Myanmar

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1. Myanmar's Telecom Race Enters Final Stretch

   Wed, 26 Jun 2013

   one of the world's final telecom frontiers Thursday when Myanmar hands out licenses to operate two new mobile phone networks million people have mobile phones, putting it on par with North Korea when it comes to connectivity. The government hopes it will
2. Myanmar Bans Time Magazine for Story About Monk

   Tue, 25 Jun 2013

   Myanmar 's government has banned this week's issue of Time magazine because of a cover story about a Buddhist monk accused of fueling
3. HRW: Indonesia Neglects Fate of Migrant Children

   Mon, 24 Jun 2013

   than 1,000 arrived in 2012. They are fleeing persecution, violence, and poverty in Somalia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma and elsewhere. The report was based on interviews with more than 100 migrants, including children as young as 5, as well
4. Myanmar Rebel Clashes Continue Despite Agreement

   Sun, 23 Jun 2013

   Myanmar troops have clashed with ethnic Kachin rebels more than 20 times since signing political dialogue." There was no immediate response from the government. Myanmar for decades has faced rebellions from several ethnic groups seeking autonomy
5. Frigid Hospitals Cloud NKorea's Picture of Health

   Sat, 22 Jun 2013

   may also be skewed. North Korea , for instance, has Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and Nepal. "We think traveled extensively in North Korea over the past decade In the early years, North Korea set up an army of household
6. Myanmar Monk Lashes out at Time Magazine

   Fri, 21 Jun 2013

   A monk accused of inciting violence against Myanmar 's minority Muslim community is lashing back at Time magazine after seeing his image splashed across the cover with the words
7. UNHCR, Celebrities, Raise Awareness for World Refugee Day

   Thu, 20 Jun 2013

   the United States every year. Burmese , Bhutanese and Iraqis are the World Refugee Day, visited the Syria -Jordan border to witness firsthand what refugees from Syria experience amid the escalating million people have poured out of Syria with nothing but the clothes

Videos

1. 
   Webcast: Iran Speech; Inside Burma ; Ballou Marching Band

   Mon, 24 Sep 2007

   monks in the country of Myanmar appeared to be headed to join those protests Myanmar once known as Burma has been ruled by the to also referred to as Myanmar where growing protests are posing a threat to a regime that many say is among most repair rusted. 1962 Myanmar has been governed by military prize winner Aung sung Suu Kyi won a majority of the filed this report from Rangoon Burma . Scavenge in from the stop. But they also know Burma 's generals and not easily sanctions against the Burmese government. Next up collaboration

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   afraid so. But compromise is still a possibility. The key lies -- Burma's monks went to me something secret. The younger monks a militant with planning more protests when told me this will not stop. But they also know Burma's generals and not easily intimidated. -- it's still stacked against an Orange Revolution. Andrew Harding BBC news -- And it was reported today that during his speech -- the United Nations tomorrow President Bush will press for increased sanctions against the Burmese government. Next up -- collaboration with Google among today's top rising searches is what could be your next home. It has mountain
2. 
   Sneaking a Camera Inside Burma

   Mon, 24 Sep 2007

   To also refer to as Myanmar where growing protests are posing a threat to a regime that many say is among the world's most repair 1962 Myanmar has been governed by military prize winner Aung sung Suu Kyi won a majority of the seats. Burma 's military leaders refused filed this report from Rangoon Burma . Gavin king in the in see that fear he's He Burma is on the brink of revolution stop. But they also know Burma 's generals and not easily increased sanctions against the Burmese government.

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   To -- -- also refer to as Myanmar where growing protests are posing a threat to a regime that many say is among the world's most repair -- -- 1962 Myanmar has been governed by military rulers who have finally suppressed dissent. In 1990 the government held free elections but when a pro Democracy Party led by Nobel -- prize winner Aung sung Suu Kyi won a majority of the seats. Burma's military leaders refused to step aside and -- she under house arrest. In 1995 and a rare interview she spoke to the

   afraid so. But compromise is still -- possibility. The key lies -- Burma's monks and went to meet some secret. The younger monks a militant with planning more protests when told me this will not stop. But they also know Burma's generals and not easily intimidated. -- it's still stacked against an Orange Revolution. Andrew Harding BBC news -- And it was reported today that during his speech -- the United Nations tomorrow. President Bush will press for increased sanctions against the Burmese government.
3. 
   Nightline Classic: Touring Burma

   Fri, 28 Sep 2007

   to the heart and soul of Rangoon . Once the chief place of the Bank of England. But Burma 's appalling record on human dictatorship of general win. The Burmese government landed visits to stay of one day. The current regime the Slorc has stressed that proclaimed 1996. As visit Myanmar here. being there and lovely name for Burma . They think they can attract jungle to find this camp 3000 Burmese refugee. Here I met people

