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Rights Groups Call for China to Halt Construction of Pipeline in Burma(0)
Human-rights groups are calling on China’s government to halt its investment in a multi-million-dollar gas project in Burma over fears of human-rights abuses and unrest.
Burma Rejects Appeal from Aung San Suu Kyi
A court in Burma has rejected an appeal for the release of detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Her lawyers say they will appeal to a higher court.
US Diplomat Outlines Obama Approach on Burma
At a Senate subcommittee hearing, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs, Kurt Campbell, outlined the Obama administration’s new approach of pragmatic engagement with Burma’s military government.
Burma Releases Several Political Prisoners
Burma’s military government has set free several political prisoners as part of an amnesty for more than 7,000 prisoners. But more than 2,000 political prisoners remain in jail and the releases are seen as a public relations move rather than a genuine change in attitude by Burma’s military rulers.