Burma's rebel group warns ceasefire deal is unstable

One of Burma's most prominent rebel groups has warned that the ceasefire deal seen as a breakthrough in relations with the regime is ‘fragile’.

Prisoner release puts Burma's ball in the West's court

Burma has freed at least 200 political prisoners in an amnesty that may embolden the opposition and put pressure on the West to lift sanctions.

Political prisoners walk free as Burma comes in from the cold

Burma has begun freeing jailed political activists as one of the world's most reclusive states opens up after decades of authoritarian rule.

Suu Kyi may soon play a role in Burma's parliament

Aung San Suu Kyi could be given a job in Burma's nominally civilian government if she is elected to parliament in the April by-elections.

Aung San Suu Kyi 'could lead Burma one day'

The personal political adviser of Burma's President Thein Sein says Aung San Suu Kyi's democratic party 'can be the ruling party one day'.

Burma's Suu Kyi warns not to get too excited about reforms

Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has cautioned that democratic reforms started by Burma's nominally civilian government are not 'unstoppable'.

Burma plans April by-elections as Suu Kyi set to run

Burma has set a date of April 1 2012, for by-elections that could see pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi enter Parliament.

Burma's Suu Kyi takes first step in party registration

Democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi is due to visit Burma's Parliament for the first time to meet with the powerful lower house speaker.

Burma enjoys fresh breath of renewed investment

Just hours after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton left Burma last week, property prices began to soar.

Clinton and Aung San Suu Kyi pledge to work together

The US secretary of state reiterates call for Burmese regime to end repression during an historic meeting with Burmese opposition leader.

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