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   is said to contain more gold in the Bank of England. But Burma's appalling record on human rights has made the country an international pariah and isolated permits state. Cool. As I entered its cool

   could do it again -- border. The -- is trying to end Burma's isolation by opening up to foreign trade and switching from socialism to a market economy. The shops are now full of electronic
4. 
   President Obama Makes Historic Speech in Germany

   Wed, 19 Jun 2013

   For engaging. As we've in Burma to help space for brave people nuclear. Weapons nation. That North Korea and Iran may be seeking. America will his second term. We're Syria has been at the forefront Russia. To do something in Syria pretty significant moment They talked a lot about Syria today they talked about the

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   president on this European trip the first of his second term. We're Syria has -- been at the forefront and in his trying to room. Do you have bring together European nations and Russia. To do something in Syria pretty significant moment here of course touched also on climate change and reducing -- nuclear stockpiles and a number of other initiatives.

   was the discussion. That that took place. They talked a lot about Syria today they talked about the difficulty. Of the past summit of -- -- -- proven to come to the table on that
5. 
   Bush Urges UN to Fight for Freedom

   Tue, 25 Sep 2007

   dictatorship. And belarus'. North Korea Syria and Iran brutal regimes deny their outraged by the situation in Burma . Where a military hunter And rape are common. The regime is holding more than a thousand Including on two on sun Suu Kyi . Whose party was elected overwhelmingly by the Burmese people. And 99. The ruling bring peaceful change to Burma . United States will tighten economic leverage to help the Burmese people reclaim their freedom

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   responsibility to stand up for the people suffering under dictatorship. And belarus'. North Korea Syria and Iran brutal regimes deny their people the fundamental rights. Enshrined in the universal declaration. Americans are outraged by the situation in Burma Where a military hunter. Has imposed a nineteen year reign of fear. Basic freedoms of speech. Assembly. And worship are severely restricted. Ethnic minorities are persecuted. Forced child labor. Human trafficking. And rape are common. The regime is holding more than a thousand political prisoners. Including on two on sun Suu Kyi Whose party was elected overwhelmingly by the Burmese people. And 99. The ruling hunter remains -- yielding. Yet the people's desire for freedom is unmistakable. This morning I'm announcing a series of steps to help bring peaceful change to Burma United States will tighten economic sanctions on the leaders of the regime and their financial backers. We want pose an expanded visa ban on those responsible for the most egregious violations of human rights. As well as their family members. We'll continue support the efforts of humanitarian groups working to alleviate suffering in Burma Urged the United Nations and all nations. To use their diplomatic and economic leverage to help the Burmese people reclaim their freedom. In Cuba. The long rule of a cruel dictator is nearing its end. The Cuban people are ready
6. 
   Who Is Aung San Suu Kyi ?

   Sun, 30 Sep 2007

   the past two weeks events in Myanmar or Burma as some call have dominated years. Her name is on the sun Suu Kyi a quiet modern icon she is general who helped negotiate Burma 's independence from the threatened by her popularity the regime arrested her. Yeah. She who recently returned from Myanmar Burma he's now in Bangkok

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   on. And actor Jim Carrey has taken up her cause posting this video on YouTube. I sent to a message about a hero -- -- -- -- -- -- cheating. Suu Kyi is part of a political legacy the daughter of -- -- -- the general who helped negotiate Burma's independence from the United Kingdom who was later killed. In 1988 she formed a political party the National League for Democracy. It was -- same -- thousands were killed during pro democracy demonstrations when the military junta that rules today came into power. For Suu Kyi it was just the beginning two years later she beat the military junta in a landslide when she was elected prime minister but threatened by her popularity the regime arrested her. Yeah. She was separated from her husband and young sons but never wavered this from a rare interview with the
7. 
   Myanmar Opens Door for Help

   Sun, 25 May 2008

   weeks after the cyclone Myanmar military rulers have rejected representatives of fifty nations into Myanmar to now talk about how they the military leaders in Myanmar did today is truly remarkable and isolated repressive regime throwing open its doors not write checks. Until Myanmar allows an international democratic activist. On sun Suu Kyi under house arrest for that question I dread as Myanmar prime minister about CT demanding that Myanmar release Aung San Suu Kyi . But her release is not

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   in squalor. And -- Nobel Peace Prize winning democratic activist. On sun Suu Kyi under house arrest for years in fact her house was visible from the hotel where today's donor conference was held. There from ABC news that -- -- question I dread as Myanmar prime minister about CT today is the -- the government is supposed to decide. On whether to continue her house direct. There will be a decision today and -- For years American officials have been demanding that Myanmar release Aung San Suu Kyi But her release is not a precondition for the US handing over more cyclone relief money at this point they say the