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Monday, September 17, 2007

Burmese turn to foreign radios for latest news

By Violet Cho
September 17, 2007
The people of Burma are turning ever more to outside broadcasts and the media in exile to learn the latest news about the continuing protests against recent price hikes.

With state media strictly censored and most Internet news sites blocked, people in increasing numbers are tuning in to the shortwave broadcasts of such international radio stations as the BBC, the Voice of America and Radio Free Asia.

Although the regime blocks most Internet news sites and keeps users under surveillance, those with the know-how are still able to access online services provided by The Irrawaddy, Mizzima and NewEra.
Read more at The Irrawaddy website:
http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=8627