant work done in the past year by

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