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…
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