Burma
# burma - Thursday 4 April, 2013
Denis O’Brien assembles consortium to bid for Myanmar mobile license
O’Brien has joined forces with George Soros and Serge Pun to secure one of two new telecommunications licences for the country formally known as Burma.
# burma - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
School blaze in Myanmar kills 13 students
Religious tensions are running high in the country, despite police assurances that the blaze was accidental.
# burma - Sunday 31 March, 2013
Myanmar prepares for new era of uncensored daily newspapers
Burmese law will change from tomorrow – ending a regime where only state-run papers were allowed to issue daily editions.
# burma - Friday 28 December, 2012
Burma to allow daily private newspapers
It will be the first time since 1964 that non-state media will be allowed to publish news in the country.
# burma - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
Plane crashes on Burma road, killing three
It’s reported that the pilot mistook the road for a runway in bad weather.
# burma - Monday 19 November, 2012
The Evening Fix… now with added tastes from home
Here’s all the things we learned, loved and shared today.
Obama visits Aung San Suu Kyi at home, calls for more reform
Barack Obama has become the first sitting US President to visit the country.
# burma - Thursday 15 November, 2012
Activists slam Myanmar amnesty ahead of Obama visit
Officials said 452 prisoners would walk free, but most or all of them appeared to be ordinary criminals rather than political prisoners.
# burma - Thursday 20 September, 2012
Over 500 prisoners released in Burma’s latest amnesty
The latest amnesty comes as the country’s president, Thein Sein, is set to travel to New York to address the United Nations.
Aung San Suu Kyi awarded with the US Congress’ highest civilian honour
Burmese democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi has been presented with the US Congress’ highest civilian honour – which she was awarded while under house arrest in 2008.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
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# burma - Monday 20 August, 2012
Burma’s government ends direct media censorship
Under the new rules, journalists will no longer have to submit their work to state censors before publication.
# burma - Thursday 21 June, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi warns Ireland over trade with China
Aung San Suu Kyi has advised the Irish government not to “look the other way” in relation to human rights abuses carried out by trading partners like China.
# burma - Wednesday 20 June, 2012
Up to 27 million people are living in slavery, says US report
US State Dept’s annual report on human trafficking shows progress being made in Burma, while Syria fell in the rankings.
# burma - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
Video: Aung San Suu Kyi making speech in Dublin
See the video from within Bord Gáis Energy Theatre where she paid tribute to Ireland’s highlighting of her case.
# burma - Monday 18 June, 2012
‘This will be one of the unforgettable days of my life’: Aung San Suu Kyi in Dublin
“I have been welcomed to Ireland as though I belong to you.”
Aung San Suu Kyi in Ireland: Full details of public event
The Burmese democracy icon will receive the Freedom of Dublin and be serenaded at public concert. Here’s the running order for the night.
# burma - Sunday 17 June, 2012
Column: Aung San Suu Kyi’s Irish visit is a historic moment. Here’s why.
The iconic former political prisoner is able to travel at last. Let’s stand with her, writes Colm O’Gorman.
# burma - Saturday 16 June, 2012
21 years later: Aung San Suu Kyi accepts Nobel Peace Prize
The Burmese pro-democracy campaigner finally delivered her Nobel Lecture in Oslo this afternoon.
Health worries for Aung San Suu Kyi ahead of Dublin visit
The iconic campaigner’s doctor has expressed fears for her health after she vomited in front of reporters.
# burma - Thursday 14 June, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Europe
The General Secretary of the National League for Democracy in Burma will arrive in Ireland on 18 June. Today, she will speak in Geneva at the UN’s International Labour Organisation.
# burma - Tuesday 12 June, 2012
Giant banner welcomes Aung San Suu Kyi to Ireland
Amnesty International and Dublin City Council erected the welcome sign this afternoon at Liberty Hall.
# burma - Monday 11 June, 2012
Burma declares state of emergency in midst of fatal sectarian violence
At least eight people – including a 12-year-old girl – have been killed in sectarian violence in western Burma.
# burma - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi to get Amnesty award from Bono during Irish visit
The Burmese pro-democracy leader will visit Ireland next month as part of a trip that will take in her acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize she won in 1991.
# burma - Tuesday 29 May, 2012
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you kick off your day.
Aung San Suu Kyi to leave Burma for the first time in 24 years today
The pro-democracy leader is due to visit Ireland in mid-June as part of her trip to Europe.
# burma - Friday 18 May, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi to visit Ireland next month
The Burmese pro-democracy leader is planning her first trip outside of her country in 24 years.
# burma - Tuesday 15 May, 2012
Burma ‘halting arms purchases’ from North Korea
Burma’s president has confirmed that his country has bought weapons from North Korea over the past 20 years and assured his South Korean counterpart that it will no longer do so.
# burma - Sunday 6 May, 2012
Humiliated, tortured or executed: The little-known story of the Irish POWs
Some 650 Irish soldiers were taken prisoner by the Japanese during WW2. They were starved, beaten, even crucified – but showed incredible bravery, writes historian Robert Widders.
# burma - Wednesday 2 May, 2012
Two years after house arrest release, Aung San Suu Kyi takes parliamentary seat
Democracy activist has been sworn in.
# burma - Monday 30 April, 2012
The 9 at 9: Monday
Good morning! Here’s nine things you should know before 9am…
Suu Kyi to attend Burmese parliament after oath dispute resolved
The head of the Burmese opposition will lead party colleagues to the parliament on Wednesday after a dispute over a legislative oath was resolved.
# burma - Monday 23 April, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi boycotts Burma’s parliament over oath
Meanwhile, the EU has announced lifting sanctions against Burma after year of political reform.
# burma - Saturday 21 April, 2012
Japan to forgive €2.8 billion of Burma’s debt
Japan is to take steps to forgive about 300 billion yen (€2.8 billion) of Burma’s debt and resume development aid in a bid to support democratic and economic reforms in the country.
# burma - Wednesday 18 April, 2012
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things you need to know this morning…
# burma - Saturday 7 April, 2012
Skodas, jets and the Lotto: the week in statistics
Our weekly wrap-up of the numbers that defined the week, like: how much did our 12 MEPs take in donations last year?
# burma - Monday 2 April, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi claims victory in Burma election
The long-persecuted opposition leader could be set to take office in the isolated country for the first time.
# burma - Sunday 1 April, 2012
The Daily Fix: Sunday
Our nightly round-up of the day’s main news, and the bits-and-pieces you might have missed…
Aung San Suu Kyi claims victory in Burmese by-election
The National League for Democracy says its leader has taken a seat in parliament, in spite of allegations of vote-rigging.
Suu Kyi poised for by-election success in Burma
The electoral win will change little but marks a new era in the 24-year politicla career of the democracy activist who had spent much of the past two decades under house arrest.
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