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101 East - Myanmar's Turn
The country formerly known as Burma is undergoing its most significant political change since military rule began in 1962. 101 East travels to the Southeast Asian country to find out the reasons behind the country's dramatic turn.
Myanmar reforms see dramatic rise in tourism
Myanmar is seeing the rewards of political reforms in the form of tourist dollars. The military-backed administration has been opening the country up since elections in late 2010, leading to a 50 per cent increase in tourism in 2011. Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from Yangon.
Plight of Myanmar's HIV/AIDS patients exposed
As Myanmar opens up to the outside world, decades of neglect in areas such as HIV/AIDS treatment can no longer be hidden. Of the 120000 people living with HIV/AIDS in the country, only less than 30000 are believed to be receiving the medication they need. Around 20 thousand people die each year as the disease spreads throughout families. Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from Yangon.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi takes oath of office
Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's opposition leader, has been sworn in as a member of parliament after nearly two decades of struggle against the powerful military.
Inside Story - Myanmar's future challenges
Do recent reforms in Myanmar indicate a real willingness to change or are they merely window-dressing? Inside Story discusses with guests: Maung Zarni, a visiting fellow at the London School of Economics; Richard Weitz, a Senior Fellow and the director of the Center for Political-Military Analysis at Hudson Institute; and Maitrii Aung-Thwin, an assistant professor of Southeast Asian History at the National University of Singapore.
Myanmar's media moment
Is the country's changing media landscape a significant shift or merely a ploy to encourage the lifting of sanctions? Plus, Listening Post's Flo Phillips went to Hungary for a first-hand account of its media battle.
The Future Myanmar - Music Video
The Future's Myanmar Song Visit: www.myanmarcelebrity.com For More Myanmar Celebrities' News, Photos, Videos and Gossips.
Myanmar: UN's Ban Hails Suu Kyi's Flexibility
UN chief Ban Ki-moon praised Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for her political compromise Tuesday, as he wrapped up a trip intended to encourage reform in the country. (May 1) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly
Myanmar's political opening
To what extent have reforms in Myanmar made a real difference in the lives of Burmese citizens?
World View special: Inside Myanmar
Sweeping changes in India's neighbourhood as a democratic icon and Myanmar's most loved leader Aung San Suu Kyi wins a land slide by-election, we are tracking the tectonic shift Inside Myanmar and what it means for India. ibnlive.com
Truth vs Hype - Inside Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi's moment
Truth Vs Hype: This week, as Myanmar's military rulers briefly lifted their iron curtain, Truth vs Hype presents a first hand account of one of the world's last dictatorships as it takes baby steps towards democracy, and the woman at the heart of it. From the streets of Yangon as they explode with Aung San Suu Kyi's landslide victory, to her bastion deep in Burma's poverty stricken rural heartland, we report on the new Burma where the ghosts of its troubled past are never far away from the weeping changes taking place. Watch full show: www.ndtv.com
Myanmar's remote capital opens up to the world
From its deserted 20-lane highway to a replica of Yangon's famed Shwedagon Pagoda, auspicious white elephants and a house of air-conditioned penguins, Myanmar's showcase capital Naypyidaw is at last opening up to international eyes. Duration: 02:17
Myanmar opposition prepares for elections
Opposition party National League for Democracy has not lost its energy in the campaign trail leading up to Myanmar's third election in half a century. The area of Kawhmu south of Yangon, was not famous for much, until opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi decided to run for parliament by standing in this seat. Now, a community that had its political voice silenced for so long by the army, is embracing the process of democracy. Suu Kyi chose this constituency because it is a poor, rural part of the country. It is also part of the Irrawady Delta region which was hit hard by cyclone Nargis in 2008, a disaster that was largely ignored by the military government. Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from Kawhmu, Myanmar.
Election to test Myanmar reforms
The US is urging Myanmar to hold free and fair by-elections this Sunday. Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was under house arrest less than a year and half ago, has complained of campaign 'irregularities'. But as Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from Yangon, such fears have not stopped many from hoping for political change.
