Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Radio Australia resuming broadcasts to Burma

Radio Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) radio service to Asia and the Pacific, is resuming broadcasts to Burma, including a new special service in Burmese. Hanh Tran, Radio Australia's CEO, says events in Burma such as the devastation of Cyclone Nargis, the recent conviction and extended detention of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and the upcoming election, all highlight the need for strong communications into the region."The service to Burma in English will be imminent, with a Burmese language service to follow," he said in a statement Wednesday.The new services will use shortwave radio distribution and digital technologies.

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