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Myanmar prison art tells story of repression

YANGON: Painted on scraps of clothing with carved soap, cigarette lighters and even syringes, Htein Lin’s artworks were his lifeline during years in Myanmar jails — and the spark for an extraordinary love story. Published 02 Jan, 2013 08:32pm

Suu Kyi calls for laws to protect minority rights

NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday called for laws to protect the rights of the strife-torn nation’s myriad ethnic minorities in her maiden speech to the fledgling parliament. Published 26 Jul, 2012 03:07am

Suu Kyi makes parliamentary debut

NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi made her historic parliamentary debut on Monday, marking a new phase in her near quarter century struggle to bring democracy to her army-dominated homeland. Published 10 Jul, 2012 02:44am

Myanmar janta’s show of defiance

YANGON: Military-run Myanmar put on a show of defiance on Friday on the 60th anniversary of independence from ... Published 05 Jan, 2008 12:00am