Barack Obama is the first POTUS ever who visited Burma/Myanmar.
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Burma’s by-election: Does it matter?
Posted on 31/03/2012 by matisak
It does, but…
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Did Burmese generals just change attire?
Posted on 19/11/2011 by matisak
It seems we are witnessing some real changes inside Burma as Suu Kyi’s NLD said it will take part in the next election.
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Burma’s election: Neither the people’s voice nor interests will be reflected
Posted on 06/11/2010 by matisak
And even if Aung San Suu Kyi will be released her movements will be greatly restricted.
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Unhappy birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi
Posted on 19/06/2010 by matisak
The iconic democratic leader of Burma turns 65 today. Aung San Suu Kyi spent almost 15 of the past 20 years in confinement and she is still under the house arrest.
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Key events of 8888 Uprising occured 30 years ago
Posted on 08/08/2008 by matisak
On August 8, 1988.
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Than Shwe is a ruler of the casino
Posted on 25/05/2008 by matisak
And house always win. Also in Burma.
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