Aung San Suu Kyi
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Friday 28 December, 2012
Burma to allow daily private newspapers
It will be the first time since 1964 that non-state media will be allowed to publish news in the country.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Monday 19 November, 2012
Obama visits Aung San Suu Kyi at home, calls for more reform
Barack Obama has become the first sitting US President to visit the country.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Thursday 20 September, 2012
Over 500 prisoners released in Burma’s latest amnesty
The latest amnesty comes as the country’s president, Thein Sein, is set to travel to New York to address the United Nations.
Aung San Suu Kyi awarded with the US Congress’ highest civilian honour
Burmese democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi has been presented with the US Congress’ highest civilian honour – which she was awarded while under house arrest in 2008.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Monday 20 August, 2012
Burma’s government ends direct media censorship
Under the new rules, journalists will no longer have to submit their work to state censors before publication.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Sunday 24 June, 2012
So much partying and do as the Romans do: The week in quotes
“What we have found, in one word, is a disgrace.”
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Thursday 21 June, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi warns Ireland over trade with China
Aung San Suu Kyi has advised the Irish government not to “look the other way” in relation to human rights abuses carried out by trading partners like China.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
Video: Aung San Suu Kyi making speech in Dublin
See the video from within Bord Gáis Energy Theatre where she paid tribute to Ireland’s highlighting of her case.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things to know this morning…
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Monday 18 June, 2012
‘This will be one of the unforgettable days of my life’: Aung San Suu Kyi in Dublin
“I have been welcomed to Ireland as though I belong to you.”
The Daily Fix: Monday
All the day’s main news, plus a few bits and pieces you may have missed along the way…
The 9 at 9: Monday
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Aung San Suu Kyi in Ireland: Full details of public event
The Burmese democracy icon will receive the Freedom of Dublin and be serenaded at public concert. Here’s the running order for the night.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Sunday 17 June, 2012
The Daily Fix: Sunday
All the day’s main news, plus a few bits and pieces you may have missed along the way…
Column: Aung San Suu Kyi’s Irish visit is a historic moment. Here’s why.
The iconic former political prisoner is able to travel at last. Let’s stand with her, writes Colm O’Gorman.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Saturday 16 June, 2012
The Daily Fix: Saturday
All the day’s main news, plus the bits and pieces you may have missed.
21 years later: Aung San Suu Kyi accepts Nobel Peace Prize
The Burmese pro-democracy campaigner finally delivered her Nobel Lecture in Oslo this afternoon.
Health worries for Aung San Suu Kyi ahead of Dublin visit
The iconic campaigner’s doctor has expressed fears for her health after she vomited in front of reporters.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Thursday 14 June, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Europe
The General Secretary of the National League for Democracy in Burma will arrive in Ireland on 18 June. Today, she will speak in Geneva at the UN’s International Labour Organisation.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Tuesday 12 June, 2012
Giant banner welcomes Aung San Suu Kyi to Ireland
Amnesty International and Dublin City Council erected the welcome sign this afternoon at Liberty Hall.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Monday 11 June, 2012
Burma declares state of emergency in midst of fatal sectarian violence
At least eight people – including a 12-year-old girl – have been killed in sectarian violence in western Burma.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Sunday 10 June, 2012
Soviet machine guns and healthy scepticism: The week in quotes
“I came here to see Jedward carry the Olympic torch. It was awesome because, like, they’re Jedward. I didn’t know it would be a big thing with a fire on top, I thought it was a torch you would shine stuff on.”
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi to get Amnesty award from Bono during Irish visit
The Burmese pro-democracy leader will visit Ireland next month as part of a trip that will take in her acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize she won in 1991.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Tuesday 29 May, 2012
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you kick off your day.
Aung San Suu Kyi to leave Burma for the first time in 24 years today
The pro-democracy leader is due to visit Ireland in mid-June as part of her trip to Europe.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Friday 18 May, 2012
The Daily Fix: Friday
All the day’s main news as well as the bits and pieces that you may have missed…
Aung San Suu Kyi to visit Ireland next month
The Burmese pro-democracy leader is planning her first trip outside of her country in 24 years.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Wednesday 2 May, 2012
Two years after house arrest release, Aung San Suu Kyi takes parliamentary seat
Democracy activist has been sworn in.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Monday 30 April, 2012
Suu Kyi to attend Burmese parliament after oath dispute resolved
The head of the Burmese opposition will lead party colleagues to the parliament on Wednesday after a dispute over a legislative oath was resolved.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Monday 23 April, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi boycotts Burma’s parliament over oath
Meanwhile, the EU has announced lifting sanctions against Burma after year of political reform.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Saturday 21 April, 2012
Japan to forgive €2.8 billion of Burma’s debt
Japan is to take steps to forgive about 300 billion yen (€2.8 billion) of Burma’s debt and resume development aid in a bid to support democratic and economic reforms in the country.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Saturday 7 April, 2012
Skodas, jets and the Lotto: the week in statistics
Our weekly wrap-up of the numbers that defined the week, like: how much did our 12 MEPs take in donations last year?
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Monday 2 April, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi claims victory in Burma election
The long-persecuted opposition leader could be set to take office in the isolated country for the first time.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Sunday 1 April, 2012
The Daily Fix: Sunday
Our nightly round-up of the day’s main news, and the bits-and-pieces you might have missed…
Aung San Suu Kyi claims victory in Burmese by-election
The National League for Democracy says its leader has taken a seat in parliament, in spite of allegations of vote-rigging.
Suu Kyi poised for by-election success in Burma
The electoral win will change little but marks a new era in the 24-year politicla career of the democracy activist who had spent much of the past two decades under house arrest.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Monday 26 March, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi suspends campaign over ill health
Burma’s opposition leader has been forced to suspend her campaign due to ill health just one week ahead of the polls.
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Saturday 14 January, 2012
Praise for Burma’s release of political prisoners
Some 651 political activists, bloggers, a former prime minister and heads of ethnic minority groups were released yesterday under a presidential pardon allowing them to take part in “nation-building.”
# aung-san-suu-kyi - Friday 23 December, 2011
Aung San Suu Kyi registers her party for upcoming elections in Burma
The leader of the opposition in Burma, who was under house arrest for 15 of the last 21 years, has ended her boycott of elections in military dictatorship.
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