Foreign Affairs Human Trafficking Lead Story News
Thailand’s prime minister has a responsibility to clean up Thai labour laws, and press for a solution to the Rohingya crisis on Burmese soil.
In the face of harassment, threats, and some pretty powerful adversaries, Burma’s female activists are leading the fight against land injustices.
Lead Story Media News Politics
Politicians still view free press “as a threat that must be contained,” says Shawn Crispin of the Committee to Protect Journalists.
2015 Elections Lead Story News
Burma’s government has inked a deal with one of Washington DC’s most powerful lobbying groups ahead of the critical 2015 elections.
Arakan Lead Story News Parliament
Proposed legislation is not in the national interest and risks further violence, says Sam Zarifi of the International Commission for Jurists.
Analysis Lead Story News Protest
Land disputes, industrial action, and student activists: Bo Gyi of the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners on the right to protest.
Analysis Lead Story News Peace Process
As the latest group of child soldiers are released from Burma’s military, challenges still exist for those at-risk in the face of the country’s much lauded reforms.
Lead Story Migrants Issues News Refugees Rohingya
A new US$18 million project has been announced, set to improve health and sanitation for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.
Business Lead Story News Trade Travel & Tourism
With the recent influx of foreign nationals into the country proving lucrative, significant investments are made to take advantage of likely continued rise.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Women's Issues
Burmese Women’s Union restate determination to support women as they mark 20 years of positive action.
