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Myanmar president to visit U.S. for first time nearly 50 years
Myanmar’s president will soon make the first state visit to the United States by a leader of the former pariah nation in almost half a century, state television announced Monday. It did not say exactly when former general Thein Sein — whose quasi-civilian government has won international plaudits for its…
Clinton to meet Myanmar leader at business forum
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Myanmar President Thein Sein were to hold landmark talks on Friday as Washington moves to ease its sanctions on the once-pariah state. The two leaders were to meet in the Cambodian tourist town Siem Reap on the sidelines of a conference, amid concerns…
Myanmar in state of emergency after Muslim minority attacks Buddhist villages
LONDON — Britain on Sunday urged authorities in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state to open talks to ease sectarian violence, following deadly clashes between Muslims and Buddhists in the region. British Foreign Office minister Jeremy Browne said he was “deeply concerned” by the violence and called on all parties to act…
Clinton wants Myanmar’s remaining political prisoners freed
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appealed Thursday for Myanmar’s remaining political prisoners to be freed, following previous releases under reforms in the military-dominated state. “We also would like to see the release of any continued political prisoners,” Clinton told reporters during a press conference with Myanmar Foreign…
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