A Burma Muslim Hospital focusing on repressed minority is seen by many as sign of hope for a democratic and pluralistic society despite ethnic violence
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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.
Burma’s Suu Kyi Meets Dalai Lama in Prague
Myanmar opposition leader Aung Suu Kyi meets Dalai Lama in consultation over democracy activism
Female Afghan Governor, Myanmar Activist Win Award
Trailblazing women awarded for remarkable political power in two of most violent places on earth: Afghanistan and Myanmar
Another Batch of Burma Political Prisoners Released
Nation moving forward with revolutionary effort as Burma political prisoners released in reforms
Burma’s Thein Sein Guiding Country to Democracy
VIDEO Thein Sein Guiding Country: Burma is now a very different country thanks in large part to Thein Sein
Burma’s Suu Kyi Marks Anniversary of Father’s Murder
Father was assassinated by military junta that now leads democracy transition as solemn Suu Kyi marks anniversary of his death
Will Reforming Myanmar Free All Political Prisoners?
Prisoners have hope for freedom after statements by Sein Thein as it Becomes Increasingly Possible That Myanmar Free All Political Prisoners
How Relationship Between Burma and North Korea Survives
Relationship between Burma and North Korea is strong despite deep changes in democracy trajectory
North Korea Refugees in Burma Forced Labor
North Korea Refugees dictatorship made drug slaves in rebel area of Burma
Can Suu Kyi Win Burma’s Presidency if She Runs?
Might democracy icon Suu Kyi win Burma’s Presidency to run country with vast difficulties ahead?