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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.
Burma Reformer Thein Sein Reads Blair and Obama Books
Myanmar’s reformist President Thein Sein has been reading Obama, Blair and Kissinger: Thein Sein leads Myanmar’s reforms while reading political biographies
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Called to Negotiations With Kachin Rebels
Negotiations with Kachin rebels remain in terrible situation as country undergoes massive reforms: Myanmar’s Kachin rebels have long been in negotiations with government
Reforming Myanmar Ends Ban on Daily Newspapers
Myanmar transition has amazed as democracy gains have led to liberalization of society
Suu Kyi Wilson Center Democracy Award Win
Suu Kyi Wilson Center Democracy Award honors key figure in building of democracy transition from Burma dictatorship: Suu Kyi received prestigious award for role in Myanmar democracy
Monks March for Myanmar Copper Miner’s Rights
As nation continues wide-ranging reforms, true challenges begin to show with protest for Myanmar Copper Miner’s Rights: Poverty, violent history make reforms necessary but very difficult
Growing Challenges to Democracy in a Reforming Myanmar
Like many countries before it, Myanmar is experiencing growing pains of democratic rule. Can Myanmar become a democracy? It can. With right circumstances.
Myanmar Author Tests Boundaries of New Freedoms
Remarkable political reform has opened space for civil society and Myanmar author tests boundaries
Obama Pushes For Myanmar Democracy as Reforms Continue
Obama pushes for Myanmar transition that could herald new era for populous but blighted nation
Obama Burma Trip Heralds Miraculous Democratic Revolution
Country reformed dramatically from a worst offender to building democracy before Obama Burma trip