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Suu Kyi trespasser incidents

An anti-coup protester looks at the images of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, on April 26, 2021.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s lawyer sees little chance for a fair trial

Politics

For the first time in nearly four months, Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Myanmar’s ousted government, was seen in person when she appeared briefly in a court in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Monday. 

Burmese activist Aung San Suu Kyi’s U.S. visit marked with delicate diplomatic dance

Global Politics

Suu Kyi’s US Visit Marked by Delicate Diplomatic Balance

Global Politics
The World

Myanmar Prepares for Special Elections

Global Politics

Watching Changes in Myanmar with Cautious Optimism

Global Politics
The World

US senator in Myanmar

Global Politics

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Brian Joseph of the National Endowment for Democracy, about Senator James Webb’s trip to Myanmar. The visit follows the Burmese government’s sentencing of opposition Aung San Suu Kyi to another 18 months of detention.

The World

Burmese pro-democracy leader faces trial again

Global Politics

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC’s Jonathan Head about the new charges brought by the military government of Myanmar against opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. She faces a new trial just as her current house arrest was about to end. The new charges stem from a bizarre incident last week when an American man swam across a lake to Suu Kyi’s house.

The World

Geo Quiz + Geo Answer

Conflict & Justice

The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Lake Inya, a scenic lake in Yangon, Myanmar, where Burmese authorities took an American into custody after he swam across the lake. He’s suspected of trying to enter the compound of the pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. Anchor Marco Werman gets details from Tin Htar Swe, head of the BBC’s Burmese service.