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The Burmese government recently signed an initiative to end sexual violence in conflict. But the signature, so far, has meant little, as the military is still living in denial over the scale of atrocities its troops commit, writes David Scott Mathieson.

11 Jul 2014

3 min read

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A free Aung San Suu Kyi is the most visible sign of democratic progress in Burma. But could she be president after the 2015 general elections, as the people desire? Not yet, say the military.

03 Jul 2014

7 min read

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Thailand and Burma are joining forces to prevent a potentially massive spike in the number of deaths caused by malaria, amid warnings of a new drug-resistant strain of the parasite, Gary Cox reports.

26 Aug 2013

4 min read

The US gave the green light to companies to invest in Burma including in oil and gas, in its broadest and most controversial easing yet of sanctions on the former pariah.

26 Aug 2013

4 min read

The year 2012 has marked half a century of military rule in Burma, but at the same time, the military has actually shown its first signs of allowing a transition to civilian rule.

26 Aug 2013

9 min read

The US Senate has confirmed President Barack Obama's nominee to be the first US ambassador to Burma in more than two decades.

27 Aug 2013

4 min read

The United States has lifted one of its many sanctions against Burma in recognition of recent positive moves toward political reform in the country after decades of direct military rule.

25 Aug 2013

3 min read