Portal:Southeast Asia/September 2007

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Nuon Chea, "Brother No. 2" in Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime, is taken into custody at his home in Pailin, under orders from the Khmer Rouge Tribunal. He is charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity
Former President of the Philippines Joseph Estrada, removed from office in the EDSA Revolution of 2001, is found guilty of corruption and sentenced to reclusión perpetua.

Burmese anti-government protests escalate, with Buddhist monks (pictured) taking a leading role in the daily demonstrations. The junta at first shows restraint, but cracks down with raids on Buddhist monasteries and firing upon protest rallies and killing at least 13 people, including Japanese journalist Kenji Nagai.
Singapore Airlines and Temasek Holdings formally announce they will buy a combined 24% stake in China Eastern Airlines for US$923 million, giving Singapore's national flag carrier an entry into the growing commercial aviation sector in China.
September 2007 Sumatra earthquakes: An 8.4-magnitude earthquake occurs off the southwest coast of Sumatra, Indonesia on September 12. Another quake with a magnitude of 7.8, hits Sumatra again on September 13. Strong aftershocks rock Sumatra, with magnitudes up to 6.7.
One-Two-GO Airlines Flight 269 crashes on landing during a heavy storm at Phuket International Airport, killing 89 people.
At least 60 workers are killed in the collapse of the Can Tho Bridge under construction in Can Tho, southern Vietnam.

September 2, 2007 (Sunday)

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Singapore Airlines and Temasek Holdings formally announce they will buy a combined 24% stake in China Eastern Airlines for US$923 million. (CNA) (Reuters via FT)

September 3, 2007 (Monday)

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Acting prime minister Thein Sein announces that Myanmar's 14-year-old national convention has completed a new constitution, marking the first of seven steps in the State Peace and Development Council's "road map to democracy". (AP via IHT) (NYT) (Reuters)

September 5, 2007 (Wednesday)

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Soldiers fire warning shots at a march by Buddhist monks protesting an increase in fuel prices in Pakokku. Another protest takes place in Bogale. US President George W. Bush speaks out against the State Peace and Development Council crackdown on demonstrations. Laura Bush also issues a statement of concern about the Myanmar violence. (AP via Google News) (VOA) (AFP via Google News) (Reuters)

September 6, 2007 (Thursday)

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Buddhist monks take about 20 members of the security forces hostage in Pakokku, central Burma, a day after clashes at a protest rally about fuel prices. The hostages are later released after the intervention of a senior abbot. (BBC)
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Indonesia to sign a deal to give the country a state loan of $1bn (£500m) to buy Russian arms. Mr Putin is holding several meetings with his Indonesian counterpart, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, to strengthen military and economic co-operation. (BBC)

September 7, 2007 (Friday)

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The Indonesian Supreme Court rejects an appeal by Bali bomber Amrozi bin Nurhasyim. (News Limited)

September 10, 2007 (Monday)

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Time has been ordered to pay US$106 million in damages to former president Suharto, in a libel lawsuit that stems from a 1999 article that made corruption allegations against Suharto. The Indonesian Supreme Court ruling overturns rulings by two lower courts. (BBC)

September 11, 2007 (Tuesday)

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A new law will come into force this week which bans people from giving money to beggars, buskers and hawkers in Jakarta. Offenders could face up to six months in jail and $5,000 (£2,500) fines. (BBC)

September 12, 2007 (Wednesday)

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September 2007 Sumatra earthquakes:
- An earthquake, measuring 8.4 magnitude on the Ritcher scale, shook Indonesia's Sumatra region, destroying buildings, killing at least 10 people and injuring at least 11.
- Tremors were felt in some parts of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
- Tsunami alerts were issued, and lifted.
- Medical and emergency relief teams were sent to the quake site. (Reuters) (AFP) (AFP via CNA)
Former President Joseph Estrada has been found guilty of corruption and jailed for life. The former film star was accused of embezzling about $80m (£42m) before he was forced from office by street protests in 2001. Estrada was also ordered to forfeit a mansion and more than $15.5m.(BBC)
King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit preside over the inaguration of the renovated Giant Swing in Bangkok. (TNA via MCOT) (Nation) (Bangkok Post)

September 13, 2007 (Thursday)

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Indonesia Earthquakes:
- September 2007 Sumatra earthquakes: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Sumatra, following a strong quake in the same region the day before. (CNN)
- Another strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 hits Indonesia, North Sulawesi. A tsunami warning was issued and then lifted. (AFP via CNA)

September 16, 2007 (Sunday)

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One-Two-GO Airlines Flight 269 crashes on landing during a heavy storm at Phuket International Airport. The MD-82 was flying from Don Mueang International Airport with 123 passengers and five crew members. Approximately 80 people are believed to have been killed, with at least 10 survivors. (Nation) (Nation) (Nation)

September 17, 2007 (Monday)

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About 500 Buddhist monks demonstrate in Kyaukpadaung, against the State Peace and Development Council. Unlike a similar protest almost two weeks ago, the march proceeds without interference by the junta. The protests began on August 19 following a doubling of fuel prices by the government. The protests have continued despite a crackdown by the junta. (AP via Yahoo News)
One-Two-GO Airlines Flight 269: The flight recorders are recovered and 89 people are confirmed dead in the plane crash at Phuket International Airport. Thai authorities are probing the cause of the crash, focusing on the role of the pilot, an Indonesian national, and the air-traffic controllers. (Bloomberg) (Nation)

September 19, 2007 (Wednesday)

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Nuon Chea, the 82-year-old "Brother No. 2" in Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime, is taken into custody at his home in Pailin, under orders from the Khmer Rouge Tribunal. He is charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity. (Reuters) (Telegraph) (AFP via Google News)

September 21, 2007 (Friday)

