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.
Earthquake in Myanmar, lives lost and millenary temples damaged
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, leaving behind victims and heavy damages to temples up to a thousand years old.
Myanmar to ban logging until 2017
The new law aims to stop illegal logging in the country. The measure will safeguard teak for 10 years.
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.
Hopes turn to stone in a jade mine landslide in Myanmar. More than 100 dead
A jade mine landslide in Myanmar on the 21st of November has left 113 dead. Though as many as 100 are still missing, rescue efforts have been called off.
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.
Myanmar votes for the first time after 50 years of military dictatorship
Elections in Myanmar are a step forward on the path to democracy but have deep flaws: Aung San Suu Kyi, the most popular leader, can’t become president and not all citizens can vote.