News - Aung San Suu Kyi

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”.

01/04/2012 - BURMA ELECTIONS

Aung San Suu Kyi's party claims by-election victory

Pro-democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi has won a parliamentary seat in Burma's government, her National League for Democracy party said on Sunday. The NLD says it is on track to win 44 of the 45 seats at stake.

01/04/2012 - BURMA ELECTIONS

Burma takes tentative step towards democracy

Burmese opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi looks set to return to the political mainstream as the country votes in by-elections on Sunday that some experts have described as little more than a regime ploy to ease crippling Western sanctions.

30/03/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Burma: Building the Aung San legacy

Burma's Aung San Su Kyi conjures up her late father ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election. Next, we head to Pakistan to investigate a French killer's claims that he was given jihadist training there. Finally, we will tell you why India's privileged Jat caste is asking to be considered officially poor.

31/03/2012 - BURMA

Suu Kyi warns of irregularities in Burma legislative vote

Burmese opposition leader and parliamentary candidate Aung San Suu Kyi warned on Friday of campaign irregularities in the country's upcoming parliamentary ballot, saying it was "really beyond what's acceptable in a democratic election".

16/03/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Anti-American sentiment on the rise in Afghanistan after rogue soldier's rampage

We examine how already fragile relations between the US and Afghanistan are being stretched to breaking point after a shooting rampage by an American soldier left 16 civilians dead. Next, we look at the latest power struggle at the top of China's Communist party. Finally, a bit of cultural diplomacy has led to a North Korean orchestra teaming up with a South Korean conductor to put on an exceptional concert in Paris.

11/02/2012 - BURMA

Suu Kyi cheered along campaign trail

Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was met by cheering crowds Saturday as she campaigned for parliament. A win would bring legitimacy to a government that needs Suu Kyi on its side if it is to obtain the lifting of Western sanctions.

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30/01/2012 - BURMA

Burma's Suu Kyi launches campaign ahead of April vote

Burma's democracy icon and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi hit the campaign trail on Sunday ahead of April 1 parliamentary by-elections that will put the nominally civilian regime's new commitment to reform to the test.

19/01/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Zoya Phan, campaign manager for Burma Campaign UK

As ceasefire negotiations and the release of political prisoners add to faith in Burma’s reforms, Douglas Herbert meets Zoya Phan, an exiled Burmese political activist. She still distrusts the Burmese government as it has broken many ceasefire agreements in the past. She also points out that the army is still attacking civilians in other parts of the country.

19/01/2012 - BURMA

Is democracy dawning in Burma?

Just over a year ago, the leader of Burma's pro-democracy movement Aung San Suu Kyi was released from house arrest. Today, her country seems to be moving full steam ahead towards democracy. French Foreign Minister Alain Juppé recently visited Suu Kyi in Burma. Shortly afterwards, the "Lady of Rangoon" registered as a candidate for a parliamentary by-election in April. So is a Burmese spring on the horizon?

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