Syi Kyi ‘exhausted’ after gruelling UK, US tour
Doctors report that she is weak from too little rest, has a swollen stomach from irregular eating patterns, and bone spurs in her neck.
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Suu Kyi calls for investment in post-sanctions Burma
Speaking in Washington, the Burmese leader urged businesses to invest in the Southeast Asian country as a way to advance its democratic transition.
Obama wraps up US-ASEAN summit in California
Obama, who leaves office next year, has championed a foreign policy pivot to Asia during his presidency and is determined to present the United States as a Pacific power.
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US decides on next ambassador to Burma
The Senate voted 90-0 to confirm career diplomat Scot Marciel to the post in Burma, also known as Myanmar.
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USDP takes swipe at Suu Kyi-Obama kiss
“Mr Barack Obama came here two times. What happened when he came here? Someone was kissed two times!” blasted Htay Oo at a Hinthada election rally.
Obama calls for end to discrimination against Rohingya
US President says protecting minorities will be an important measure of the success of Burma’s transition from a military dictatorship to democracy.
White House says Burma reforms give hope to N Korea
A senior US diplomat commended Burma at the 2015 address on US policy priorities for East Asia and the Pacific on 4 February, while discussing reforms in North Korea.
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Obama affirms support for govt reformists
Obama held one on one talks with his Burmese counterpart Thein Sein on Thursday in Naypyidaw.
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Obama touches down in Naypyidaw
The US President’s comments on state of political and economic change in Burma are eagerly anticipated.
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World leaders gather in Burma for ASEAN summit
Southeast Asian heads of state join other world leaders in Naypyidaw for the 25th ASEAN Summit. But will the South China Sea islands dispute derail talks again?
Security tightens ahead of Naypyidaw summit
Police and military line the streets of Burma’s capital, ahead of the East Asia Summit.
Suu Kyi calls for critical eye on reforms
Suu Kyi says that the US and other ‘well-wishers’ have been overly optimistic as the pace of change in Burma slows.
Burma tells UN to drop rights scrutiny
Burma’s foreign minister Wanna Maung Lwin was in New York on Wednesday to address the United Nations General Assembly.
Obama champions US role in Burma reform
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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Burma rejects US allegations
Burma’s presidential spokesperson rejects Obama’s allegation that Burmese Muslims are oppressed, and refutes US claims that communities in Arakan State have been left in a precarious situation by the absence of international aid workers.
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US spending bill adds ‘new restrictions’ on Burma
The US$1.1 trillion spending package that US President Barack Obama signed into law on Friday contains new restrictions on assistance to Burma.
US considers limited engagement with Burmese military
The Obama administration faced strong bipartisan opposition on Wednesday to plans for limited US engagement with Burma’s powerful military due to concerns over human rights and its lingering ties with North Korea.
Obama urges end to violence
US President Barack Obama urges President Thein Sein to stop violence against Muslims in his country and institute economic and political reforms.
Checkmate: Burma-US policy
After Aung San Suu Kyi was elected to parliament in April 2012, the US has embraced Thein Sein’s government as the military continues to commit human rights abuses throughout the country
Activists slate prisoner amnesty ahead of Thein Sein’s US trip
Activists have accused the government of playing political games after more than 20 prisoners were released ahead of Thein Sein’s trip to the White House next week
Graffiti artists in Rangoon
Graffiti art in Rangoon is on the rise. During Obama’s visit in November a painting was done to welcome the president to the country. But in December Rangoon authorities announced[…]
Obama arrives in Rangoon
U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Burma today – the first visit by a serving U.S. president.
Rangoon awaits Obama visit
Today, Obama will become the first serving U.S. president to visit Burma where he’ll meet with President Thein Sein and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
A pivot to Burma
Is the American government really that concerned with the establishment of a democratic government in Burma?
A new, albeit ambiguous, chapter opens in US-Burma relations
With a new chapter opening in US-Burma relations, Clinton must take the lead in pressing harder for substantial reform in the country
Is the US dabbling in the darker side of diplomacy?
If the US embraces President Thein Sein’s rabble of military officials and cronies too soon, it risks leaving a tainted legacy in Burma, and not for the first time
Clinton to visit Burma next month
President Obama likely to announce decision today in what would mark first visit to Burma by US Secretary of State in 50 years
US told to cast Burma sanctions net wider
Campaigners urge Washington to target with punitive financial measures all businessmen in Burma who prop up the government
US backs UN inquiry in Burma
Obama’s administration to throw its weight behind a United Nations commission inquiring war crimes committed by the junta
US policy ‘risks legitimising’ Burma elections
Influential think tank warns that new US engagement with Burma could be manipulated by the junta to favour controversial elections this year
