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Burma swears in president ‘totally loyal’ to junta
30/03/2011 - BURMA

Burma swears in president ‘totally loyal’ to junta

Burma swore in former army general Thein Sein (pictured) as its new president Wednesday, in the final stages of the country’s supposed transition to civilian rule. As a loyal supporter of the regime, Sein is not expected to introduce reforms.
First elected parliament in decades brings little hope of political change
31/01/2011 - BURMA

First elected parliament in decades brings little hope of political change

Burma's first elected legislature in almost half a century convened Monday, but opposition leaders and the public remained sceptical as both houses will be dominated by the political party that serves as a proxy for the ruling junta.
Aung San Suu Kyi reunited with son after decade apart
10/12/2010 - BURMA

Aung San Suu Kyi reunited with son after decade apart

Burmese dissident Aung San Suu Kyi has seen her youngest son for the first time in a decade, some ten days after she was released from a lengthy house arrest by the military junta.
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Aung San Suu Kyi freed in Burma, forgotten flood victims in Pakistan and original solution to recharge West African phones
20/11/2010 - THE OBSERVERS

Aung San Suu Kyi freed in Burma, forgotten flood victims in Pakistan and original solution to recharge West African phones

Derek Thomson presents a news show produced exclusively from content provided by amateurs. Photos, videos and personal accounts from our network of Observers around the world - all checked by our staff in Paris. First run Saturdays at 8:10 am Paris time.
Refugees pour into Thailand as junta claims election win
09/11/2010 - BURMA

Refugees pour into Thailand as junta claims election win

Burmese villagers fleeing the latest clashes between rebel fighters and Burmese troops were sheltered in camps on the Thai side of the border Tuesday as a military-backed party claimed victory in Sunday's widely criticised poll.
Military-backed party claims victory in polls
09/11/2010 - BURMA

Military-backed party claims victory in polls

The main military-backed political party in Burma (also known as Myanmar) claimed victory Tuesday in the country's first general election in 20 years, as clashes near the Thai-Burma border between troops and ethnic rebels forced thousands to flee.
Junta-backed parties set to win 'flawed' election
08/11/2010 - BURMA

Junta-backed parties set to win 'flawed' election

Military-backed parties look set to secure a landslide win after the country headed to the polls for the first time in two decades, in what was widely perceived as a sham election.
No danger for ruling junta following ‘below standard’ poll
07/11/2010 - BURMA

No danger for ruling junta following ‘below standard’ poll

The Burmese junta looks set to secure a landslide win after the country headed to the polls for the first time in two decades, in what was widely perceived as a sham election.
Voter turnout low in first election in two decades
07/11/2010 - BURMA

Voter turnout low in first election in two decades

The Burmese headed to the polls Sunday, as the country holds its first election in two decades. Many voters, however, decided to stay at home as an act of defiance against what is widely regarded as a sham election.
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Opposition accuse Burmese regime of fraud one eve of elections
06/11/2010 - BURMA

Opposition accuse Burmese regime of fraud one eve of elections

Opposition leaders in Burma accused the ruling military junta of fraud and of restricting the flow of information within the country on Saturday, ahead of elections on Sunday. The elections have been widely criticised for a lack of transparency.
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