Burma ex-PM becomes president

Burma’s parliament has named the country’s first civilian president.

Following almost 50 years of military rule, former general and outgoing prime minister Thein Sein (photo, from bbcimg.co.uk) was appointed president.

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Political change ‘taking place’ in Burma

Last month poll in Burma brought strong UN criticism saying they were neither free nor fair, and clashes on the border between troops and ethnic Karen rebels.

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Burma frees Aung San Suu Kyi

Burma’s pro-democracy leader has been released on Saturday after seven years of house arrest. Her latest detention was due to expire on that day.

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Border clashes follow vote in Burma

In order to escape clashes between troops and ethnic Karen rebels, thousands have fled across the Burmese border (photo, from aljazeera.net). The violence followed the first election in 20 years.

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Outsiders barred for Myanmar polls

During next month’s elections, foreign observers or international media will not be allowed into Myanmar, the country’s authorities said.

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Aung San Suu Kyi will not vote

Even though her name is on a voter’s list, Aung San Suu Kyi (photo, from bbcimg.co.uk) will refuse to vote in the general election on 7 November.

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Aun San Suu Kyi on voter’s list

Aung San Suu Kyi is on a voter’s list for the first general election in 20 years, due to be held in November, eyewitnesses have told the BBC. (photo, from bbcimg.co.uk)

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