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Children’s Rights Celebrated in Naypyidaw

By WAI MOE
The Burmese junta celebrates the Universal Convention on Children’s Rights, in a move that surprised many observers.

US Calls for Dialogue between Suu Kyi and Junta

By LALIT K JHA
The US calls for a dialogue between the Burmese junta and Suu Kyi that will lead to her release from house arrest.

Myint Swe: The Tatmadaw’s Next Top Dog?

By MIN LWIN
Lt-Gen Myint Swe is being widely tipped to succeed Than Shwe as the Burmese army's next commander in chief.

Handcuffed Statue Has the Experts Talking

By ARKAR MOE
A handcuffed statue of a revered woman who exists only in Burma’s spirit world is at the center of debate and speculation among even the country’s intellectual elite.

UN Passes Resolutions on Burma Human Rights

By ARKAR MOE
Expressing deep concern over the human rights situations in Burma, the UN General Assembly's Third Committee adopts tough resolutions.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY
One of the best steps that they (Burmese generals) could take to show that they are willing to open up their system is to release political prisoners.
— Ian Kelly, spokesman for US State Department

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Climate Change and Aung San Suu Kyi

By AUNG ZAW
The regime in Burma is like climate change—if you don’t contain it now, it could be catastrophic.
The Next Big Step
By KYAW ZWA MOE
The Facts Remain the Same
By YENI
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November 20, 2009

A State-run ‘Market Economy’

By SEAN TURNELL
Without the rule of law, there are no guarantees the economy will be free of state interference under the 2008 Constitution
Nudging the Junta toward Democracy
By KYAW ZWA MOE
Common Grounds for Dialogue
By HTET AUNG

Revenue from Refugees?

After a stressful meeting in Naypyidaw, a senior Thai government official relaxes in the barber’s chair.



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