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Burma's refugees at risk
22/06/2012 - BURMA

Burma's refugees at risk

Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's trip to Europe signals changes in her country's regime, after decades under military junta rule. As the country begins to open up to the outside world, humanitarian groups are assessing what help its people need, to the cost of other aid programmes in South East Asia. Our reporters Cyril Payen and Pierre Vaireaux visited a refugee camp just over the border in Thailand, where funding has suddenly dried up, but demand is as high as ever.
David Scott Mathieson, senior researcher on Burma at Human Rights Watch
21/06/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

David Scott Mathieson, senior researcher on Burma at Human Rights Watch

David Scott Mathieson, senior researcher on Burma at Human Rights Watch, talks to Leela Jacinto about the reform process introduced in Burma. The most explicit sign of progress has been opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's European tour, ending decades of isolation. Despite this, ethnic persecutions remain inside the country
Suu Kyi begins Britain visit
19/06/2012 - Burma - Europe

Suu Kyi begins Britain visit

Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi returned to Britain Tuesday for the first time in 24 years in the latest stop of a 17-day European tour, where she will talk with Britain's prime minister, Prince Charles and both houses of parliament.
At long last, Burma's Suu Kyi delivers Nobel speech
16/06/2012 - BURMA

At long last, Burma's Suu Kyi delivers Nobel speech

More than twenty years after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi finally delivered her Nobel speech in Norway’s capital Oslo on Saturday.
A massacre in DR Congo, clashes between Buddhists and a Muslim group in Burma, and more...
16/06/2012 - THE OBSERVERS

A massacre in DR Congo, clashes between Buddhists and a Muslim group in Burma, and more...

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
Aung San Suu Kyi claims her Nobel Peace prize
15/06/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Aung San Suu Kyi claims her Nobel Peace prize

Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi is in Europe to claim her Nobel Peace prize, over twenty years after winning it. Next, a mysterious illness appears to be affecting a group of Afghan schoolgirls. Finally, an Australian mother, who sparked a storm of controversy over her daughter's disappearance, clears her name after a 30-year-battle.
Suu Kyi calls for foreign investment in Burma
14/06/2012 - BURMA

Suu Kyi calls for foreign investment in Burma

Burma’s veteran opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi invited members of the International Labour Organisation on Wednesday to invest in “democracy-friendly development” in her country, on the first speech of her landmark European tour.
Suu Kyi leaves Burma on historic trip to Europe
13/06/2012 - BURMA

Suu Kyi leaves Burma on historic trip to Europe

Democracy leader and politician Aung San Suu Kyi left Burma for Europe on Wednesday to formally accept a Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded in 1991 in what is to be her first visit to the continent in more than 20 years.
Burma declares emergency after sectarian riots
11/06/2012 - BURMA

Burma declares emergency after sectarian riots

Burmese President Thein Sein has imposed a state of emergency and ordered troops to patrol the western state of Rakhine after a surge in sectarian violence between Muslims and Buddhists left at least seven people dead on Friday.
Burma's Suu Kyi to visit France on European tour
05/06/2012 - BURMA - FRANCE

Burma's Suu Kyi to visit France on European tour

Burmese democracy champion and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will visit France in late June, accepting an invitation from President François Hollande. The Nobel Laureate will also visit Norway, Switzerland and the UK.
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