Person: Mark Canning

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Suu Kyi marks six years of detention as trial continues

Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked six years of continuous detention by Burma’s military regime today as she defended herself in court accused of sheltering an uninvited American.

Wed, 27 May, 2009

Burma faces call for arms ban

Human rights pressure group Amnesty International today urged the UN Security Council to ban all arms sales to Burma.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2007

Miliband calls on Burma to allow peaceful protest

David Miliband has called on Burma’s military junta to allow peaceful protests on the streets of Rangoon.

Fri, 28 Sep, 2007

Burma protesters pledge to 'strike back'

Pro-democracy campaigners pledged to “strike back” against the Burmese government today in the face of lethal attacks by the military.

Fri, 28 Sep, 2007

Nine killed as soldiers fire at protesters

Soldiers in Burma opened fire on thousands of anti-government protesters today, killing at least nine people and injuring 11.

Thu, 27 Sep, 2007