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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.
Transformation: To Get First Burma Daily Newspapers
First Burma daily newspapers published locally to have revolutionary effect on public information
Generals Open to Burma Constitution Review
Burma Constitution review could cement gains of revolutionary transformation in major opportunity
Key Myanmar Visit From Google’s Schmidt
Entrance into Myanmar visit from Google could be hugely revolutionary for closed tech nation
Cambodia’s Strongman Dictatorship Denounced by Opposition
Diverse nation is stifled by Cambodia’s strongman Hun Sen with major abuses of human rights
North Korea Should Follow Path of Myanmar
Path of Myanmar democratic reform offers template that pariah North Korea could use to democratize
Myanmar Political Dissidents to be Released Under New Plan
Astonishing democracy reforms in continue to gather pace as Myanmar political dissidents to be released: Myanmar is transforming from worst dictatorship to nascent democracy with gradual change
Myanmar Reformer Thein Sein Brings Opposition Into Cabinet
Myanmar’s reforming President Thein Sein has brought opposition member into cabinet
Myanmar Government to Hold Talks With Kachin Rebel Group
Myanmar’s astonishing political transformation tested by talks with Kachin rebels: Myanmar’s Kachin people have been historically repressed by dictatorship
Myanmar’s Pro-Democracy Suu Kyi Given Human Rights Award
Suu Kyi given human rights award in South Korea after years long house arrest