Burma’s most prominent opposition party says the government has eased some restrictions on political organizing after the party complained that the fairness of upcoming by-elections was at risk. A spokesman for the National League for Democracy told VOA’s Burmese service that the restrictions were lifted Monday, hours after the party held a news conference to […]
Suu Kyi’s Party Wins Easing of By-Election Restrictions
Posted February 20th, 2012 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
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Suu Kyi’s Party Wins Easing of By-Election Restrictions
Posted February 20th, 2012 at 8:05 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s most prominent opposition party says the government has eased some restrictions on political organizing after the party complained that the fairness of coming by-elections was at risk. A spokesman for the National League for Democracy told VOA’s Burmese service that the restrictions were lifted Monday, within hours after the party held a news conference […]
Leading Burmese Monk Detained, Facing Charges
Posted February 19th, 2012 at 1:50 pm (UTC-5)
A leading dissident monk in Burma is facing new legal problems just weeks after he was released from prison. Burma’s state media, New Light, says Shin Gambira stands accused of illegally “squatting” in one monastery in the country’s main city, Rangoon, that had been sealed by authorities and then breaking into two others. Gambira played […]
Leading Burmese Monk Detained, Facing Charges
Posted February 19th, 2012 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
A leading dissident monk in Burma is facing new legal problems just weeks after he was released from prison. Burma’s state media, New Light, says Shin Gambira stands accused of illegally “squatting” in one monastery in the country’s main city, Rangoon, that had been sealed by authorities and then breaking into two others. Gambira played […]
EU Eases Burma Sanctions
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
The European Union on Friday eased some sanctions against Burma in response to political reforms initiated by the Southeast Asian country’s nominally-civilian government, which took power last year. The Council of the European Union says it has suspended visa restrictions on 87 top Burmese officials, including the president, vice presidents, members of parliament and their […]
EU Eases Sanctions on Burma
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
The European Union on Friday eased some sanctions against Burma in consideration of political reforms that have taken place in the isolated country. The Council of the European Union said in a press release Friday that it has suspended admission restrictions on 87 top Burmese officials, including the president, vice presidents and members of parliament […]
UN Calls for Reforms to Benefit Burmese People
Posted February 17th, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
A top U.N. official urged Burma Friday to ensure that new reforms benefit citizens of the impoverished nation in areas such as healthcare and education. Vijay Nambiar, special adviser to the U.N. chief on Burma, made the appeal at the end of a five-day visit during which he met key figures including President Thein Sein […]
UN Pledges Support for Burma Reforms
Posted February 13th, 2012 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
A top United Nations official has assured officials in Burma that the U.N.’s commitment to reforms in the Southeast Asian country is firm. Under Secretary-General Vijay Nambiar told a policy development conference in the capital of Naypytaw that the U.N. stands ready to help Burma “catch up with the changing world” by redoubling efforts to […]
EU Pledges Further Aid to Burma
Posted February 13th, 2012 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
European Union officials visiting Burma hinted at further easing of sanctions during a meeting Monday with the Southeast Asian nation’s civilian government. European Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs announced an EU pledge to provide nearly $200 million in aid over the next two years. Lower house speaker Shwe Mann promised Piebalgs that April by-elections would […]
Burmese Activist Monk Taken into Custody
Posted February 10th, 2012 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
Burmese authorities have detained a Buddhist monk who was recently freed from prison for leading widespread anti-government protests in 2007. Witnesses say monk U Gambiya was taken early Friday morning from a monastery in Rangoon. Police later confirmed the detention, but declined to provide further details. The monk’s roommate told VOA’s Burmese service police arrived […]
