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Burma articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Burma. Reform toward democracy, once a good prospect, has seen dramatic setbacks. Conflict and repression are the new normal. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on key figures Aung Suu Kyi and Thein Sein.
Myanmar Rebuffs International Spotlight and Rohingyas Suffer
Months ago a military offensive began among the Rohingyas in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
The Time to Stop the Ongoing Burmese Muslim Genocide is Now
State sponsorship of the Burmese Muslim genocide is clearest sign of the failing democratic transition
Burma’s Former Political Prisoners Turn to Labor Activism
Recent years have seen mass releases for Burma’s former political prisoners held during era of dictatorship
Following Political Reforms, Critical Burma Peace Talks Begin
Aung Suu Kyi kicks off Burma peace talks with plea for unity on concrete conference progress
A Look at Departing Burmese President Thein Sein
The reforms of departing Burmese President Thein Sein will likely be discussed for a long time
113 Burmese Political Prisoners Freed in Mass Release
Freedom for these Burmese political prisoners is a good sign that shift to democracy is underway
A Look at the Reform Legacy of Burma’s Thein Sein
Burma’s Thein Sein has led the government’s push to reform but progress has been uneven
Decades of Burma Military Rule Ends With New Government
New civilian government is sworn in to finally end decades of repressive Burma military rule
New Burmese Civilian President is a Very Big First
Close Aung Sang Suu Kyi ally Htin Kyaw becomes the first ever Burmese civilian President