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BBC Report on Clandestine Radio in Burma
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BBC: REPORT ON CLANDESTINE RADIO IN BURMA
Source: Strider, BurmaNews Network (BNN), British Broadcasting
Corporation, BBC Summary of World Broadcasts 21 Mar 1996
SECTION: Unknown Part;
SPECIAL REPORT:CLANDESTINE AND OTHER SELECTED BROADCASTS
Democratic Voice of Burma (Burmese: Democratic Myanmar a-Than)
began broadcasting on 19th July 1992, when it announced that it
was operating on behalf of the National Coalition Government of
the Union of Burma (NCGUB). However, it is believed that the
station is now run by Burmese student activists accountable to the
Norway-Burma Council, but without any formal control by
NCGUB.
The radio broadcasts from shortwave transmitters in Norway which
at other times carry the Radio Norway International and Radio
Denmark external services.
Thabye Radio, a pro-government radio station, was first reported in
November 1995. (The name "Thabye" is a reference to the aromatic
leaves of the eugenia tree which, according to Burmese belief,
denotes victory). Its programmes appear to be aimed at a Karen
audience and reflect the positions of Burma's ruling State Law and
Order Restoration Council, which is opposed to the activities of the
Karen National Union (KNU).
The KNU's own station, Kawthulay Radio, has not been observed
for several years.
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