Belcher at Brave New Filmshttp://bravenewfilms.org/topics/belcher2008-10-16T14:45:00ZEast Timorese look for closure to bloody past - 15 October 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/57495-east-timorese-look-for-closure-to-bloody-past-15-october-20082008-10-16T14:45:00Z
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<p>International forensics experts and former survivors have launched an investigation into one of East Timor's bloodiest incidents during the fight for independence.</p>
<p>As investigators unearth the remains of protesters allegedly shot and buried by Indonesian troops, many are hoping to see the end of one of the darkest chapters in the country's past.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Hannah Belcher reports.</p>
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China builds influence in East Timor 14 October 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/57302-china-builds-influence-in-east-timor-14-october-20082008-10-16T14:45:02Zaljazeera
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<p>China is extending its influence in East Timor, building new ministries and a multi-million dollar home for the country's president. </p>
<p>But some East Timorese worry the price of China's friendship could threaten their hard-fought independence.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Hannah Belcher reports.</p>
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Unemployment threatens East Timor peace 29 Sept 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/55137-unemployment-threatens-east-timor-peace-29-sept-20082008-10-03T04:50:13Zaljazeera
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<p>Soaring unemployment in East Timor, one of Asia's poorest countries, has raised concerns that violence could return to the streets if the restlessness among the country's youths continues.</p>
<p>With about 80 per cent of young Timorese leaving school without any job in sight, most have given up hope except to leave their shores for greener pastures.</p>
<p>Hannah Belcher reports.</p>
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A year after Myanmar's fuel price hike - 15 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49022-a-year-after-myanmar-s-fuel-price-hike-15-august-20082008-08-19T06:51:59Zaljazeera
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<p>The sharp increase in fuel prices in Myanmar is having a knock-on effect on food and other essentials.</p>
<p>The government's abrupt decision last August sparked a rare show of defiance across major cities.</p>
<p>As Hannah Belcher reports, eking out a living has become more difficult since then.</p>
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New generation marks Myanmar crackdown - 08 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/48337-new-generation-marks-myanmar-crackdown-08-august-20082008-08-13T20:39:37Zaljazeera
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<p>A student uprising against military rule in Myanmar 20 years ago ended in a brutal crackdown that left an estimated 3,000 dead.
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<br />Al Jazeera's Hannah Belcher reports on a new generation continuing the fight.</p>
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Hmong protest being forced back to Laos -23 June 08http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/42847-hmong-protest-being-forced-back-to-laos-23-june-082008-06-29T08:41:34Zaljazeera
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<p>About 2,000 ethnic Hmong from Laos have agreed to return to return home after a mass breakout from a Thai detention centre. They marched out of the camp trying to bring attention to their claims for asylum. Some say they were offered $500 per family from the Los government to return home. That's the equivalent of half a year's wage in the impoverished nation. But 3,000 Hmong refuse to go back and they are demanding urgent help from the United Nations' refugees agency, Al Jazeera's Hannah Belcher reports.</p>
<p>centre. They marched out of the camp trying to bring attention to their claims for asylum.
<br />Some say they were offered $500 per family from the Los government to trutn home. Thats the quivalent of half a year's wage in the impoevrished nation,.
