Burma

The protests, natural disaster and the pressure of the international community.
Wednesday 17th November

Red lenses on a rainbow of revolutions

Given continued strikes in Iran and the freeing of Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma, neither the Burmese nor Iranian struggle for democracy is a story that should be characterized as an example of a failed movement and successful repression. But it is up to us - the global audience - to understand our responsibility in this dynamic.
Monday 15th November
Monday 16th March

Last stand for Burma's democracy movement?

Burma's military junta are aggressively seeking to eliminate all opposition before elections in 2010
Monday 1st September

Burma: sources of political change

Where will an end to Burma’s long dictatorship begin? A look inside a complex political order
Friday 8th August

Burma: waiting for the dawn

The ideals of the “8-8-88” uprising remain the foundation of Burma’s future

Burma's rage

Burma's junta crushed the people in 1988. But its strength today is more mirage than reality
Tuesday 27th May

Burma: cyclone, aid and sanctions

How to help Burma's people after cyclone Nargis? The character of the military regime is key

Tuesday 6th May

Burma: the cyclone and the referendum

A devastating cyclone alters the political outlook days before the junta's constitutional poll
Wednesday 3rd October

Burma's revolt

The future of Burma is being decided on Rangoon's streets, as these stunning photos reveal
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