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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.
Thein Sein to Free All Burma Political Prisoners
Astonishing democracy transition continues with as nation sets free all Burma political prisoners
US and Myanmar Continue to Repair Relationship
US and Myanmar: Myanmar’s astonishing transformation towards democracy has brought allies
Burma Frees Another Batch of Political Prisoners
Reforms continue apace as Burma frees another batch of prisoners and looks for American support
Poor Myanmar Farmer Takes on Government
Myanmar Farmer: One poor farmer is taking full advantage of Myanmar’s political transition
Burma Frees New Political Prisoners Group
Transition away from dictatorship continues apace as Burma frees new political prisoner wave
EU Lifts Economic Sanctions on Myanmar
Nation’s democracy reforms bring new access to economies of democratic world including recent lifting of economic sanctions on Myanmar as it emerges anew
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Calls For Japan Aid
Suu Kyi calls For Japan aid from economic giant with strong Asian democracy offering Myanmar much
Burma’s Daily Newspapers Are New Addition to Life
Astonishing transition from dictatorship brings first of Burma’s daily newspapers to free country
Jimmy Carter in Myanmar to Push Democracy
Former President Jimmy Carter in Myanmar continues his quest for international democracy