The opposition National Democratic Force has claimed 16 seats so far but accusations of widespread vote rigging continue to dominate Burma’s post-election political landscape. (more…)

Pegu — Twenty candidates of three of the parties that contested Burma’s general election have launched a nationwide action calling for a new vote, on the grounds that Sunday’s polling was neither free nor fair. The candidates stood for election in Pegu Township for the National Unity Party (NUP), National Democratic Front (NDF) and the Union Democratic Party (UDP).

YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar’s democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, will not accept conditions on her freedom if the military government releases her this week when her latest period of detention is due to end, her lawyer said on Wednesday. (more…)

Yangon – A symbol of peaceful resistance in the face of repression, Aung San Suu Kyi remains a beacon of hope for many in military-ruled Myanmar, despite the junta’s efforts to silence her. (more…)

The Japanese journalist arrested in eastern Burma on 7 November and released two days later has spoken of his ordeal, which included a threat of a seven-year prison sentence. (more…)

Nov. 10–Border trade with Burma at the Mae Sot-Myawaddy crossing was halted completely yesterday as new fighting continued between Burmese troops and Karen rebels. (more…)

Bangkok – The Global Fund has agreed to grant 33 million dollars to fight malaria in Myanmar, after pulling out of the country in 2006 due to pressure from the US, United Nations officials confirmed Wednesday. (more…)

Jakarta – The United States is waiting for Indonesia’s role as chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for 2011 with regard to democratisation in Myanmar, Indonesia’s Antara news agency reported. (more…)

New Delhi – As Barack Obama called upon India to back US policies on Myanmar and Iran, top official sources on Tuesday made it amply clear that India is not looking at modifying its foreign policy in lieu of support for a permanent UNSC seat. They said that while India is engaging Myanmar because of strategic and security reasons, it cannot ignore its civilisational ties with Iran. (more…)

United Nations – A UN report, which alleges that North Korea may have supplied nuclear technology to Syria, Iran and Myanmar, may be submitted before the Security Council today after being blocked by China for the past six months. (more…)

New York – The United Nations should reject the results of Myanmar’s elections, the first held in two decades, and take other “radical measures” to send a clear message to the junta, activists said Tuesday. (more…)

Bangkok – Despite its boycott of Sunday’s elections, the National League for Democracy wants to do what it can to alleviate the increased ugliness “election fraud” adds to Burmese politics, a senior NLD member indicated yesterday. (more…)

Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Myanmar’s fight against military dictatorship, is scheduled to be released from house arrest on November 13, six days after a military-backed party won the first election in two decades. (more…)

Insia – US President Barack Obama’s impassioned appeal to India to speak out against the military junta in Myanmar is unlikely to impact New Delhi’s policy. Myanmar is one of the few spots where India does not see eye to eye with the US – for good reasons. (more…)