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Burma old guard adapt to new life as lawmakers
AFP, Published on 18/01/2012
» Two years ago they were military officials. Today some sit in uniform in Burma's parliament while others have donned civilian attire to become lawmakers. For all, it's time to learn a new job.
Good start to 2012 holds hope for further right steps
News, Published on 18/01/2012
» 'I will be very happy to meet my family," Nilar Thein said over the phone last Friday, just minutes after stepping through the gate of Tharrawaddy Prison. At the time, her family was in fact on the way to greet her, and her husband was in the process of being released from Taunggyi Prison in Shan State.
Top US Senate Republican upbeat on Burma reform
AFP, Published on 17/01/2012
» The top Republican in the US Senate said Tuesday that Burma's new regime was serious about change and voiced openness for an eventual lifting of sanctions, which he has long championed.
Burma army told 'no attacks' in conflict areas
AFP, Published on 17/01/2012
» Burma has told the military to halt all offensives in ethnic minority conflict zones, a top official said Tuesday, as the regime pursues peace deals with guerrillas as part of wider reforms.
French minister to meet Suu Kyi on Burma visit
AFP, Published on 15/01/2012
» France's foreign minister is due to meet democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Sunday during a historic visit to assess the Burma regime's commitment to change after a string of dramatic reforms.
EU to reward Burma for reforms: French minister
AFP, Published on 15/01/2012
» The European Union will respond "in concrete terms" to recent reforms by Burma's regime, France's foreign minister said Sunday after a historic meeting with pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Burma govt and Karen rebels sign ceasefire
AFP, Published on 12/01/2012
» Burma's government and one of the country's leading ethnic rebel groups signed a ceasefire on Thursday, raising hopes of an end to one of the world's longest-running civil conflicts.
Suu Kyi becomes party chief as by-election looms
AFP, Published on 11/01/2012
» Democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi has become head of her political party, a spokesman said Tuesday, as she prepares to fight by-elections to enter Burma's army-dominated parliament.
Top US officials on Clinton 'follow up' in Burma
AFP, Published on 09/01/2012
» Two top United States envoys arrived in Burma on Monday, officials said, as international efforts to bolster budding reforms in the long-isolated nation gather steam.
Suu Kyi 'could get government role'
AFP, Published on 08/01/2012
» Democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi could be given a job in Burma's nominally civilian government if she is elected to parliament in April by-elections, a presidential adviser said on Sunday.