Aung San Suu Kyi’s party wins troubled elections in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi’s party has won elections in Myanmar marred by the persecution of opposition figures and exclusion of Rohingya Muslims from the vote.
Aung San Suu Kyi, a critical biography of Myanmar’s Nobel Peace Prize winner
Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi’s biography is tied with that of her parents and the history of Myanmar (formerly Burma). A story marked by nationalism, Western influence and compromises with the military.
Phil Robertson. Myanmar pursued ethnic cleansing and apartheid against Rohingya Muslims
Phil Robertson of Human Rights Watch says that ethnic cleansing was pursued against Rohingya Muslims. And Aung San Suu Kyi also has responsibility.
Myanmar wants ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya, the United Nations says
Dopo Human rights watch, anche un funzionario dell’Alto commissariato Onu per i rifugiati denuncia che nell’ex Birmania è in corso la pulizia etnica dei rohingya.
US sanctions on Myanmar to be lifted, Obama tells Aung San Suu Kyi
Obama vowed to lift US sanctions on Myanmar during a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi. Critics say this will help businesses but not those suffering human rights violations.
Myanmar releases political prisoners, hundreds of them
The recently elected democratic government of Myanmar releases political prisoners, 200 of them, beginning its office with a gesture of goodwill.
Aung San Suu Kyi in key role in Myanmar’s first democratic government in 50 years
Myanmar has sworn in its new president and appointed Aung San Suu Kyi in a key role as Minister of Foreign Affairs. She is also likely to become Advisor to the State.
Meet Htin Kyaw, Myanmar’s new president
The new president of Myanmar is Htin Kyaw, old friend and close aide of Aung San Suu Kyi. His appointment was confirmed by the parliament on the 15th of March.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s party wins absolute majority in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi’s party has won a historic landslide victory. The photos of the National League for Democracy’s headquarters after the announcement of results.
Myanmar has held landmark elections. And Aung San Suu Kyi is ahead of the race
Myanmar went to the polls on the 8th of November. As it stands Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD is winning and the ruling party has conceded it will accept the results, whatever they turn out to be.