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Buddhist monks stage a brief demonstration at Mei Lamu temple on the outskirts of Yangon, for fourth successive day of anti-government protests. (AP via CNN)

September 22, 2007 (Saturday)

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Burmese anti-government protests:
- Some 15,000 Buddhist monks and laymen march through the streets of Yangon in the largest of the ongoing protests against the military regime. (Bangkok Post)
- Aung San Suu Kyi makes her first public appearance since her latest house arrest began in 2003, as about 1,000 monk hold a 15-minute prayer service outside her home in Rangoon. The detained leader of the National League for Democracy stands at her gate to pay respects to the monks. "Making a gesture of respect with her two palms, Aunty Suu came out through a small door of the gate. She was flanked by two women. She looked quite okay," a witness says. (Reuters)

September 23, 2007 (Sunday)

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Burmese anti-government protests:
- Several hundred Buddhist monks march through Mandalay as activists urge people to join the protests against the junta. (AP via Washington Post)
- In Yangon, about 5,000 monks are joined for the first time by Buddhist nuns. A crowd of 10,000 onlookers is estimated. A group of monks again try to march past the home of Aung San Suu Kyi, but unlike a day earlier when they were greeted by the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, police bar the monks' way. (BBC)

September 24, 2007 (Monday)

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Eyewitnesses say the number of people demonstrating in Yangon is as high as 100,000 as the biggest anti-government protest in 20 years continues. (BBC)

September 25, 2007 (Tuesday)

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Burmese anti-government protests:
- Approximately 20,000 people led by 2000 Buddhist monks begin another protest in Yangon despite threats by the State Peace and Development Council. (AAP via News Limited)
- Hundreds of soldiers and riot police enter Yangon in an attempt to end the demonstrations (AFP) (Reuters)
- The junta places dusk-till-dawn curfews on the country's two largest cities, Yangon and Mandalay. (AFP)
The Supreme Court of Indonesia rejects the final appeals of Imam Samudra and Mukhlas, two men sentenced to death for their roles in the 2002 Bali bombings. (BBC)

September 26, 2007 (Wednesday)

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Burmese anti-government protests:
- Up to five Buddhist monks are killed. (Sky News)
- Police baton-charge a crowd of 700 anti-junta protestors including Buddhist monks and students. (AFP and ABC News Australia)
- Win Nang, a pro-democracy activist, is arrested. (AFP via News Limited)

September 27, 2007 (Thursday)

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Burmese anti-government protests:
- Nine people are killed when security forces open fire on an anti-government demonstration in Yangon. Among the dead is a Japanese journalist. (Reuters) (Times of India)
- State Peace and Development Council security forces raid Buddhist monasteries, beating and arresting hundreds of monks. (BBC) (AP and Reuters via Sydney Morning Herald) (NYT) (LAT)
- Thailand Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont takes the stage at the United Nations General Assembly, representing ASEAN, calling upon the junta to stop using force. "Thailand therefore finds as unacceptable the commission of violence and bodily harm to Buddhists monks and other demonstrators," he said. (The Nation)
- China, one of Myanmar's few allies, calls for restraint for the first time. (Reuters)
Singapore shares fourth place with Sweden with an index score of 9.3 in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), while Finland, Denmark and New Zealand top the index with a score of 9.4. (CNA)
Five more bodies are recovered from the rubble of the collapsed Can Tho Bridge in Can Tho. At least 60 workers were killed in the collapse on Wednesday. The bridge was being built with funds from Japan.(Reuters)

September 28, 2007 (Friday)

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Burmese anti-government protests:
- The junta's troops fire warning shots in clashes with anti-government protesters. Diplomatic officials express worry that the death toll from the clashes over the past three days may actually be much higher than the 10 being reported. (Bloomberg)
- Troops occupy key Buddhist monasteries, confining monks who had energized the demonstrations.
- Internet links with the outside world are cut off in Myanmar. (AP via Google News)
- A Singaporean is injured in Myanmar by rubber bullets. (CNA)
South Thailand insurgency: Three policemen are killed in an ambush by suspected insurgent in Pattani. Four policemen and the teacher they were guarding are wounded in a separate roadside bombing attack. (AP via IHT)

September 29, 2007 (Saturday)

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Burmese anti-government protests:
- UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari arrives at Yangon International Airport and is whisked away to the administrative capital, Naypyidaw, where he was to meet with State Peace and Development Council generals. (NYT) (Reuters)
- Yangon is mainly quiet, with pockets of protests. (CNN)

September 30, 2007 (Sunday)

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Burmese anti-government protests: United Nations envoy Ibrahim Gambari meets for more than an hour with detained National League for Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi at a government guest house in Yangon. (AFP via Google News) (CNN) (Mizzima)

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Recent deaths
[edit] August 21: Howe Yoon Chong [edit] July 1: Thakin Khin Nyunt [1] 31: Hla Pe [2]

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Government offensive against Abu Sayyaf, Jolo Island, Philippines South Thailand insurgency New People's Army insurgency (Philippines) Islamic Insurgency in the Philippines Karen National Liberation Army insurgency (Myanmar)

Elections
[edit] Recent Regional Elections in Aceh. Communal elections, Cambodia. May 9 - East Timor presidential May 14 - Philippine general election May 20 - National Assembly of Vietnam elections June 30 - East Timor parliamentary August 8 - Gubernatorial election, Jakarta [edit] Upcoming

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Holidays and observances
[edit] September 1 - Teachers' Day, Singapore 2 - National Day, Vietnam (independence from Japan and France, 1945) 15 - Silpa Bhirasri Day, Thailand [edit] October 1 - Children's Day, Singapore 12 - Founding of Quezon City, Philippines 23 - Chulalongkorn Day, Thailand 29 - Coronation Day, Cambodia 31 - King Father's Day, Cambodia

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