Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Fever
Burma’s democratic icon is expected to take a seat in parliament following this weekend’s by-election. But is the junta using her as a fig leaf?
Myanmar: Suu Kyi fever in pre-election Yangon
Many of Aung San Suu Kyi’s supporters view her as a national messiah able to overcome any obstacle.
In the picture: Burma
More than a year on from the 2010 elections, it’s starting to look as though the Burmese thaw might turn out to be the real thing.
Economy Key to Burma’s Democracy
Signs that Burma’s economy is opening aren’t just good news for Western firms hoping to make some money – democracy in the country could depend on it.
