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

Burma 'extends Suu Kyi detention'

Sunday, November 27th 2005, 9:02

Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is told she must stay under house arrest for another year, sources say.
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Suu Kyi's house arrest extended

Monday, November 28th 2005, 12:49

Burma's opposition NLD confirms reports that Aung San Suu Kyi has had her house arrest extended.
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Total to pay Burmese compensation

Tuesday, November 29th 2005, 17:29

Total agrees to compensate Burmese workers who claimed they were used as forced labour on a pipeline project.
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UN to hear report on Burma impact

Saturday, December 3rd 2005, 6:04
related countries: United States

The UN Security Council agrees for the first time to hear a briefing on Burma, in a move led by the US.
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Asean urged to tackle Burma issue

Saturday, December 3rd 2005, 11:22
related countries: Malaysia

South East Asian lawmakers call for next week's summit in Malaysia to discuss Burma's human rights record.
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The Burmese exiles' dilemma

Saturday, December 3rd 2005, 12:29

In Thailand, Andrew Harding meets a group of Burmese exiles who were imprisoned and tortured for speaking out against the military junta.
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Burma re-opens constitution talks

Monday, December 5th 2005, 3:16

Burma resumes its constitutional talks, but only government-selected delegates are attending.
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'Burma attacks' Naga rebels bases

Friday, December 9th 2005, 7:32
related countries: India
related places: Naga

A faction of Naga separatist rebels in north-east India say five of their bases in Burma are under attack.
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Malaysia 'hopeful' on Burma move

Sunday, December 11th 2005, 16:24
related countries: Malaysia

Malaysia's PM says he hopes Burma's neighbours will be able to meet opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Asian group raps Burma on rights

Monday, December 12th 2005, 11:26

South East Asian body Asean makes an unusually direct call on Burma to free political prisoners.
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UN stages rare Burma discussion

Saturday, December 17th 2005, 0:35
related countries: United States

The UN Security Council holds a rare debate on the situation in Burma, in a move prompted by the US.
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'No progress' on Burma rights vow

Wednesday, January 18th 2006, 16:49

Burma's military rulers have not delivered on pledges of democratic reform, a leading human rights group says.
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Former Burmese minister on trial

Friday, February 10th 2006, 12:15
related places: Rangoon

Burma's former Foreign Minister Win Aung has gone on trial in the capital Rangoon for corruption.
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Burma and China in trade talks

Tuesday, February 14th 2006, 2:31
related countries: China

The prime minister of isolated Burma, Soe Win, is due in China for talks expected to focus on trade.
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Malaysian FM to check on Burma

Thursday, March 23rd 2006, 8:40
related countries: Malaysia

Malaysia's foreign minister is expected in Burma on a much-anticipated visit to check progress on political reform.
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Parade in Burma's new capital

Monday, March 27th 2006, 9:36

Burma's new administrative capital holds its first official ceremony with a massive display of military force.
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Burma's deputy leader in Russia

Monday, April 3rd 2006, 11:22
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

A high-level Burmese delegation visits Moscow for what Burmese state media describe as a goodwill visit.
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'100 bird flu outbreaks' in Burma

Monday, April 10th 2006, 9:21

A UN official says bird flu has spread rapidly in Burma, with more than 100 outbreaks among the country's poultry.
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Burma bans exile 'terror groups'

Friday, April 14th 2006, 16:51

Burma's ruling military regime brands four exile groups as terrorists, including groups linked to Aung San Suu Kyi.
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The resigned victims of Burma's junta

Saturday, April 15th 2006, 10:48

Andrew Harding reports on the Burmese civilians caught in the middle of a military offensive.
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Burmese junta accuses opposition

Thursday, April 27th 2006, 0:23

Burma's ruling junta says it has enough evidence to dissolve the opposition NLD for links with illegal groups.
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Suu Kyi party denies terror links

Saturday, April 29th 2006, 18:06

The opposition party led by Aung San Suu Kyi rejects claims by Burma's military rulers that it has links to terror groups.
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UN envoy makes rare Burma visit

Thursday, May 18th 2006, 10:22

A senior UN official is in Burma for talks with the authorities - the highest level such contact for two years.
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UN official meets Burma's Suu Kyi

Saturday, May 20th 2006, 21:18

A UN envoy meet Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the first foreigner to see her since 2004.
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Burma report for Security Council

Tuesday, May 23rd 2006, 4:29

The UN Security Council is to be briefed on the situation in Burma, for only the second time in its history.
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Burma 'may want new global ties'

Wednesday, May 24th 2006, 22:16

Burma is showing signs it wants to improve international ties, a senior UN envoy says after a visit.
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UN head calls for Suu Kyi release

Friday, May 26th 2006, 12:02

The UN's Kofi Annan appeals to the head of Burma's ruling junta to free opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Suu Kyi house arrest term expires

Friday, May 26th 2006, 21:52

The house arrest of Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi runs out shortly, amid calls for her release.
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Burma extends Suu Kyi detention

Saturday, May 27th 2006, 5:50

Burma's rulers extend the detention under house arrest of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, officials say.
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UN urges Burma to free activists

Thursday, June 8th 2006, 0:42

The UN's Kofi Annan urges Burma to free all political prisoners after the release of a labour rights activist.
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Suu Kyi treated for stomach bug

Saturday, June 10th 2006, 7:21
related countries: United States

Burmese police confirm pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been treated for a stomach bug.
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