Burma (Myanmar) - The News from Burma (Myanmar)
Aung San Suu Kyi
A profile of the Burmese opposition leader.
A profile of the Burmese opposition leader.
Burma Cracks Down on Media, Democracy Activists
Burmese journalist Ein Khaing Oo received a two-year prison sentence on charges of "disturbing tranquility" for covering the cyclone.
Burmese journalist Ein Khaing Oo received a two-year prison sentence on charges of "disturbing tranquility" for covering the cyclone.
Report: Junta Distributing Aid Via Lottery
Particularly as massive amounts of foreign aid offered in the wake of Cyclone Nargis have been stonewalled or mired in red tape, it's infuriating to read this report of the junta's lastest antics.
Particularly as massive amounts of foreign aid offered in the wake of Cyclone Nargis have been stonewalled or mired in red tape, it's infuriating to read this report of the junta's lastest antics.
Myanmar Allows Assistance from Asian Neighbors
More than two weeks after Cyclone Nargis, the junta agreed to let the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) send aid teams into the country.
More than two weeks after Cyclone Nargis, the junta agreed to let the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) send aid teams into the country.
First U.S. Aid Shipment Lands in Myanmar
After "prolonged negotiations" with the junta, American aid for cyclone victims was finally allowed to land, its carrier then promptly ushered back into the sky.
After "prolonged negotiations" with the junta, American aid for cyclone victims was finally allowed to land, its carrier then promptly ushered back into the sky.
The Aftermath of Cyclone Nargis
After deadly Category 4 Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar/Burma on May 2, 2008, relief efforts were hampered by the unwillingness of the military junta to accept outside help.
After deadly Category 4 Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar/Burma on May 2, 2008, relief efforts were hampered by the unwillingness of the military junta to accept outside help.
Myanmar Ignores Storm Victims, Proceeds With Vote
As about a million Burmese have no roof over their heads because of Cyclone Nargis, the junta tried to push Burmese to the polls to vote on a constitutional referendum.
As about a million Burmese have no roof over their heads because of Cyclone Nargis, the junta tried to push Burmese to the polls to vote on a constitutional referendum.
Burma's Cyclone Death Toll Is Staggering
The U.S. has offered $3.25 million, and has ships standing by off Thailand waiting to help try to find survivors and provide humanitarian relief, but the junta seems loathe to admit America or other aid agencies.
The U.S. has offered $3.25 million, and has ships standing by off Thailand waiting to help try to find survivors and provide humanitarian relief, but the junta seems loathe to admit America or other aid agencies.
Congressional Medal for Burmese Democracy Hero
A well deserved honor is coming for Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese opposition leader under house arrest who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991: the Congressional Gold Medal.
A well deserved honor is coming for Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese opposition leader under house arrest who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991: the Congressional Gold Medal.
Kenji Nagai - Japanese Journalist Killed in Myanmar
Dedicated correspondent becomes the story as his shooting emphasizes the brutality of the Myanmar crackdowns.
Dedicated correspondent becomes the story as his shooting emphasizes the brutality of the Myanmar crackdowns.
Is it Burma or Myanmar?
The military junta's name change of the country doesn't sit well with everyone internationally.
The military junta's name change of the country doesn't sit well with everyone internationally.
Myanmar (Burma)
A profile of Myanmar, previously formally known as Burma.
A profile of Myanmar, previously formally known as Burma.
CIA World Factbook - Burma
A primer on Burma's leaders, geography, demographics, economy, military, infrastructure, and more.
A primer on Burma's leaders, geography, demographics, economy, military, infrastructure, and more.