Waiting for justice in Burma
As the government continues to flaunt its ongoing political reforms, conversations centered on transitional justice have been virtually nonexistent
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Committee asked to push for release of former spy chief’s son-in-law
The government-backed political prisoner scrutiny committee has been asked to push for the release of former prime minister and spy chief Khin Nyunt’s son-in-law
A history of ‘complete repression’ in Arakan state
As the pogrom continues in Arakan state, the back story provides unnerving evidence that systematic official behavior has lead to the current crisis
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Former PM lands $5,000-a-month job
Khin Nyunt made patron of philanthropic organisation run by wealthy business tycoon and parliamentary member Khin Shwe
Burma frees top dissidents, feelings mixed
Government grants clemency to 651 political prisoners in unprecedented move, but while optimism is high, some remain cautious
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
They talk the talk, but baulk at the walk
Any talk of dialogue between Burma’s government and the opposition must be contrasted with a lengthy record of eliminating any threat to its grip on power
G Parthasarathy: ‘India can’t pick neighours’
Gopalapuram Parthasarathy was India’s ambassador to Burma from 1992 to 1995, the period when New Delhi’s policy towards Burma took a dramatic u-turn and it began developing close ties with[…]
Freedom limited for ex-intelligence
Intelligence agents released in May prison amnesty blocked by the Burmese government from holding religious ceremonies
