November 15-December 1, 2003

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READER'S FRONT

MON URGED TO JOIN National Convention

FARMERS REFUSE TO SIGN OVER LAND

YOUNG WOMEN PROP UP THE REGIME

FARMERS' PROFITS UNDERMINED AGAIN

ABSDF GAINS SUPPORT FROM FORMER MEMBERS

MON NATIONAL DAY COMMITTEE FORMED

BURMESE APARTHEID AND MULTINATIONALS

JUNTA TROOPS RUN GAMBLING OUTFITS

MILITARY RULES MON STATE

EFFECT OF SANCTIONS AGAINST RANGOON WEIGHED

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READERS' FRONT

Dear Readers,

We invite comments and suggestions on improvements to Kao-Wao newsletter. With your help, we hope that Kao-Wao News will continue to grow to serve better the needs of those seeking social justice in Burma and Thailand. And we hope that it will become an important forum for discussion and debate and help readers to keep abreast of issues and news. Above all, we hope the newsletter will be used as a vehicle for those who want to share their views and experiences. We reserve the right to edit and reject articles without prior notification. You can use a pseudonym but we encourage you to include your full name and address.

Regards,

Editor

kaowao@hotmail.com, kaowao@shaw.ca

www.kaowao.org

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Dear Editor,

Are we expecting the U.S to help us for a regime change in Burma? (President Bush Betrays Democracy and the Burmese People: Kanbawza Win) Do you believe that President Bush or the U.S will help bring democracy in Burma? Our citizens and movement inside will solve the problem of Burma. When the movement has a tradition of waiting hands from the outsiders, the longer the military government will retain power. We should learn the lessons of the U.S invasion in Iraq. While Saddam Hussein has been toppled by the coalition troops, the country is still facing war against each other, having one more enemy to fight, the Americans.

Bo Bo (Malaysia)

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Hi Kao Wao,

Happy 2nd Anniversary! You have done a great job of getting out Mon news and debate on Burma. I hope to read more.

Hammer

(OR, USA)

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Dear Editors,

I am very pleased to read the article of Mon Renaissance.

Mahn Kyaw Swe

Canada.

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Dear Kao Wao,

Congratulations on your 2nd anniversary. Thank you for updating me about Burma issues from time to time. You have done a fabulous job! Keep on working.

Jenice Lee

(Australia)