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Sittwe court extends Rohingya activist’s detention, again
The detention of a distinguished Rohingya lawyer and rights activist has been extended by a court in western Burma, prompting renewed calls from rights groups for his immediate amnesty.
EITI: Getting Burma rigged for extractive surge
At its best, the EITI could temper irresponsible partners and federal misuse of funds. It could also add legitimacy to a windfall of investments in places and economies that many think are unprepared for rapid change.
UN calls for govt investigation into alleged Maungdaw murders
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says she has received credible information that at least 48 Muslim Rohingyas were killed last week in northern Arakan, but the Burmese government maintains the murders never happened.
Risky business – Burma improving but still ranked low, say analysts
Burma is singled out as the most improved country in terms of business viability, with strides taken by Thein Sein to address corruption, rule of rule, property rights and corporate governance. Nonetheless, it remains ranked alongside failed states such as Somalia and Congo.
Critics question Burma’s readiness to assume ASEAN chair
Burma prepares to take over as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the annual regional summit in Brunei on Thursday, amid criticisms from human rights groups.
President Thein Sein blames ‘outsiders’ for Sandoway riots
President Thein Sein has accused “outsiders” of orchestrating this week’s outbreak of communal violence in Sandoway in western Burma, suggesting it was a premeditated attack intended to undermine his visit to the region.
