( Title: BURMA LEADER HEAD: Burmese Former Military Ruler Reportedly Retires DATE: 11/24/11 NUMBER:1667221 TYPE: CN )) The former military leader of Burma, General Than Shwe, is being referred to as “retired” by newspapers in Yangoon. The reports of his retirement comes on the same day that a member of the country’s parliament announced passage […]
Burma’s Former Military Ruler Reportedly Retires
Posted November 24th, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
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US: No Quick End to Burma Sanctions Seen
Posted November 23rd, 2011 at 7:50 am (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say they they are not contemplating an early lifting of sanctions on Burma, despite plans for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to visit the country next week. White House official Ben Rhodes told foreign reporters at a briefing in Washington Tuesday that any discussion of lifting of sanctions is still “premature.” Clinton will […]
Burmese President Cites Common Ground With Opposition Leader
Posted November 22nd, 2011 at 2:55 am (UTC-5)
Burma’s President Thein Sein says the government has found common ground to work with democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi for the well-being of the Burmese people. Thein Sein spoke to reporters Saturday at the East Asia Summit in Bali, Indonesia. He said the government and the political opposition want Burma to be stable, secure […]
Aung San Suu Kyi to Run for Burma Parliament
Posted November 21st, 2011 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
A spokesman for Burma democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi says she will run for a seat in parliament in the country’s next by-election, expected by the end of the year. Nyan Win, a member of the National League for Democracy’s executive committee, told reporters Monday the Nobel Peace laureate will run for one of […]
Aung San Suu Kyi to Run for Burma Parliament
Posted November 21st, 2011 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
A spokesman for Burma democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi says she will run for a seat in parliament in the country’s next bi-election, expected by the end of the year. Nyan Win, a member of the National League for Democracy’s executive committee, told reporters Monday the Nobel Peace laureate will run for one of […]
UN Supports Burma’s Selection to Chair ASEAN
Posted November 19th, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says the U.N. is backing the Association of Southeast Asia Nations’ decision to choose Burma to be its chair in 2014. Speaking at the East Asia Summit Saturday in Bali, Indonesia, Mr. Ban said the military-led government in Burma has long been a source of contention for the international […]
UN Supports Burma’s Selection to Chair ASEAN
Posted November 19th, 2011 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says the U.N. is backing the the Association of Southeast Asia Nations’ decision to choose Burma to be its chair in 2014. Speaking at the East Asia Summit Saturday in Bali, Indonesia, Mr. Ban said the military-led government in Burma has long been a source of contention for the […]
Secretary Clinton to Visit Burma Next Month
Posted November 19th, 2011 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is sending Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Burma next month in a historic diplomatic initiative aimed at accelerating the country’s fledgling reforms. Clinton’s visit to Burma will be the first visit to the isolated country by a U.S. secretary of state in more than 50 years. Mr. Obama made the […]
Burma’s NLD to Re-Register as Political Party
Posted November 18th, 2011 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
(Updates 1642336, new info graf 1, 4-6)) Burma’s main opposition party has decided to re-register as a political party and take part in future elections, in what is seen as a possible sign of political reconciliation under the new civilian government. The decision was made Friday by more than 100 members of the National League […]
Hillary Clinton to Visit Burma Next Month
Posted November 18th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
In a major new diplomatic initiative, U.S. President Barack Obama is sending Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Burma next month. Clinton’s visit to Burma will be the first visit to the isolated country by a U.S. secretary of state in more than 50 years. Mr. Obama made the announcement on the Indonesian island of […]
