Suu Kyi, other politicians pay respect for Martyrs Day
Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was joined by the vice-president and other MPs in commemorating Martyrs’ Day at a Rangoon memorial on Saturday morning.
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Suu Kyi presidency bid in the balance
A parliamentary committee voted last week not to endorse any amendments to Article 59(f).
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Upper house votes for proportional representation
The upper house of Burma’s Parliament has passed a proposal to recommend that the Union Election Commission (UEC) adopt a proportional representation (PR) voting system in future elections.
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US renews limited sanctions on Burma
US President Barack Obama renewed limited investment sanctions on Burma on Thursday, signing the ongoing “National Emergency” situation on that country for at least one more year.
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Suu Kyi leaves Europe armed with international support for constitutional change
Aung San Suu Kyi is due to depart France for home on Wednesday, having canvased international support for her agenda of constitutional change in Burma.
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Suu Kyi says constitutional reform will unify military and people
“I see that the current constitution, while not only inciting enmity between the army and the people, was designed to use the Tatmadaw as scapegoats whenever issues arises that upset the public,” said the NLD leader.
Constitution written to prevent me from being president, says Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi pointed a finger at the former ruling junta in Burma on Wednesday, claiming that the 2008 constitution was specifically worded to prevent her from becoming president of the country.
Fresh protests erupt near Latpadaung copper mine
Over 150 locals in central Burma’s Monywa staged another round of protests against the controversial China-backed Latpadaung copper mine on Wednesday after police and security guards began bulldozing their farms on the project site.
Suu Kyi receives Sakharov Prize – 23 years later
Aung San Suu Kyi is presented with the EU’s Sakharov Prize – an award she won in 1990 but was unable to collect while she was under house arrest.
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Burma concerns raised in House of Commons
DVB speaks to British MP Valerie Vaz about the UK’s recent delegation to Burma, British foreign policy and Aung San Suu Kyi.
Nic Dunlop: ‘It is no longer useful to view Burma through the prism of Suu Kyi’
Following the publication of his newest book Brave New Burma, Jack Goodman spoke with Bangkok-based photographer and journalist Nic Dunlop about ongoing reforms in the country, Aung San Suu Kyi[…]
Kachin rebels refuse to invite Suu Kyi to mediate peace process
The Kachin Independence Army, who is currently negotiating a precarious ceasefire deal with the government, has rejected a plea by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be formally invited to mediate talks between the groups
Kachin groups invite Suu Kyi to visit camps for displaced
In an open letter to Aung San Suu Kyi, 23 Kachin organisations have asked the democracy icon to travel to Maijayang to visit camps that house people displaced by the ongoing fighting in Kachin state
Suu Kyi to head ‘rule of law’ committee
The Parliament’s Lower House formed the Committee for Rule of Law and Tranquility yesterday and appointed Aung San Suu Kyi as its chairperson after receiving approval from the country’s legislative representatives
Court rules in favour of Suu Kyi’s brother in housing row
A court in Rangoon ruled that Aung San Suu Kyi’s estranged brother, Aung San Oo, is a partial owner of the family’s lakeside estate, where the opposition leader spent 15 years under house arrest
Suu Kyi: ‘Burma does not yet have an environment where everyone can live safely’
During Aung San Suu Kyi’s trip to Norway this month, DVB’s Aye Chan Naing spoke with the country’s opposition leader about accepting her peace prize and what advice she has[…]
US to review sanctions after by-elections
Washington to also discuss whether to continue addressing the country as ‘Burma’ in wake of reforms that could prompt major policy shift
Tin Oo to chair NLD, Suu Kyi made deputy
Veteran politician becomes leader of rebranded National League for Democracy as it prepares to contest historic by-elections
Suu Kyi marks 20 years as Nobel laureate
Event organised in Rangoon by students who 20 years ago were arrested for protesting opposition icon’s spell under house arrest
Suu Kyi target of ‘sexual slurs’ from govt
Burmese rulers vent dislike of opposition leader through frequent use of sexual innuendo and disparagement, according to leaked US cable
Suu Kyi tentative on Burma’s future
Opposition icon cautions against ‘false hope’ as thousands turn out to greet her on first political trip outside of Rangoon since 2003
Suu Kyi photos make Burma’s front pages
Photos of the opposition leader taken during Martyrs’ Day and following government talks gain unprecendented position
At the mercy of Burmese ‘law’, Suu Kyi must play a wise game
The government’s use of tailor-made laws will be determined by the level of perceived political threat Aung San Suu Kyi poses in her actions
US concerned over Suu Kyi’s safety
Top Democratic representative fears another Depayin incident as Suu Kyi calls for more foreign aid to be channelled to civil society groups
Journals suspended for Suu Kyi coverage
Nine journals that gave prominent space to Aung San Suu Kyi’s release are suspended as hopes of an ease on media laws wane
Suu Kyi’s son granted Burma visa
Kim Aris, the youngest son of released opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi, reportedly en route to Rangoon to meet his mother
First footage emerges of Suu Kyi
Opposition icon appears at the gates of her compound and tells supporters that freedom will arrive when people work in unison
NLD asks for warning of Suu Kyi’s release
Security preparations need to be made by party as officials approach 13 November release date with cautious optimism
Eligible voter list shuns Suu Kyi
Burmese offer mixed opinions about the 7 November elections as voter lists are released with Suu Kyi’s name conspicuously absent
World reacts to the demise of Suu Kyi’s party
France and the UN launch attack on the ruling junta as the National League for Democracy tells the world that the game isn’t over yet
