41.   The Bangkok Post newspaper reported Thursday that Burmese authorities have tightened visa restrictions on journalists.

42.   The DKBA are said to be connected to the Burmese ruling authorities.

43.   The colonel quoted Burmese troops as saying the border closure was aimed at ensuring security for Burmese authorities visiting the frontier area.

44.   The Karen are one of two major ethnic rebel groups that have failed to reach an accommodation with the Burmese authorities.

45.   The newspaper Bangkok Post in neighboring Thailand reported that Burmese authorities have tightened restrictions on granting new visas for journalists.

46.   The newspaper Bangkok Post reported Thursday that Burmese authorities have tightened visa restrictions on journalists.

47.   The one-hour gathering took place without any interference from the Burmese authorities.

48.   The refugees held several demonstrations this week expressing fear that they could be punished by Burmese authorities if they returned home.

49.   The statement said Thaweesuk Tonkeaw of Thailand was shot by Burmese soldiers as he crossed into Burma, but Burmese authorities had yet to explain the shooting.

50.   The United States has asked that Khun Sa be handed over for prosecution on drug trafficking charges there, but Burmese authorities have refused.