Commemorations of the 30th anniversary of the 8888 Uprising, which kicked off at the University of Yangon on Monday, are underway in cities and town throughout the country today.
Even as the NLD government takes office, the army keeps control of the civil service through the ubiquitous General Administration Department.
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François Hollande praises election winner Suu Kyi “for her decisive role in the progress of democracy in Myanmar, which must be pursued.”
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The United States said on Tuesday that the use of religion in politics violated Burma’s constitution, calling on the government to de-escalate religious tensions running high ahead of next month’s election.
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Thin Lei Win was too young to vote in the 1990 election, and lived abroad during the 2010 failed ballot. Now back in Burma, she is eager to have her say.
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88 Generation activist Aung Thu, who is running as an independent after being rejected by the NLD, speaks about his motivations and the USDP’s strategy.
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With only two months until November’s long-awaited election, time is fast running out for the Burmese government to ensure it will be fair and democratic.
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Noted political scientist and author Francis Fukuyama spoke to DVB on the sidelines of his talk in Rangoon, where he discussed economic policy, the rule of the law, and the need for Burma to be patient on the road to democracy.
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With 12 of the 14 regions in the country facing daunting cleanup efforts, and tens of thousands of people displaced, the upcoming general election has been pushed to the back of the national list of priorities. Or has it?
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Writing for DVB for the 27th anniversary of the 8-8-88 uprising, rights activist Khin Ohmar assesses whether Burma has really reformed.
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Thein Sein is scheduled to make an official state visit to Mongolia later this month, at the invitation of Mongolian President Taskhiagiin Elbegdorj.
A documentary film screening in Thailand tells the story of a passionate human rights activist and proud gay man, and his fight for equality and democracy.
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In a 1 June statement the NLD NLD pointed to communal violence in western Burma’s Arakan State as one of the principal causes of the crisis.
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The National League for Democracy say the Burmese military’s grip on politics would ultimately undermine the November’s general election.
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Burma’s government has inked a deal with one of Washington DC’s most powerful lobbying groups ahead of the critical 2015 elections.
Permanent, unelected secretariat positions are to be created within all of Burma’s ministries to improve institutional functioning, according to a government plan.
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DVB speaks to Veteran Burma researcher Bertil Lintner about the state of democratic reform in Burma.
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Generation 88 leader tells audience that the media should not smear democracy activists in the name of impartiality.
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An announcement in state media accuses certain political party officials of putting words in President Thein Sein’s mouth and launching personal attacks on others.
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Obama held one on one talks with his Burmese counterpart Thein Sein on Thursday in Naypyidaw.
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A demonstration against proportional representation attracted 300 protestors in Pazungdaung township, Rangoon on Sunday.
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A Rohingya activist, a Mon activist and a women’s rights advocacy group were the recipients of awards from N-Peace Network.
In a speech on Wednesday, US President Barack Obama pointed to “American leadership” as a driver of democratic reform in Burma.
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The Union Election Commission met with more than 60 political parties in Rangoon on Thursday to discuss recently announced electoral regulations.
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US President Barack Obama praised the ongoing process of political reforms in Burma, but warned that democracy would not succeed if oppression against the Muslim minority in the country continued.
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Thousands of people pay their final respects at the funeral of democracy champion, Win Tin, on Wednesday.
Win Tin, veteran NLD leader, former journalist, and ex-political prisoner, told his extraordinary life story to DVB shortly before he died.
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Panellists on DVB Debate discuss the proposed interfaith marriage law, which is now being considered by parliament, and recognition of LGBT rights.
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Aung San Suu Kyi joined the world in paying tribute to Nelson Mandela on Friday, while speaking at the Women’s Forum Myanmar in Rangoon.
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Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Australia on her first official visit to the country.
