A man charged with throwing a petrol bomb into the compound of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi earlier this year has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. Win Naing, 48, was found guilty by a court in Yangon’s Bahan Township.
The Yangon Police Force has announced that the suspected perpetrator of an attack in which a petrol bomb was hurled at State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s residence in Yangon will be prosecuted regardless of his medical condition.
A petrol bomb was hurled at the Yangon residence of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday morning. No one was injured at the compound and Burma’s de facto leader was away in Naypyidaw at the time.
The Lower House of Parliament has passed a bill in favour of again printing the image of General Aung San on banknotes, with the vote on Friday overcoming opposition from the chamber’s military bloc.
Proposed US sanctions targeting Burma’s military for its treatment of Rohingya Muslims would hinder the fledgling civilian government sharing power with the generals, a spokesman for de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Friday.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
There were mixed reactions to State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s speech this morning on her government’s efforts to address the crisis in northern Arakan State.
Arakan International Relations Lead Story News Rohingya
The US Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday he had spoken with Aung San Suu Kyi and that she said she was working to get aid to the Muslim areas in Arakan State that were affected by violence.
Communal Violence Lead Story Magwe News
Eye-witnesses said as many as 70 people attacked the houses, carrying weapons such as machetes, while some 400 by-standers watched.
Lead Story Media News Opinion Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi is treating the press in Burma poorly, and that may impede her efforts to democratise the conflict-wrought country.
Burma is considering amendments to a law that human rights monitors say violates free speech and has been used to jail journalists and activists, leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday.
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The battle to succeed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi as the Lower House lawmaker representing Rangoon Division’s Kawhmu township is shaping up to be a crowded contest, with nine candidates registered to compete for the seat in a 1 April by-election.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
The proposal to dismiss the three foreigners was rejected by a vote of 250 objections, 148 in support, and one abstention.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
ANP requests an emergency debate on the appointment of three foreigners, including the former UN secretary-general, on the Arakan Commission.
Foreign Affairs Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
Burma’s leader will pay her first official state visit to the neighbouring country since sweeping to power late last year.
NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi will stay on as minister of foreign affairs and President’s Office minister, but give up her education and energy portfolios.
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François Hollande praises election winner Suu Kyi “for her decisive role in the progress of democracy in Myanmar, which must be pursued.”
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
With a victory looking inevitable, Suu Kyi has called for a resumption of quadripartite talks with President Thein Sein, Shwe Mann and Min Aung Hlaing.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
In her first media interview since the general election, NLD leader Suu Kyi tells BBC her party will win a convincing majority in parliament.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi has confirmed her intention to lead the government should the NLD assume power after the general election, despite being barred from the presidency.
2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
MPs vote down a motion to amend a constitutional clause that prevents Suu Kyi seeking the presidency.
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Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi visited constituents in the electorate of Kawhmu in southern Rangoon division on Monday.
2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Video
Aung San Suu Kyi will come face to face with fellow presidential hopefuls on Friday afternoon, as six political heavyweights meet to discuss charter reform.
2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Politics
The pair reportedly met privately to discuss constitutional reform and steps to ensure free and fair elections later this year.
The iron gate that stood in front of the home of Aung San Suu Kyi will be up for auction within two weeks, with a starting bid of US$200,000, AP[…]
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A court hearing for Latpadaung activists Naw Ohn Hla, Nay Myo Zin, Sein Htay and Tin Htut Paing was postponed on Tuesday on the grounds that not all defendants were present.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi also emphasised the importance of restoring positive values and attitudes that have been lost in order to prevent the country’s demise.
Constitution Lead Story News Parliament Politics
Twenty-six MPs petition the tribunal to opine on whether a Proportional Representation electoral system would be in accordance with the Constitution.
Constitution Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
Some 70 military MPs responded to her invitation saying they could not attend the informal dinner as the invitation came on very short notice and they had other appointments in place.
2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
“I know people have held a lot of hope in me becoming president in 2015, but in order to amend Article 59(f), Article 436 must be amended first,” she said. “Therefore it is realistic to follow this procedure.”
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If Suu Kyi is unable to run for President in 2015, one must wonder if the politician will remain relevant.
