Washington – A suspension of United States sanctions against Myanmar, rather than a full removal of the penalties, would keep pressure on the government to stay on track with political reforms, opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Tuesday. (more…)

A BURMESE vice president with close ties to former junta chief Than Shwe has become a monk. (more…)

While refugees in Kachin state have increased access to aid, humanitarian assistance is unable to reach those displaced or hiding in the jungle. (more…)

Myanmar may be gradually embracing political reform. But for 31-year-old Nasir Udin, returning to his country of origin is not an option – at least not yet. (more…)

Burma drew in investments from eight countries of more than US$ 270 million in the first three months of 2012, local media reported Tuesday. (more…)

The visit by Wunna Maung Lwin, Myanmar’s foreign minister, to Washington on Thursday has fuelled speculation that the US may announce further easing of sanctions against the country in the next few days. (more…)

Lower House Speaker Shwe Mann visited Norway as part of a European fact-finding tour and emphasized that Burma requires both an economic and political transformation to achieve prosperity. (more…)

YANGON — If members of the National League for Democracy sit in Myanmar’s Parliament today, it’s thanks to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Not only has she been the main opposition party’s leader, figurehead and inspiration since its creation in the aftermath of a bloody military crackdown in 1988. Last month, she was also instrumental in deciding that, after all, it wasn’t worth staying out of power for a relatively small matter of principle. (more…)

Two countries should forget past, start anew. (more…)

Burmese President Thein Sein seems to have done a good job again! His straightforward, honest confession and down-to-earth instructions made his fans admire him more and even impressed his critics. (more…)

This week marks the week of action for the global launch of International Campaign to Stop Rape & Gender Violence in Conflict. (more…)

(Washington, DC) – The US government should not ease sanctions on business activities in Burma until adequate safeguards are in place to prevent new investment from fueling human rights abuses. A US presidential order imposing a ban on investment and financial services in Burma is scheduled to expire on May 20, 2012, unless it is renewed or revised. (more…)