The Burmese government has signed a cease-fire with the ethnic Karen rebel group, in an apparent move toward ending one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies and meeting a key condition for improved ties with the West. In a separate development, Burmese state media reported the governement will release 651 prisoners under a presidential pardon, beginning […]
Burma Signs Cease-Fire with Karen Rebel Group
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 3:05 pm (UTC-5)
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Burma Signs Cease-Fire with Karen Rebel Group
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
The Burmese government has signed a cease-fire with the ethnic Karen rebel group, in an apparent move toward ending one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies and meeting a key condition for improved ties with the West. The two sides signed the deal Thursday after a series of meetings in Pa-an, the capital of Karen state […]
Burma Signs Ceasefire with Karen Rebel Group
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 3:50 am (UTC-5)
The Burmese government has signed a ceasefire agreement with a prominent ethnic rebel group, in what appeared to be a major breakthrough in efforts to end a 63-year insurgency. Government officials signed the deal Thursday with the Karen National Union during a meeting in Pa-an, the capital of Karen state. Karen rebels, which operate in […]
Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Confirms Run for Parliament
Posted January 10th, 2012 at 9:55 am (UTC-5)
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has confirmed that she will run for parliament in the country’s highly anticipated April by-elections. A spokesman for Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party said Tuesday the Nobel laureate will compete for a seat in her home district outside of Rangoon. ” The General Secretary […]
Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Confirms Run for Parliament
Posted January 10th, 2012 at 6:35 am (UTC-5)
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has confirmed that she will run for parliament in the country’s highly anticipated April by-elections. A spokesperson for Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party said Tuesday the Nobel Peace Prize winner will compete for a seat in Kawhmu Township, on the outskirts of her hometown […]
Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Confirms Run for Parliament
Posted January 10th, 2012 at 3:15 am (UTC-5)
Burmese opposition leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi has confirmed that she will run for parliament in the country’s highly anticipated April by-elections. A spokesperson for Aung Sang Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party said Tuesday the Nobel Peace Prize winner will compete for a seat in Kawhmu Township, on the outskirts of her hometown […]
Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Confirms Run for Parliament
Posted January 10th, 2012 at 1:15 am (UTC-5)
Burmese opposition leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi has confirmed that she will run for parliament in the country’s highly anticipated April by-elections. A spokesperson for Aung Sang Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party said Tuesday the Nobel Peace Prize winner will compete for a seat in Kawhmu Township, on the outskirts of her hometown […]
Burma Cancels Coal Plant Over Environmental Opposition
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 4:55 pm (UTC-5)
Burma’s government says it has decided to stop construction of a large coal-fired power plant because of environmental concerns. Burma’s electricity minister, Khin Maung Soe, told reporters Monday that the ministry will not move forward on the multi-billion-dollar project in the southern Dawei port because the plant could have a negative environmental impact. The Dawei […]
Australia to Ease Sanctions Against Burma
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
Australia says it will scale back sanctions against Burma in response to the Southeast Asian nation’s move toward democratic reforms. Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, in a statement Monday, said Burmese tourism officials and ex-ministers from Burma’s military junta who have left politics will be removed from Canberra’s sanctions list. He said an arms embargo will […]
US Officials Arrive in Burma
Posted January 9th, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
Two top U.S. envoys have arrived in Burma for talks with government ministers about microfinance programs and human trafficking. U.S. special envoy to Burma Derek Mitchell and Luis CdeBaca, the U.S. envoy on human trafficking, are to meet with Burma’s new, nominally civilian government. The trip follows U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s landmark visit […]
