September 2007

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The Last Stretch for Myanmar? — by Malvina Kang — last modified 2007-09-24 19:30: Protests in Myanmar continue, led by the monks and “cheered” by the people.
Timor Leste: National reconciliation, amnesties and China’s astute economic moves — by Malvina Kang — last modified 2007-09-24 19:26: Timor Leste has always been considered one of the UN’s successes for the temporary governing role it had in the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET）for the transition period to independence and elections from 1999 to 2002. Thereafter UNTAET was succeeded by the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) to stabilize the handover process until 2005. Now, some tension has erupted between the UN and Timor Leste over the national peace and reconciliation process.
Japan’s new leader — by Malvina Kang — last modified 2007-09-24 19:35: What a change of leadership Japan has gone through in recent years.
Mike Arroyo - President Arroyo’s Achilles heel? — by Malvina Kang — last modified 2007-09-24 19:12: Trouble never seems to stop for Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

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