Suu Kyi makes historic debut in parliamentPro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi took her place in Myanmar's parliament on Wednesday, ushering in a historic new political era after nearly a quarter-century fight against military dictatorship. The 66-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laure More… |
Suu Kyi has won, claims partyPro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi won a seat in parliament on Sunday, her party said, after a historic by-election that is testing Myanmar's nascent reform credentials and could convince the West to end sanctions. More… |
US senator leaves Myanmar with jailed AmericanA US senator met Myanmar's top general and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, while arranging the release of an American prisoner on a weekend mission that offered a rare opening for better ties with the isolated nation. Democratic Se More… |
Suu Kyi found guilty in security caseA court in army-ruled Myanmar on Tuesday found opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of violating an internal security law, a ruling certain to anger the West and further isolate the regime. The court sentenced her to three years in pr More… |