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Burma: Sanctions must be maintained as war continues in Kachin State | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:59 PM EST (Asian Correspondents)
Although Burma’s President Thein Sein has issued an instruction twice to Burma‘s Commander-in-Chief to halt the offensive against the KIO, the war continues and the people continue to run for their lives. According to Agence France-Presse, Burma’s immigratio …
Burma’s political prisoner amnesty: How free is free? | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:24 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
Of four recent amnesties for prisoners, the latest was easily the most significant.
Burma: Thein Sein government starts peace talks with Karen National Union | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:41 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
As reported by Karen News, the KNU will talk based on eleven key points including a demand for the Burmese government to stop military operations in ethnic areas, to start a nationwide ceasefire as soon as possible, to guarantee the human rights and safety of civilians, to bu …
Will Burma's by-elections in April be unbiased? | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:42 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
In his briefing, Chairman of Union Election Commission, U Tin Aye said that to take lesson from the experience gained in previous elections; measures are to be taken to ensure free and fair election in the upcoming by-election.
Burma follows previous junta's policy to upgrade the military
Seeded on Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:54 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
On the contrary, people are criticizing the president’s message as a hollow stance due to lack of sincerity.
Energy prices hike as a New Year gift in Burma | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Mon Jan 2, 2012 1:23 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
Burma’s President Thein Sein government has offered its people an extraordinary New Year present.
Burma sets by-election date on 1st April 2012 | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:31 PM EST ()
Aung San Suu Kyi, who officially registered her opposition party on 23 November, has already said she was determined to stand in the polls. The NLD was given the green light from authorities this month to rejoin mainstream politics, paving the way for the Nobel laureate to run …
Why does the Burma Army disobey the president's orders? | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:29 PM EST ()
Although President Thein Sein has issued an order dated 10 December to Burma’s Commander-in-Chief to stop the fighting against the KIO, the Burmese soldiers in the Kachin-frontline have not obeyed the presidential guidance so far.
Burma's Peace Envoy prepares meeting with ethnic rebels' alliance | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:46 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
On 23 December, President Thein Sein’s cabinet member and peacemaking team leader Aung Min revealed he was ready to meet the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC), the alliance of 11 armed groups.
After meeting with Zarganar, AIPMC calls for release of political prisoners in Burma | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:46 PM EST (Asia Correspondent)
Son Chhay said that Zarganar shared his experience of Burma’s prisons, where he and other political prisoners have suffered countless abuses. “It is crucial to free all political prisoners immediately, if President Thein Sein’s move toward democracy is to b …
Burma's Nobel laureate meets UEC chairman for party registration | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Fri Dec 23, 2011 2:35 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
NLD’s application to return to the political arena came days before the US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Burma visit on 30 November.
Burma's most famous comedian Zarganar shocked after seeing liberty in Bangkok | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:16 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
Zarganar is celebrated for his jokes on junta’s policies and for helping victims of Cyclone Nargis. The quasi-civilian government has recently granted him a passport.
Burma Army turns a deaf ear to halt war in Kachin State | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:14 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
Recently, President Thein Sein have issued an instruction to the Burma’s Commander-in-Chief to halt the offensive against the KIO. However, the war continues and the people continue to run away for their lives.
Opium cultivation rises due to political volatility in Burma | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:10 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
In 2011, opium cultivation in Burma’s war torn Kachin and Shan states was estimated at 43,600 ha, representing an increase of 14 per cent compared to 38,100 ha in 2010.
Burma needs more to relax censorship laws on the media | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:25 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
Journalists in Burma have received draconian jail sentences for reporting information challenging the regime. In January 2010, a female video-journalist Hla Hla Win received a 20-year sentence for violating the Electronic Act, and is now in prison serving 27 years.
Burma's Shan Rebels signed a truce hoping permanent peace | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Thu Dec 8, 2011 1:46 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
The truce, signed on 2 December in the Shan State capital Taunggyi, was the most up-to-date landmark that the new so-called Burma’s civilian government is reaching out to one of its armed opponents in the war-torn country which has made a series of pro-reform moves in th …
War seems unlikely to cease in Burma's Kachin State | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Tue Dec 6, 2011 9:41 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
During a military offensive against the KIA, Burmese armed forces shattered electricity power supply cables using artillery fire in Ga Ra Yang village on Nov.
Can Clinton visit end ethnic war in Burma? | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:58 PM EST (Asian Correspondent)
Hillary Clinton will arrive in Burma 30 November, becoming the first US Secretary of State to pay an official visit to the isolated Asian state in 50 years. Ahead of Clinton’s visit most commentators have been focusing on the release of political prisoners and ending th …
China strengthens ties with Burma, ahead of Clinton's historic visit | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:15 PM EST (Asian Correspondent)
China’s second-in-command Xi Jinping met Burma’s military chief on Monday a few days before US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton starts a remarkable tour to the reclusive state. Burma wants a “regular relationship” with the United States, Shwe Mann, t …
Burma: Suu Kyi's party re-registers while by-election date still uncertain | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Sat Nov 26, 2011 7:25 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
Most people think that after ASEAN agreed its chair to Burma in 2014, President Thein Sein seems breaking his promise to release all political prisoners right away. In addition, the momentum of civil war in Kachin State has been increasing hysterically.
Suu Kyi's party decides to enter legal politics for democratization in Burma | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:27 PM EST (Asian Correspondent)
The NLD’s Friday decision indicates that it has confidence in government’s recent political reforms by the military-backed government which took office after the controversial elections in November 2010. On Thursday, the National League for Democracy party welcomed …
ASEAN takes a risk with Burma at its chair | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:14 PM EST (Asian Correspondent)
ASEAN leaders have offered the chair to Burma (Myanmar) in 2014. As a result, they should urge Thein Sein government to stop the unjust war on the ethnic people. They ought to take facilitator role to stop the civil war in Burma.
Suu Kyi: Burmese people must come first on road to reform | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:46 PM EST (Asian Correspondent)
“The issue of releasing all political prisoners is very important.
Burma will free more political prisoners soon | Asian Correspondent
Seeded on Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:29 AM EST (Asian Correspondent)
As said by the appeal letter, the commission underlined that if certain prisoners cannot be included in the current amnesty due to security reasons, they should be considered transferring to prisons with easy access for their family members. The MNHRC‘s chairman Win Mra …
Burma: Karen Rebels formed Peace Committee to start political dialogue with Govt.
Seeded on Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:37 PM EST (Asian Correspondent)
In its 2nd November statement, the KNU emphasizes that the ethnic nationalities are ready for dialogue if President U Thein Sein sincerely wants to resolve the political problems.
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