Former British PM accused of secret ‘advisory role’ in Burma
Lobby group Burma Campaign UK has accused former British Prime Minister Tony Blair of playing a secretive “advisory role” to Burmese President Thein Sein
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Red carpet
[scrollGallery id=9] The past two months have seen a flurry of VIPs arrive in Burma, from US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in December to British Foreign Secretary William Hague[…]
What beckons for Burma in 2012?
Following British Foreign Secretary William Hague’s visit to Burma last week, speculation is centering on the possibility that 2012 could be the year in which European sanctions are eased, or[…]
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Britain balancing hope and scepticism in Burma
William Hague’s cautioning on Burma sets Britain apart from other European countries who have breathlessly endorsed the new government, somewhat naively
Army readies for large-scale Kachin assault
Boats carrying troops to Bhamo add to mobilisation of 600 soldiers near Laiza, sparking concerns of new offensive against Kachin
UK says microfinance key to Burma’s growth
Aid package will allocate £10 million to establishing microfinance schemes in the border regions that UK says will see quick results
Hague rewards Burma thaw with aid boost
British Foreign Secretary arrives today with pledge for aid to Kachin refugees and to boost microfinance initiatives to Burma’s poor
UK foreign secretary lashes out at junta’s election
Top UK politicians condemn junta’s elections in public statements, with questions however still remaining over their own sincerity
