From rhetoric to action: How an NLD-led government can put federalism into practice

From rhetoric to action: How an NLD-led government can put federalism into practice 17 April 2016 - When President U Htin Kyaw in his inaugural speech to the nation talked about the NLD-led government's commitment…

Malay-Aussie Refugee Swap Deal Made Invalid

02 September 2011 – KUALA LUMPUR: The controversial refugee swap deal between Malaysian and Australian governments has reached a dead end as Australia’s high court ruled that it should be terminated because the rights of asylum seekers could not be guaranteed.

Burma’s Armed Resistance Needs International Support

02 September 2011: In the ongoing struggle against the tyrannical military rule in Burma, the anti-authoritarian opposition groups have applied two methods of resistance: underground armed resistance and above-ground non-violent resistance. The shared goal of both armed and unarmed resistance is to uproot totalitarianism and restore genuine democratic reform based on federalism.

Calls for Release of Political Prisoners in Burma

02 September 2011: Despite political atmosphere being positively shaped by the ruling authorities to improve their image, Burma has still got around 2,000 prisoners of conscience amid continued calls for their immediate and unconditional release.