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.

World news related to Burma – overview

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• February 8th 2010 – November 6th 2009
• November 4th 2009 – August 26th 2009
• August 20th 2009 – July 13th 2009
• July 11th 2009 – May 30th 2009
• May 29th 2009 – April 30th 2009
• April 30th 2009 – January 29th 2009
• January 28th 2009 – November 14th 2008
• November 13th 2008 – August 5th 2008
• August 4th 2008 – May 26th 2008
• May 25th 2008 – May 15th 2008
• May 14th 2008 – May 7th 2008
• May 7th 2008 – March 19th 2008
• March 10th 2008 – January 13th 2008
• January 11th 2008 – November 9th 2007
• November 8th 2007 – October 18th 2007
• October 17th 2007 – October 4th 2007
• October 3rd 2007 – September 26th 2007
• September 26th 2007 – August 31st 2007
• August 31st 2007 – May 3rd 2007
• April 26th 2007 – August 3rd 2006
• August 2nd 2006 – February 10th 2006
• January 18th 2006 – November 27th 2005

Burma: news

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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Burma court finds Suu Kyi guilty

Tuesday, August 11th 2009, 12:50
related places: Rangoon

Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is sentenced to 18 months' house arrest by a court in Rangoon.
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Burma verdict: What is your reaction?

Tuesday, August 11th 2009, 9:25

Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been given an additional 18 months' house arrest. What is your reaction?
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Verdict expected in Suu Kyi trial

Tuesday, August 11th 2009, 5:25

A verdict is due to be delivered shortly in the trial of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Suu Kyi co-accused 'in hospital'

Tuesday, August 4th 2009, 8:45
related countries: United States

John Yettaw, the US man on trial with Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma, has been taken to hospital after suffering seizures, sources say.
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Verdict delayed in Suu Kyi trial

Friday, July 31st 2009, 8:18

A Burmese court delays the verdict in the trial of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi until 11 August.
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Suu Kyi verdict 'set for Friday'

Tuesday, July 28th 2009, 7:09

The court in the trial of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will deliver its verdict on Friday, her lawyer says.
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Closing arguments in Burma trial

Monday, July 27th 2009, 7:04

The long-running trial of Burma's jailed pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi hears closing arguments.
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Burma trial reaches final stages

Friday, July 24th 2009, 12:53

Lawyers for Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi present closing arguments, as her trial nears its end.
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US piles pressure on Burma regime

Thursday, July 23rd 2009, 5:57
related countries: United States

US officials meet with Burma regime representatives, telling them Burma could gain much by freeing Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Burma-N Korea ties 'of concern'

Wednesday, July 22nd 2009, 4:10
related countries: Indonesia, Thailand

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the US is concerned about possible nuclear co-operation between North Korea and Burma.
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Secret meeting

Wednesday, July 15th 2009, 23:17

The dreams and aims of a Burmese opposition leader
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Burma to free political prisoners

Monday, July 13th 2009, 18:48

Burma will release political prisoners to allow them to take part in next year's elections, says Burma's envoy to the UN.
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