As Burma political prisoners freed in new batch, program have reached massive numbers as newly freed celebrate with their families in private ceremonies
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Burma’s Suu Kyi Gives Democracy Speech in Australia
Australia is reminded to cherish and engage with its own democracy as Burma’s democracy icon Aung Suu Kyi gives speech at university
Nation Allows Mass Burma Political Prisoners Release
Reforming nation continues mass Burma political prisoners release arrested during darkest days
Myanmar Kachin Political Party Legalized
History of ethnic violence has left deep scars for Burma’s Kachin but as first Kachin political party legalized, there is hope for democracy to take root
After 23 Years Wait, Prize Awarded to Suu Kyi
Prize Awarded to Suu Kyi: Myanmar’s Suu Kyi receives award 23 years after she was recognized for activism
After 23 Year Wait, Suu Kyi Claims Sakharov Prize
Burma’s leading democracy icon Aung Suu Kyi claims Sakharov Prize for her human rights dedication almost quarter century after it was first awarded to her
New Batch of Burma Political Prisoners Get Freedom
Burma releases dozens of political prisoners in good sign of continued road to reform
Burma Democracy Party Celebrates 25 Years
Burma democracy party has seen many ups and downs reflected in political career of its once imprisoned leader Aung Suu Kyi now tipped for President run
Monks Call for Peace With Burma Muslims
Few have more influence than monks from Saffron Revolution now seeking peace with Burma Muslims
Freed Myanmar Dissidents Fight to Restart Lives
Freed Myanmar Dissidents released from prison, generation of political activists must restart shattered lives