Urgent Steps Announced to Restore Power
2012-05-23
Amid continuing protests, Burmese authorities announce emergency measures in a bid to restore full power supply.
Media Scores Rare Court Victory
2012-05-23
A Burmese court dismisses a government demand for the name of a reporter who wrote on state-linked corruption.
Authorities Quiz Power-Cut Protesters
2012-05-22
Burmese authorities take some in for questioning after the largest protests in the country in years.
Call for HIV Funding in Burma
2012-05-22
A U.N. delegation warns of setbacks to treatment and prevention if programs aren't supported.
Electricity Cuts Spark Rare Protest
2012-05-21
In northern Burma’s Mandalay, as many as 1,000 gather for a candlelit demonstration.
US Eases Burma Sanctions
2012-05-17
Washington announces a new ambassador and suspends restrictions as a reward for reforms.
Kachin Appeal for UN Observers
2012-05-17
Fighting between the rebels and government troops continues in Burma’s northern border region.
Suu Kyi Cautions Against Undue Optimism
2012-05-15
Democratic reforms in Burma are not yet irreversible, the opposition leader says.
Pledge to Legalize Student Union
2012-05-09
Aung San Suu Kyi will work within Burma’s parliament to make the banned union a legal entity.
Burma Stifles News of VP’s Resignation
2012-05-08
Censorship officials ban reports about the former top general.
Borders Close to Fleeing Residents
2012-05-04
China shutters checkpoints as clashes between Burma’s army and Kachin rebels intensify.
Kachin Fighting Escalates
2012-05-03
Despite calls for peace talks, fighting looms between Burmese government troops and ethnic rebels.
Suu Kyi Debuts in Parliament
2012-05-02
In a historic moment, the prodemocracy leader enters public office.
Press Freedom Levels Up in Asia
2012-05-01
But a new poll shows China, North Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Burma languishing in the "not free" category.
UN Chief Praises End to Boycott
2012-05-01
Ban Ki Moon says the NLD can now work for change within Burma’s parliament.
NLD Backs Down Over Oath Row
2012-04-30
As UN chief Ban Ki Moon visits Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition party ends a standoff over a parliamentary oath.
Oath Dispute Based on ‘Technicality’
2012-04-26
Aung San Suu Kyi says it will be ‘smoothed out soon’ and her party will attend Burma’s parliament.
NGOs Warn Against Lifting of Sanctions
2012-04-25
Non-governmental organizations say it is too soon to relax restrictions against Burma.
Police Free 23 in Trafficking Raid
2012-04-24
Thai police liberate a group of Burmese trafficking victims forced to work on a fishing vessel.
