Myanmar says Suu Kyi may be freed soon Myanmar's military junta has indicated to its Southeast Asian neighbors that opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi could be freed from house arrest in about six months, Singapore's foreign minister said Sunday. 21 Jul 2008
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Myanmar junta extends Suu Kyi's detention, earns international condemnation Myanmar's military junta, which not only extended Nobel Prize winning opposition pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi's detention by 1 year, but also justified its decision by saying she was like a naughty child and deserved to be flogged, has found itself in a corner with the whole world condemning its action. 18 Jun 2008
Cyclone survivors victimized by Myanmar soldiers It's not much, but the flimsy bamboo lean-to on the side of the road is all Aye Shwe has to keep his family dry. They lost their home to the cyclone and may soon be uprooted again — this time by soldiers ordering them to leave. 28 May 2008
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Myanmar extends opposition leader's detention Myanmar's military junta extended opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's detention by one year Tuesday, ignoring worldwide appeals to free the Nobel laureate who has been detained for more than 12 of the past 18 years. 27 May 2008
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Myanmar capital in sharp contrast to cyclone zone Getting to see one of the world's most reclusive military strongmen requires a VIP flight, armed escorts and soldiers pointing the way — not to mention a disaster of epic proportions. 27 May 2008
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Myanmar opens doors to foreign aid workers following Ban's visit Following United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's visit to Myanmar, the nation's military junta has finally relented, promising, Friday, to open its doors to "all aid workers" of any nationality, after three weeks of blocking most assistance to cyclone victims. 24 May 2008
State media: Myanmar shuns aid from US warships Myanmar shunned a U.S. proposal for naval ships to deliver aid to cyclone victims on Wednesday, according to state-run media, dimming hopes that the vessels could provide a major boost to relief efforts. 21 May 2008
