U.S. Secretary of State Clinton shakes hands with Myanmar's Foreign Minister Wunna after their meeting at the State Department in Washington

US eases sanctions, calls for prisoners release

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appealed for Burma's remaining political prisoners to be freed as the country eased sanctions on the country and nominated an ambassador

Massive protest shines a light on power cuts

In one of the largest protests since a major uprising erupted five years ago, residents took to Mandalay's streets to voice their anger over frequent power cuts

Military joins peace process with armed groups

The Shan State Army-South and the government held a second round of talks on Saturday aimed at ending violence after almost six decades of war in the restive region

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Norway outlines Burma ‘peace initiative’

FRANCIS WADE

The Norwegian government is looking to pour millions of dollars into Burma's restive border region as funds for cross-border aid are cut

In Focus

Artists struggle to survive as piracy flourishes

Rampant piracy across the country is preventing Burmese artists from profiting from their products, which is forcing many to choose a new career ...

Investment law offers limited reform

The country's newly passed investment law has made few adjustments to Burma's economic framework and might empower crony control over major sectors ...

Myanmar's ethnic Karen children look from inside their school at the Mae La refugee camp outside Mae Sot

Malnutrition crisis hits border region

As aid begins to shift away from the Thai-Burma, experts say a malnutrition crisis is hitting the region hard ...

James Mackay: ‘Power through a lens’

Photographer James Mackay has won numerous awards for his work documenting human rights abuses and corruptions of power in Burma, none more so than his project on Burma’s political prisoners. Those images form the backbone of his new book, Abhaya: ...