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14 April 2008
Nehginpao Kipgen, the General Secretary of Kuki International Forum and a researcher on the rise of political conflicts in modern Burma (1947-2004), will be speaking on 'Ethnic Tensions and Minority Issues' at Georgetown University.
Burma/Myanmar - The Four Crises: Social, Economic, Political, Minority
Other speakers include:
Priscilla Clapp, Former Charge d'Affaires to Burma
- How economic and social issues affect the political agenda in Burma and how the US should respond
Sean Turnell, Burma Economic Watch
- Overview of Burmese Economy
Hana Heineken, Former Pre-Collegiate School of Yangon Teacher
- Burmese Youth and Social Mobility
Min Zaw Oo, 8888 student activist, former member of the All Burma Students' Democratic Front (ABSDF)
- Referendum and prospect of political transition and security issues
Michael Green, Associate Professor at Georgetown University, Senior Adviser at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
- Burma in the Regional Context
The event will be chaired by David Steinberg, distinguished Professor of Asian Studies, Georgetown University.
When: Wednesday, April 23rd from 2:40 – 5:15 p.m.
Where: 7th Floor Boardroom in the Intercultural Center building, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057
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Lamshi
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... Among the eimi (Kuki / Chin / Mizo) of approximately 2 million people, the Thadou dialect users are estimated to be the most advanced tribe and constitutes the largest group. The Thadou customs expressed here is shared by all of our people with slight variations and modifications depending on the geographical location we are in. What I am trying to emphasize here is: it is important to retain our customs and traditions, but there needs to be improvement and adjustments with the changing time. Any further discussion or comment on this subject is graciously welcome. |
l_jakai
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... Pu Nehginpao,may God be with you,guide you in all aspects,protect you from external elements and give good health til the End-Amen |
