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Cameron, Suu Kyi call for suspension of sanctions
13/04/2012 - BURMA

Cameron, Suu Kyi call for suspension of sanctions

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, who arrived in Burma Friday for talks with the country's leaders, issued a joint call alongside opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to suspend sanctions against the former pariah state.
Burma's dissident monks
10/04/2012 - BURMA

Burma's dissident monks

In just five years Burma seems to have gone from brutal repression to apparently free and fair elections. In 2007, a revolt led by the country's revered monks was stamped out by the army - hundreds died and many disappeared and were jailed without trial. Pro-democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi will take her seat in parliament later this month but despite a wave of amnesties, many monks remain sceptical about whether the country is indeed at a crossroads.
Suu Kyi to take seat in Burma parliament April 23
09/04/2012 - BURMA ELECTIONS

Suu Kyi to take seat in Burma parliament April 23

Burmese pro-democracy icon and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi will take her seat in parliament for the first time on April 23, along with 37 of her fellow National League for Democracy members who won by-elections last month.
Burma president meets with rebel group for first time
07/04/2012 - SOUTHEAST ASIA

Burma president meets with rebel group for first time

Burmese president Thein Sein held his first-ever meeting Saturday with rebel group, the Karen National Union, according to a government official, one day before the same group is to meet with newly-elected opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.
Burma: remembering the Saffron revolution
06/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Burma: remembering the Saffron revolution

As the Burmese opposition prepares to take its first steps on the new political scene, we look back at the lasting effects of the Saffron revolution. Next, the hacking group Anonymous targets the Great Firewall of China. Finally, after facing extinction, India's tigers look like they're making a comeback.
Was Pinochet behind the sinking of the Belgrano?
03/04/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Was Pinochet behind the sinking of the Belgrano?

In today's world papers - more on last weekend's election in Burma, FARC hostages are released in Colombia and a look at the Falklands war, 30 years on.
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Fraud claims hit Burmese elections
02/04/2012 - WEBNEWS

Fraud claims hit Burmese elections

Online reports of irregularities during Burma’s parliamentary by-elections. Bulgarian students protest against a recently imposed night term curfew. And some heavy metal fans try to repaint a room, with their hair…
A new Burmese MP's cautious optimism
02/04/2012 - BURMA ELECTIONS

A new Burmese MP's cautious optimism

Former political prisoner Phyo Min Thein, now a new member of the Burmese parliament with Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party, is cautiously optimistic about the future after his country's "first step of democracy".
'Suu Kyi is right to take a risk'
02/04/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Suu Kyi is right to take a risk'

In today's papers - has Aung San Suu Kyi taken too much of a risk in getting involved in an election that's far from free and fair, and is there any hope of a diplomatic solution for Syria?
Aung San Suu Kyi hails 'new era' for Burma after vote
02/04/2012 - BURMA ELECTIONS

Aung San Suu Kyi hails 'new era' for Burma after vote

State media in Burma have confirmed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi won a seat in parliament in Sunday’s by-elections, which the 66-year-old democracy icon has hailed as a “triumph of the people”.
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