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Demonstrators listen as a student leader gives a speech during a protest led by students at Yangon University in Myanmar July 7, 2015

Meet the Burmese activists who risked their lives for the right to carry a USB drive

Justice

The pro-democracy activists who worked to end military rule in Burma are a complex cast of characters.

A police officer stands in front of Traders Hotel, where an explosion occurred, in central Yangon early October 15, 2013.

This journalist found herself caring for two small children after a bomb rocked a Myanmar hotel

Conflict & Justice

Signs indicate that more political prisoners in Myanmar may be released

Aid for Burma

Buddhist Morality at Myanmar’s Monastic Schools

Global Politics

Zimbabwe’s Capital on the Move

Global Politics

The Geo Quiz wants you to name the capital of Zimbabwe – and if you’re really on top of your game, name the place where the Zimbabwean government wants to build a new capital.

Watching Changes in Myanmar with Cautious Optimism

Global Politics

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced that Washington will start the process of exchanging ambassadors with Myanmar (Burma) following the release of political prisoners there.

Burma’s Key Dissidents

Conflict & Justice

Most political prisoners in Burma are serving long sentences and are expected to remain in jail.

Secretary of State Clinton Visits Myanmar

Global Politics

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Burma on the first visit by such a senior American diplomat in 50 years.

Clinton Visits Myanmar After Political Reforms

It was only a few years ago the Bush administration labeled Myanmar “an outpost of tyranny.” But on Wednesday, Hillary Clinton became the first secretary of state to visit the repressive and isolated nation in 50 years. The Obama administration has been keen on engaging with the military-backed civilian government of Myanmar after the country […]