Myanmar pop stars brace for lyrical revolution
Censored, heavily-reliant on 'borrowed' foreign tunes and even hamstrung by sanctions, Myanmar's musicians have struggled for years under dictatorship. With sweeping reforms from a new regime, change is in the air in the formerly reclusive country. Duration: 02:29
Bonsai Burma (Mini Myanmar)
A tilt-shift film by Joerg Daiber. Shot in Rangoon (Yangon), Kalaw, Inle Lake, Mandalay and Bagan in Burma (Myanmar). WATCH FULL SCREEN! Follow www.youtube.com for more miniature movies. Newsfeed: www.twitter.com Shot with Lumix GH2, Gorillapod, 14-140mm and 7-14mm Lumix Lenses. Edited with Final Cut Pro. Postproduction with After Effects. www.spoonfilm.com Music Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto No. 1
Myanmar's Karen list peace terms
Rebels from Myanmar's largest ethnic group, who have been fighting for autonomy for the last six decades, have outlined their demands for peace with the government. The Karen fighters' demands, which include the complete withdrawal of government troops from posts near villages that they control along the border with Thailand, came after the group signed a tentative truce last month. Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from neighbouring Thailand.
Myanmar by-poll raises hopes for democracy
Myanmar's opposition party, National League for Democracy has said their leader Aung San Suu Kyi has won a seat in country's parliament in the by-election for 45 out of 664 seats.
Myanmar sanctions could be eased
Sanctions against Myanmar should be suspended. That's the opinion of Britain's Prime Minister, David Cameron, who has been visiting the South Asian nation. He is the first western leader to visit in many decades. Harry Smith reports.
Freed Myanmar comedian looks ahead
Maung Thura Zarganar's jokes against Myanmar's military rulers have landed him in prison four times - 11 years in total. But now one of the country's most famous comedians is free as part of the government's democratic reforms. And even though Zarganar has no plans of toning down his controversial brand of humour, he holds no grudges against his jailers and wants to see sanctions lifted if his country continues to reform. Al Jazeera's Aela Callan reports from Yangon.
Myanmar polls: Aung San Suu Kyi's party claims landslide win
She struggled for a free Myanmar for a quarter-century, much of it spent locked away under house arrest. Now, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate whose nonviolent campaign for democracy at home transformed her into a global icon is on the verge of ascending to public office for the first time. ibnlive.com
Suu Kyi Hopes for New Dawn in Myanmar
After an apparently solid election win for her opposition party in Myanmar, Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi says she hopes her victory will mark the start of a new era in the country. (April 2) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly
Myanmar refugees camping on Delhi streets - NewsX
Thousands of refugees of Myanmar origin in other words Burmese refugees have arrived in droves and have started camping on the streets of Delhi. Residents of the tony Vasant Vihar locality who are used to a well maintained community set up are now hassled that these refugees are soiling the area as they have access to no sanitation or sustenance facilities. The residents of the area are protesting the laxity in action by the authorities to remove the refugees. For more log on to: alpha.newsx.com
Tourists flock to Myanmar to witness the historic election
Myanmar votes for the first time in more than 2 decades and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is poised for a win. ibnlive.com
UN chief Ban hails Suu Kyi's Myanmar compromise
UN chief Ban Ki-moon praises Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi for backing down over a boycott of parliament which has threatened to stall the fragile reform process. Duration: 01:19
Myanmar's Suu Kyi hits campaign trail
Democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi has kicked off her bid to win a seat in Myanmar's parliament. She held her first official rally in the township of Kawhmu, south of the commercial capital Yangon. Al Jazeea's Wayne Hay was there.
