Bush cites oppression, rights abuses in Asia

                   
msn.com: Bush cites oppression, rights abuses in Asia msn.com
msn.com     Aug 7, 2008            

Balances criticism of China with praise on the eve of his visit to the Games President Bush speaks at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday. BANGKOK, Thailand - President Bush praised the spread of freedom in Asia while training a harsh spotlight Thursday on the region's democratic laggards, sharply criticizing oppression and human rights abuses in China, Myanmar and North Korea. Bush's speech, outlining America's achievements and challenges in Asia as he wraps up eight years in office, came on the same day he was due to arrive in Beijing to attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympics and several days of competition. China has rounded up opponents and slapped restrictions on journalists, betraying promises made when it landed the hosting rights. Chinese officials had bristled at... [read full story]                    

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The Nation (Thailand): Burma highlights Bush’s visit to Thailand – Kavi Chongkittavorn

burmanet.org     Aug 4, 2008          

Political oppression in Burma has incredibly become the highlight of the 175th anniversary of Thai-US diplomatic relations. The 21-hour stopover of President George W Bush and First Lady Laura Bush in Thailand, which starts on...                    

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Bush to criticize Myanmar during Asia trip

iht.com     Aug 6, 2008          

U.S. President George W. Bush is set to deliver a thumping broadside against Myanmar and meet with Burmese dissidents who have heaped praise on his tough policy toward its military rulers. First lady Laura Bush will add...                    

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Reuters: Bush’s Thailand trip turns heat on Myanmar – Matt Spetalnick

burmanet.org     Aug 6, 2008          

U.S. President George W. Bush flew into Bangkok on Wednesday on the latest leg of a pre-Olympics Asian tour, although his focus in Thailand is mainly on the “outpost of tyranny” junta in neighboring Myanmar. In a broad speech...                    

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Bush spotlights Myanmar repression

ibtimes.com     Aug 7, 2008          

President Bush praised the spread of freedom in Asia while training a harsh spotlight Thursday on the region's democratic laggards, sharply criticizing oppression and human rights abuses in China, Myanmar and North Korea.                    

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Bush cites oppression, human rights abuses in Asia (AP)

yahoo.com     Aug 7, 2008          

AP - President Bush praised the spread of freedom in Asia while training a harsh spotlight Thursday on the region's democratic laggards, sharply criticizing oppression and human rights abuses in China, Myanmar and North Korea.                    

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Bush cites oppression, human rights abuses in Asia

examiner.com     Aug 7, 2008          

President Bush praised the spread of freedom in Asia while training a harsh spotlight Thursday on the region's democratic laggards, sharply criticizing oppression and human rights abuses in China, Myanmar and North Korea.                    

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Bush cites oppression, human rights abuses in Asia

ibtimes.com     Aug 7, 2008          

President Bush praised the spread of freedom in Asia while training a harsh spotlight Thursday on the region's democratic laggards, sharply criticizing oppression and human rights abuses in China, Myanmar and North Korea.                    

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Bush Cites Oppression, Human Rights Abuses in Asia

go.com     Aug 7, 2008          

Bush meets Myanmar activists while keeping heat on human rights issues in China, North Korea By PAUL ALEXANDER Associated Press Writer BANGKOK, Thailand August 7, 2008 (AP) President Bush arrives for a joint news statement with...                    

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Laura Bush visits refugess on Thai-Myanmar border

chron.com     Aug 7, 2008          

THA SONG YANG, Thailand — First lady Laura Bush, meeting with refugees who fled a brutal campaign by Myanmar's military junta, urged China and other countries on Thursday to join the U.S. in imposing sanctions against the country.                    

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Bush off to Beijing with a Myanmar mission - Summary

earthtimes.org     Aug 7, 2008          

Bangkok - US President George W Bush on Thursday chided China for its human rights record and called on the communist country to help pressure Myanmar's military leaders before departing Bangkok Thursday for Beijing. Bush, on a...                    

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