French company Total already runs the Yadana gas project but says it will wait for signs of reform before it expands operations there
Day: October 13, 2011
New law gives Burmese right to strike
President Thein Sein passes Labour Organisation Bill into law, granting Burmese workers rights not seen under 50 years of military rule
Zarganar: ‘Use my life as a deposit’
Popular Burmese comedian Zarganar was among the first to be released from prison yesterday, but despite the joy of his supporters, he has remained highly critical of the amnesty. He…
Media watchdog tempers amnesty hype
Reporters Without Borders says scrutiny of the Burmese government’s intentions must continue following failure to release journalists
Zarganar walks
Popular Burmese comedian Zarganar was among the first to be released from prison yesterday, but despite the joy of his supporters, he has remained highly critical of the amnesty. He…