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Milestone in an epic journey as Aung San Suu Kyi leaves Burma at last
Wednesday 30 May 2012
After 24 years, the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony and Westminster await on historic world tour
Largest demonstrations since Saffron Revolution as Burmese protesters take to streets over power cuts
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Debilitating power cuts in Burma have pushed hundreds of protesters out on to the streets in the biggest public demonstrations since the Saffron Revolution five years ago. Several members of Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition party have reportedly been detained.
Suu Kyi to give Nobel speech, 21 years late
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi will finally get a chance to deliver her acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize, nearly 21 years after she won it.
Burmese rebels agree to second round of talks
Sunday 20 May 2012
Ethnic Shan rebels have agreed in a second round of talks that there will be no more fighting between the guerrillas and Burmese government troops, a government negotiator said.
One Minute With: Amitav Ghosh, novelist
Saturday 19 May 2012
Where are you now and what can you see?
Burma's hardline vice-president Tin Aung Myint Oo quits as reforms gather pace
Monday 07 May 2012
A former leading general close to Burma's former dictator Than Shwe has reportedly given up his position in the Burmese government amid talk of a battle between reformers and hardliners.
Cameron's claim on Spitfire trove ignites a British battle in Burma
Saturday 28 April 2012
Farmer who has hunted for planes for 15 years could lose rights after PM's trip
William Hague hails 'Burma's hopeful path'
Thursday 26 April 2012
Britain will no longer discourage trade with Burma, William Hague announced today, in recognition of the “remarkable changes” that are taking place there.
William Hague warning over change to sanctions in Burma
Monday 23 April 2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague warned today against moving too fast to lift sanctions against Burma despite a “very important process of change” in the country.
DVD: The Lady (12)
Friday 20 April 2012
"Millions upon millions are counting on her," explains Michael Aris (David Thewlis) to his twin brother (also Thewlis) regarding his imprisoned Burmese wife.
EU will suspend most sanctions against Burma for a year
Friday 20 April 2012
The European Union will suspend most sanctions against Burma for a year while it assesses the country's progress towards democracy.
Aung San Suu Kyi could visit Britain as early as June
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi could visit Britain as early as June it emerged today, as officials in her party confirmed her first visit abroad in 24 years.
Peter Popham: The scramble for questionable riches begins
Saturday 14 April 2012
Mr Cameron, it must be said, is no slouch: in announcing that sanctions on Burma are to be not lifted but "suspended", he succeeded in saving everyone's face while at the same time throwing almost everyone off balance.
In a Rangoon garden, Cameron stands with Suu Kyi and offers Burma a fresh start
Saturday 14 April 2012
PM dismisses warnings of false dawn with call to 'suspend' sanctions, at house where heroine was held for 15 years
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