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Twenty-three South Africans back home after being held captive in Myanmar
The group were lured to Thailand with false promises of jobs but were later trafficked to Myanmar where they were held for more than four months
Democracy is worth defending in the face of multiple attacks from Russia and Iran to North Korea and the US
Authoritarian would-be emperors such as Putin and Jinping and the US’s military-industrial complex erode the open society and its values of individual freedoms
Myanmar activists vow to fight back after executions
Four pro-democracy activists have been executed by the military, while at least 11 759 people have been detained and many have been sentenced to death
Myanmar junta charges Suu Kyi with fraud during 2020 polls
Aung San Suu Kyi has been charged with illegally importing walkie-talkies, sedition and corruption, and faces decades in jail if convicted.
O, Canada! Art bears witness to ‘dark secrets’ of colonised places
An installation and a documentary about the notorious residential school system amplify calls to define such deaths worldwide as genocide
Burma court agrees to hear Suu Kyi appeal
Burma’s Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear an appeal against the house arrest of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Burma claims it will release Aung San Suu Kyi
Foreign Ministry diplomat says jailed opposition leader will be allowed to organise her party for next year’s elections.
Burma cracks down on journalists, activists
Burma authorities have arrested up to 50 people, including journalists and political activists, in a security crackdown, it was reported on Friday.
A glimmer of light for Burma
As the regime makes tentative steps to re-engage, Western governments must be careful not to undermine the Burmese people.
Suu Kyi backs US engagement with Burma
Aung San Suu Kyi will support US plans to engage with the isolated nation but only if opposition groups are involved in any dialogue, her party said.
Suu Kyi lawyers appeal against house detention
Lawyers for Aung San Suu Kyi filed an appeal on Thursday against her conviction for violating a security law after a man swam uninvited to her home.
Burma refugees begin warily returning from China
Refugees who fled to China from armed clashes in north-east Burma began going back on Monday, overcoming worries about safety.
More fighting feared as thousands flee Burma
More fighting is expected in Burma after tensions between the junta and ethnic rebel groups forced thousands to flee to the Chinese border.
US senator slams Burma sanctions
US Senator Jim Webb called sanctions against the military regime counterproductive” and asked the opposition to consider taking part in elections.
Burma junta urges West to lift sanctions
Army-ruled Burma urged Western countries on Thursday to lift economic sanctions and allow the country to modernise and achieve its democratic goals.