Aung San Suu Kyi wins Myanmar seat, says party
www.euronews.com Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has won a seat in parliament, according to her party, in a historic moment for the country's transition to democracy. The opposition National League for Democracy claimed the Nobel Laureate had easily gained the majority of votes in her constituency just outside the city of Yangon. Sunday's by-election was the first time the 66-year-old has run for office. Suu Kyi was a major thorn in the side of Myanmar's former military junta which kept her under house arrest for 15 years. Despite opposition claims of irregularities at polling stations, the leader of the another party thinks the vote ran smoothly. "I've not seen any intimidation of people this time," said Democratic Party leader Thu Wai. "We (the candidates) can check in every polling station, I can enter any polling station and ask them questions. If there's anything that I don't agree with, I can complain," he added. Suu Kyi's seat was one of 45 contested in the new parliament which was set up as part of an 18-month-old transition to civilian rule. Former military generals still make up the majority of elected officials. Find us on: Youtube bit.ly Facebook www.facebook.com Twitter twitter.com
Inside Story Americas - Myanmar: What is in it for the US?
As top US officials visit the South eastern nation in quick succession, we ask why is the US reaching out to Myanmar. Inside Story Americas discusses with guests: Kyaw Win, Doug Bandow and Aung Din.
Clinton to visit Myanmar as conflict rages in the north
Myanmar is preparing for a visit by US secretary of state Hillary Clinton this week. The visit is seen as a sign that the previously reclusive nation may be starting to open up. But the visit means little to those fighting for their basic rights in the north of the country. Al Jazeera obtained exclusive footage of the fighting. Wayne Hay reports from Bangkok.
2012 Myanmar Thingyan water festival at Aung Chun Tha Kyaung
2012 Myanmar Thingyan water festival celebrates at Aung Chun Tha Kyaung.
PM David Cameron wraps up trip to Myanmar with visit to Buddhist pagoda
Prime Minister David Cameron tours the Shwedagon Pagoda, the most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese and the most popular tourist attraction in Yangon.
Myanma Beauty? Myanmar Dancers' Dancing!
Here is the video of Myanmar Dancers' beautiful dancing performances collection from The Grand Royal New Year Eve Concert, Garnier Music Concert, Miss Moe Yan Beauty Contest and Miss People Beauty Contest. Visit: www.myanmarcelebrity.com For More Myanmar Celebrities' News, Photos, Videos and Gossips.
Clinton arrives in Myanmar on landmark visit
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Myanmar. She is the highest ranking US official to visit the southeast Asian nation in more than 50 years. Clinton will meet pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President Thein Sein during her trip. Al Jazeera's Aela Callan reports from Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy 2012: Brunei vs. Myanmar (Brunei Highlights)
Goal highlights from the Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy for ASEAN Youth Football Tournament 2012 semifinal match between Brunei and Myanmar. Brunei faces off against Indonesia in the finals this Friday night.
Myanmar's Geographic Challenge
Stratfor explains how Myanmar's position in Southeast Asia historically has made it vulnerable to invasions by larger powers seeking strategic resources and access to trade routes. For more, visit: www.stratfor.com
Myanmar Frees Hundreds of Political Prisoners
Myanmar freed hundreds of political prisoners Friday, after a mass presidential pardon, a move state media described as nation building. Washington later announced it would exchange ambassadors with Yangon. (Jan. 13)
UN Secretary general addresses Myanmar Parliament
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with Khin Aung Myint, the president of Myanmar's Parliament. He addressed the parliament on Monday, welcoming its recent reforms and urged Western power to ease economic sanctions further. Meanwhile Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi says her party agrees to end a boycott of parliament and swear an oath to protect the constitution "as a gesture of respect".The issue has been that The NLD party had wanted to replace the words "safeguard the constitution" with an oath to "respect the constitution" in the oath sworn by new members of parliament and this change is what has delayed its entry into parliament. Speaking in Burmese she said. OPPOSITION NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY (NLD) LEADER, AUNG SAN SUU KYI, SAYING: "As a gesture of respect we will follow a policy of compromise with different groups, so I'd like to announce that we will proceed as quickly as possible to become legal members of parliament by swearing the oath." Suu Kyi is due to meet General Ban Ki-Moon tomorrow.
