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Win Tin, co-founder of the National League for Democracy
11/04/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Win Tin, co-founder of the National League for Democracy

Over the past few years, Burma has shown some willingness to open up the country to foreign business and investments. The military regime has also demonstrated some efforts towards freedom by releasing hundreds of political prisoners. But our guest, dissident Win Tin, who spent 20 years in jail, is reluctant to believe in the junta’s recent change of hearts. He tells Cyril Payen why.
Burma's Thein Sein 'has devoured memoirs of Obama, Kissinger and Blair'
11/01/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Burma's Thein Sein 'has devoured memoirs of Obama, Kissinger and Blair'

We look at Turkish and Kurdish press reaction to the murders in Paris of three Kurdistan Workers' Party activists. Also, the Venezuelan press reports on the continued political uncertainty there, as Chavez remains in a Cuban hospital bed and misses the date set for his inauguration. Finally, Time magazine puts the Burmese President Thein Sein on its cover to the headline "Burma Unbound".
What time of day would you choose to die?
19/11/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

What time of day would you choose to die?

Gilad Sharon, Ariel Sharon's youngest son, writes in The Jerusalem Post that Israel should "flatten all of Gaza". An op-ed in Gulf News argues the Gaza violence is "a well-rehearsed Israeli ploy". Burmese journalists abroad, meanwhile, tell Obama to look at "the dark side of Burma's 'reforms'". And scientists have apparently pinned down the gene variant that influences the time of day you are most likely to die. That's the focus for Monday 19th November, 2012.
Obama to meet Burma's leaders on SE Asia tour
09/11/2012 - SOUTHEAST ASIA - USA

Obama to meet Burma's leaders on SE Asia tour

The White House said Thursday that US President Barack Obama will visit Burma, Thailand and Cambodia on a Southeast Asia tour later this month that will include talks with Burmese President Thein Sein and democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.
US cites Burma's 'progress' in easing ban on imports
27/09/2012 - DIPLOMACY - TRADE

US cites Burma's 'progress' in easing ban on imports

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Burmese President Thein Sein Wednesday that the US will start easing the ban on Burma's imports in recognition of its "continued progress toward reform".
Thierry Falise, author of 'Burmese Shadows'
20/09/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Thierry Falise, author of 'Burmese Shadows'

Photojournalist Thierry Falise focuses on Burma’s painful past in his book "Burmese Shadows". It's a tale of the hardships and reality hidden behind the "Bamboo Curtain", detailed in a series of photographs taken over the past 25 years. He tells Douglas Herbert more.
US ends sanctions on Burma's president, parliament speaker
19/09/2012 - DIPLOMACY

US ends sanctions on Burma's president, parliament speaker

The United States lifted sanctions Wednesday on Burma's President Thein Sein (pictured) and its speaker of parliament, Thura Shwe Mann, a day after democracy icon and opposition MP Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in Washington for talks with US leaders.
Clinton meets Burma's president for landmark talks
13/07/2012 - BURMA - USA

Clinton meets Burma's president for landmark talks

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Burma's President Thein Sein on Friday to improve relations with the military-ruled country, despite criticism from rights groups that foreign investment is increasing faster than democratic reform.
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Zoya Phan, campaign manager for Burma Campaign UK
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.
Is democracy dawning in Burma?
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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