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Bargaining Burma's Political Prisoners

David Scott Mathieson | Posted 08.29.2009 | World


David Scott Mathieson

Recent amnesties in Burma have been little more than public relations stunts. In September 2008, 9,000 prisoners were released, but only six of them were political activists.

A Trapdoor for Aung San Suu Kyi

U Pyinya Zawta | Posted 06.27.2009 | World


U Pyinya Zawta

The real question is who is responsible for the Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's imprisonment? What can be done about it? What will anyone do?

Twin-Track Talks in Burma Raise Peace Hopes

Russ Wellen | Posted 05.23.2009 | World


Russ Wellen

The junta hopes that by making a token attempt at democracy it can convince the West to ease the sanctions it's imposed on Burma and re-open economic relations.