Yangon gets set to host as Myanmar opens up
As Myanmar opens up to the outside world, one French entrepreneur is giving some Burmese youngsters a chance to shine in the kitchens of Yangon. He is bringing their gourmet skills up to scratch, as the long-isolated city welcomes an influx of visitors.Duration: 02:01
NLD parliament 'boycott' a mistake: Myanmar analyst
The NLD has taken a 'wrong move' by refusing to take the party's newly-won seats in Myanmar's parliament, according to one Myanmar observer. Suu Kyi's party has refused to swear to "safeguard" an army-created constitution in the first sign of tension with the government since a landmark by-election this month saw the democracy icon win a parliamentary seat. The spat comes as European Union suspend most sanctions against the impoverished nation for one year to reward a series of dramatic reforms since direct army rule ended last year. Duration: 01:28
What Opposition's Victory Means for Myanmar's Political Thaw
Catapulting from imprisonment to elected office, Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday hailed a "new era" in the country, also known as Burma. Jeffrey Brown and The Asia Society's Priscilla Clapp discuss what the opposition's win, yet minority standing in Parliament, could mean for the country's future.
Myanmar diaspora tempted home by reform
A number of Myanmar dissidents, who fled a brutal crackdown on student protests over two decades ago, return to their estranged country for the first time. Duration: 02:23
Industrial plan sparks anger in Myanmar
Anger is growing in villages earmarked to be flattened for a huge industrial area in southern Myanmar. The planned multi-billion dollar deep sea port and factory development led by a Thai industrial giant could see over 20000 people relocated and change this sleepy rural area forever.Duration: 02:06
Myanmar political exiles return home
In another sign of potential change following years of military rule, political exiles are returning home to Myanmar after nearly two decades outside their nation. For those granted visas, their trips, though short, will serve as a barometer to see how, if at all, recent political developments are making an impact on the daily lives of the people of Yangon. Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from Yangon where he accompanies Aung Zaw, a student dissident turned journalist, on his return to Myanmar after 8000 nights in Thailand.
Miss Myanmar 2012 Beauty Contest in Yangon, Myanmar
Here is the Video of Miss Myanmar 2012 Competition which was held on March 25, 2012 at Myanmar Convention Center (MCC), Yangon. Nann Khin Zayar (Contestant Number 15) won Miss Myanmar 2012 title and she was assigned as a tourism Ambassador of Myanmar. Model Swan Yee Htun and Aye Chan Moe won the 1st Runner-Up and 2nd Runner-Up prizes respectively. Miss Myanmar Competition is organized by the Myanmar Tourism Services (MTS) Co., under the supervision of Myanmar Travel Board (MTB) in order to promote tourism industry in the country and enhance the interest of citizens in the tourism sector. Visit: www.myanmarcelebrity.com For More Myanmar Celebrities' News, Photos, Videos and Gossips.
Discovering Myanmar (ex Burma). Yangon-episode 1.
Just made it to the former capital: Yangon. A little worried about filming in a place where the media are not well liked, but really enjoying the city and the people, looking for snakes, dressing the Burmese way...checking out the markets...the beginning of our experience in Burma...come with us!
Myanmar releases more political prisoners
Myanmar has released at least two hundred political prisoners - the latest in a series of prisoner amnesties. Among those freed are some of Myanmar's most famous political activists and ethnic minority leaders, some of whom have been locked up for years.. The prisoner releases is the latest in a series of democratic reforms in the the country and crucial to having the international community lift economic sanctions on it. Wayne Hay reports from Bangkok, Thailand's capital.
Yangon.Myanmar.30 January 2012
On my way from Park Royal Hotel to Inya Lake Resort Hotel on the morning of 30 January 2012. It is a nice quiet ride on a bus. Myanmar welcomes foreign visitors more openly since the political change last year. As a media from Thailand attending a workshop on "Media Development in a Democratic Society" I found my third trip to Myanmar in three years most satisfying.
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