<br />But 3,000 Hmong refuse to go back and they are demanding urgent help from the United Nations' refugees agency, Al Jazeera's Hannah Belcher reports.</p>
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Typhoon Fengshen batters Philippines -22 June 08http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/42812-typhoon-fengshen-batters-philippines-22-june-082008-06-28T14:41:37Zaljazeera
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<p>At least 59 people have been killed in flashflooding caused by Typhoon Fengshen. 17 people are confirmed dead in the wake of the storm. In the central Philippines, rescue crews are battling to reach a capsized ferry with more than 700 people on board. Al Jazeera's Hannah Belcher reports.</p>
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Uneasy Gaza truce comes into effect - 19 Jun 08http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/42321-uneasy-gaza-truce-comes-into-effect-19-jun-082008-06-25T02:36:20Zaljazeera
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<p>A truce between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza has come into effect, with both sides voicing doubts over how long the Egyptian-brokered ceasefire will hold.</p>
<p>The six-month truce, which includes Hamas, began at 0600 (0300GMT) on Thursday, although violence in the Gaza Strip continued until the ceasefire came into effect.</p>
<p>It is hoped the rockets attacks and incursions will stop, and all violence will cease. </p>
<p>Just minutes before the ceasefire came into place a Palestinian man was killed by Israeli fire.</p>
<p>The killing highlights just how fragile this agreement is.</p>
<p>But as Al Jazeera's Hannah Belcher reports people on both sides of the border are hoping the truce will last.</p>
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Dhaka, the second dirtiest city in the world - 19 April 08http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/36230-dhaka-the-second-dirtiest-city-in-the-world-19-april-082008-06-10T21:30:45Zaljazeera
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<p>Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, home to some 11million people, is facing a severe environmental crisis.</p>
<p>It's been named the second dirtiest city in the world, after Baku in Azerbaijan.</p>
<p>Toxic waste and pollution is rife, posing a major threat to public health.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Hannah Belcher travelled to Dhaka, to see the scale of the problem.</p>
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Rioting over women's rights in Bangladesh - 12 April 08http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/35402-rioting-over-women-s-rights-in-bangladesh-12-april-082008-06-14T15:30:33Zaljazeera
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<p>What started as a demonstration against women's rights after Friday prayers, turned into a full blown riot.</p>
<p>About a thousand protestors, most members of the Anti-Koran Law Resistance Committee, which advocates Sharia law, expressed their anger over the government's plans to give women more rights. </p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Hannah Belcher reports.</p>
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Starvation fears in Bangladesh - 11 April 2007http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/35291-starvation-fears-in-bangladesh-11-april-20072008-06-12T03:33:24Zaljazeera
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<p>The head of the Wolrd Bank has said urgent action is needed to combat a growing global food crisis.</p>
<p>Robert Zoellick said that in Bangladesh, staples such as rice can cost almost half of a poor family's daily income.</p>
<p>Hannah Belcher reports from Dacca, where there are fears many could starve to death.</p>
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Myanmar's Karen mourn KNU leader's death - 23 Feb 08http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30090-myanmar-s-karen-mourn-knu-leader-s-death-23-feb-082008-06-15T21:29:26Zaljazeera
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<p>Myanmar's largest ethnic minority group has been mourning the loss of its leader who was assassinated in Thailand.
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<br />Mahn Sha, the Secretary General of the Karen National Union, led the fight against the ruling military.</p>
<p>He was taken back to Myanmar and laid to rest on Monday.
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<br />About 400 Karen attended the funeral under a cloud of uncertainty as to who murdered their leader.</p>
<p>Hanna Belcher has this report.</p>
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Myanmar satire upsets government - 13 Nov 07http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/18612-myanmar-satire-upsets-government-13-nov-072008-06-14T21:29:38Zaljazeera
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<p>The U.N.'s human rights rapporteur Paulo Sergio Pinheiro is currently in Myanmar, trying to assess how many people were killed and arrested during the recent crackdown on pro-democracy protests.</p>
<p>He is expected to raise claims of human rights abuses during talks with Myanmar's military rulers in the capital, Naypyitaw.</p>
<p>One person prepared to speak out about the alleged abuses is also one of Myanmar's most famous comedian: Par Par Lay.</p>
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Myanmar's exiled activists - 09 Sep 07http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/12248-myanmar-s-exiled-activists-09-sep-072008-06-17T03:30:46Zaljazeera
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<p>Al Jazeera's Hannah Belcher meets the men and women fighting for political change in Myanmar from their base in Thailand.</p>
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Refugees escape Myanmar - 30 Aug 07http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/11344-refugees-escape-myanmar-30-aug-072008-06-17T09:36:02Zaljazeera
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<p>Pressure is mounting on the United Nations and South East Asian governments to address human rights violations in Myanmar, while refugees are escaping their country for an uncertain life in Thailand.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera spoke to one pro-democracy campaigner who says ASEAN nations aren't doing enough.</p>
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