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Detained Reuters journalist Wa Lone is escorted by police. (Reuters)

Reuters reporters jailed for seven years in Myanmar ‘state secrets’ case

The case has sparked an outcry among the international community as an attempt to muzzle reporting on the crackdown by Myanmar’s security forces

Muslim children playing in the field in Kyar Gaung Taung village in Maungdaw township in Rakhine state.

Myanmar’s Rohingya: Cornered by poverty, stalked by violence

Rohingya Muslims in a conflict-scarred corner of Rakhine State say fear is one of the few constants in their lives

A Burmese migrant worker holds a portrait of Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi with her father General Aung San

Burmese refugees cheer the visit of ‘Mother Suu’

Aung San Suu Kyi has been given a rapturous welcome by thousands of Burma refugees forced by human rights abuses to live in a Thai border camp.

Suu Kyi warns against violence after ‘victory of the people’

Suu Kyi warns against violence after ‘victory of the people’

Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called for a "dignified victory" after her National League for Democracy party’s apparent election win.

Burmese opposition claims historic victory for Suu Kyi

Burmese opposition claims historic victory for Suu Kyi

Burma’s opposition has claimed an important victory for pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in her parliamentary bid, sparking scenes of jubilation.

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

Burma’s president reaffirms army role

Burma’s nominally-civilian president has sought to reaffirm the status of the country’s military, praising the army and the former junta for reforms.

Burma’s rebel group warns ceasefire deal is unstable

Burma’s Suu Kyi poised for political comeback

Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition began its formal return to mainstream Burmese politics as it applied to re-register as a political party.

Suu Kyi hopeful of democratic reform in Burma

Suu Kyi ‘likely’ to stand in Myanmar by-election

Myanmar’s democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is likely to contest an upcoming by-election, paving the way for a political comeback.

Political prisoners walk free as Burma comes in from the cold

Burma military rule ends, but army retains grip

Burma’s military handed power to a nominally civilian government after almost half a century of army rule on Wednesday.

Political prisoners walk free as Burma comes in from the cold

Newly freed Suu Kyi gets down to work

Burma’s newly freed democracy icon, Aung San Suu Kyi, returned to work for the first time in years on Monday.

Burma’s democracy icon Suu Kyi released

Burma’s democracy icon Suu Kyi released

Burma’s democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was released from house arrest on Saturday, an official said.

Burma’s top court rejects Suu Kyi appeal

Burma’s top court rejects Suu Kyi appeal

Burma’s Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by Aung San Suu Kyi against her extended house arrest, keeping her in detention.

US envoy in landmark talks with Suu Kyi

A top US official held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday as Burma’s ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest.

US senator in landmark talks with Burma’s junta

US Senator Jim Webb began historic talks with Than Shwe on Saturday, becoming the first senior Washington official to meet the head of Burma’s regime.

Worldwide protests mark birthday of jailed Suu Kyi

Burma’s democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi marked a grim 64th birthday in prison on Friday, as activists took to the internet to call for her release.

Burma’s leader warns on democracy at military parade

Burma’s junta chief Than Shwe urged parties to shun foreign ideologies if they want democracy as the military put on a show of might on Friday.

Burma cyclone survivors struggle to rebuild lives

With tents still serving as homes and schools seven months after Cyclone Nargis lashed Burma, survivors are struggling to rebuild their lives.

Burma junta under new pressure over cyclone victims

Burma’s junta on Saturday came under renewed international pressure from rights groups and the United States defence chief, who said its slow response to the cyclone disaster had…

Burma tightens access to disaster zone

Burma tightened access to its cyclone disaster zone on Wednesday, turning back foreigners and ignoring pleas to accept outside experts who could save countless lives before time…

Burma: ‘If we don’t act now, more lives will be lost’

The United States sent its first aid flight to Burma on Monday, but experts warned the relief effort was floundering and 1,5-million cyclone survivors were at grave risk from…