Tag: Myanmar
As Burma reforms, students clamor to learn English
Burma, officially known as Myanmar, is in the throes of political reforms. Protesters have been released from prison and notions once unbelievable are now common. And that's meant a growing movement to teach citizens English....
Political reforms in Myanmar leave residents looking for economic changes as well
As Myanmar is slowly welcomed back into the international community, and as it makes political reforms that have many in the country feeling free, finally, to speak their mind, locals are wondering when economic reforms will come around....
Myanmar loosens restrictions on press freedom
As Myanmar moves ahead with a set of reforms that have included the release of political prisoners, the country's government is also opening up its media. In some cases they've ended pre-publication censorship entirely and in others they've greatly reduced the restrictions....
In Myanmar, upcoming elections show breadth of reforms
While Aung San Suu Kyi is out of prison and free to run in the upcoming elections in the country formerly known as Burma, there are still signs that there is more work to do. But many in Myanmar are just thrilled with the progress they've had so far....
Signs indicate that more political prisoners in Myanmar may be released
During U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's historic visit to Myanmar last month, she said that even one political prisoner was one too many. Now, there are signs that more of the thousands of people believed to be jailed for politica reasons will be released....
Ethnic conflict in Myanmar a discussion topic during Clinton's trip
As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Myanmar, ethnic violence continues around the country. State Department officials say Clinton will meet with leaders of ethnic minorities....
Myanmar ‘to Grant Prisoner Amnesty’
In an effort to gain a level of international acceptance, the government of Myanmar has agreed to grant amnesty to some of the political dissidents it has imprisoned....
