Japan ‘to freeze aid’ unless Suu Kyi walks
Foreign minister reasserts threats that continued aid to Burma is dependent on the release of the detained pro-democracy leader Democratic Party registers for elections
'Third force' party becomes the fourth group to register for polls this year despite concerns about funding for parliamentary candidates US policy ‘risks legitimising’ Burma elections
Influential think tank warns that new US engagement with Burma could be manipulated by the junta to favour controversial elections this year Western envoys visit NLD headquarters
Diplomats on a 'fact finding' mission following the decision by Burma's main opposition party not to compete in elections this year US blames junta for election boycott
State department laments a 'lost opportunity' by the ruling junta in Burma to move forward but asserts that US policy will not change U Win Tin: ‘We will still be here’
Senior National League for Democracy member tells DVB that the mood remains positive among party members who will reorganise under a new strategy Suu Kyi’s party to boycott elections
The National League for Democracy votes "with no objection" against participating in Burma's elections this year French company denies ‘surveillance’ support
Alcatel-Lucent denies charges that communications equipment provided to Burmese junta through Asian subsidiary is used to monitor phone calls Armed Forces Day
Both government and opposition on 27 March separately marked the 65th annual Armed Forces Day Suu Kyi urges ‘unification’ with army
Opposition leader on Armed Forces Day criticises accusations that party is divisive and calls for civilians and army to unite for 'a democratic' Burma

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