News: Burma

We have started to collect the most important news related to Burma in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Burma: news

Obama urges Burma to free Suu Kyi

Sunday, November 15th 2009, 10:59
related countries: United States

The US president "directly" calls on Burma's prime minister to release pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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New bid to free Burma's Suu Kyi

Friday, November 13th 2009, 10:37

Burma's democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi lodges a new appeal for release from her extended house arrest.
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Burmese army targets India rebels

Friday, November 6th 2009, 5:25
related countries: India
related places: Naga

Burmese troops attack a base of Naga separatists in the country's northwest, Indian military officials say.
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US diplomats meet Burmese leaders

Wednesday, November 4th 2009, 10:06
related countries: United States

US envoys meet both Burma's PM and detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in the highest level bilateral contact in over 10 years.
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US diplomats seek facts in Burma

Tuesday, November 3rd 2009, 4:29
related countries: United States

Two senior US diplomats visit Burma on a fact-finding tour as part of efforts to find a new approach to the junta.
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Burma: Suu Kyi 'can play a role'

Monday, October 26th 2009, 4:18

Burma's prime minister tells Asian leaders Aung San Suu Kyi can contribute to national reconciliation.
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US Burma trip begins long process

Thursday, October 22nd 2009, 4:35
related countries: United States

The US plans to send a fact-finding mission to Burma as the start of "long, slow and painful" process toward engagement.
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Burma's Suu Kyi in diplomat talks

Friday, October 9th 2009, 8:28

Burma's ruling generals allow democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to meet Western diplomats for talks in Rangoon.
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Suu Kyi in Burma government talks

Saturday, October 3rd 2009, 10:48

Burmese pro-democracy leader holds a rare meeting with the junta, after her recent offer to negotiate over foreign sanctions.
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Suu Kyi detention appeal rejected

Friday, October 2nd 2009, 5:04

A Burmese court rejects an appeal by pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her extended house arrest.
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Burma-US meeting held in New York

Wednesday, September 30th 2009, 17:08
related countries: United States
related places: New York

A senior US diplomat reportedly meets a Burmese delegation in New York, as both sides re-state positions on sanctions.
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US wants sustained Burma dialogue

Monday, September 28th 2009, 21:39
related countries: United States

The US says it wants its planned dialogue with the Burmese military government to be a sustained process of engagement.
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Suu Kyi 'welcomes US engagement'

Thursday, September 24th 2009, 12:56
related countries: United States

Detained Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes US plans to engage with the military junta
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US to talk to Burmese military

Thursday, September 24th 2009, 7:30
related countries: United States

Hillary Clinton says the US will engage directly with Burma's military rulers in a bid to promote democracy in the hardline state.
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Suu Kyi appeal ruling next month

Friday, September 18th 2009, 11:08

A Burmese court will rule next month on opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's appeal against her house arrest, her lawyers say.
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Gas firms 'prop up Burma's junta'

Thursday, September 10th 2009, 17:21

The energy giants Total and Chevron are accused of propping up Burma's regime through their gas projects.
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Burma court agrees Suu Kyi appeal

Friday, September 4th 2009, 8:05

A Burmese court will hear opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's appeal against her latest detention, her lawyers say.
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Suu Kyi launches detention appeal

Thursday, September 3rd 2009, 8:41

Lawyers for Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi launch an appeal against the extension of her house arrest.
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Suu Kyi to boost house security

Monday, August 31st 2009, 10:52
related countries: United States

Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi plans to alter her house to stop intruders like US man John Yettaw, her party says.
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China's Burma refugees 'return'

Monday, August 31st 2009, 6:04
related countries: China

Burmese refugees in southern China who had fled fighting begin to return to Burma, Chinese media report.
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'Safer here'

Sunday, August 30th 2009, 2:49
related countries: China

Burmese refugees flee to Chinese border town
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Suu Kyi visitor tells of 'sorrow'

Saturday, August 29th 2009, 1:43
related countries: United States

The US man who swam to the home of Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma has spoken of his sorrow that his action led to her arrest.
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China prods Burma on border clash

Friday, August 28th 2009, 17:14
related countries: China

China asks the Burmese government to end combat operations that have sent thousands of refugees across the Chinese border.
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'Thousands flee Burma violence'

Wednesday, August 26th 2009, 19:20
related countries: China

Thousands of people flee into China from Burma as the government pressures ethnic rebel groups, say reports.
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Suu Kyi intruder returned to US

Thursday, August 20th 2009, 1:49
related countries: United States

John Yettaw, the man jailed in Burma for visiting opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, returns home to the US.
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Burma deports Suu Kyi US 'guest'

Sunday, August 16th 2009, 11:20
related countries: United States

A US man jailed in Burma for visiting opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is taken to hospital in Thailand after being deported.
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Burma to free Suu Kyi US 'guest'

Sunday, August 16th 2009, 2:32
related countries: United States

Burma is to deport the US man whose uninvited visit to opposition leader Suu Kyi led to her trial, a US senator says.
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US senator meets Burmese leader

Saturday, August 15th 2009, 13:06
related countries: United States

American Senator Jim Webb meets Burmese military ruler Than Shwe, the most senior US politician to do so.
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Forgotten heroes

Friday, August 14th 2009, 23:32

On VJ Day - Africans recall their role in Burma in WWII
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UN 'concern' at Suu Kyi sentence

Thursday, August 13th 2009, 20:06

The UN Security Council expresses concern at a fresh term of house arrest for Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Reactions to Burma rule test ties

Thursday, August 13th 2009, 4:50

Regional governments are challenged over their reactions to Burma's extension of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's detention.
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Asian regrets at Suu Kyi verdict

Wednesday, August 12th 2009, 9:49

South East Asian nations issue a rare statement condemning the conviction of Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Anger greets Suu Kyi conviction

Tuesday, August 11th 2009, 22:27

World leaders express anger and disappointment at the sentencing of Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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