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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

Special Branch police reverted to their old intimidation tactics in Rangoon last week by calling various journalists and editors into their Pansodan Street office to answer questions about the budget balance sheets of various daily and weekly newspapers.

01 Jul 2014

3 min read

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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A US lawmaker who has drafted sanctions against Burma says it's premature to ease pressure despite Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi winning a seat in parliament.

27 Aug 2013

3 min read

Leaked US cables show increasing testimony suggesting nuclear and missile sites could be under construtcion in Burma, with North Korean help.

23 Aug 2013

3 min read

SBS senior correspondent Brian Thomson is in Burma, covering the beginning of the country's new political era since the release of Aung San Suu Kyi.

26 Aug 2013

1 min read

US President Barack Obama has used a historic speech in Burma to urge an end to sectarian unrest in the western state of Rakhine, saying there was "no excuse for violence against innocent people".

24 Feb 2015

4 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